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European Gas Prices Climb on Heating Demand, Iran Risks
European natural-gas prices extended gains on higher heating demand due to colder temperatures across parts of Europe and concerns over growing unrest in Iran. Source link
Volkswagen Brand Deliveries Fall 1.4% on China Woes and U.S. Tariffs
Deliveries of Volkswagen-branded vehicles in 2025 fell 1.4% on year as the market environment in China remained challenging while U.S. tariffs hit demand in North America. Source link
America’s Biggest Power Grid Operator Has an AI Problem—Too Many Data Centers
Increasing demand from the tech industry threatens to max out generation capacity in a 13-state region. Consumers are furious about rate increases. Source link
Target’s Stores Become an ICE Battleground in Hometown Minneapolis
The retailer faces calls for action from some locals after two employees are detained on the job. Source link
Here in Midland, Texas, the Last Thing Anyone Wants Is Cheap Venezuelan Oil
A boom-and-bust region is feeling the pinch from cheap oil, even as low prices help at the pump. Source link
He’s Their Daddy. Meme-Stock Traders Rush to Powell’s Defense.
Individual investors took to social media to cheer on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who accused the White House of using a criminal probe to pressure the central bank. Source link
AbbVie Strikes $100 Billion Investment Deal With Trump, Will Lower Medicaid Prices
As part of the three-year deal, the Trump administration exempted AbbVie from tariffs and future pricing mandates, the company said. Source link
Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze to Depart
The Australian rare-earths producer will consider both internal and external candidates to succeed Lacaze, who will remain with the company until the end of June. Source link
OpenAI Set to Run Another Super Bowl Ad as Chatbot Competition Heats Up
AI companies are engaged in an expensive arms race to attract users and alleviate public anxiety about the technology. Source link
Opinion | Life Is Too Short for Frequent-Flyer Miles
The complexity of trying to ‘optimize’ everything has a cost. Source link