Christmas crisis looms as port closure piles pressure on shipping – Telegraph.co.uk
China closes the world’s third-largest port following a Covid outbreak, leading retailers to warn of futher disruption and delays…
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We’re all fed up with the pandemic, latest consumer sentiment study shows – NBC News
Consumer sentiment saw a dramatic and extremely rare drop in early August, as the delta variant of Covid-19 increased fears about…
Apple regrets confusion over ‘iPhone scanning’ – BBC News
The iPhone-maker will introduce tools that can detect child sex abuse images uploaded to iCloud.
It’s official: World’s first Taco Bell Defy to open in Brooklyn Park – Bring Me The News
They’re breaking ground on the new project in August.
Tesla aims to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, pending govt approval – Electrek
Elon Musk says that Tesla is aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, which is when the company hopes…
Who qualifies for a coronavirus booster shot? Why it’s still unclear. – National Geographic
While people with immune-compromising conditions rejoice over the FDA decision, may questions remain unanswered.
First new oil sands pipeline in years could start next month – BNN
A key pipeline linking Canada’s oil sands crude to U.S. markets could start shipping crude as early as next month.
U.S. Rig Count Rises To 16-Month High – OilPrice.com
The number of oil and gas rigs in the United States rose by 9 this week, reaching its highest level in sixteen months
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Tighter US bond market could dull pressure on Treasury prices from QE tapering – Financial Times
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Read All About It! “US To Lead In Electric Vehicle Manufacturing” – CleanTechnica
Biden administration goals are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new passenger vehicle sales by more than 60% in 2030 compared…