Chevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules

Chevron Must Pay 5 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules

A jury in Louisiana has ruled that Chevron must pay a parish government about $745 million to help restore wetlands that the jury said the energy company had harmed for decades. The verdict, which was reached on Friday, is likely to influence similar lawsuits filed by other parishes, or counties, in the state against other … Read more

Opinion | How to Punish Russia, Make Money for America and End the War in Ukraine

Opinion | How to Punish Russia, Make Money for America and End the War in Ukraine

Even though Russia and Ukraine were engaged in cease-fire talks with American representatives in Saudi Arabia, apparently with some progress on Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin of Russia has shown little actual commitment to ending his war. President Trump needs some better cards. Several weeks ago, the president floated the idea of sanctions and tariffs over … Read more

Oil Tanker and Container Ship Collide in the North Sea

Oil Tanker and Container Ship Collide in the North Sea

An oil tanker and a container ship collided off the northeastern coast of England, according to emergency responders, who scrambled to the scene on Monday morning. Initial images shared by the BBC showed fire and thick black smoke rising from the ships. The British coast guard said it was “coordinating the emergency response to reports … Read more