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How China's import cuts importing 8.5 million barrels a day down from 12.5 million and it's large oil reserve will keep oil prices low

07/15/2026

Not covered in the media for Hormuz is the combined response of US, China, India, Japan and the European Union to find alternatives to Hormuz making it less or not relevant to oil prices and oil supplies

07/10/2026

The Constructive Aspects of the situation in July 2026 from the Hormuz Crisis not covered in the Media

06/27/2026

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Germany plans €9 ticket to offset the impact of the Ukraine war | DW | 13.05.2022

  
DW.COM - 05.13.2022 Original article ›
William Noah Glucroft
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Starting June 1 traveling across Germany by train or bus will cost only 9 euros for 1 month. All modes of transport are covered. It is financed by 2.5 billion euros from the Federal Government. The goal is to reduce gasoline consumption and promote climate neutral travel. It works for tourists too who can buy the 9 euros monthly pass. 

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PMQs live: Keir Starmer says Rishi Sunak ‘too weak’ to sack Zahawi amid pressure over Tory chairman to quit

  
The Guardian - 01.25.2023 Original article ›
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Prime Minister's questions in the British parliament will be very uncomfortable if Nadhim Zahawi is still head of the Tory party say Conservative party MP's in this report in The Guardian. Zahawi has a tax settlement with the British tax authorites which has led to much criticism leading to pressure for him to resign. 

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Opinion | The Problem With Everything-Bagel Liberalism

  
NYTimes.com - 04.03.2023 Original article ›
Ezra Klein, Janet Delaney
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Affordable housing in the San Francisco Bay area with its rising homelessness costs $700,000 a unit and takes about 6 years to build. Ezra Klein of NYT looks at the Tanahan project which cost $400,000 a unit. He says many affordable housing advocates ask for too much leading to delays and project costs that are very high.

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Bavaria mulls reopening nuclear plant under state control – DW – 04/16/2023

  
dw.com - 04.18.2023 Original article ›
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The Bavarian government and the CDU party oppose the closing of the last 3 nuclear plants in Germany. This will increase use of fossil fuels till renewable energy supplies are secured. Bavarian prime minister Soder wants the federal government to give the state authority to continue operating the Isar 2 nuclear power station 80 kilometres northeast of Munich.

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Explained: Features of India-made light combat helicopters

  
The Indian Express - 04.01.2022 Original article ›
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The lack of a light combat helicopter to reach high elevations was sorely felt during India's Kargil War in 1999. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited started developing this type of helicopter for ultra-high regions such as Ladakh and Siachen Glacier in 2006. The Indian Cabinet Committee has approved the purchase of 15 LCH Helicopters from HAL.

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Living under coronavirus lockdown in Paris | DW | 09.04.2020

  
DW.COM - 04.09.2020 Original article ›
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Pictures from the lockdown in Paris, France, which has been tightened to reduce new infections in the pandemic. Unlike other countries with lax controls in lockdowns people in Paris are required to carry a document showing authorization to go outside, the place where a person is going, and show it to police on the street. 

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E.U. pledges emergency 1 billion euros in aid to Afghanistan and its neighbors

  
Washington Post - 10.12.2021 Original article ›
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Afghanistan plunges into a dire economic crisis and socio economic collapse with the collapse of basic services such as health care, banks, food supplies, financial systems. The EU promises humanitarian aid of $1.16 billion to be delivered directly by aid organizations. A virtual group of 20 summit leads to discussion of how to prevent famine and collapse In October 2021.

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For Successful Aging, Pick Up the Pace or Mix It Up

  
NYTimes.com - 09.02.2020 Original article ›
Gretchen Reynolds
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At this time of coronavirus exercize is ever more important. This report in NYT shows that some intensity in walking is needed for proper exercize which can be lost as people age and walk in a placid manner. To get this added intensity add hills or uphill walking to your exercize routine or add cycling or other forms of exercize.

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European Banks Consider Mergers for Survival

  
WSJ - 09.20.2020 Original article ›
Patricia Kowsmann, Margot Patrick
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European banks are expecting low returns and a period of low rates and souring loans from the pandemic and many banks may have to merge to survive. Most are just covering costs. CaixaBank is buying Bankia SA in Spain. Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank may reconsider merging. UBS may consider merging with Credit Suisse, though Swiss banks are in better shape.

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French government announces 'historic' €7 billion aid package for Air France-KLM

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France 24 - 04.25.2020 Original article ›
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 About 350,000 direct and indirect employees work for Air France-KLM. The French government will give a loan of 7 billion euros to the airline. Of this 4 billion euros are in bank loans guaranteed by the state and 3 billion euros of loans directly from the state. Separately Renault will get a 5 billion euro loan.

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By May 15, share blueprint on lockdown exit: PM Modi to CMs

  
The Indian Express - 05.11.2020 Original article ›
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Indian prime minister Modi talks to chief ministers of all the Indian states by videoconference as he prepares for gradual reopening of the economy. A key concern- that the coronavirus should not spread to rural areas. Chief ministers were asked for their ideas on reopening. Indian railways sets up train services to take 45 million migrant workers to their home regions.

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Coronavirus: Sweden keeps its laid-back COVID-19 strategy | DW | 07.11.2020

  
DW.COM - 11.07.2020 Original article ›
David Ehl
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For the second time Sweden takes a laid back approach to the coronavirus during the second wave in November. Swedish prime minister Stefan Lofven is in quarantine after he went into self isolation, following someone in his circle having contact with someone having coronavirus. The government only issues recommendations but there are no required restrictions, no strict rules to follow.

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Photo: Authorities step-up as crowds throng Delhi markets amid Covid-19

  
Hindustan Times - 11.12.2020 Original article ›
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Social distancing is relaxed in places such as Delhi market in Chandni Chowk, India, as the Diwali holiday approaches. This is similar to what happened in Europe in the summer. India has managed to bring down the daily cases to 44,000 after reaching a high of 100,000 in September 2020 for a population of 1.3 billion people. 

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Why Poland and Hungary are blocking the EU’s $900 billion virus recovery fund

  
MarketWatch - 11.17.2020 Original article ›
Pierre Briançon
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The European Union's 750 billion euro recovery fund for the pandemic is stalled as it needs approval of all member states. Hungary and Poland have objected to some of the conditions that relate to the rule of law for access to the aid. They see this as unfairly treating their countries. Germany is looking for a compromise.

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Congress Eyes Targeted Coronavirus Aid for Small Businesses

  
WSJ - 12.13.2020 Original article ›
Amara Omeokwe
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The new plan to aid small business in the second stimulus of $908 billion being discussed in the U.S. Congress, is expected to be targeted to needy businesses. Lonas will go only to  businesses with less than 300 employees which can show they are hurting having a loss of 30% in revenue in any quarter of 2020.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Volunteers Note Occasional Harsh Side Effects

  
WSJ - 12.16.2020 Original article ›
Rolfe Winkler
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Some people experienced fever and headaches after receiving the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine which disappeared after 2-3 days after which they felt fine. This report in WSJ says people getting the vaccine still think its a lot better than getting coronavirus. About 85% of the people taking the vaccine did not experience severe symptoms of fever for 2-3 days.

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Coronavirus digest: Global infections top 90 million | DW | 11.01.2021

  
DW.COM - 01.11.2021 Original article ›
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Coronavirus cases cross 90 million with 2 million deaths around the world by January 2021. In late October the numbers were 45 million cases. Britain plans to give vaccinations to all vulnerable people by mid-Feb. 2021. This means vaccinating 15 million people. Meanwhile British hospitals are treating 55% more coronavirus cases than during the peak in April 2020.

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Image that marks the end of an era – time, like Kylian Mbappé, hurtles on

  
The Times - 02.18.2021 Original article ›
Matt Dickinson, Chief Sports Writer
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The end of an era as PSG beat Barcelona in their home stadium 4-1. Mbappe scores a hat-trick and the picture of Spanish player Pique hanging onto Mbappe's shirt during the game becomes one of the defining moments. Barcelona is no longer the team it once was with Messi almost out of the Spanish side.

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Sound advice: how hearing loss can creep up silently | The Times & The Sunday Times

  
The Times & The Sunday Times - 02.18.2021 Original article ›
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Postponing hearing loss tests can lead to cognitive decline and reduce the enjoyment of activities essential for good health, say experts. About 14.1 million or one in 6 people will have some degree of hearing loss in the UK by 2030. Hearing tests is an habit one needs to take up especially after reaching 50 years of age.

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Spain: Why Seville oranges are the new green | DW | 01.03.2021

  
DW.COM - 03.01.2021 Original article ›
Jo Harper
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The southern Spanish city of Seville collects 5.6 million kilos of oranges deposited on city streets by 48,000 trees. Thirty nine tons of oranges are picked up from the streets by 200 workers and used in a pilot scheme to produce clean electricity. If all of the oranges on the streets are processed the energy could power about 73,000 homes.

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Lib Dems’ byelection victory suggests trouble for Tories in ‘blue wall’

  
The Guardian - 06.18.2021 Original article ›
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A by-election result in Chesham and Amersham in the south of England with Liberal Democrats winning a safe Tory seat shows that Boris Johnson's Tory party cannot take the south of England for granted. Focus on levelling up for working class areas in the north of England, and local antipathy to the H2 rail project hurt the Tories.

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International Yoga Day 2021 Live Updates: Narendra Modi addressed the nation today on 7th International Yoga Day

  
The Times of India - 06.21.2021 Original article ›
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Yoga Day being celebrated with pictures of yoga being done in different parts of the country and in other Asian countries in the Times of India. This is the 7th International Yoga Day program. With huge significance today as a way to  wellness during the coronavirus. This year the theme is "Yoga for Wellness."

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Biden Defends Afghanistan Pullout Amid Bipartisan Criticism

  
WSJ - 08.17.2021 Original article ›
Siobhan Hughes, Catherine Lucey
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US president Biden ends a conflict that hurt America's middle and working class by distorting priorities for domestic goals, hurting families from middle and working class, and abandoning priorities for infrastructure, health and education. US president says he feels he has made the right decision on behalf of all Americans and America's friends in the world.

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Biden’s New Vaccine Mandates: What Do They Do and Whom Do They Affect?

  
WSJ - 09.10.2021 Original article ›
Gabriel T. Rubin
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Under the Biden vaccine mandate federal government employees and employees of contractors face termination, suspension or warnings, if they do not get vaccinated in 75 days. There is no option for them to take testing. For employers in the private sector there is a weekly testing option if needed and requirement that employees get vaccinated in 75 days.

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Uganda is the latest African country to revive its national airline

  
The Economist - 08.30.2019 Original article ›
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This report in The Economist magazine cites the success of Ethiopian Airlines with 10 million passengers a year going through Addis Ababa airport. Other newer airlines such as Uganda Airlines are being started with the idea of helping the economy and providing reliable connections to other countries at reasonable prices. Tanzania is following Uganda with its own airline.

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