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China’s imports of crude oil slumped by 11% in June from a record-high in the same month of 2023, amid tepid fuel demand and lower run rates at independent refiners.  In the first half of 2024, crude arrivals also dropped, by 2.3% compared to the first half of last year, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs cited by Reuters on Friday.  Last month, crude imports in the world’s largest oil importer stood at 46.45 million metric tons, or around 11.3 million barrels per day (bpd). Читать дальше...

Mergers and acquisitions are complex and a majority of them fail. Here's what a successful M&A deal looks like; some of the reasons that deals fall apart; why founders should be careful when speaking to potential buyers; and why they should be careful about sharing information before the deal goes through.

The ad for today’s Nice Price or No Dice hot rod Limo claims it will garner its driver “compliments and thumbs up everywhere you go….” Let’s decide if its price is just as worthy of a thumb in the air.

Welcome to the weekend edition of What’s On. Here are the big things happening on TV from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekly edition of What’s On publishes on Sundays.]

Cybercriminals will be out to steal the money and personal info of Amazon shoppers. Here's how you can protect yourself from common scams.

These two major providers may be the only broadband choices for customers in parts of rural America. Which one comes out on top?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 10: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives around Dejounte Murray #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.  | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

This should be a fun season for the New Orleans Pelicans

Oil prices are up 15 percent compared to last year, while gasoline prices have hardly budged.

1. SpaceX hit by inflight Falcon 9 failure  The Register
2. SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage engine suffers catastrophic in-flight failure during Starlink launch  CBS News
3. SpaceX rocket fails after routine launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base  KABC-TV
4. SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers anomaly during Starlink satellite launch (video)  Space.com
5. SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage fails leaving Starlink satellites in wrong orbit  Spaceflight Now

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All-Star Seth Lugo talks pitching.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Through October, central Ohio is home to several county fairs with rides, games, live entertainment and of course, food. Below is a list of fairs and their locations. Athens County Fair: Aug. 2-10 Athens County Fairgrounds – 286 W. Union St. Crawford County Fair: July 15-20 Crawford County Fairgrounds – 610 [...]

A classic Austin summer tradition returns Friday night as the Zilker Hillside Theater kicks off its 65th annual summer musical.

Surely the scariest horror movie you’ll see this year.

The best after sun lotions are formulated with aloe, vitamin E, and shea butter to reduce inflammation and soothe irritation after sunburn.

Separates and accessories bold enough to give a classic motif a fetching new twist.

GiveMeSport have claimed that any potential Tottenham transfer for Desire Doue will not have any impact on the North London club’s pursuit of Pedro Neto.... The post Report claims a Spurs deal for Desire Doue would not impact move for PL winger appeared first on The Spurs Web - Tottenham Hotspur Football News.

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Betting lines show us who fans think will be good, and they’re making some huge mistakes.

From colorful florals to a cocktail trunk, these picks are fit for a king, queen, and countryside.

An assessment of K by a science writer who has used the drug to combat depression and long-haul COVID.

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The Verge’s favorite methods for keeping our tech in reasonable order.

The 'lightweight' iron is currently on sale at Amazon and has a handy steam spray function

Are you more into comfort or style when travelling to the airport? Well, one expert has explained why you might want to avoid these items when flying.

FinFin Play AG announce that it plans to launch its free-to-play creative platform, Fashion League, on mobile this fall.