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Medical News Revealed: How a Virus Tricks Our Cells Into Helping It Build Its Invasion Route If every cell in our body is a factory, viruses are industrial spies who try to break in and take over. New findings about how one of the most mysterious types of spy – polyomaviruses -- accomplishes this feat could aid the fight against Merkel cel... – Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Nature Communications, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms15496; GM113722; AI064296; GM070862 Embargo expired on 24-May-2017 at 05:00 ET includes video Largest Psoriasis Meta-Analysis to Date Yields New Genetic Clues The identification of 16 additional genetic markers will help researchers get closer to understanding how — and why — psoriasis develops. – Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Nature Communications, May-2017; R01AR042742; R01AR050511; R01AR054966; R01AR063611; R01AR065183 Embargo expired on 24-May-2017 at 05:00 ET Loss of Airway Blood Vessels Is Associated with Risk of Death in Smokers Without COPD In a new study, CT-measured vascular pruning – the diminution of distal pulmonary blood vessels (vessels on the outer edges of the lungs) – was associated with increased risk of death in smokers without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD... – American Thoracic Society (ATS) Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 09:15 ET Online Pulmonary Rehabilitation Not Inferior to Face-to-Face Rehab Online pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was found to be as effective as face-to-face rehabilitation programs at improving patients’ exercise capacity and symptom control, according to new resea... – American Thoracic Society (ATS) Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 09:15 ET Among All Cancers, Lung Cancer Appears to Put Patients at Greatest Suicide Risk A lung cancer diagnosis appears to put patients at the greatest risk of suicide when compared to the most common types of non-skin cancers, according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference. – American Thoracic Society (ATS) Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 14:15 ET Eating Chocolate May Decrease Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Study Shows Chocolate consumption, particularly of dark chocolate, has been linked to improvements in various indicators of heart health. This study examined the possible association between chocolate intake and a lower rate of being diagnosed with atrial fibril... – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Heart; HL-115623; 281760; KL2 TR001100 Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 18:30 ET A New Strategy Reported to Combat Influenza and Speed Recovery St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have used a drug being developed to fight solid tumors to restore normal metabolism in flu-infected cells and reduce viral production without the threat of drug resistance – St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Cell Reports, May 23 Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 12:00 ET ACR Foundation Presents Global Humanitarian Awards The American College of Radiology Foundation (ACRF) presented its Global Humanitarian Award to Barry B. Goldberg, MD, FACR (individual); Andean Health and Development and ASRT Foundation (groups); and Ann Polin (nonradiologist). – American College of Radiology (ACR) Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 12:00 ET Improve Patient-Engagement Skills With Free ACR Online Resource The new American College of Radiology (ACR) Radiologist’s Toolkit for Patient- and Family-Centered Care offers online practice-specific resources to help radiologists enhance patient engagement skills and offer more patient-centered care. – American College of Radiology (ACR) Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 12:00 ET Can Parents’ Tech Obsessions Contribute to A Child’s Bad Behavior? Study looks at whether behaviors like whining and tantrums could be related to parents spending too much time on their phones or tablets. – Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan includes video Moffitt Researchers Demonstrate Mathematical Modeling Can Identify Ways to Limit Aggressive Tumor Cell Growth Researchers in the Integrated Mathematical Oncology Department at Moffitt Cancer Center recent study found that mathematical models can be used to predict how different tumor cell populations interact with each other and respond to a changing environ... – Moffitt Cancer Center Cancer Research Study Leads to Breakthrough in Better Understanding Acute Myeloid Leukaemia A study led by the University of Birmingham has made a breakthrough in the understanding of how different genetic mutations cause acute myeloid leukaemia. – University of Birmingham Cell Reports, May-2017 First Study Shows Tie Between Probiotic and Improved Symptoms of Depression It is the first study showing improved depression scores with a probiotic. It adds to the whole field of microbiota-gut-brain axis, providing evidence that bacteria affect behavior. – McMaster University Study Reveals a Crucial Feature Common toAlzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's Diseases A study has found that abnormal proteins found in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases share a similar ability to cause damage when they invade brain cells. The finding suggests that an effective treatment for one neurodegenerativ... – Loyola University Health System Acta Neuropathologica Using a Genetic Signature to Overcome Chemotherapy-Resistant Lung CancerUsing a Genetic Signature to Overcome Chemotherapy-Resistant Lung Cancer Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often respond to standard chemotherapy, only to develop drug resistance later, and with fatal consequences. But what if doctors could identify those at greatest risk of relapse and provide a therapy to... – UT Southwestern Medical Center Cell Reports, May-2017 Boise State Researcher Earns $529,000 NASA Grant to Study Effects of Human-Caused Light, Noise on Wildlife A team of researchers led by Boise State assistant professor Neil Carter have been awarded a $529,000 grant from NASA to study the effects of human-made light and noise on wildlife in the U.S. Carter and his team will be collaborating closely with th... – Boise State University South Highest, Northeast Lowest for Child Auto Fatalities The number of motor vehicle fatalities involving children under age 15 varies widely by state, but occurrences are more common in the South, and are most often associated with improperly or unused restraints and crashes on rural roads, a new review o... – UT Southwestern Medical Center J. Pediatrics The Relationship Between Cost Effectiveness and Affordability in Health Care ISPOR hosted a session this morning at its 22nd Annual International Meeting in Boston, MA, USA that examined the relationship between cost effectiveness and affordability of health care therapies. – International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) ISPOR Annual International Meeting, May-2017 The Power of Social Network Interventions on Population Health ISPOR held its second plenary session this morning at its 22nd Annual International Meeting in Boston, MA, USA. The plenary, Social Network Interventions and Population Health, highlighted the research of Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD, MPH. – International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) ISPOR Annual International Meeting, May-2017 Sinai Hospital Studying Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Technology for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Maryland is looking for participants for non-surgical treatment trial. – LifeBridge Health Skin Color No Shield Against Skin Cancer The misconception that people with more pigment in their skin cells are protected from cancer-causing ultra-violet rays can be deadly. Melanoma, the least common form of skin cancer but also the deadliest, are more likely to be caused by genetics th... – Rush University Medical Center Boise State Lands $1.7 Million Grant to Research Effects of Climate Change on Birds The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a team of researchers, led by Boise State University biological sciences professor Julie Heath, a four-year, $1.7 million grant to monitor the effects of climate change on American kestrels and develop a mo... – Boise State University Mount Sinai Initiates International Research Collaboration for the Advancement of Maternal-Child Health Researchers from the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are collaborating with scientists from Brescia, Italy, on a research project for the advancement of maternal-child health. – Mount Sinai Health System Does Exercise Affect the Brain’s Aging Process? U-M Research Aims to Find Out Most people know that regular exercise can keep a body looking and feeling young. What about the brain? Michigan Medicine researchers were recently awarded a two-year grant to further examine the role physical activity plays on the brain. – Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Media Advisory: Experts Available to Discuss Historic Cancer Drug Approval Today, for the first time, a drug has been FDA-approved for cancer based on disease genetics rather than type. Developed from 30 years of basic research at Johns Hopkins and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute, pembroluzimab now can be used for colon, pan... – Johns Hopkins Medicine Organized Sports Not Enough to Fulfill Activity Requirements, Kansas State University Study Finds Organized sports don't provide children with nearly as much exercise as many parents might expect, according to a Kansas State University study. Expert Available – Kansas State University Rising Skin Cancer Rates Call for Yearly Body Exams A group of dermatologists and oncologists published an article in the March issue of the journal Future Medicine asking the preventive task force to revise its stance on full body skin inspections. Expert Available – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences Statement from Eleanor D. Lederer, MD, FASN, President, American Society of Nephrology on Proposed FY 2018 budget ASN Denounces Administration’s Proposed Massive Cuts for the National Institutes of Health – “Would Disrupt Medical Research” – American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Endocrine Society Opposes Severe Cuts to Public Health, Medical Research Funding The Endocrine Society warned that the President’s proposal to slash $7.16 billion, or more than a fifth, of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) budget, and $1.2 billion from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would hin... – Endocrine Society White House Budget Blueprint Would Devastate Cancer Research and Patient Care Plans to cut nearly $8.2 billion from the National Institutes of Health, including a $1 billion reduction for the National Cancer Institute, would decimate cancer research and patient care, according to the Association of American Cancer Institutes. ... – Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) President’s Budget Would Dramatically Undermine Progress in Cancer Research and Care The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) strongly opposes the extensive cuts to cancer research and Medicaid funding in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget released today by the White House. – American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Rheumatology Leaders Oppose Sweeping Healthcare Cuts in Trump Administration Budget The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) today expressed opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts to federal programs and institutions that provide critical resources in the fight against rheumatic diseases, including the Nat... – American College of Rheumatology (ACR) The University of Kansas Cancer Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital Twitter Chat on Changing Default Approach to Tobacco Dependence On May 31, 1-2 p.m. (CDT), The University of Kansas Cancer Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital will co-host an online discussion, via Twitter, about changing the way healthcare providers treat tobacco dependence. – University of Kansas Cancer Center Keck School of Medicine of USC Receives $2.2 Million NIH Grant to Fund Research on Healing Difficult Bone Injuries Keck School of Medicine of USC has received a $2.2 million NIH grant to fund research on gene therapy that could help manage challenging bone repairs – Keck Medicine of USC 2R01AR057076-06A1 Wolters Kluwer Publishes 10th Edition Kaplan and Sadock’s Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry Wolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce the 10th Edition of Kaplan and Sadock’s Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry. This marks the 50th anniversary o... – Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Robert Shaddy, M.D., Named to Top Pediatrician Post at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Robert E. Shaddy, M.D., to join CHLA as chair of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and Pediatrician-in-Chief and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at CHLA. – Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Dr. Joseph Rossano Named Chief of Cardiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Joseph Rossano, M.D., has been named Chief of the Division of Cardiology, effective this week. – Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Science News Secret Weapon of Smart Bacteria Tracked To "Sweet Tooth" Researchers have figured out how a once-defeated bacterium has re-emerged to infect cotton in a battle that could sour much of the Texas and U.S. crop. And it boils down to this: A smart bacteria with a sweet tooth. – Texas A&M AgriLife Nature Communications, May 24, 2017 Embargo expired on 24-May-2017 at 05:00 ET includes video Atomic Structure of Irradiated Materials Is More Akin to Liquid Than Glass Materials exposed to neutron radiation tend to experience significant damage. At the nanoscale, these incident neutrons collide with a material’s atoms, which then collide with each other. The resulting disordered atomic network resembles those see... – American Institute of Physics (AIP) Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 11:00 ET Neptune: Neutralizer-Free Plasma Propulsion The most established plasma propulsion concepts are gridded-ion thrusters that accelerate and emit a larger number of positively charged particles than those that are negatively charged. To enable the spacecraft to remain charge-neutral, a “neutral... – American Institute of Physics (AIP) Physics of Plasmas Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 11:00 ET Understanding Stars: How Tornado-Shaped Flow in a Dynamo Strengthens the Magnetic Field A new simulation based on the von-Kármán-Sodium (VKS) dynamo experiment takes a closer look at how the liquid vortex created by the device generates a magnetic field. Researchers investigated the effects of fluid resistivity and turbulence on the c... – American Institute of Physics (AIP) Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 11:00 ET Collecting Real-Time Data About Material Microstructural Evolution During Radiation Exposure It may be surprising to learn that much remains unknown about radiation’s effects on materials. To find answers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers are developing techniques to explore the microstructural evolution and degradation of... – American Institute of Physics (AIP) Embargo expired on 23-May-2017 at 11:00 ET How Grade School Science Projects Led to a Career Kevin Cox wanted to be a medical doctor from the time he was about five years old. He had a passion for helping people, and he especially wanted to help other kids. So he got serious about science in grade school — so serious that he made really... – Texas A&M AgriLife Embargo expired on 24-May-2017 at 05:00 ET Re-Constructing the Crew of the Mary Rose For the first time in 500 years, scientists examining human remains from Henry VIII’s flagship Mary Rose will be able to determine if any bones come from the same person. – University of Portsmouth New Way to Test Self-Driving Cars Could Cut 99.9 Percent of Validation Costs Mobility researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a new way to test autonomous vehicles that bypasses the billions of miles they would need to log for consumers to consider them road-ready – University of Michigan Carcinogenic Soot Particles From Petrol Engines First, diesel vehicles tainted their reputation with soot particles, then high nitric oxide emissions. So are owners of new gasoline cars environmentally friendly? Not always, says a new study led by Empa scientists: some direct-injection gasoline ... – Empa Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology Are Wolverines in the Arctic in the Climate Change Crosshairs? Will reductions in Arctic snow cover make tundra-dwelling wolverines more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought? That’s a question scientists hope an innovative method described in a new study co-authored by WCS (Wildlife Conservati... – Wildlife Conservation Society Research Reveals Insights Into Optical Properties of Plasmonic Nanostructures University of Arkansas physicists are able to accurately describe the geometric structure of gold nanobars, enabling more precise coupling of plasmonic nanostructures with light. – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville PLOS ONE, May 9, 2017 Special X-Ray Technique Allows Scientists to See 3-D Deformations In a new study published last Friday in Science, researchers at Argonne used an X-ray scattering technique called Bragg coherent diffraction imaging to reconstruct in 3-D the size and shape of grain defects. These defects create imperfections in the... – Argonne National Laboratory Science, May 19-2017 VLA Reveals New Object Near Supermassive Black Hole in Famous Galaxy Astronomers using the VLA found that a bright new object near a distant galaxy’s core is either a very rare type of supernova explosion or, more likely, an outburst from a second supermassive black hole closely orbiting the galaxy’s primary, cent... – National Radio Astronomy Observatory Astrophysical Journal, May 2017 How X-Rays Helped to Solve Mystery of Floating Rocks Experiments at Berkeley Lab’s Advanced Light Source have helped scientists to solve a mystery of why some rocks can float for years in the ocean, traveling thousands of miles before sinking. – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Earth and Planetary Science Letters includes video Mistletoe Research May Keep You Healthy A new study examines the spread of mistletoe—a parasitic plant—and finds that the plant’s success is determined not only by its compatibility with a host tree, but also whether or not the plants’ fruiting seasons overlap. Knowing what factors... – State University of New York at Geneseo Journal of Ecology; DEB-1028174; DEB-1145994 Increasing Aridity and Land-Use Overlap Have Potential to Cause Social and Economic Conflict in Dryland Areas According to a paper published recently in Ecosphere, Drylands are of concern because broad-scale changes in these systems have the potential to affect 36 percent of the world’s human population. – Northern Arizona University Book Review: “Toxic Cocktail: How Chemical Pollution Is Poisoning Our Brains” by Professor Barbara Demeneix In her latest book, Professor Barbara Demeneix explains how exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals is resulting in reduced IQ levels in children and higher rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The author also explains the approaches needed to... – Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) UF Expert: Treat Your Parched Lawn Properly “Grasses do not need as much water as most people are applying,” said Jason Kruse, a UF/IFAS associate professor of environmental horticulture. "What most people do not understand when it comes to their lawns is that all of our warm-season turfgr... – University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Dynamic Watermarking Could Help Solve Security Issues in Connected Vehicles Working in the Texas A&M’s Cyberphysical Systems Laboratory, Dr. P.R.Kumar, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, along with graduate students Bharadwaj Satchidanandan and Woo-Hyun Ko, have app... – Texas A&M University IEEE Xplore, 23 February 2017 includes video UAE-China Energy Cooperation Highlighted at United Nations Workshop Masdar Institute Faculty Explores Clean Energy Cooperation Opportunities between UAE and China to Bolster United Nations’ Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals. – Masdar Institute of Science and Technology TICKS 101: How to Avoid, Identify and Respond to Ticks this Summer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Spring is here and summer is near, and with the increase in warm weather comes bloodsuckers. No, not vampires, but to some they cause just as much dread. It’s time for ticks, the long lost cousins of spiders and scorpions... – University of Alabama Facebook Live Tech Talk: Join Us Discuss How to Stop Electronic Jamming! Join us for our live Facebook Tech Talk, on Thursday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. EST., to discuss jamming and signal interference and its impact on first responders, their mission space and their standard operating procedures. – Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate Lifestyle & Social Sciences Emotional Toll From Mass Trauma Can Disrupt Children’s Sense of Competence Traumatic events, such as a terrorist attack or natural disaster, can effect children's perceptions of competence. According to a new Iowa State study, children with higher levels of competence were more resilient and had fewer PTSD symptoms followin... – Iowa State University Applied Developmental Science University of Kentucky Researchers Help Victims of Violence Manage Chronic Pain with Mobile App for Breathing Techniques By providing UK Orofacial Pain Clinic patients with a smartphone application that teaches diaphragmatic breathing, a team from the UK Center for Research on Violence Against Women hypothesizes victims of sexual and physical violence will learn to reg... – University of Kentucky Graduation 2017: UVA Darden Graduates Encouraged to Find Meaning, Fulfillment UVA Darden School of Business graduates heard from Dean Scott Beardsley and student speakers from all formats of the MBA program during the 2017 graduation ceremony. – University of Virginia Darden School of Business WVU Expert Says Terrorism Is ‘Not a Muslim Thing’ Political and economic unrest, not religion or ethnicity, are often the causes of terrorist attacks like the one in Manchester, England. The response should not just center on increasing military action and security reinforcement , according to a Wes... Expert Available – West Virginia University What Zombies Can Tell Us About Ourselves: Baylor University Pop Culture Critic Talks About ‘Living with the Living Dead’ Quick, before it’s too late: May is Zombie Awareness Month — so it’s high time for people to prepare for a zombie pandemic. But that’s more than a heads-up for zombie enthusiasts. Those who yawn at the notion of the living dead also have rea... Expert Available – Baylor University American Psychological Association Criticizes White House Budget Proposal The budget proposed by President Donald J. Trump threatens critical health, scientific research and education programs that contribute to the social safety net for millions of Americans, according to the American Psychological Association. – American Psychological Association (APA)

Brazilian president drops bid to suspend own corruption probe

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Brazilian President Michel Temer dropped a bid to suspend a top court investigation into corruption and obstruction of justice allegations he faces. File Photo by Monika Graff/UPI 

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May 24 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Michel Temer dropped his attempt to suspend a Supreme Federal Court, or STF, investigation into corruption and obstruction of justice, his lawyers said.

Though the STF was going to debate whether to accept Temer's request to suspend the investigation, his lawyers said they want the inquiry to move forward to have Temer's name cleared from wrongdoing.

The case against Temer initiated after Jornal O Globo last week reported it obtained recordings of a conversation between Temer and a food company business leader, who recorded the discussion secretly, in which Temer purportedly endorsed the executive's hush money payments to silence jailed politician Eduardo Cuhna as a potential witness in a corruption investigation.

Temer's lawyers argue the recording is inadmissible because it has been heavily edited, and thus an investigation would be fraudulent.

"We want this investigation to be concluded as soon as possible," Temer attorney Gustavo Guedes said Tuesday. "The only evidence against him, the recording, is useless."

Members of Brazil's Congress, including some political allies, have called on Temer to resign. The newspaper's report led to immediate protests against Temer in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, also calling for his resignation.

Jornal O Globo reported that Temer's allies have already begun to take steps in anticipation of Temer's resignation or removal by initiating party negotiations and by holding indirect elections. Sources close to Temer said the president may leave in "an honorable" way.

"I have never bought anyone's silence, haven't obstructed justice and haven't done anything against the judiciary," Temer said in a televised address on Saturday.

Temer replaced former President Dilma Rousseff in August 2016 when the Federal Senate voted to remove her from office over accusations she broke budget laws.

In November, she accused Temer of taking a $295,000 bribe she was initially accused of taking. Her lawyers said documents showed the bribe was transferred directly into the general campaign finance fund of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party, to which Temer belongs.

Though nearly a third of Temer's Cabinet is under investigation for alleged corruption, Jornal O Globo's report is the first time he is directly implicated in illicit activity

Suicide bombing hits Jakarta bus station, killing officer

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Indonesian police officers secure the area where an explosion occurred near a bus station in Jakarta late Wednesday. Photo by Bagus Indahono/EPA

May 24 (UPI) -- Police in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta said a police offer died and at least four others were injured in a suicide bombing near the Kampung Melayu bus station late Wednesday.

At least four people, including officers, were badly injured, Indonesian National Police Deputy Chief Cmdr. Gen. Syafruddin told reporters.

Syafruddin said all those injured are police officers but a hospital spokesman said two officers and two civilians were injured. No group has yet taken responsibility for the attack.

'"There are five victims. Five policeman, one of whom was killed," Syafruddin said. "I want to express my sympathies. An explosion has occurred. For the time being, we are treating it as a suicide bombing. We believe there is a single perpetrator. We have not yet identified the perpetrator."

Four of those injured are being treated in East Jakarta's Premier Hospital in Jatinegara, while another two are being treated in the Hermina Hospital, The Jakarta Post reported. Both hospitals are located less than a mile away from the bus station.

Premier Hospital spokesman Sukendar said one of those injured required immediate surgery.

East Jakarta Police Chief Sr. Cmdr. Andry Wibowo said police launched an investigation into the incident.

"There were two blasts at around 9 p.m., close to each other," Wibowo told the local MetroTV station. "From the damage I can see the explosions were pretty big."

ENERGY NEWS-Rally in oil prices stumbles ahead of pivotal OPEC meeting

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Rally in oil prices stumbles ahead of pivotal OPEC meeting

May 24 (UPI) -- Uncertainty about what happens next with an OPEC-led production cut and lower than expected supply drains pushed oil prices lower early Wednesday.

British petrochemicals company INEOS expands oil and gas holdings

May 24 (UPI) -- British petrochemicals company INEOS said Wednesday it built up its oil and gas business with a $1 billion purchase of assets from DONG Energy.

Trump budget not a hit for some oil-rich states

May 24 (UPI) -- A White House budget proposal was critiqued by Republicans and Democrats alike from oil-rich states despite calls to balance the books with crude oil sales.

IEA: U.S. shale oil production growth 'impressive'

May 24 (UPI) -- Cost savings and technological improvements have contributed to the "impressive growth" from U.S. shale oil, the International Energy Agency said.

Iranian bank opens its first branch in Italy

May 24 (UPI) -- An Iranian bank sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department has opened its first branch in Italy, Iranian state media reported Wednesday.

New North Sea production to start in June

May 24 (UPI) -- The Norwegian government said Wednesday it gave its consent to energy company Statoil for the June start of new oil and gas production from a North Sea field.

Russian oil company reports higher production

May 24 (UPI) -- With a decision looming on extending an OPEC-led effort to curb production, Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft said output was higher than last year.

OPEC chatter pulls oil out of big overnight slump

May 23 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices were pulling back toward even in early Tuesday trading, after U.S. budget moves balanced against OPEC narratives.

U.S. gasoline needs lower on improved fuel economy

May 23 (UPI) -- Improved fuel economies for light-duty vehicles in the United States means gasoline demand could trend lower, a federal brief published Tuesday found.

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