Natural gas prices rose 3.5% on Thursday after less-than-expected accumulation in natural gas inventories. Strong-than-expected US employment data helped lift natural gas. With several states curtailing their reopening efforts, electricity demand is likely to remain subdued as few commercial buildings are likely to rise again during this period. Technical analysis …
Read More »Germany dismantles elite military unit after reports that officers used Hitler’s salute and privately stored weapons
A sergeant major suspected of having far-right ties had a cache of weapons in a bunker at his home. Other officers reportedly used Hitler’s salute, listened to neo-Nazi music, and played a game consisting of throwing a pig’s head. Meanwhile, no one knows what has happened to some 61 kg …
Read More »Congress prepares for battle for expired unemployment benefits
The generous expansion to unemployment insurance that Congress passed to keep Americans afloat during the COVID-19 crisis will run out by the end of the month, potentially leaving millions of people in trouble. Unemployment held steady at 11.1 percent in June, worse than at the height of the Great Recession …
Read More »What makes bars and restaurants potential hot spots COVID-19
Union Square Hospitality CEO Danny Meyer talks about the postponement of indoor dining in New York City, taking a business approach to reopening restaurants and feeding the hungry. Public health experts and government officials say they are concerned that bars and restaurants are playing a role in increasing the number …
Read More »UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father dies in Moscow
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and coach of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, died in Moscow, the fighter’s manager Ali Abdelaziz confirmed to ESPN. The elderly Nurmagomedov had been hospitalized in Moscow since May, when he was diagnosed with coronavirus. He also underwent cardiac surgery for a pre-existing condition further …
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