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world4 months ago

Ukrainian Attacks Disrupt Russian Oil Flows to Europe, Trump Expresses Anger

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed anger over Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline, which disrupted Russian oil exports to Hungary and Slovakia. The strikes, confirmed by Ukraine's forces, targeted a critical hub, causing significant revenue loss for Russia and raising tensions among European nations. Hungary and Slovakia condemned the attack and appealed for international action, while Trump responded personally to Hungary's Prime Minister Orban, highlighting the geopolitical tensions surrounding Ukraine's military actions and energy security.

sports1 year ago

"Pipeline Perfection: Lexus Pipe Pro Welcomes World's Best Surfers"

As the Pipeline Pro approaches, top surfers gathered for a super session at Pipeline, with ideal conditions and impressive talent in the water. The event served as a warm-up for the upcoming Championship Tour, and surfers like Seth Moniz showcased their skills. The Lexus Pipe Pro is set to take place from January 29 to February 10, with expectations of excellent conditions for the event.

sports2 years ago

"Surfing the Sand-Packed Pipeline with Coco and Mason Ho"

Mason Ho and his sister Coco, along with other surfers, took advantage of special sandbars on the North Shore of Oahu for a fun day at Pipeline, as shown in a recent YouTube video. The video also featured a quiver breakdown, with one of the boards ridden appearing to be a prototype for a new ...Lost board labeled as a "5'4" Secret Model," hinting at a potential new release from the brand.

crime2 years ago

"Discovery of 9 Men's Bodies Near Mexican Fuel Pipeline Shocks Community"

The bodies of nine men were found in vehicles near a fuel pipeline in central Mexico, with indications that fuel theft may have been involved. Despite efforts by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to combat fuel theft, thousands of illegal taps are still found annually, leading to significant losses for the state-owned oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos. The battle over fuel has also impacted the U.S., with cartel gunmen reportedly forcing gas tanker trucks to dump their loads near the border. The illegal taps have caused violence between gangs and pose a risk to residents, with a previous explosion at an illegally tapped pipeline in 2019 killing at least 134 people.

business2 years ago

AbbVie Bolsters Neuroscience Pipeline with $8.7 Billion Cerevel Therapeutics Acquisition

AbbVie has announced its acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics in a deal valued at approximately $8.7 billion. The acquisition will strengthen AbbVie's neuroscience pipeline with Cerevel's robust portfolio of clinical-stage and preclinical candidates targeting psychiatric and neurological disorders. The transaction includes Cerevel's late-stage asset emraclidine, a potential best-in-class antipsychotic for schizophrenia, as well as other assets for Parkinson's disease, mood disorders, and epilepsy. The deal is expected to close in mid-2024, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder approval.

business2 years ago

AbbVie Expands Neuroscience Pipeline with $8.7 Billion Cerevel Therapeutics Acquisition

AbbVie has announced its acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics, a move that will strengthen AbbVie's neuroscience pipeline with a range of clinical-stage and preclinical candidates for psychiatric and neurological disorders. The transaction, valued at approximately $8.7 billion, will add assets with best-in-class potential, including emraclidine, a potential game-changer in the treatment of schizophrenia. The acquisition is expected to close in mid-2024, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder approval.

biotechnology2 years ago

CRISPR Revolutionizes CAR-T Pipeline, Expands into Autoimmune Disease Amidst Exa-cel Decision

CRISPR Therapeutics is making changes to its allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy pipeline by cutting two programs, CTX110 and CTX130, and prioritizing next-generation candidates with potential for improved clinical profiles. The company is also expanding into a new indication, autoimmune disease, while awaiting an FDA decision on its CRISPR-edited therapy exa-cel. Patients treated with CTX110 and CTX130 will be transitioned to long-term follow-up programs.

energy2 years ago

Michigan Panel Approves Enbridge's Line 5 Tunnel Plan in Straits of Mackinac

The Michigan Public Service Commission has given conditional approval to Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac with a tunnel buried beneath the lakebed. The approval, which drew criticism from tribal governments and environmental groups, is just one step in the process for Enbridge to proceed with the project. The proposed tunnel aims to eliminate the risk of an environmentally catastrophic line rupture caused by an anchor strike. However, critics argue that the plan poses unforeseen environmental risks and ties Michigan to fossil fuel transmission for another century. The approval comes with conditions, including the need for all required government approvals and a detailed risk management plan from Enbridge.

energy2 years ago

Controversial Carbon Capture Pipeline Project Cancelled Amidst Opposition and Regulatory Challenges

Navigator CO₂, backed by BlackRock, has abandoned plans to build a 1,300-mile carbon capture pipeline across the US Midwest due to opposition from landowners and environmental campaigners. The $3.1 billion project, called Heartland Greenway, aimed to collect and store carbon emissions from the corn ethanol industry. The cancellation is a setback for the fledgling carbon capture industry and the corn ethanol refining industry, which is targeting industry-scale carbon capture as a way to reduce emissions. The project faced opposition from local landowners and environmentalists who view CO₂ pipelines as dangerous and supportive of the fossil fuels industry.

energy-and-environment2 years ago

Navigator Abandons Iowa Carbon Capture Pipeline Project

Navigator CO2 Ventures has canceled its controversial carbon capture pipeline project, known as the Heartland Greenway, which would have spanned 1,300 miles across South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. The pipeline aimed to transport carbon dioxide emissions from over 20 industrial plants to an underground storage facility in Illinois. The decision to cancel the project was made due to financial considerations, disappointing customers and supporters. Similar projects are planned in other Midwest states, driven by federal tax credits and the potential to make ethanol more marketable in states with stricter air quality standards.