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Electrical transmission towers and lines are shown in the early morning of a hot summer day in Commerce, California, U.S, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

US exported 30% of its primary energy output in 2024, says EIA

Of the record 103 quadrillion British thermal units of total primary energy produced in the U.S., a record 31 quads were exported.

A Norfolk Southern train rests near the University of North Carolina's energy generation plant, after delivering coal to the facility, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S. August 11, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake/File Photo

Union Pacific to reshape US freight rail with $85 billion deal for Norfolk

Union Pacific said it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator.

Beyonce receives the Best Country Album award for "Cowboy Carter" during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ becomes highest-grossing country tour ever

Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over $400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story.

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 24: In this photo illustration, bottles of Coca Cola are displayed on April 24, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Coca-Cola to roll out US cane-sugar Coke; zero-calorie drinks, higher prices drive beat

Coca-Cola laid out plans to launch a new product made with cane sugar on resilient demand for zero-calorie drinks as well as higher prices.

A $100-dollar bill is seen on top of Euro bills in Bogota, on July 12, 2022. The euro struck parity with the dollar for the first time in nearly 20 years on Tuesday as a cut in Russian gas supplies to Europe heightened fears of a recession in the eurozone. (Photo by DANIEL MUNOZ / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)

EU Caves To Trump, Calling For A ‘Zero-For-Zero’ Tariff Resolution: ‘We Stand Ready To Negotiate’

The European Union (EU) has seemingly conceded to President Donald Trump’s demands following his introduction of retaliatory tariffs — offering a “zero-for-zero” tariff resolution on all industrial goods.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk delivers remarks as he join U.S. President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is to sign an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) "workforce optimization initiative," which, according to Trump, will encourage agencies to limit hiring and reduce the size of the federal government. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Musk Advocates For ‘Zero Tariff Situation’ Between Europe And US

Trump advisor Elon Musk advocated for free trade between the United States and Europe in hopes that both sides can eliminate the need for tariffs while growing economic ties.