6 days ago
California Resources Corporation (NYSE:CRC) announced on September 17 that it had agreed to sell its Uinta Basin **** ets, located mostly in Utah and Colorado, to an undisclosed buyer for $90 million in cash. The company had come to own the Uinta **** ets, which span about 100,000 net acres, after it acquired Berry Corp last year. However, CRC considered them non-core to its operations. The net proceeds from the sale will be used for shareholder returns and other corporate purposes.
Francisco Leon, President and CEO of California Resources Corporation, commented:
"Today's transaction strengthens our business. The monetization of our Uinta Basin **** ets sharpens our focus on California and captures additional value from the Berry merger. This transaction enhances our capital allocation flexibility, allowing us to invest in higher-return opportunities within the Golden State and supports our shareholder return strategy. The sale also helps offset the purchase price of our recent midstream transaction."
The transaction is expected to close by year-end, subject to the receipt of certain third-party consents and other customary conditions.
The sale will allow CRC to redeploy the $90 million toward **** ets that are central to its operating strategy while avoiding additional capital commitments to Uinta. The company already stated in its Q2 earnings call that Uinta has higher capital intensity, higher break-evens, lower crude quality, higher transportation and operating costs, and steeper declines. Therefore, the sale removes a portfolio distraction at a time when CRC is concentrating investment in California infrastructure and production.
#uinta #assets #transaction #capital
Francisco Leon, President and CEO of California Resources Corporation, commented:
"Today's transaction strengthens our business. The monetization of our Uinta Basin **** ets sharpens our focus on California and captures additional value from the Berry merger. This transaction enhances our capital allocation flexibility, allowing us to invest in higher-return opportunities within the Golden State and supports our shareholder return strategy. The sale also helps offset the purchase price of our recent midstream transaction."
The transaction is expected to close by year-end, subject to the receipt of certain third-party consents and other customary conditions.
The sale will allow CRC to redeploy the $90 million toward **** ets that are central to its operating strategy while avoiding additional capital commitments to Uinta. The company already stated in its Q2 earnings call that Uinta has higher capital intensity, higher break-evens, lower crude quality, higher transportation and operating costs, and steeper declines. Therefore, the sale removes a portfolio distraction at a time when CRC is concentrating investment in California infrastructure and production.
#uinta #assets #transaction #capital
7 days ago
On September 16, Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:EPM) held its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 earnings call, and the numbers told a story of a company climbing out of a rough patch. Revenue jumped 20% sequentially to $24.2 million as oil prices realized before hedge settlements shot up 49% year over year to $90.74 a barrel. Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $6.5 million. After a bruising third quarter, the fourth quarter finally looked like the recovery management had promised investors back in May.
The fourth-quarter turnaround wasn't just about crude. NGL prices realized $32.49 a barrel, up 27% year over year, and because Evolution leaves its NGL production entirely unhedged, every dollar of that gain flowed straight through. That combination of higher liquids pricing, growing production, and the roll-off of a prior-period transportation adjustment at the Delhi Field pushed operating cash flow to $6.8 million in the quarter, nearly double the $3.5 million generated in the third quarter.
Behind the quarterly numbers sits a longer-term shift in how Evolution makes money. The company closed a roughly $16 million acquisition of mineral and royalty acreage in the Permian's Midland Basin after the fiscal year ended, adding about 3,420 net royalty acres and more than 200 barrels of oil equivalent per day of current production, all without Evolution spending a dime on development. That mirrors what's already happening in the SCOOP/STACK play, where fourth-quarter production climbed 14% year over year to 1,275 BOE per day while unit operating costs fell to $10.33 a barrel. Evolution also replaced more than 100% of the 2.6 million barrels of oil equivalent it produced during the year, ending fiscal 2026 with 27.2 million barrels of proved reserves, an outcome that matters directly to a dividend now in its 52nd consecutive quarter.
Not every part of the business bounced back. Average daily production fell 4% year over year to 6,901 barrels of oil equivalent per day, largely because the flush production from new Chaveroo wells that boosted last year's fourth quarter has since tapered off. Natural gas pricing remained the softest spot in the portfolio, especially at the Jonah Field, where CEO Kelly Loyd said "regional differentials have weighed on realizations" even as broader demand for gas keeps growing. CFO Ryan Stash noted that stronger oil and NGL results helped offset "continued weakness in natural gas realizations, particularly at Jonah."
#barrel
The fourth-quarter turnaround wasn't just about crude. NGL prices realized $32.49 a barrel, up 27% year over year, and because Evolution leaves its NGL production entirely unhedged, every dollar of that gain flowed straight through. That combination of higher liquids pricing, growing production, and the roll-off of a prior-period transportation adjustment at the Delhi Field pushed operating cash flow to $6.8 million in the quarter, nearly double the $3.5 million generated in the third quarter.
Behind the quarterly numbers sits a longer-term shift in how Evolution makes money. The company closed a roughly $16 million acquisition of mineral and royalty acreage in the Permian's Midland Basin after the fiscal year ended, adding about 3,420 net royalty acres and more than 200 barrels of oil equivalent per day of current production, all without Evolution spending a dime on development. That mirrors what's already happening in the SCOOP/STACK play, where fourth-quarter production climbed 14% year over year to 1,275 BOE per day while unit operating costs fell to $10.33 a barrel. Evolution also replaced more than 100% of the 2.6 million barrels of oil equivalent it produced during the year, ending fiscal 2026 with 27.2 million barrels of proved reserves, an outcome that matters directly to a dividend now in its 52nd consecutive quarter.
Not every part of the business bounced back. Average daily production fell 4% year over year to 6,901 barrels of oil equivalent per day, largely because the flush production from new Chaveroo wells that boosted last year's fourth quarter has since tapered off. Natural gas pricing remained the softest spot in the portfolio, especially at the Jonah Field, where CEO Kelly Loyd said "regional differentials have weighed on realizations" even as broader demand for gas keeps growing. CFO Ryan Stash noted that stronger oil and NGL results helped offset "continued weakness in natural gas realizations, particularly at Jonah."
#barrel
8 days ago
Updated on: September 17, 2026 / 11:45 PM EDT / CBS News
Matt Bell, 52, has been farming for more than half his life in central North Carolina. He grows soybeans, corn and wheat and raises beef cattle on more than 1,000 acres. But Bell, who voted for President Trump, says soaring prices for fuel, fertilizer, and equipment are hurting his farm and leading some of his fellow farmers to consider calling it quits once this growing season ends.
"I've done this 34 years. I have never worried and stressed like I have the last year," Bell told CBS News in an interview on Wednesday at his farm in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Bell has been forced to make significant changes to his operation as a result of the high costs. He's shifting some of his acreage, trying to stretch out the lifespan of his equipment and producing his own fertilizer. His children have also opened up a storefront where visitors can pick pumpkins and take hayrides in the fall. But Bell is still feeling the pinch.
"We've cut everything we can cut," he said. "The last several years in agriculture have been terrible, and we have, you know, just cut the fat anywhere we could. But we're just getting to the point now there's nothing left to cut. You cannot run without fuel. You cannot run without fertilizer. You have to have that."
#bell #fertilizer #fuel #years
Matt Bell, 52, has been farming for more than half his life in central North Carolina. He grows soybeans, corn and wheat and raises beef cattle on more than 1,000 acres. But Bell, who voted for President Trump, says soaring prices for fuel, fertilizer, and equipment are hurting his farm and leading some of his fellow farmers to consider calling it quits once this growing season ends.
"I've done this 34 years. I have never worried and stressed like I have the last year," Bell told CBS News in an interview on Wednesday at his farm in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Bell has been forced to make significant changes to his operation as a result of the high costs. He's shifting some of his acreage, trying to stretch out the lifespan of his equipment and producing his own fertilizer. His children have also opened up a storefront where visitors can pick pumpkins and take hayrides in the fall. But Bell is still feeling the pinch.
"We've cut everything we can cut," he said. "The last several years in agriculture have been terrible, and we have, you know, just cut the fat anywhere we could. But we're just getting to the point now there's nothing left to cut. You cannot run without fuel. You cannot run without fertilizer. You have to have that."
#bell #fertilizer #fuel #years
9 days ago
The fragment is from Book 12, when Zeus curses Odysseus' men for killing and eating Helios' sacred cattle.
A researcher was perusing a collection of old Egyptian texts in a Dutch library when he stumbled upon a torn piece of parchment containing a pivotal story: a section from Homer's "Odyssey." The fragment appears to be from a pocket edition of the epic produced in Egypt around A.D. 300.
The researcher, Mark de Kreij, a Greek literature expert and professor at Radboud University in the Netherlands, found the parchment while studying early Christian manuscripts that the Utrecht University library purchased in the mid-20th century, according to a Sept. 14 statement from Utrecht University. Among a collection of Egyptian and Greek texts, de Kreij found a tiny piece of parchment with words he recognized from Homer's epic.
"There are so many boring parts in the Odyssey," de Kreij told RTV Utrecht. "This happens to be a really fun passage."
#utrecht
A researcher was perusing a collection of old Egyptian texts in a Dutch library when he stumbled upon a torn piece of parchment containing a pivotal story: a section from Homer's "Odyssey." The fragment appears to be from a pocket edition of the epic produced in Egypt around A.D. 300.
The researcher, Mark de Kreij, a Greek literature expert and professor at Radboud University in the Netherlands, found the parchment while studying early Christian manuscripts that the Utrecht University library purchased in the mid-20th century, according to a Sept. 14 statement from Utrecht University. Among a collection of Egyptian and Greek texts, de Kreij found a tiny piece of parchment with words he recognized from Homer's epic.
"There are so many boring parts in the Odyssey," de Kreij told RTV Utrecht. "This happens to be a really fun passage."
#utrecht
9 days ago
A company that specializes in autonomous power deployment said it has raised $31.8 million to scale its operations, with investments from major groups including Google and Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV). California-based Planted said the new capital expands its robotic fleet. The company said the funding also supports the launch of Sage, its next-generation robot, as demand outpaces the company's current capacity.Planted on September 15 said the funding round was led by Piva Capital and RA Capital Management Planetary Health, with participation from Gigascale Capital and Open AI-backer Khosla Ventures, along with Google and BEV. Gigascale Capital was founded by former Meta executive Mike Schroepfer."Globally, solar needs to be deployed about five times faster than it is today to hit the scale experts project we'll need by 2050, and the gap is growing as the industry confronts constraints involving supply chains, land, interconnection, and skilled labor," said Eric Brown, CEO of Planted. "The way to close that gap is to turn the construction of a power plant into a manufacturing problem: building robots and deployment systems, not just projects. We have robots in the field proving the model works today. This round is how we scale it."
Brown's group on Tuesday said a record 664 GW of solar photovoltaic power was installed worldwide last year, but noted terawatts of new generation capacity are needed to meet projected demand. The company said it combines planning software, high-density terrain-following solar arrays, storage, and field robotics into one system, which enables Planted to build on parcels of land that legacy trackers cannot use. The company said its system also delivers twice the energy per acre, resulting in smaller project footprints and a lower profile on the landscape.Planted said its array "is simplified, designed for automation, and defined in software," and thus can deliver new power generation capacity in months rather than years. Planted's most recent build, a 28-MW behind-the-meter project serving a neocloud data center, went from first call to power in 10 months, with field construction completed in under three months.Planted on Tuesday said the company's development model "is proven and bankable," and noted its projects carry independent engineering validation and project financing. The company completed Bowes Solar, an 11-MW project in Illinois for Cultivate Power, and will next build Aligned Climate Capital's Armoracia project on 16 acres, 10 fewer than the original design required. The denser redesign moved the project through local review after the initial layout was rejected, according to the company. Planted, which deployed more than 10 MW in 2025, is on track for 100 MW in 2026, a 10x jump in a single year, with a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.The company said Sage, the next-generation robot, will be deployed later this year.
#Solar
Brown's group on Tuesday said a record 664 GW of solar photovoltaic power was installed worldwide last year, but noted terawatts of new generation capacity are needed to meet projected demand. The company said it combines planning software, high-density terrain-following solar arrays, storage, and field robotics into one system, which enables Planted to build on parcels of land that legacy trackers cannot use. The company said its system also delivers twice the energy per acre, resulting in smaller project footprints and a lower profile on the landscape.Planted said its array "is simplified, designed for automation, and defined in software," and thus can deliver new power generation capacity in months rather than years. Planted's most recent build, a 28-MW behind-the-meter project serving a neocloud data center, went from first call to power in 10 months, with field construction completed in under three months.Planted on Tuesday said the company's development model "is proven and bankable," and noted its projects carry independent engineering validation and project financing. The company completed Bowes Solar, an 11-MW project in Illinois for Cultivate Power, and will next build Aligned Climate Capital's Armoracia project on 16 acres, 10 fewer than the original design required. The denser redesign moved the project through local review after the initial layout was rejected, according to the company. Planted, which deployed more than 10 MW in 2025, is on track for 100 MW in 2026, a 10x jump in a single year, with a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.The company said Sage, the next-generation robot, will be deployed later this year.
#Solar
9 days ago
A company that specializes in autonomous power deployment said it has raised $31.8 million to scale its operations, with investments from major groups including Google and Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV). California-based Planted said the new capital expands its robotic fleet. The company said the funding also supports the launch of Sage, its next-generation robot, as demand outpaces the company's current capacity.Planted on September 15 said the funding round was led by Piva Capital and RA Capital Management Planetary Health, with participation from Gigascale Capital and Open AI-backer Khosla Ventures, along with Google and BEV. Gigascale Capital was founded by former Meta executive Mike Schroepfer."Globally, solar needs to be deployed about five times faster than it is today to hit the scale experts project we'll need by 2050, and the gap is growing as the industry confronts constraints involving supply chains, land, interconnection, and skilled labor," said Eric Brown, CEO of Planted. "The way to close that gap is to turn the construction of a power plant into a manufacturing problem: building robots and deployment systems, not just projects. We have robots in the field proving the model works today. This round is how we scale it."
Brown's group on Tuesday said a record 664 GW of solar photovoltaic power was installed worldwide last year, but noted terawatts of new generation capacity are needed to meet projected demand. The company said it combines planning software, high-density terrain-following solar arrays, storage, and field robotics into one system, which enables Planted to build on parcels of land that legacy trackers cannot use. The company said its system also delivers twice the energy per acre, resulting in smaller project footprints and a lower profile on the landscape.Planted said its array "is simplified, designed for automation, and defined in software," and thus can deliver new power generation capacity in months rather than years. Planted's most recent build, a 28-MW behind-the-meter project serving a neocloud data center, went from first call to power in 10 months, with field construction completed in under three months.Planted on Tuesday said the company's development model "is proven and bankable," and noted its projects carry independent engineering validation and project financing. The company completed Bowes Solar, an 11-MW project in Illinois for Cultivate Power, and will next build Aligned Climate Capital's Armoracia project on 16 acres, 10 fewer than the original design required. The denser redesign moved the project through local review after the initial layout was rejected, according to the company. Planted, which deployed more than 10 MW in 2025, is on track for 100 MW in 2026, a 10x jump in a single year, with a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.The company said Sage, the next-generation robot, will be deployed later this year.
#project #next
Brown's group on Tuesday said a record 664 GW of solar photovoltaic power was installed worldwide last year, but noted terawatts of new generation capacity are needed to meet projected demand. The company said it combines planning software, high-density terrain-following solar arrays, storage, and field robotics into one system, which enables Planted to build on parcels of land that legacy trackers cannot use. The company said its system also delivers twice the energy per acre, resulting in smaller project footprints and a lower profile on the landscape.Planted said its array "is simplified, designed for automation, and defined in software," and thus can deliver new power generation capacity in months rather than years. Planted's most recent build, a 28-MW behind-the-meter project serving a neocloud data center, went from first call to power in 10 months, with field construction completed in under three months.Planted on Tuesday said the company's development model "is proven and bankable," and noted its projects carry independent engineering validation and project financing. The company completed Bowes Solar, an 11-MW project in Illinois for Cultivate Power, and will next build Aligned Climate Capital's Armoracia project on 16 acres, 10 fewer than the original design required. The denser redesign moved the project through local review after the initial layout was rejected, according to the company. Planted, which deployed more than 10 MW in 2025, is on track for 100 MW in 2026, a 10x jump in a single year, with a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.The company said Sage, the next-generation robot, will be deployed later this year.
#project #next
11 days ago
Kylie Jenner has officially sold her longtime Hidden Hills mansion for $15.3 million. The 29-year-old multi-million-dollar beauty brand founder originally wanted $20.25 million for the property, but the final deal came after a series of price changes. The sale also comes as Jenner works on a new dream home nearby.
As per TMZ, the sale was completed on Friday, Sept. 11, according to property records. Jenner first put the mansion on the market for $20.25 million in March. A month later, the asking price dropped by $2.3 million to $17.99 million before the property eventually sold for $15.3 million.
The home had already entered a pending sale status by Wednesday, Sept. 2. However, the final price came in about $2.7 million below the reduced asking price and nearly $5 million under the original listing price.
Jenner bought the property for $12.05 million in late 2016 when she was 19. The sprawling estate covers more than 13,000 square feet and sits on a private 1.4-acre lot.
The eight-bedroom home features a private theater, game room with a wet bar, office with a fireplace, gym and massage room. The property also includes eight full bathrooms, along with an attached guest residence that has its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, sitting area and courtyard.
#price #sale #home #final
As per TMZ, the sale was completed on Friday, Sept. 11, according to property records. Jenner first put the mansion on the market for $20.25 million in March. A month later, the asking price dropped by $2.3 million to $17.99 million before the property eventually sold for $15.3 million.
The home had already entered a pending sale status by Wednesday, Sept. 2. However, the final price came in about $2.7 million below the reduced asking price and nearly $5 million under the original listing price.
Jenner bought the property for $12.05 million in late 2016 when she was 19. The sprawling estate covers more than 13,000 square feet and sits on a private 1.4-acre lot.
The eight-bedroom home features a private theater, game room with a wet bar, office with a fireplace, gym and massage room. The property also includes eight full bathrooms, along with an attached guest residence that has its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, sitting area and courtyard.
#price #sale #home #final
12 days ago
Kylie Jenner sold her Hidden Hills, Calif., mansion for $15.3 million after initially listing it for $20.25 million in March
The 13,000-square-foot property includes eight bedrooms, a private theater, a pool and a guest residence
Jenner is building a new "dream Italian home" on a five-acre plot she reportedly purchased in 2020 for $15 million
Kylie Jenner has officially sold her longtime Southern California mansion.
According to the listing — which was held by Million Dollar Listing alums Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman — the sprawling Hidden Hills home was sold for $15.3 million. Property records indicate the sale was completed on Friday, Sept. 11.
#jenner
The 13,000-square-foot property includes eight bedrooms, a private theater, a pool and a guest residence
Jenner is building a new "dream Italian home" on a five-acre plot she reportedly purchased in 2020 for $15 million
Kylie Jenner has officially sold her longtime Southern California mansion.
According to the listing — which was held by Million Dollar Listing alums Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman — the sprawling Hidden Hills home was sold for $15.3 million. Property records indicate the sale was completed on Friday, Sept. 11.
#jenner
13 days ago
T.Y. Harding scored on a 49-yard reception in the opening minute, added an 82-yard punt-return touchdown soon after and Massachusetts defeated Sacred Heart 37-10 on Saturday, the first back-to-back wins for the Minutemen since 2023.
UMass (2-0) snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 win over Rutgers of the Big Ten in its opener and followed up with the easy victory over the FCS Pioneers (0-2). The last time the Minutemen won consecutive games came in the 2023 season with wins over Army and Merrimack.
William Watson III hit Harding on the deep ball down the middle for the game's first points then Harding raced for his second TD just over three minutes later.
Watson was 9-of-10 passing for 152 yards and added 40 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Jahmad Harmon turned his third interception of the season into a 34-yard touchdown and a 37-0 lead early in the second half. Harmon had two picks in the win over Rutgers. Reece Adkins added rushing TD.
#harmon #back
UMass (2-0) snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 win over Rutgers of the Big Ten in its opener and followed up with the easy victory over the FCS Pioneers (0-2). The last time the Minutemen won consecutive games came in the 2023 season with wins over Army and Merrimack.
William Watson III hit Harding on the deep ball down the middle for the game's first points then Harding raced for his second TD just over three minutes later.
Watson was 9-of-10 passing for 152 yards and added 40 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Jahmad Harmon turned his third interception of the season into a 34-yard touchdown and a 37-0 lead early in the second half. Harmon had two picks in the win over Rutgers. Reece Adkins added rushing TD.
#harmon #back
13 days ago
More than 30 years ago, all over the walls of a high school about an hour west of downtown San Antonio, the signs started appearing.
In breezeways, next to lockers, and around the cafeteria, the motivational slogans kept popping up, some scrawled in magic marker on poster board, and others printed out on long sheets of dot-matrix paper. They were hung by a D'Hanis baseball coach who wanted to remind students that they could win anything with the "RIGHT MENTAL ATTITUDE," and that "PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS," and that "WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING."
A bunch of clichés, maybe, but harmless ones. The coach meant well, and his team wound up winning state.
One of his colleagues, though, was a world-class wiseacre, and couldn't resist the opportunity to poke fun. Bill Lovett coached boys basketball and taught history. And above the chalkboard in his classroom one day, there was a long dot-matrix printout bearing a slogan of his own creation.
"AN ELEPHANT IN DISGUISE IS STILL BIG," it read.
#going #tough #matrix
In breezeways, next to lockers, and around the cafeteria, the motivational slogans kept popping up, some scrawled in magic marker on poster board, and others printed out on long sheets of dot-matrix paper. They were hung by a D'Hanis baseball coach who wanted to remind students that they could win anything with the "RIGHT MENTAL ATTITUDE," and that "PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS," and that "WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING."
A bunch of clichés, maybe, but harmless ones. The coach meant well, and his team wound up winning state.
One of his colleagues, though, was a world-class wiseacre, and couldn't resist the opportunity to poke fun. Bill Lovett coached boys basketball and taught history. And above the chalkboard in his classroom one day, there was a long dot-matrix printout bearing a slogan of his own creation.
"AN ELEPHANT IN DISGUISE IS STILL BIG," it read.
#going #tough #matrix
13 days ago
Guadalajara has a new appointment with the Rojiblanca Republic, where they will look to make the AKRON Stadium count once again when they host Pumas this Sunday, in a match corresponding to Matchday 8 of the Apertura 2026.
The Sacred Flock comes into this match aiming to stay among the top spots in the standings and earn 3 points that will allow them to remain in the fight for the upper part of the overall table. In addition, they will look to extend their unbeaten streak against the auriazules to 10 matches.
We know the Rojiblanca Nation is ready to support Mexico's most beloved team, so here is the information you need to know before the match against the university side.
How are they coming in?
Guadalajara heads into this match after beating Atlético de San Luis 3-0 at Estadio Libertad Financiera, a result that earned them 3 important points and temporarily placed them second in the overall standings with 14 points.
#match #guadalajara
The Sacred Flock comes into this match aiming to stay among the top spots in the standings and earn 3 points that will allow them to remain in the fight for the upper part of the overall table. In addition, they will look to extend their unbeaten streak against the auriazules to 10 matches.
We know the Rojiblanca Nation is ready to support Mexico's most beloved team, so here is the information you need to know before the match against the university side.
How are they coming in?
Guadalajara heads into this match after beating Atlético de San Luis 3-0 at Estadio Libertad Financiera, a result that earned them 3 important points and temporarily placed them second in the overall standings with 14 points.
#match #guadalajara
14 days ago
Texas preps for Ohio State showdown with massive College GameDay and CELSIUS campus activation originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas is hosting three powerhouses this weekend on the Forty Acres: No. 1 Ohio State, ESPN College GameDay, and CELSIUS Energy Drinks.
On Friday afternoon, the Traveling CELSIUS Combine and the CELSIUS-led Run Clubs touched down on the South Mall by the UT Tower.
The CELSIUS Combine included a "racing the reaction wall" coordination test, a pull-up challenge, a vertical jump challenge, and a passing accuracy challenge. The run club group took off for a 5K run in downtown Austin.
After the two events, a Woodstock-esque EDM concert unfolded in the rain featuring DJ duo SIDEQUEST. Love Island Season 8 star and event special guest Caleb McDaniel had crowds begging him for selfies and chasing him all over campus.
#state #college #sporting
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas is hosting three powerhouses this weekend on the Forty Acres: No. 1 Ohio State, ESPN College GameDay, and CELSIUS Energy Drinks.
On Friday afternoon, the Traveling CELSIUS Combine and the CELSIUS-led Run Clubs touched down on the South Mall by the UT Tower.
The CELSIUS Combine included a "racing the reaction wall" coordination test, a pull-up challenge, a vertical jump challenge, and a passing accuracy challenge. The run club group took off for a 5K run in downtown Austin.
After the two events, a Woodstock-esque EDM concert unfolded in the rain featuring DJ duo SIDEQUEST. Love Island Season 8 star and event special guest Caleb McDaniel had crowds begging him for selfies and chasing him all over campus.
#state #college #sporting
15 days ago
While Ryan Seacrest is reflecting on his summer and his beach workouts, his followers had other thoughts in mind. Many of them asked the same question in the comments after he shared images of himself on social media.
"From the summer camera roll: vacation workouts just hit different," he captioned the Instagram post on September 10. Seacrest set the post to the song "I Feel Good" by Pink Sweat$.
Whoever filmed the video started off with a scenic view of the water. Then, they panned to the Wheel of Fortune host across the beach doing squats with hand weights. They got closer and closer until they were only a few feet from him.
Seacrest worked out with no shirt, short black shorts, and black water shoes. Hand weights, barbells, and other workout equipment sat in a straight line behind him.
He continued to do squats and lift the weights above his head. More views of the ocean could be seen before Seacrest appeared to lie on a towel. He did crunches and lifted his hips up as he used a bigger weight on his arms.
#seacrest #post #squats
"From the summer camera roll: vacation workouts just hit different," he captioned the Instagram post on September 10. Seacrest set the post to the song "I Feel Good" by Pink Sweat$.
Whoever filmed the video started off with a scenic view of the water. Then, they panned to the Wheel of Fortune host across the beach doing squats with hand weights. They got closer and closer until they were only a few feet from him.
Seacrest worked out with no shirt, short black shorts, and black water shoes. Hand weights, barbells, and other workout equipment sat in a straight line behind him.
He continued to do squats and lift the weights above his head. More views of the ocean could be seen before Seacrest appeared to lie on a towel. He did crunches and lifted his hips up as he used a bigger weight on his arms.
#seacrest #post #squats
16 days ago
Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) signed a nonbinding letter of intent under which SOCAR would pay $1.65 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. SOCAR would acquire non-operated working interests representing 20% of the Legacy Haynesville and 15% of the Western Haynesville upstream interests held by Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK). SOCAR would also acquire 15% of the 73% ownership interest held by Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) in Pinnacle Gas Services.
The letter of intent requires good-faith negotiations but does not obligate completion. The parties are targeting a definitive agreement by October 31, 2026, and closing by year-end, subject to negotiations, approvals, and customary conditions.
Separately, a Jerry Jones family partnership will fund 85% of the drilling and completion costs for 18 Western Haynesville wells and 80% for nine Legacy Haynesville wells. The total 27-well program is expected to cost approximately $450 million over 12 months. After a 15% return on investment, 50% of the interest covered by the venture will revert to Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK).
If the SOCAR transaction closes, Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) estimates that the proceeds would reduce company-defined non-GAAP net debt from $3.1 billion to $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2026. Net debt is calculated as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. The approximately $1.6 billion reduction would nearly halve the measure and could improve financial flexibility.
The drilling venture allows development to continue without equivalent near-term cash funding. Following completion of the SOCAR transaction, Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) would retain operatorship of the upstream ****** ets and control of Pinnacle Gas Services. Drilling should provide volumes to Pinnacle and help delineate the 545,000 net acres in the Western Haynesville.
#SOCAR
The letter of intent requires good-faith negotiations but does not obligate completion. The parties are targeting a definitive agreement by October 31, 2026, and closing by year-end, subject to negotiations, approvals, and customary conditions.
Separately, a Jerry Jones family partnership will fund 85% of the drilling and completion costs for 18 Western Haynesville wells and 80% for nine Legacy Haynesville wells. The total 27-well program is expected to cost approximately $450 million over 12 months. After a 15% return on investment, 50% of the interest covered by the venture will revert to Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK).
If the SOCAR transaction closes, Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) estimates that the proceeds would reduce company-defined non-GAAP net debt from $3.1 billion to $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2026. Net debt is calculated as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. The approximately $1.6 billion reduction would nearly halve the measure and could improve financial flexibility.
The drilling venture allows development to continue without equivalent near-term cash funding. Following completion of the SOCAR transaction, Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) would retain operatorship of the upstream ****** ets and control of Pinnacle Gas Services. Drilling should provide volumes to Pinnacle and help delineate the 545,000 net acres in the Western Haynesville.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's new Ohio home is already drawing more than celebrity interest. The couple's reported plans for the property have put them at odds with some nearby residents, turning a private home project into a local disagreement.
The issue centers on a proposed fence and concerns over how it could affect the surrounding views.
The reported disagreement involves the $5.35 million Gilded Age mansion Swift and Kelce quietly purchased in Bratenahl, Ohio, a Lake Erie waterfront village just outside Kelce's hometown of Cleveland Heights.
According to celebrity gossip platform Deuxmoi, Kelce finalized the purchase in March, with the property spanning 3.5 acres and roughly 21,000 square feet.
The couple is reportedly planning to install a fence around the property for security, but the proposal has not been welcomed by everyone nearby. A source cited by Deuxmoi said some neighbors "aren't exactly thrilled" because they believe the fence could interfere with their lake views.
#ohio #deuxmoi #celebrity
The issue centers on a proposed fence and concerns over how it could affect the surrounding views.
The reported disagreement involves the $5.35 million Gilded Age mansion Swift and Kelce quietly purchased in Bratenahl, Ohio, a Lake Erie waterfront village just outside Kelce's hometown of Cleveland Heights.
According to celebrity gossip platform Deuxmoi, Kelce finalized the purchase in March, with the property spanning 3.5 acres and roughly 21,000 square feet.
The couple is reportedly planning to install a fence around the property for security, but the proposal has not been welcomed by everyone nearby. A source cited by Deuxmoi said some neighbors "aren't exactly thrilled" because they believe the fence could interfere with their lake views.
#ohio #deuxmoi #celebrity
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16 days ago
An independent energy development company and a long-time manufacturer of wood products have signed an agreement to develop geothermal projects in Washington and Oregon.Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Co. on September 10 said they have closed a deal covering that could provide an estimated 3 GW of geothermal power generation capacity in the Pacific Northwest. The land is part of Weyerhaeuser's portfolio of holdings. The company is one of the largest private owners of timberland in North America."Geothermal energy represents an emerging opportunity to provide clean and reliable, around-the-clock power, and our ownership presents a unique platform to evaluate that potential in the Pacific Northwest," said Kendall Fountain, vice president of Energy and Natural Resources for Weyerhaeuser. "This agreement supports the continued growth of our Climate Solutions business while aligning with our commitment to responsible land stewardship, sustainability and long-term value creation."
Hexagon Energy under the agreement will develop geothermal projects on Weyerhaeuser's landholdings in the two states. Hexagon said it has leased geothermal rights on about 145,000 acres across Washington and Oregon."We are excited to partner with Weyerhaeuser to develop this significant geothermal resource and bring abundant, clean, baseload energy to the Pacific Northwest." said Matthew Hantzmon, CEO of Hexagon Energy. "Our team is grateful that Weyerhaeuser entrusted us to unlock this valuable ***** et for them."
Read more about Hexagon Energy's work in this feature article in POWER, "Meet the Tools Helping Power Companies Separate Threats from Noise". To learn more about geothermal projects and trends worldwide, check out this geothermal article archive at powermag.com.
The companies on Thursday noted that their collaboration is concurrent with a rise in demand for geothermal energy, as part of an industry-wide push for more baseload, carbon-free power during a period of an increased need for electricity. Demand from artificial intelligence and data centers, among other power users, has driven a rise in projects utilizing both renewable and thermal energy.Hexagon Energy, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, develops utility-scale wind, solar, standalone storage, and geothermal energy project across the U.S. The company has said its work covers the full spectrum of development and finance, including market ***** ysis, environmental diligence, site control, transmission ***** ysis, community engagement, state and local permitting, engineering, and financial modeling. Hexagon has developed and financed more than 3 GW of power generation capacity for U.S. electric utilities, representing more than $4.5 billion in investment. The company's current pipeline includes more than 10 GW of power under active development.Weyerhaeuser Co., based in Seattle, Washington, is among the world's largest private owners of timberlands. The company began operations in 1900 and today o
Hexagon Energy under the agreement will develop geothermal projects on Weyerhaeuser's landholdings in the two states. Hexagon said it has leased geothermal rights on about 145,000 acres across Washington and Oregon."We are excited to partner with Weyerhaeuser to develop this significant geothermal resource and bring abundant, clean, baseload energy to the Pacific Northwest." said Matthew Hantzmon, CEO of Hexagon Energy. "Our team is grateful that Weyerhaeuser entrusted us to unlock this valuable ***** et for them."
Read more about Hexagon Energy's work in this feature article in POWER, "Meet the Tools Helping Power Companies Separate Threats from Noise". To learn more about geothermal projects and trends worldwide, check out this geothermal article archive at powermag.com.
The companies on Thursday noted that their collaboration is concurrent with a rise in demand for geothermal energy, as part of an industry-wide push for more baseload, carbon-free power during a period of an increased need for electricity. Demand from artificial intelligence and data centers, among other power users, has driven a rise in projects utilizing both renewable and thermal energy.Hexagon Energy, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, develops utility-scale wind, solar, standalone storage, and geothermal energy project across the U.S. The company has said its work covers the full spectrum of development and finance, including market ***** ysis, environmental diligence, site control, transmission ***** ysis, community engagement, state and local permitting, engineering, and financial modeling. Hexagon has developed and financed more than 3 GW of power generation capacity for U.S. electric utilities, representing more than $4.5 billion in investment. The company's current pipeline includes more than 10 GW of power under active development.Weyerhaeuser Co., based in Seattle, Washington, is among the world's largest private owners of timberlands. The company began operations in 1900 and today o
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18 days ago
Bridgerton's first leading lady, Phoebe Dynevor, has said "I do" herself after marrying fiancé Cameron Fuller on Saturday, September 5, according to a report from The Sun.
The actress who famously plays Daphne Bridgerton in Netflix's Shondaland hit is poised to continue her romantic streak onscreen with the streamer's highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Henry's Beach Read. When it comes to Dynevor's own fairytale, her nuptials reportedly took place at Le Mas de Poiriers, an 18th-century farmhouse in Provence, France.
The property, which accommodates up to 250 guests, spans 65 acres, and among the crowd celebrating Dynevor and Fuller's big day were her mother, Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor, and her sister, Hattie. It's unclear if any of Dynevor's Bridgerton costars were in attendance at the shindig. The insider source for The Sun revealed that the event "ended up being absolutely perfect."
Dynevor and Fuller began dating in 2023 before becoming engaged to be married in 2024, when it was confirmed during her red carpet appearance at the Met Gala that year. The wedding follows Dynevor's "hen do," a.k.a. bachelorette party, which took place in August at the Broadwick Soho.
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#actress #cameron
The actress who famously plays Daphne Bridgerton in Netflix's Shondaland hit is poised to continue her romantic streak onscreen with the streamer's highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Henry's Beach Read. When it comes to Dynevor's own fairytale, her nuptials reportedly took place at Le Mas de Poiriers, an 18th-century farmhouse in Provence, France.
The property, which accommodates up to 250 guests, spans 65 acres, and among the crowd celebrating Dynevor and Fuller's big day were her mother, Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor, and her sister, Hattie. It's unclear if any of Dynevor's Bridgerton costars were in attendance at the shindig. The insider source for The Sun revealed that the event "ended up being absolutely perfect."
Dynevor and Fuller began dating in 2023 before becoming engaged to be married in 2024, when it was confirmed during her red carpet appearance at the Met Gala that year. The wedding follows Dynevor's "hen do," a.k.a. bachelorette party, which took place in August at the Broadwick Soho.
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#actress #cameron
18 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has made another major real estate move, adding a historic lakefront estate in his home state of Ohio to the extensive collection of properties owned by him and his wife, Taylor Swift.
Kelce purchased the $5.35 million property in Bratenahl, a village just outside Cleveland, in March, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move brings the Cleveland Heights native back to Northeast Ohio while giving the couple another large private residence.
The purchase follows years of real estate moves for both Kelce and Swift. Kelce previously bought homes in two Kansas City-area neighborhoods, while Swift has ******* embled a portfolio spanning Nashville, New York City, Rhode Island and California.
Kelce's latest acquisition is known as Moyenage, a more than 21,000-square-foot Elizabethan Tudor-style mansion overlooking Lake Erie.
Built in 1904 for iron and steel manufacturer Jay Morse, the home sits on approximately 3.5 acres and includes eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. According to FreshWater Cleveland, the property underwent a yearlong restoration before Kelce purchased it.
#city #real
Kelce purchased the $5.35 million property in Bratenahl, a village just outside Cleveland, in March, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move brings the Cleveland Heights native back to Northeast Ohio while giving the couple another large private residence.
The purchase follows years of real estate moves for both Kelce and Swift. Kelce previously bought homes in two Kansas City-area neighborhoods, while Swift has ******* embled a portfolio spanning Nashville, New York City, Rhode Island and California.
Kelce's latest acquisition is known as Moyenage, a more than 21,000-square-foot Elizabethan Tudor-style mansion overlooking Lake Erie.
Built in 1904 for iron and steel manufacturer Jay Morse, the home sits on approximately 3.5 acres and includes eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. According to FreshWater Cleveland, the property underwent a yearlong restoration before Kelce purchased it.
#city #real
19 days ago
Last year after Kansas beat Wagner 46-7, failing to cover a 45.5-point spread, I noted that Lance Leipold apparently wasn't interested in some of those 60-point FCS massacres we see elsewhere and suggested that the best way to become a millionaire would be to take the underdog and the points when Wagner's conference-mate LIU came to Lawrence in 2026.
Well…
KU was favored by 41.5 points.
The Jayhawks won by 45.
Reason number 347 why you shouldn't take betting advice from me.
#point #take #last #lawrence
Well…
KU was favored by 41.5 points.
The Jayhawks won by 45.
Reason number 347 why you shouldn't take betting advice from me.
#point #take #last #lawrence
20 days ago
AUSTIN, Texas — A season with high expectations gets under way for the No. 5 Texas Longhorns on Saturday against the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in a prelude to the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes coming to the Forty Acres next week.
After Texas State received the opening kickoff, a touchback deep into the end zone, Texas gave up a first down on three short completions, but inflicted a tackle for loss on a second-down running play and got pressure on Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson to force a throwaway on third down under pressure from fifth-year defensive tackle Hero Kanu.
A bad snap to the Texas State punter impacted his rhythm, leading to a shank out of bounds only 17 yards past the line of scrimmage, affording Texas favorable field position at its own 44-yard line.
Lined up in 12 personnel, the first touch went to senior running back Hollywood Smothers, who bounced the run outside behind blocks from sophomore tight end Nick Townsend and junior wide receiver Ryan Wingo, made two defenders miss in the open field, and got down the sideline for a 45-yard gain.
Two plays later, on 3rd and 5, junior wide receiver Cam Coleman beat an attempt to jam him at the line of scrimmage and left the Texas State cornerback falling to the ground on an easy six-yard touchdown catch, his first touch for the Longhorns.
#state #first #bobcats
After Texas State received the opening kickoff, a touchback deep into the end zone, Texas gave up a first down on three short completions, but inflicted a tackle for loss on a second-down running play and got pressure on Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson to force a throwaway on third down under pressure from fifth-year defensive tackle Hero Kanu.
A bad snap to the Texas State punter impacted his rhythm, leading to a shank out of bounds only 17 yards past the line of scrimmage, affording Texas favorable field position at its own 44-yard line.
Lined up in 12 personnel, the first touch went to senior running back Hollywood Smothers, who bounced the run outside behind blocks from sophomore tight end Nick Townsend and junior wide receiver Ryan Wingo, made two defenders miss in the open field, and got down the sideline for a 45-yard gain.
Two plays later, on 3rd and 5, junior wide receiver Cam Coleman beat an attempt to jam him at the line of scrimmage and left the Texas State cornerback falling to the ground on an easy six-yard touchdown catch, his first touch for the Longhorns.
#state #first #bobcats
20 days ago
On August 5, Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) reported second-quarter results that more than doubled profits and cash generation from a year earlier, all while the company was in the middle of financing its biggest acquisition to date. Net income came in at $181.8 million, up 124% from $81 million, and diluted earnings per share climbed to $0.97 from $0.41. The jump traces back to a straightforward combination: stronger oil and NGL prices layered on top of steady production growth out of Giddings.
Adjusted EBITDAX reached $370.3 million for the quarter, and Magnolia spent just $125 million on drilling and completions, roughly 34% of that total. Keeping the reinvestment rate that low let free cash flow more than double year over year to $234.6 million, while the business converted revenue into operating income at a 50% pretax margin. Net cash from operations came in at $384 million, giving the company room to fund its plans without leaning hard on outside capital.
Production backed up the numbers. Total output rose 8% year over year to 106.1 Mboe/d, and oil volumes grew 5% to 41.9 Mbbls/d, both ahead of the company's own guidance. Giddings, the field doing most of the heavy lifting, grew production 10%, with oil volumes up 7%, strong enough that management raised full-year 2026 production growth guidance to 6% from 5%.
Shareholders also got a direct share of the improvement. Magnolia repurchased 1.7 million shares for $49.3 million during the quarter and raised its quarterly dividend 9% to $0.18 per share, which was payable to those who held shares as of an August 10 record date, representing an annualized $0.72. In total, the company returned $80.1 million, 34% of free cash flow, to shareholders. On July 20, Magnolia also agreed to acquire WildFire Energy. This deal will more than double its Giddings acreage and combine two complementary **** et bases into more than 1.25 million combined net acres, with drilling upside still ahead across multiple benches, among them the Woodbine, Eagle Ford, and Austin Chalk.
Paying for that acquisition isn't free. Magnolia is funding roughly half of the WildFire deal with debt and half with equity, issuing 53.3 million new shares that brought net proceeds of about $1.23 billion and adding $500 million of new debt through senior notes priced at 6.625% and maturing in 2034. Both transactions closed in the days after the quarter ended, on July 22 and August 5, meaning more shares outstanding and a new layer of fixed interest expense for a company that had just spent the quarter shrinking its own share count by 4%.
#cash #company
Adjusted EBITDAX reached $370.3 million for the quarter, and Magnolia spent just $125 million on drilling and completions, roughly 34% of that total. Keeping the reinvestment rate that low let free cash flow more than double year over year to $234.6 million, while the business converted revenue into operating income at a 50% pretax margin. Net cash from operations came in at $384 million, giving the company room to fund its plans without leaning hard on outside capital.
Production backed up the numbers. Total output rose 8% year over year to 106.1 Mboe/d, and oil volumes grew 5% to 41.9 Mbbls/d, both ahead of the company's own guidance. Giddings, the field doing most of the heavy lifting, grew production 10%, with oil volumes up 7%, strong enough that management raised full-year 2026 production growth guidance to 6% from 5%.
Shareholders also got a direct share of the improvement. Magnolia repurchased 1.7 million shares for $49.3 million during the quarter and raised its quarterly dividend 9% to $0.18 per share, which was payable to those who held shares as of an August 10 record date, representing an annualized $0.72. In total, the company returned $80.1 million, 34% of free cash flow, to shareholders. On July 20, Magnolia also agreed to acquire WildFire Energy. This deal will more than double its Giddings acreage and combine two complementary **** et bases into more than 1.25 million combined net acres, with drilling upside still ahead across multiple benches, among them the Woodbine, Eagle Ford, and Austin Chalk.
Paying for that acquisition isn't free. Magnolia is funding roughly half of the WildFire deal with debt and half with equity, issuing 53.3 million new shares that brought net proceeds of about $1.23 billion and adding $500 million of new debt through senior notes priced at 6.625% and maturing in 2034. Both transactions closed in the days after the quarter ended, on July 22 and August 5, meaning more shares outstanding and a new layer of fixed interest expense for a company that had just spent the quarter shrinking its own share count by 4%.
#cash #company
21 days ago
Williams has closed its approximately $5.5 billion acquisition of Momentum Midstream, giving the U.S. pipeline operator a substantially larger position in the Haynesville natural gas basin as Gulf Coast LNG and power demand continue to rise.
The transaction consists of approximately $3.5 billion in cash and debt consideration and around $2 billion in Williams equity.
Momentum brings more than 4,000 miles of pipeline, over 1 million dedicated acres and 6 billion cubic feet per day of gas gathering capacity. The ******* ets also include processing and treating facilities and three pipelines backed by take-or-pay contracts with a combined 4.05 Bcf/d of transportation capacity.
Williams initially announced the acquisition on August 3, valuing the transaction at up to $5.5 billion. At the time, the company said the deal carried an implied valuation of approximately 8.5 times projected 2027 EBITDA and was expected to increase both earnings per share and available funds from operations per share. Williams also raised the midpoint of its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance by $200 million to $8.4 billion to reflect the transaction.
The acquisition gives Williams a larger role in moving Haynesville gas toward some of the fastest-growing sources of U.S. gas demand, particularly LNG export facilities and industrial consumers along the Gulf Coast.
#williams #billion #transaction
The transaction consists of approximately $3.5 billion in cash and debt consideration and around $2 billion in Williams equity.
Momentum brings more than 4,000 miles of pipeline, over 1 million dedicated acres and 6 billion cubic feet per day of gas gathering capacity. The ******* ets also include processing and treating facilities and three pipelines backed by take-or-pay contracts with a combined 4.05 Bcf/d of transportation capacity.
Williams initially announced the acquisition on August 3, valuing the transaction at up to $5.5 billion. At the time, the company said the deal carried an implied valuation of approximately 8.5 times projected 2027 EBITDA and was expected to increase both earnings per share and available funds from operations per share. Williams also raised the midpoint of its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance by $200 million to $8.4 billion to reflect the transaction.
The acquisition gives Williams a larger role in moving Haynesville gas toward some of the fastest-growing sources of U.S. gas demand, particularly LNG export facilities and industrial consumers along the Gulf Coast.
#williams #billion #transaction
21 days ago
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Thousands of young Orthodox Christians gathered in Romania's capital for a candlelit procession that illuminated a trail from the giant National Cathedral to Patriarchate Hill, a historic site considered sacred to Romanian Orthodoxy.
The Procession of Lights was part of a four-day program for the eighth edition of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth in Bucharest. The annual gathering brings together 2,400 people aged 16 to 35, many from Romania and its diaspora and other Orthodox churches.
Pilgrims from dozens of countries carried candles and flags through Bucharest's streets as they made their way to Patriarchate Hill, home to the headquarters of the Romanian Patriarchate, and the Patriarchal Residence and Cathedral.
Romania is one of the most pious countries in the European Union, with around 85% of the population identifying as religious. The Romanian Orthodox Church is a powerful institution that plays a central role in many people's lives.
In his opening speech Tuesday, Patriarch Daniel said the gathering provides "a concrete opportunity to intensify the mission of young people in the life of the Church today" in what he described as a "rapidly secularizing society."
#cathedral
The Procession of Lights was part of a four-day program for the eighth edition of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth in Bucharest. The annual gathering brings together 2,400 people aged 16 to 35, many from Romania and its diaspora and other Orthodox churches.
Pilgrims from dozens of countries carried candles and flags through Bucharest's streets as they made their way to Patriarchate Hill, home to the headquarters of the Romanian Patriarchate, and the Patriarchal Residence and Cathedral.
Romania is one of the most pious countries in the European Union, with around 85% of the population identifying as religious. The Romanian Orthodox Church is a powerful institution that plays a central role in many people's lives.
In his opening speech Tuesday, Patriarch Daniel said the gathering provides "a concrete opportunity to intensify the mission of young people in the life of the Church today" in what he described as a "rapidly secularizing society."
#cathedral
21 days ago
You know how you can tell when somebody's on the verge of extracting the prize from prizefighting? It's when they begin to dominate headlines without ever throwing a punch.
Oh, Usman Nurmagomedov came close to doing just that in his first unofficial Octagon visit. Last weekend in Shanghai he hopped the fence like a thief in the night after Song Yadong sent his older brother Umar "to the land of wind and ghosts," as my colleague Ben Fowlkes likes to say, loading up as if deliver an elbow as Song did his victory lap. Fortunately, he didn't do it, yet that semi-action — which Usman himself said was much ado about nothing — helped him generate more headlines than Song.
A couple of weeks prior, out in Philadelphia, Usman was shown on the UFC 330 broadcast sitting cageside, the first indications that the UFC is biding its time until it can sign him. It might've been the most exciting thing about the event. The word being tossed around about the world's top MMA free agent signing with the UFC has been "inevitable" ever since, which feels a little Calvinistic for a man of free will.
Everybody is talking about Usman Nurmagomedov. At just 28 and coming into his prime, he's undefeated at 22-0 (1 NC), and he has the sacred name. In fact, he's got two if you factor Kamaru into this. He has Bellator belts in the back of his closet somewhere, and PFL ******* les that he shows off at parties. Henry Cejudo said on a podcast this week that the PFL, Usman's longtime promotion, would go belly-up if they let the last of the invincible Nurmagomedov's walk.
"He leaves the PFL tomorrow, the PFL is finished," Cejudo declared. "Straight up."
#last #free #octagon
Oh, Usman Nurmagomedov came close to doing just that in his first unofficial Octagon visit. Last weekend in Shanghai he hopped the fence like a thief in the night after Song Yadong sent his older brother Umar "to the land of wind and ghosts," as my colleague Ben Fowlkes likes to say, loading up as if deliver an elbow as Song did his victory lap. Fortunately, he didn't do it, yet that semi-action — which Usman himself said was much ado about nothing — helped him generate more headlines than Song.
A couple of weeks prior, out in Philadelphia, Usman was shown on the UFC 330 broadcast sitting cageside, the first indications that the UFC is biding its time until it can sign him. It might've been the most exciting thing about the event. The word being tossed around about the world's top MMA free agent signing with the UFC has been "inevitable" ever since, which feels a little Calvinistic for a man of free will.
Everybody is talking about Usman Nurmagomedov. At just 28 and coming into his prime, he's undefeated at 22-0 (1 NC), and he has the sacred name. In fact, he's got two if you factor Kamaru into this. He has Bellator belts in the back of his closet somewhere, and PFL ******* les that he shows off at parties. Henry Cejudo said on a podcast this week that the PFL, Usman's longtime promotion, would go belly-up if they let the last of the invincible Nurmagomedov's walk.
"He leaves the PFL tomorrow, the PFL is finished," Cejudo declared. "Straight up."
#last #free #octagon
22 days ago
Pensacola State College women's soccer team played its first home game – truly at home – on Sept. 3.
The PSC team hosted Northeast Community College following the ribbon cutting of its new PSC Soccer Complex on a 6.7-acre site at the corner of Underwood and Tippin avenues.
The more than $5.7 million lighted complex includes a natural turf NCAA regulation-sized soccer field, bleacher seating for 280 fans, a concession stand and bathrooms.
Phase 2 of the project, the construction of dressing rooms and a press box, will begin in the fall and cost $2.1 million.
PSC President Ed Meadows described Thursday as "a good day for the college and student-athletes," but added the complex will also be an **** et to Pensacola and Escambia County.
#Soccer #home #state #sept
The PSC team hosted Northeast Community College following the ribbon cutting of its new PSC Soccer Complex on a 6.7-acre site at the corner of Underwood and Tippin avenues.
The more than $5.7 million lighted complex includes a natural turf NCAA regulation-sized soccer field, bleacher seating for 280 fans, a concession stand and bathrooms.
Phase 2 of the project, the construction of dressing rooms and a press box, will begin in the fall and cost $2.1 million.
PSC President Ed Meadows described Thursday as "a good day for the college and student-athletes," but added the complex will also be an **** et to Pensacola and Escambia County.
#Soccer #home #state #sept
22 days ago
Shell has completed its acquisition of Canadian oil and gas producer ARC Resources, significantly expanding the supermajor's position in the prolific Montney basin of British Columbia and Alberta.
The transaction has an updated enterprise value of approximately $16.5 billion, including $2.5 billion of net debt and leases. ARC shareholders receive C$8.20 in cash and 0.40247 Shell shares for each ARC share, according to Shell.
The acquisition immediately adds around 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day of natural gas and liquids production to Shell's portfolio and more than 1.5 million net acres in the Montney. At the end of 2025, ARC held around 2 billion boe of proved and probable reserves.
The deal also strengthens Shell's Canadian LNG strategy. ARC's gas resources sit close to Shell's existing Montney operations, while Shell owns a 40% interest in LNG Canada. ARC previously said its undeveloped gas properties could help Shell extract additional value through its integrated LNG business, including a potential second phase of LNG Canada.
Shell expects the acquisition to lift production growth across its Integrated Gas and Upstream businesses to around 4% annually through 2030, compared with 2025. The company expects double-digit returns and says the deal should boost free cash flow per share beginning in 2027.
#acquisition #canadian #resources
The transaction has an updated enterprise value of approximately $16.5 billion, including $2.5 billion of net debt and leases. ARC shareholders receive C$8.20 in cash and 0.40247 Shell shares for each ARC share, according to Shell.
The acquisition immediately adds around 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day of natural gas and liquids production to Shell's portfolio and more than 1.5 million net acres in the Montney. At the end of 2025, ARC held around 2 billion boe of proved and probable reserves.
The deal also strengthens Shell's Canadian LNG strategy. ARC's gas resources sit close to Shell's existing Montney operations, while Shell owns a 40% interest in LNG Canada. ARC previously said its undeveloped gas properties could help Shell extract additional value through its integrated LNG business, including a potential second phase of LNG Canada.
Shell expects the acquisition to lift production growth across its Integrated Gas and Upstream businesses to around 4% annually through 2030, compared with 2025. The company expects double-digit returns and says the deal should boost free cash flow per share beginning in 2027.
#acquisition #canadian #resources
22 days ago
Florida-headquartered ONE Nuclear Energy said the company has executed a binding letter of intent (LOI) that would provide site control for development of Project Cayman, a 2.88-GW gas-fired power plant and 700-MW/2.88 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) sited alongside a data center complex.The LOI was signed with what One Nuclear in an August 31 news release called a "prominent Louisiana landowner group." The company said the strategy aligns with Louisiana utility Entergy's continuing buildout of regional electricity transmission infrastructure."Project Cayman, with its 2.88-GW power capacity, demonstrates that One Nuclear is committed to supporting the future economic development of one of Louisiana's most important industrial regions," said Richard Taylor, CEO of One Nuclear. "The project will deliver the reliable energy needed to support new investment, create jobs, expand the local tax base and generate additional funding for community priorities and critical infrastructure."
Project Cayman is located near the RiverPlex MegaPark, a 17,000-acre heavy industrial site on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The location is northeast of ****** eX's recently announced $100-billion project to build its largest launch facility yet, called Starbase, Louisiana, in coastal Vermilion Parish. Project Cayman, along with serving data centers, is expected to support regional economic development for other industrial projects.One Nuclear said it will hold a series of public information meetings with local parishes, governmental agencies, and other project stakeholders from now through the end of the year.
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"ONE Nuclear is proud to invest in the region to support the rapidly growing energy needs created by other recently announced developments such as the ****** eX Starbase project and Hyundai's $5.8-billion steel mill," said Taylor. The company did not disclose details about the data center development, including the companies involved.
One Nuclear supports advanced small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology along with utility-scale gas-fired power plants. It currently has projects in Washington state, Texas, and New Mexico. The company has said its strategy is to build natural gas-fired generation to serve industrial sites that could later transition to the use of nuclear power through SMRs.Louisiana officials, unlike those in some other states, have signaled their support for data centers. Several major projects are underway or planned. Tech giant Meta is developing a 5-GW campus in Richland Parish. Amazon Web Services earlier this year said the company plans to invest $12 billion to build data center campuses in northwest Louisiana.Meta last year signed power purchase agreements with Treaty Oak Clean Energy for solar power in Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana in 2024 said it would build gigawatts of new natural gas-fired power generation to support Meta's operations in the sta
Project Cayman is located near the RiverPlex MegaPark, a 17,000-acre heavy industrial site on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The location is northeast of ****** eX's recently announced $100-billion project to build its largest launch facility yet, called Starbase, Louisiana, in coastal Vermilion Parish. Project Cayman, along with serving data centers, is expected to support regional economic development for other industrial projects.One Nuclear said it will hold a series of public information meetings with local parishes, governmental agencies, and other project stakeholders from now through the end of the year.
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"ONE Nuclear is proud to invest in the region to support the rapidly growing energy needs created by other recently announced developments such as the ****** eX Starbase project and Hyundai's $5.8-billion steel mill," said Taylor. The company did not disclose details about the data center development, including the companies involved.
One Nuclear supports advanced small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology along with utility-scale gas-fired power plants. It currently has projects in Washington state, Texas, and New Mexico. The company has said its strategy is to build natural gas-fired generation to serve industrial sites that could later transition to the use of nuclear power through SMRs.Louisiana officials, unlike those in some other states, have signaled their support for data centers. Several major projects are underway or planned. Tech giant Meta is developing a 5-GW campus in Richland Parish. Amazon Web Services earlier this year said the company plans to invest $12 billion to build data center campuses in northwest Louisiana.Meta last year signed power purchase agreements with Treaty Oak Clean Energy for solar power in Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana in 2024 said it would build gigawatts of new natural gas-fired power generation to support Meta's operations in the sta
22 days ago
Chevron will invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and more than double its oil production in the country to about 600,000 barrels per day, Reuters reported Wednesday.
The investment follows new agreements with Venezuela that give Chevron improved fiscal, commercial and legal terms and additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt. Chevron said its three Venezuelan joint ventures will invest the money through 2031, with total production costs remaining below $20 per barrel.
Chevron currently produces about 290,000 bpd in Venezuela, all of which is exported to the United States, according to Reuters. Venezuela is producing about 1.1 million to 1.2 million bpd, down from more than 3 million bpd in the late 1990s.
The new acreage includes the Carabobo-1 and Carabobo-2-South-A areas in the Orinoco Belt, ******* igned to Petroindependencia, the joint venture in which Chevron holds a 49% interest. Chevron also increased its Petroindependencia stake to 49% in April and received rights to develop the Ayacucho 8 area next to its Petropiar venture. Its three Venezuelan joint ventures have increased production by 15% so far this year.
Wednesday's announcement puts a dollar figure and production target on the Chevron agreements that were nearing completion earlier this week. Those agreements were previously described only as being of "significant size," with Chevron seeking additional Orinoco Belt acreage.
#venezuela #joint #reuters
The investment follows new agreements with Venezuela that give Chevron improved fiscal, commercial and legal terms and additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt. Chevron said its three Venezuelan joint ventures will invest the money through 2031, with total production costs remaining below $20 per barrel.
Chevron currently produces about 290,000 bpd in Venezuela, all of which is exported to the United States, according to Reuters. Venezuela is producing about 1.1 million to 1.2 million bpd, down from more than 3 million bpd in the late 1990s.
The new acreage includes the Carabobo-1 and Carabobo-2-South-A areas in the Orinoco Belt, ******* igned to Petroindependencia, the joint venture in which Chevron holds a 49% interest. Chevron also increased its Petroindependencia stake to 49% in April and received rights to develop the Ayacucho 8 area next to its Petropiar venture. Its three Venezuelan joint ventures have increased production by 15% so far this year.
Wednesday's announcement puts a dollar figure and production target on the Chevron agreements that were nearing completion earlier this week. Those agreements were previously described only as being of "significant size," with Chevron seeking additional Orinoco Belt acreage.
#venezuela #joint #reuters
22 days ago
Since the Liga MX youth academy era, Chivas U-15 has put together standout performances, allowing highly talented young players to emerge. In fact, the 2026 Apertura has been the perfect stage for Roberto Benítez to begin standing out as one of the most promising forwards in the category.
At just 15 years old, the Rojiblanco player is enjoying a great moment in front of goal and is already showing his qualities on the field. Below, we share the details of his journey with the Sacred Flock.
Where is he from?
Roberto Benítez Loza was born on February 12, 2011, in Zapopan, Jalisco. Because of his Guadalajara roots, he had a special connection with Club Deportivo Guadalajara from an early age.
His first steps in soccer
#roberto #since
At just 15 years old, the Rojiblanco player is enjoying a great moment in front of goal and is already showing his qualities on the field. Below, we share the details of his journey with the Sacred Flock.
Where is he from?
Roberto Benítez Loza was born on February 12, 2011, in Zapopan, Jalisco. Because of his Guadalajara roots, he had a special connection with Club Deportivo Guadalajara from an early age.
His first steps in soccer
#roberto #since
23 days ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly declined a major accommodation offer from Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer. For those unversed, as per multiple reports, the Sussexes flew privately from California to Birmingham on August 26. Harry and Meghan are reportedly staying in a private, non-royal home while retaining their Montecito and Portugal homes.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly refused accommodation offered by Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer. As per Rob Shuter's sources, Spencer proposed to the Sussexes the possibility of using The Falconry. Notably, it is the iconic 17th-century lodge on the Spencer family's Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire. However, Harry and Meghan reportedly rejected the offer from Spencer as it was too remote and not grand enough for their liking.
The source dished: "Harry was genuinely moved because Althorp will always be sacred ground to him. But Meghan took one look at the reality and knew it wouldn't work. Too remote, too far from London and, frankly, not nearly grand enough."
The source further explained that the ***** ss of Sussex has grand ambitions attached to her UK comeback and the house reportedly does not fit into the grand scheme of things.
An insider explained: "Meghan isn't moving back to Britain to hide away in an old lodge in Northamptonshire. She wants privacy, history and security — but she also expects serious luxury, substantial ***** e and easy access to London. This wasn't even close."
#meghan #harry #spencer
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly refused accommodation offered by Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer. As per Rob Shuter's sources, Spencer proposed to the Sussexes the possibility of using The Falconry. Notably, it is the iconic 17th-century lodge on the Spencer family's Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire. However, Harry and Meghan reportedly rejected the offer from Spencer as it was too remote and not grand enough for their liking.
The source dished: "Harry was genuinely moved because Althorp will always be sacred ground to him. But Meghan took one look at the reality and knew it wouldn't work. Too remote, too far from London and, frankly, not nearly grand enough."
The source further explained that the ***** ss of Sussex has grand ambitions attached to her UK comeback and the house reportedly does not fit into the grand scheme of things.
An insider explained: "Meghan isn't moving back to Britain to hide away in an old lodge in Northamptonshire. She wants privacy, history and security — but she also expects serious luxury, substantial ***** e and easy access to London. This wasn't even close."
#meghan #harry #spencer
