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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Texas Job Growth Hits a Pause in 2025

Texas, known for its robust job market, is experiencing a slowdown. In 2025, the state's job growth is expected to be nearly flat, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. This is a significant change from Texas' usual strong job growth. The Dallas Fed's forecast uses several models to pred

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

Why Trump's Venezuelan Oil Dreams Might Fizzle Out

Venezuela's oil situation is a mess. The U. S. has taken control, but that doesn't mean oil companies are rushing in. Trump thinks they will, but experts aren't so sure. They say it's not a good idea right now. The country is in chaos. No one knows who's really in charge. The U. S. has seized some

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Jan 09 2026BUSINESS

Venezuela's Oil Revival: A Rocky Road Ahead

Venezuela's oil industry, once a global powerhouse, is now a shadow of its former self. The country sits on massive oil reserves, but getting that oil out of the ground and to market is a huge challenge. The U. S. government is pushing to revive Venezuela's oil production, but experts say it's not t

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Jan 05 2026FINANCE

Market Moves: Big Wins and Losses in the World of Stocks

The stock market had a wild ride recently, with some companies seeing huge gains while others took a big hit. Let's break it down. Zenas BioPharma, a biotech company, saw its stock drop by more than half after their new drug showed promise in trials. The drug, obexelimab, is meant to treat a rare d

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil Story: A Century of Ups and Downs

Venezuela's oil journey began with a bang, literally. In 1922, a massive oil geyser erupted in the Maracaibo Basin, marking the start of Venezuela's transformation into a major oil player. This event kicked off a century of wealth, crashes, and political turmoil. For decades, foreign oil companies

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil Revival: A Risky Bet for U. S. Companies

Venezuela's oil industry is in shambles. It's a mess of mismanagement, lack of investment, and U. S. sanctions. But now, the U. S. government is pushing major oil companies to invest big in Venezuela. Why? To revive the struggling oil sector and compensate for assets seized years ago. Back in the 2

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil Future: A Slow Road to Recovery

Venezuela sits on a goldmine of oil, but getting it out of the ground is a different story. The country has the world's largest proven crude oil reserves, about 303 billion barrels. That's a lot of oil, but right now, Venezuela is only producing around 1. 1 million barrels a day. To put that into pe

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

U. S. Steps into Venezuela: What's the Plan?

In a surprising move, the U. S. has taken action in Venezuela. President Trump has said the U. S. will take charge of the country after capturing Maduro. This has sparked strong reactions from political leaders. Senator Jack Reed, a top Democrat, criticized the move. He said Trump started a war wit

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Venezuelan Oil Industry

The U. S. government recently took a strong stance against Venezuela's oil sector. They put sanctions on four companies and four oil tankers. These tankers are part of a group called the "shadow fleet. " The U. S. says these tankers help fund Venezuela's government, which they consider illegitimate.

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Dec 21 2025BUSINESS

Alaska's Energy Pursuit: Why One Company Keeps Betting Big

Alaska's harsh environment has always demanded tough solutions. For decades, a major energy company has been investing heavily in the state, driven by a workforce that thrives on innovation and resilience. This isn't just about making money; it's about proving that even in the face of extreme challe

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