Archives for June 2022

President Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high prices at the pump. … [Read more...] about Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits

The truck driver had the radio on, his daughter's stuffed toy keeping him company, and was bouncing his lumbering vehicle down one of the innumerable dirt tracks in Ukraine that are vital thoroughfares in the country's vast agricultural heartlands. … [Read more...] about In Ukraine, mines take lives even after fighting moves on

Iran acknowledged Wednesday it plans two tests for its new solid-fueled rocket after satellite photos showed preparations at a desert launch pad previously used in the program, even as tensions remain high over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program. … [Read more...] about Iran says rocket launch coming after photos show preparation

The Russian military said Wednesday that it used long-range missiles to destroy a depot in the western Lviv region of Ukraine where ammunition for NATO-supplied weapons was being stored. … [Read more...] about Russia targets ammunitions depot in western Ukraine

Republican Mayra Flores won Tuesday's special election for the 34th Congressional District in Texas, flipping a House seat that has been held by Democrats for a century and foreshadowing a red wave for the GOP in the November election. … [Read more...] about GOP sees red wave after flipping Texas seat long held by Democrats