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Biden Administration to Resume Oil and Gas Leasing on Federal Land

The Biden administration said Friday it would resume plans for oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters after an appeals court ruled to allow the use of an approximately fivefold higher “social cost of carbon” value in evaluating permits, according to reports.

More Than 40% Of Companies Say Workers Have Asked for Higher Pay to Offset Inflation. Few Have Revised Salary Budgets.

Inflation may be hitting new 40-year highs, but less than a quarter of U.S. organizations say they are revising their salary budgets due to inflation.

‘The Data Speaks for Itself’: AOC Blames Oil Companies for Kidnapping, Rape, and Murder of Indigenous Women

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the data “speaks for itself” that the fossil fuel industry is directly tied to the disappearance and murder of indigenous women.

Rep. Don Young, Most Senior Member of Congress, Dies at 88

Rep. Don Young, dean of the U.S. House of Representatives and one of Congress’s more colorful characters, died Friday on his way back home to Alaska, his office announced. He was 88.

Rep. Frank Pallone Wants 6 Oil Company Execs to Testify About Gas Prices

Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, is asking executives from six oil companies to testify about surging gas prices.

Japan Lifts COVID Restrictions Monday, Preps for Tourism

Quasi-emergency measures will end next week, says Prime Minister Kishida.

Disney Employees Arrested for Human Trafficking, Prostitution

Four Disney employees were among more than 100 people arrested on charges of human trafficking in Florida this week.

$45 Million Paid to Victims of Covid Vax Injury in Thailand

Thailand pays out roughly $45 million to victims of COVID-19 vaccines so far.

Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, J&J Are Official Partners of the World Economic Forum

"Great Reset"-advancing World Economic Forum lists four major vaccine manufacturers as official partners on organization website.

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