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Overnight on October 19, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck oil and gas refineries located in Russia’s Samara and Orenburg regions, as well as a fuel and lubricant storage facility in the temporarily occupied city of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. In the Samara region, the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery came under attack. Preliminary data indicate that the facility’s crude oil distillation units (ELOU AVT) were hit. Explosions were recorded on the site, and a fire is ongoing. The refinery produces more than 20 types of commercial products, with an…

Will you take ruthenium with your tea or coffee? A study by Lionel Delaude and François Mazars, researchers from the Laboratory of Catalysis at the University of Liège (Belgium), has shown that caffeine and theophylline can be used to “green” catalysts based on ruthenium. … Source link

The broader U.S. equity markets had witnessed intense volatility over the past few trading days as incessant threats of additional tariffs by President Trump and reciprocal tariffs by Beijing led to bitter trade skirmishes that show no signs of abatement. Despite ratcheting up threats of imposing an additional 100% tariffs for imports from China after the communist nation increased restrictions on rare earth metals (essential for the manufacture of semiconductors and electronics goods), Trump did soften his stance to keep the window open for negotiations. However, with Beijing declining to buy U.S. soybeans, Trump threatened to impose a cooking oil…

They’re not serving sushi on the Moon – yet – but if or when they do, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and DASSAI want sake on the table. To attain this quaffable goal, the companies are sending a rice fermentation experiment to the International Space Station (ISS).One of the running gags of the Space Race was the unappetizing nature of the food astronauts packed for their trip to the Moon. No matter how bold or historic the adventure, sitting down to a meal of dehydrated applesauce, chicken sandwich cubes coated in gelatin, reconstituted shrimp cocktail and Tang won’t do much for morale.While…

This Autumn, Northern is offering schools, groups and clubs a discount of up to 30% on tickets for groups of ten or more. The discount can be found on their website under the Group Travel Sale, where groups can make bookings until the 26th of October. The sale tickets are valid for travel between 20th October and 31st December. Schools and youth groups will receive special rates and can save up to 40% off when travelling with group leaders or teachers. There’s plenty to do across Northern’s network, whether that be going to see the Blackpool Illuminations or having a…

Volatility has returned to Wall Street as concerns about bad loans have spooked investors. The market was rattled on Thursday after two regional banks disclosed bad loans, causing a sell-off which eventually hit the wider market. They sparked concern about poor lending practices and credit quality in the market, which many are already warning is overheated and set for a sharp correction. There are fears the banking system is flashing the same red lights that once triggered a global meltdown.Salt Lake City-based Zions Bancorporation on Thursday disclosed it would take a $50 million loss in the third quarter over alleged fraudulent loans, sending…

Earlier this month, Prudential Financial disclosed preliminary quarterly results, highlighting that its PGIM segment managed US$1.47 trillion in assets and outperformed near-term expectations for alternative investment income, while also expanding its key advisory offices in New York’s Rockefeller Center and Holmdel’s Bell Works campus. These developments underscore Prudential’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial advisor network and asset management business while highlighting the company’s stable financial position and robust cash flow management in a competitive market. We’ll explore how Prudential’s alternative investment income outperformance may alter forecasts for future earnings growth and margin expansion. The best AI stocks today may…

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 18: Continuing its sustained drive against bovine smuggling, Udhampur Police today attached movable property of another habitual bovine smuggler.According to Police, a vehicle Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up, bearing registration number JK19A-1758 valued at Rs 12 lakh belonging to Mohd Shahbaan Wani son of Mohd Shafi Wani, resident of Chabna, Damote, Ramban, was attached under Section 107(5) BNSS by the order of the Court of District Mobile Magistrate Traffic, Udhampur.The said vehicle was involved in case FIR No. 149/2025, under section 223 BNS & 11 PCA Act of PS Rehambal. During the investigation, detailed inquiry was conducted from…

Tibbits-Nutt will stay on as a paid adviser through the end of the year “to ensure a smooth and efficient transition,” according to a press release. She was not quoted in the release, nor did she appear at a press conference at the department’s headquarters Thursday. Governor Maura Healey told reporters at the State House that she did not ask Tibbits-Nutt to step down. The governor also insisted her exit was unrelated to several controversies during Tibbits-Nutt‘s tenure, including the service plaza contract or Tibbits-Nutt’s comments last year that the state could start charging tolls to drivers entering its borders.“No,…

AI-generated Adobe Stock image by OLGA. Silver fell more than 6% in its biggest drop in six months as the broad precious metals group retreated following a furious rally this week. The pullback came as concerns eased over credit quality in the US and trade frictions between China and the US, which is denting haven demand for gold and silver. President Donald Trump’s remarks on Friday soothed anxiety around trade tensions while solid results from regional banks helped stablize the stock market and lift bond yields. Higher rates typically are negative for bullion, which doesn’t pay interest. A historic squeeze…