Why methanol is seen as ocean shipping’s next-generation fuel—and the challenges of getting there wsj.com/articles/metha via
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With more flexible work schedules and remote work arrangements, some couples have discovered the secret thrill of the daytime date. wsj.com/articles/dayti via
Bad week for China’s actual civilian meteorological agencies
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One thing is for certain: This whole Chinese 'spy balloons' debacle has been detrimental to the business reputation of China's civilian weather balloon industry.
International buyers can no longer maintain confidence in their maneuverability & ability to withstand bad weather
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A North Dakota city turned against plans for a Chinese-owned corn mill after the Air Force raised security concerns. wsj.com/articles/farml via
Known to some as the Snow or Wolf Moon, this month's full moon is visible for the next two days. Have you taken a photo that turns your eyes into big pizza pies? Reply and share it with us: go.nasa.gov/3JDpWff
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Two strong earthquakes shook southern Turkey and northern Syria, killing more than 1,600 people and destroying dozens of buildings wsj.com/articles/power via
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Chevron is looking to seal an energy exploration deal with Algeria, which holds bigger shale resources than the U.S. wsj.com/articles/chevr via
In the event of an emergency, you can crack your nest egg, but financial advisers say it should be a last resort: wsj.com/articles/short via
Oliver Burkeman's last column: the eight secrets to a (fairly) fulfilled life
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In the debut of their new column about navigating the first year of retirement, a couple hop on a tandem bike and begin their journey (literally) wsj.com/articles/retir via
An exhibition at the Grolier Club highlights the making of decorated paper in the United States, with a particular focus on the artform from the 1960s to the 2000s wsj.com/articles/patte via
The other side of layoffs: America’s bosses are starting to feel bossy again. “This whole concept of working from anywhere went too far,” one CEO told us.
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Harley-Davidson posted higher revenue in the fourth quarter as the company shipped out more of its bikes wsj.com/articles/harle via
Sweden’s 27-year-old climate minister says she'll quit if she can't deliver on the country’s bold climate promises bloomberg.com/news/articles/ via
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Meta, which saw its third consecutive quarter of declining sales, said its costs are set to decline and its global users increased wsj.com/articles/meta- via
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New York City’s much-hated train hub is overdue for a facelift. These architects have alternative visions for a dramatically reimagined Pennsylvania Station bloomberg.com/news/articles/ via
The U.S. reached an agreement that gives it access to four more military bases in the Philippines, broadening Washington’s efforts to counter China’s influence and strengthening an alliance that a few years ago appeared in danger of collapse.
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Republicans will be emboldened to push past the debt deadline, but history shows the politics are against them wsj.com/articles/how-t via
'The resumption of coal trades from Australia to China will most likely alter trade patterns fundamentally in favour of longer freight distances, favouring particularly the capesize asset class'
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A resurgence in jet-fuel prices is threatening to push airfares higher again wsj.com/articles/risin via
FedEx Corp. is laying off more than 10% of its global management staffers as the delivery company faces a shipping slowdown wsj.com/articles/fedex via
An expansion of a Chicago freight yard faces a crucial vote, a sign of the challenges of running a railroad in a dense urban area wsj.com/articles/norfo via
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Bloomberg’s “Quicktake” streaming channel is being rebranded “Bloomberg Originals” and will offer more documentaries and talk shows wsj.com/articles/bloom via
Are you strictly a boxers or briefs guy? You’re missing out. Find out why more men are diversifying their underwear. Plus, five varied models to try. wsj.com/articles/boxer via
Republican Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, intends to launch a White House bid Feb. 15 wsj.com/articles/nikki via
Residents credit Mr. Xi for hefty spending on highways and rail connecting rural areas with cities, where jobs are plentiful. Still, said one shopkeeper in rural Hunan, life had become more unpredictable. “China is a country ruled by man, not by the law."
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BP's CEO plans to dial back parts of the company's renewable-energy push, people familiar with discussions say, as its performance lags behind U.S. peers wsj.com/articles/bps-c via
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Truckers say their retailing customers expect to start restocking inventories closer to the fall, raising hopes of a rebound in freight demand
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Only Apple and Microsoft so far have surpassed Exxon’s fiscal 2022 profit as the oil giant capitalized on high commodity prices wsj.com/articles/exxon via
General Motors reported a 15% rise in fourth-quarter net income, as vehicle output rebounded from supply-chain troubles wsj.com/articles/gener via
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General Motors reported a 15% rise in fourth-quarter net income, as vehicle output rebounded from supply-chain troubles wsj.com/articles/gener via
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Hapag-Lloyd's fall in profit in 4Q points to a tough year ahead for boxships. It said that "by the end of the year, freight rates had significantly come down. At the same time, disruptions in global supply chains and inflation have led to a significant increase in costs.”
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It hasn’t snowed across New York City in 326 days, meteorologists say, breaking a 50-year record for a snowless winter wsj.com/articles/where via
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Russia is keeping its oil moving, defying fears that sanctions would lead to a plunge in exports, with the help of a number of international startups plying new trade routes to mostly Asian buyers wsj.com/articles/upsta via
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Inside the ‘Qatargate’ graft scandal rocking the EU | Financial Times
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