Libyan Rival Government to Stop Oil Output Over Bank Row
(Bloomberg) — Libya’s eastern government said it will shut down all oil production and exports, after a spat with its Tripoli-based rival escalated over control of the central bank. Most…
Exxon forecasts 2050 oil demand to match today’s, 25% above BP estimate
By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil said on Monday it expects crude demand to stay above 100 million barrels per day (bpd) through 2050, similar to today's levels,…
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- August 26, 2024
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Ricezempic Is Trending on TikTok, But Does the ‘Ozempic Alternative’ Really Work?
TikTokers are drinking Ricezempic – a drink made from discarded rice water – to aid weight loss. They claim that the drink is full of resistant starches that suppress appetite…
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- August 26, 2024
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Kratom Use Rising Despite Warnings of Cardiac Arrest, Seizures: What to Know
Kratom is an herbal leaf from a tropical evergreen tree that is used as a stimulant, mood enhancer, or sedative. As kratom use increases in young people, physicians should routinely…
How Immigrants Can Access Financial Services
Access to banking can help people establish good financial habits and avoid the high fees often associated with alternative financial services. While opening a bank account may seem simple, people…
SWIFT and Sanctions: How Banking System Impacts International Relations
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, commonly known as SWIFT, is an organization that provides tools to facilitate secure, efficient communication among financial institutions around the world. Although SWIFT…
Its economy and infrastructure battered, can Lebanon afford a war with Israel?
BEIRUT (AP) — The ferocious exchange of fire by Hezbollah and the Israeli military is raising fears of a regional war beyond the tense border. The risks for Lebanon are…
Global Stocks Near Record on Countdown to Fed Cut: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) — A gauge of global stocks traded near its record high Monday as the prospect of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts on the horizon stoked sentiment. Most Read from…
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- August 26, 2024
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CDC Updates Recommendations for IUD Pain Management
Several women on TikTok have spoken about how painful IUD insertion can be. However, research shows that doctors often underestimate women’s pain. The CDC is seeking to remedy this problem…
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- August 26, 2024
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Mediterranean Diet May Help You Feel Less Stressed and Improve Your Mood
The Mediterranean diet is associated with decreased feelings of stress and mental distress, according to new research. Conversely, components of the Western diet, which include fast food and sugary (high-glycemic…
