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How the Russia War Is Affecting U.S. Gas Producers | WSJ

 

As Europe races to wean itself off Russian energy, American natural-gas producers are struggling to meet the demand and prices are rising.

Why Diesel Is Driving Up The Cost Of Everything -CNBC

 

Diesel prices reached all-time highs in March of 2022. Gasoline prices may hit consumers directly, but diesel prices are driving up the costs of all kinds of goods.

Beijing’s Covid Surge Sparks Lockdown Fears and Panic-Buying | WSJ

 

Beijing is racing to test more than 20 million people as residents scramble to stock up on food.

Crypto: a beginner’s guide | The Economist

 

Cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance and blockchain technology—what do these terms really mean? The Economist’s finance correspondents guide us through the key concepts of crypto.

Why American License Plates Are Such A Mess - Cheddar Explains

 

As of 2020, there were some 270 million registered vehicles in the United States, each one adorned with a mandatory license plate or two.

Shanghai Residents Face Food Shortages Amid Strict Covid Lockdowns | WSJ

 

As Shanghai remains locked down amid China’s biggest Covid-19 outbreak, residents are taking to social media to vent about a shortage of food or they're bartering with neighbors.

Why Investors Are Piling into African Startups -Bloomberg Quicktake

 

Africa’s tech startups raised a record $5 billion in 2021 as investors piled into firms trying to fix the continent's thorniest problems. But money isn't flowing evenly.

The Shop Where High-End Classic Cars Go Electric -Blomberg Quicktake

 

At Austin, Texas-based Moment Motor Co., beloved vintage cars from Porsches to DeLoreans are converted into electric vehicles, making them cleaner and more reliable while retaining their classic feel

Why The U.S. Dollar May Be In Danger -CNBC

 

The U.S. dollar is the most powerful currency that exists today. Yet, analysts have been warning the dollar’s impending doom since its original rise to prominence in 1971.

Why everyone has this chair -Vox

 

This two-legged chair has been famous for almost 100 years.

Why China’s Electric Car Lead Has Been a Long Time Coming -Bloomberg Quicktake

 

When it comes to green manufacturing, China is now a clean-energy powerhouse.

Why people thought steel houses were a good idea -Vox

 

It was supposed to be the future of housing. What went wrong?

Why Free Shipping Isn't Free -CNBC

 

FedEx, UPS and Amazon make deliveries on behalf of retailers advertising “free” shipping. But, none of those packages are being shipped for free.

What Happened To Tesla’s First Car — The Roadster? -CNBC

 

The Roadster was Tesla’s first car. And with only 2,450 made and an estimated 1,500 left, it’s an endangered species.

China’s Moon Dust Paves the Way for Future Mining Missions | WSJ

 

Chinese scientists are studying rocks brought back from the moon for a glimpse into the vast resources that could be mined one day and used on Earth.

Why Russia’s War Drove Up U.S. Gas Prices -CNBC

 

Gasoline prices rose to record highs in the United States after Russia invaded Ukraine. But the U.S. is the largest oil producer in the world and imports very little petroleum from Russia.

Life During Hong Kong’s Worst Covid-19 Outbreak: Full Hospitals, Quiet Streets | WSJ

 

Hong Kong, which has faced a record surge in Covid-19 cases and the world’s highest death rate, has been under strict restrictions. WSJ reports on how everyday life has changed in the city.

Why The World Relies On ASML For Machines That Print Chips -CNBC

 

In a Dutch factory, there’s a revolutionary chipmaking machine the whole world has come to rely on.

Are we done with face masks? -Vox

 

Mandates around the globe are ending, but don’t throw out your masks yet.

How Does Covid-19 Become Endemic? -CNBC

 

It's been two years since Covid-19 crept across the globe, battered the U.S. economy and wreaked havoc on health-care systems unprepared to defend themselves against the novel pathogen.