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VW and Renault end talks to develop affordable EV, sources say

By Gilles Guillaume and Christina Amann PARIS/BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen has walked away from talks with Renault to jointly develop an affordable electric version of the Twingo car, four sources

VW and Renault end talks to develop affordable EV, sources say

The last pandas at any US zoo are expected to leave Atlanta for China this fall

The last U.S. zoo to have pandas in its care is preparing to say goodbye to the four giant bears this fall

The last pandas at any US zoo are expected to leave Atlanta for China this fall

BlackRock in talks with governments about investments to power AI

BlackRock is in talks with various governments over ways to fund critical investments to support artificial intelligence (AI), including increasing the power supply, the CEO of the

BlackRock in talks with governments about investments to power AI

China's BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant

Chinese carmaker BYD Co has postponed plans to produce lithium cathodes for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in

China's BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant

Federal judge hears challenges to NYC’s fee for drivers into Manhattan

New York’s first-in-the-nation plan to levy a hefty toll on drivers entering Manhattan was the focus of a legal battle that played out in federal court

Federal judge hears challenges to NYC’s fee for drivers into Manhattan

Mongolian climber dies in season’s first Everest fatality

Sherpas recovered the body of a Mongolian climber from Mount Everest and were looking for another mountaineer missing since the weekend, officials said on Friday.

Mongolian climber dies in season’s first Everest fatality

Russia and China to sign Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline contract 'in near future', says Novak

Russia and China expect to a sign a contract "in the near future" on the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, which will carry Russian gas to China, Russian Deputy Prime Minister

Russia and China to sign Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline contract 'in near future', says Novak

Putin says oil pipeline could run alongside planned new gas link to China

Russia could deliver oil as well as gas to China along a planned route via Mongolia, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

Putin says oil pipeline could run alongside planned new gas link to China

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

Panasonic's battery unit misses annual profit estimate

By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) -The energy unit of Japan's Panasonic Holdings missed its operating profit guidance for the past business year due to lower electric-vehicle battery production in

Panasonic's battery unit misses annual profit estimate

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

Before World War II, pathogens in milk accounted for 1 in 4 cases of foodborne diseases in the US. Pasteurization reduced this figure to less than 1%.

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

Bats in Colorado face fight against deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome

Numerous bats have been found in Colorado with white-nose syndrome. The fungus has killed millions of bats in North America, leaving biologists concerned about its impact on bats in the state.

Bats in Colorado face fight against deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome

German council approves a revised plan by Tesla to expand its plant near Berlin

A local council in Germany has approved a plan by electric carmaker Tesla to expand the grounds of its first plant in Europe, a proposal which has drawn persistent protests this year

German council approves a revised plan by Tesla to expand its plant near Berlin

Sea otters get more prey and reduce tooth damage using tools

Humans are not alone in the use of tools. Chimpanzees, for instance, crack nuts with stones and use sticks to get at tasty termites.

Sea otters get more prey and reduce tooth damage using tools

Oil, gas groups sue to block US rule raising drilling fees on public lands

Fossil fuel groups have sued the U.S.

Oil, gas groups sue to block US rule raising drilling fees on public lands

US proposes end to federal coal leasing in Wyoming Powder River Basin

The Biden administration on Thursday proposed an end to future coal leasing on federal lands in Montana and Wyoming's Powder River Basin, the nation's most productive coal-producing region

US proposes end to federal coal leasing in Wyoming Powder River Basin

Brazil flooding forces plan for 'tent cities' to house the displaced

Brazil's southernmost state is planning at least four "tent cities" to accommodate some 8,000 people currently in improvised shelters due to the

Brazil flooding forces plan for 'tent cities' to house the displaced

Xpeng says US tariffs on Chinese EVs detrimental to meeting carbon neutrality

HONG KONG (Reuters) -Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said on Friday new U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs are detrimental to achieving carbon neutrality and green energy transition.

Xpeng says US tariffs on Chinese EVs detrimental to meeting carbon neutrality

Four deaths confirmed from severe storm that ravaged Houston

A severe storm packing hurricane-force winds pummeled Houston on Thursday, killing at least four people, blowing windows out of high-rise buildings and leaving some 800,000 homes without

Four deaths confirmed from severe storm that ravaged Houston

Exxon to take 18-24 months to hit full stride with Pioneer purchase

By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) -Exxon Mobil will take 18 to 24 months to achieve its full production synergies from its $60 billion purchase of U.S. shale oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources,

Exxon to take 18-24 months to hit full stride with Pioneer purchase

Russia says U.S. ban on Russian nuclear fuel will harm global market

Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Tuesday that a U.S. ban on Russian nuclear fuel was discriminatory political move that would undermine the

Russia says U.S. ban on Russian nuclear fuel will harm global market

Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says it could take “weeks” for power to be restored in some parts of Houston following fierce storms with winds of up to 100 miles per hour

Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4

Watchdog: EPA's lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based on unverified data

The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data

Watchdog: EPA's lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based on unverified data

US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil

The U.S. Coast Guard estimates that up to 2,000 gallons of oil may have spilled into surrounding waters when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat and slammed into a bridge near Galveston, Texas

US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil

Rain, cooler temperatures help prevent wildfire near Canada's oil sands from growing

A wildfire that has forced thousands of people out of their homes in Canada’s oil sands hub city of Fort McMurray, Alberta is being held in place as rain and cooler temperatures sweep through the area

Rain, cooler temperatures help prevent wildfire near Canada's oil sands from growing
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