Camila Domonoske
Stories
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National
Crude Prices Are Recovering, But Oil Companies Are Far From A Return To Normal
Last year was a brutal one for the oil industry. Even as crude prices recover, companies like Exxon are bracing for a very slow return to normalcy.
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Politics
'Damn Refreshing': Mayor Pete Gets Friendly Reception At Senate Hearing
Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg made the case for climate action and infrastructure investments at his confirmation hearing. Most senators reacted warmly.
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Environment
Pandemic Drastically Cut Emissions From Cars. The Lone Exception? SUVs
In rich countries, every sector of the economy reduced its contribution to climate change last year — with one big gas-guzzling exception.
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Politics
Stocks Close On Record Highs After Biden Inauguration
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all hit new records as markets closed on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump frequently cited stock market gains as a personal accomplishment.
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Politics
The QAnon 'Storm' Never Struck. Some Supporters Are Wavering, Others Steadfast
A collection of conspiracy theories fuels the QAnon community, but one prediction was central: that former President Donald Trump would arrest Democratic leaders in masse. That didn't happen.
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Politics
'The New Dawn Blooms': Poet Amanda Gorman Recites 'The Hill We Climb'
The 22-year-old composed a poem that acknowledges the recent insurrection attempt, but turns toward hope. America "isn't broken but simply unfinished," she said.
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Business
Lack Of Computer Chips Trips Up Some Automakers
Computer chips are an essential component for new cars. But car production has recovered faster than expected, and competing demand for semiconductors has also been rising. Some plants are struggling.
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Business
It Wasn't Just The Pandemic: Oil's Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Year
The coronavirus-induced collapse in oil demand stole all the headlines. But oil companies faced a myriad of other woes, too, from hurricanes to itchy investors — and, of course, climate change.
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Business
SPACs: The Backwards IPO That's Taking Over Wall Street
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, allow companies to go public without jumping through all the hoops of an initial public offering. SPACs have dominated business headlines this year.
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Politics
Climate Action For Christmas? Omnibus Bill Includes Biggest Policy Shift In Years
Congress has long struggled to pass new laws addressing climate change, even ones with bipartisan support. But the end-of-year spending package includes an energy bill with major climate measures.