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Energy efficiency changes at MCAS Cherry Point recognized by U.S. Department of Energy
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has received an award from the U.S. Department of Energy for improvements made aboard the base. The energy management award honors the installation’s team for its infrastructure modernization initiative, which...

U.S. Supreme Court paves way for Trump to continue with federal layoffs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their...

Other Views: U.S. diplomats, not bombers, must finish the job in Iran
American and Israeli forces have done the world a favor by setting back Iran’s nuclear program, whether by a little or a lot. But, unless the U.S. now binds the regime to a deal with strict, long-term constraints on its nuclear activities, the...

Centuri Announces Over $550 Million in Customer Awards Across the U.S.
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2025-- Centuri Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CTRI) (“Centuri” or the "Company"), a leading, North American utility infrastructure services company, today announced more than $550 million in new customer awards. These...

2025 Report Impact Of President Trump's Administration On The United States Energy Industry - Explore 9 Key Trends And Potential Impacts To 2030
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Trump's presidency reshapes energy sector: policies impact U.S. solar growth despite challenges, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act and state policies. Offshore wind faces roadblocks; fossil fuels...

Japan Today Spotlight #25 | Dear Mr Japan: Is Trump blowing up Japan-U.S. relations?
In this edition of Japan Today Spotlight, we dig into the latest tensions between Japan and the United States as the bilateral relationship comes under renewed strain. U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply escalated pressure on Japan in recent...

'Not acceptable,' U.S. allies react to Trump's tariff letters
America's trading partners are reacting with frustration to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, after months of what they believed were good-faith efforts to make a deal. The European Union may be nearing a trade agreement with...

Plug Power Secures Strategic Hydrogen Supply Deal Through 2030, Strengthening U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure
Plug Power Inc. has just locked in a multi-year strategic deal with a major U.S.-based industrial gas supplier, securing a steady and affordable supply of liquid hydrogen all the way through 2030. This new agreement isn’t just good news for...
The new Alex Saab is a U.S. person: Antonio Luis Gonzalez Morales
Antonio Luis Gonzalez Morales, a Venezuelan oil trader with deep ties to the Maduro regime, is emerging as the “new Alex Saab”, a key figure in laundering illicit Venezuelan wealth. Like Saab, who built his fortune through Venezuela’s oil-for-food...

Battery Recycling's Uncertain Path: U.S. Industry at a Crossroads
The president hasn't directly targeted the nascent industry, but his clean energy rollbacks could hurt it. In a recycling facility in Covington, Georgia, workers grind up dead batteries into a fine, dark powder. In the past, the factory shipped...

GS downgrades Enphase, tempers view on SolarEdge as U.S. tax credits fade
Goldman Sachs cut Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) to Sell and lowered SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) to Neutral, warning that an earlier‑than‑expected phase‑out of residential solar tax credits could sap demand and squeeze margins across the...

This Underrated Maine Town Is Set To Be One Of The Most Popular Summer Destinations In The U.S. In 2025
When it comes to summer vacation, there are some quintessential destinations that people travel to, like the bucket list beach towns on the Gulf Coast or the national parks you can only visit in summer. However, there are numerous other...

The United States and Israel will make new attempts to attack Iran
On June 13, 2025, Israel and the United States launched a large-scale military operation to overthrow the military-political regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran, subjecting Iranian territory to massive rocket attacks and bombing. Against this...

Rupee rises 6 paise to settle at 85.67 against U.S. dollar
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee appreciated by 6 paise to close at 85.67 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) following optimism over a possible trade deal with the U.S. and a...

USDA Secretary Rollins pursues ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland
July 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. (S.D. Searchlight)–Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Donald Trump’s administration will pursue a ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland as part of an effort to strengthen farm security. Appearing...

Oil Softens on Tariff Announcements, US Inventory Build
Karim Bastati DTN Analyst VIENNA (DTN) -- Oil futures softened Wednesday morning, slightly retreating from the recent two-week high following an industry report showing growing crude oil stockpiles in the United States and the announced imposition...

Gas prices drop for second week, diesel also down
(LOOTPRESS) – Gas prices across the United States continued to fall for the second week in a row, according to new data from GasBuddy. The national average price of gasoline dropped 5.3 cents compared to last week, landing at $3.09 per gallon....

Oil rises on Red Sea attacks, lower US production as Trump tariffs loom
LONDON: Oil prices rose on Wednesday, maintaining their highest levels since June 23, lifted by attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and a forecast for lower U.S. oil production while uncertainty over U.S. tariffs loomed in the background. Brent...

Energy project developer has not followed through on plans for 6-Mile property
Energy project developer has not followed through on plans for 6-Mile property By Larry Persily Sentinel writer The Washington state developer who pitched a multimillion-dollar project to build a waste-to-heat plant, commercial greenhouses and...

Gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain are stable with warmer weather forecast
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas traded within a narrow range Wednesday morning, amid the expectation of warmer weather conditions and stable supplies. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was up 0.07 euros to...