ENERGY

Apr 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Secures Big Texas Power Deal for Data Centers

Microsoft is closing a huge agreement to lock in a steady electricity supply for its growing data‑center needs. The deal involves a new gas‑powered plant in West Texas that will deliver 2, 500 megawatts of power—one of the largest projects in the state. The project is valued at about $7 billion and

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Faces Rising Energy Bills Amid Fossil‑Fuel Focus

Pennsylvania families are feeling the strain of higher energy costs, a result of national policies that favor oil and gas over cleaner options. The state’s average household now faces extra expenses each year, with electricity prices up sharply after recent federal shifts toward fossil fuels. The

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

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Mar 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Forest Loss in Indonesia Rises Sharp as Self‑Sufficiency Drives Push Land Clearing

Indonesia’s forests shrank by a striking 66% in 2025, the fastest rate in eight years, according to data from satellite imagery and field checks across 16 provinces. The country’s huge forest area, once one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, is being cleared at an alarming pace as it pursues am

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Oil Stocks Get a Boost from Middle East Tensions

Diamondback Energy has seen its stock rise sharply in the past year, climbing nearly 30% and hitting record highs. The company operates mostly in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive U. S. oil fields, where it drills and acquires new wells. With Middle East conflicts driving up global energ

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Kerosene’s comeback shows how global tensions mess with daily life

In India, kerosene used to be the fuel of frustration. Families used it not because they liked the smell but because it was cheap and easy to find. Many households relied on it for tasks like heating water, especially in places where modern gas wasn’t an option. But kerosene had a dark side too. The

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

South Korea Eyes Driving Limits as Oil Prices Rise

South Korea is mulling a nationwide rule that would restrict car use if oil costs climb beyond current levels. The idea is to curb energy demand amid worries that the U. S. -Israel conflict could tighten supplies from the Middle East. The government would look at expanding a pilot program that alrea

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Easy ways to sleep better and wake up refreshed

Sleep problems often come from trying too hard to get perfect rest. Many people chase sleep routines that feel too rigid or complicated. Instead of focusing on endless tricks, small daily habits can make a bigger difference. For example, eating dinner earlier gives your body time to digest before be

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Mar 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Hidden Power Play

Tesla is often painted as just a car maker, but the truth runs deeper. The company is quietly competing with tech giants such as Google, Apple and Microsoft in areas that shape tomorrow’s world. While those firms chase virtual AI, Tesla is building real‑world intelligence by driving millions of mile

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Mar 28 2026SCIENCE

Solar Cells Beat the 100% Rule with a New Energy Trick

A team of researchers from Japan and Germany discovered a way to make solar cells produce more useful energy than the light they absorb, reaching about 130 % efficiency. The trick involves a special molybdenum metal complex that can capture extra energy created by a process called singlet fission. I

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