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Venezuela's Oil Story: A Century of Ups and Downs

January 5, 2026

Venezuela's oil journey began with a bang, literally. In 1922, a massive oil geyser erupted in the Maracaibo Basin, marking the start of Venezuela's transformation into a major oil player. This event kicked off a century of wealth, crashes, and political turmoil. For decades, foreign oil companies

weather

Petaluma River Faces Water Surge During Extraordinary Tides

January 3, 2026

In a recent event, the Petaluma River experienced a significant water surge due to exceptionally high tides, known as king tides. These tides, which occur when the sun, moon, and Earth align in a specific way, caused water levels to rise dramatically. On Friday, the water level at the Turning Basin

weather

Heavy Snow and Strong Winds: A Challenging Christmas for Many

December 24, 2025

A major winter storm is set to bring heavy snow and strong winds to several states, making travel difficult and potentially dangerous. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings, urging people to be cautious. California is expected to be one of the hardest-hit states. Parts of central C

environment

Turkey's Vanishing Ground: Farmers Face Sinking Land

December 23, 2025

Turkey's central region, known for its fertile farmlands, is now a hotspot for sinkholes. The once stable ground is giving way, creating large holes that swallow up fields. This is happening because of less rain and falling groundwater levels. Experts say climate change is making things worse. The n

business

China's New Offshore Oil Venture Takes Shape

December 22, 2025

In the vast South China Sea, a new offshore oil project has begun operations. The Xijiang Oilfields 24 Block Development Project, situated in the Pearl River Mouth Basin, is a shallow-water venture that taps into existing infrastructure from the nearby Huixi Oilfields. This project is notable for it

weather

Heavy Snowfall to Blanket Western States: Stay Safe and Plan Ahead

December 21, 2025

A significant winter storm is on its way, and it's going to be a big one. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for several states, including California, Washington, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. This storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, strong winds, and travel disruptions fro

finance

Oil Giants Face Tough Times as Prices Drop

December 18, 2025

Oil prices have taken a hit, dropping from around $70 to just over $56 per barrel. This drop is tough on big oil companies like ExxonMobil, who make a lot of their money from drilling and producing oil. ExxonMobil has some of the best oil fields in the world, like the Permian Basin in the U. S. and

environment

Weather Warnings and Green Energy: What's Really Happening?

December 11, 2025

This year, there's been a noticeable quiet in the news about extreme weather. No scary headlines about the "worst ever" storms or urgent warnings from the United Nations about saving the planet. Why? Maybe because the news hasn't been as dramatic as expected. Remember all those predictions about hu

business

Stocks Take a Pause: What's Next for the Fed?

December 10, 2025

On Tuesday, U. S. stocks stayed mostly flat. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, which is expected on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Nasdaq saw a small gain. The Dow Jones took a bigger hit, dropping by 0. 4%. JPMorgan Chase was a major dra

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Celebrities Turning a Year Older on December 8, 2025

December 9, 2025

December 8, 2025, marks the birthdays of several notable figures from the entertainment world. Among them are Kim Basinger, who will be celebrating her 72nd birthday. Did you know her name Kim is a nickname for Kimila? Also turning a year older is Dominic Monaghan, who will be 49. He might have been