GAS

May 05 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Big Gas Dream and the Hidden Cost to Towns

A new plan could turn Alaska’s North Slope into a giant gas exporter, but the idea may never get off the ground because of its huge price tag and uncertain market. Investors fear that building such a massive system—full of pipelines, carbon‑capture plants and liquefaction facilities—could take years

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May 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Dolly Parton Pulls Out of Las Vegas Show, Shares Health Update

The country icon Dolly Parton has decided not to go ahead with her planned Las Vegas residency. She told fans that health problems are making it hard for her to perform at the usual high energy level. Parton said she feels “swimmy headed” after taking medicine, a phrase she jokes about from her gran

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May 05 2026FINANCE

What’s Next for Natural Gas as Seasons Shift?

Market watchers often get caught up in dramatic headlines about energy prices, but natural gas doesn’t always follow the crowd. While traders might panic when weather reports flash "unexpected cold, " the bigger picture often stays the same. Right now, supplies are plentiful, and history shows that

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making Air Safer: New Ways to Detect Ammonia with Smart Materials

Detecting ammonia isn’t just about avoiding bad smells—it’s about safety. This gas can harm workers in factories, pollute the environment, and linger in poorly ventilated spaces. Traditional sensors often struggle because they either pick up ammonia too slowly or take too long to reset. A new approa

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Gas Surplus in the US While Global Demand Soars During Iran Conflict

The war with Iran has caused a major disruption in global gas supplies. Normally, the Middle East supplies a large portion of the world's liquid natural gas (LNG). But recent attacks have damaged key facilities and made shipping routes unsafe. Meanwhile, in the United States, gas is so plentiful tha

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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

California's Gas Prices: Why Oil Industry Demands Might Not Help Drivers

Gas prices in California shot up by over a dollar since the Iran conflict began, squeezing family budgets. Instead of focusing on solutions that could ease the pain at the pump, the oil industry is pushing for more drilling permits, tax breaks, and cuts to environmental programs. Their argument is s

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Gas prices push California drivers to cross the border for better deals

Needles, California, sits on the edge of the state where a single mile can make a big difference in your wallet. Just across the K Street Bridge in Arizona, gas prices sit around $4 a gallon—cheaper than a fancy coffee. Back in Needles, the same fuel costs nearly $7, a price so high it’s making loca

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Governor Debate Sparks Fire‑Like Rifts Over Gas, Homes and Climate

The debate that took place on Tuesday night in Pomona College’s historic auditorium turned into a heated showdown over California’s biggest pain points. Candidates took turns attacking each other while promising quick fixes for gas prices, housing shortages and climate‑related disasters. The Republ

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tension Continues

The global oil benchmark, Brent crude, climbed 4 % to about $109 a barrel for July delivery. Before the conflict in Iran, this grade traded near $72 a barrel. U. S. West Texas Intermediate also jumped more than 4 % to just above $104 a barrel for June delivery. Investors watch the Strait of Ho

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Las Vegas gets a $10 billion sports and entertainment makeover

Las Vegas is about to get a massive new playground worth $10 billion, spread across 63 acres right on the Strip. The project isn’t just another casino or hotel—it’s a full-blown sports and entertainment empire with stadiums, arenas, and even a broadcasting hub. The plan includes a 50, 000-seat stadi

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