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ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery Shut by Power Outage Amid Tight Fuel Supplies — 4dExxonMobil's 264,000-bpd Joliet refinery shut Sunday after a 3:30 p.m. CT outage triggered its safety flare; De Haan says downtime will cost the plant millions.

Rachel Meyers Analysts are right that even a few days of lost output from 264,000 barrels a day adds real pressure on fuel markets.

Saudi pipeline shut for weeks after drone attack, oil prices surge — 4dSaudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack; AP sources say repairs could take 3–5 weeks as Brent topped $109 and U.S. diesel hit a record above $6.23.

Chris Dalton Three weeks of repairs means we need to speed up domestic production and alternatives right now.

Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow — 4dAfter drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply.

Dana Whitfield Trump is right that Iran likely backs these strikes on Saudi oil lines, but direct proof is still needed before any retaliation.

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq — 6dSaudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.

Rachel Meyers Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.

Trump administration shuts down 110 trucking schools over language rules — Aug 31, 2026

Dana Whitfield Curious what specific violations California schools had - if it's paperwork issues versus actual training gaps, that matters a lot for judging this.

Crosby Reportedly Shuts Down Rams Trade Talks — 5dThe Rams pursued Maxx Crosby after a Ravens trade fell through due to a knee issue, but Crosby insisted he wanted to stay with the Raiders, leading to no deal before Los Angeles pivoted to its blockbuster acquisition of Myles Garrett. The move underscores the Rams’ willingness to marry premium draft capital with elite pass rushers, while teams like the Eagles, Cowboys, and 49ers monitored Crosby as a potential buy-low option.

Nicole Hardy Rams landing Garrett after missing on Crosby shows they won't settle when chasing elite defensive talent.

Costco quietly shuts down Costco Next marketplace without explanation — Sep 3, 2026Costco has quietly shut down its Costco Next online marketplace, which offered discounts from dozens of third‑party vendors, with the storefronts now inaccessible and returns or warranty questions directed to individual vendors. The closure, occurring without warning despite growth and a large vendor base, leaves members and vendors to resolve any pending orders and inquiries on their own.

Saudi Pipeline Shut After Attacks as Houthis ExpandWorld — Sep 11, 2026Reports and satellite imagery indicate fresh attacks by Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, though there is no official confirmation from Aramco or Saudi authorities. The Petroline, a key oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, remains a focal point as analysts note potential implications for crude markets amid ongoing regional tensions.

Mandalay Airport Closed for Two Days After Six Drones Attack — Sep 11, 2026Myanmar's Mandalay airport was shut for two days after six suicide drone attacks on Sept 10, disrupting flights but causing no casualties, with reopening planned around Sept 13. The military-backed government blamed pro-democracy People's Defence Forces for the attack, while security forces intercepted the drones and neutralized explosives, underscoring the ongoing civil conflict surrounding the coup.

Sam Okafor This drone attack on a civilian airport is a worrying escalation in Myanmar's conflict.

Domino’s Franchisee Abruptly Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations — 6dA broad wave of closures across major pizza chains signals ongoing restructuring and financial strain, with Pizza Hut planning about 250 store closures in 2026, Papa John’s targeting around 200 by year-end, Chuck E. Cheese reducing locations through lease non-renewals, and a Domino’s franchisee in Ohio shutting 13 stores as it seeks new ownership; separately, a diner franchisee faces Chapter 7 bankruptcy, underscoring distress in franchise-driven dining businesses.

Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.

Karoline Leavitt Accuses Democrats Of Shutting Government Down To Fix Healthcare Mess They ‘Created’ — Nov 12, 2025White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Democrats on Wednesday of shutting down the government to rail about the healthcare crisis that they “created.” Democrats shut the government down on Oct. 1 over the…

Anak Krakatau Ash Shuts Five Indonesian Airports — Sep 6, 2026Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption spread volcanic ash over the Soekarno-Hatta airport area, forcing the suspension of operations and prompting closures of additional nearby airports. The disruptions affected about 209 flights and roughly 22,800 passengers, with international and domestic routes canceled or delayed as authorities urged calm and vigilance.

Chris Dalton Anak Krakatau has been rumbling for a while now, honestly surprised it took this long for airports to shut down.

Houthi Attacks Drive Oil Prices Higher — Sep 10, 2026The Middle East conflict prompted Saudi Arabia to temporarily shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, stoking concerns of higher oil prices, while global tanker rates surged to record levels across VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax segments as markets grapple with ongoing supply disruptions. Rising refined-fuel costs, LNG pricing pressures, and regional bottlenecks—alongside Korea’s petrochemical restructuring and broader supply-chain chokepoints—underscore a widening energy and shipping crisis driven by geopolitical tensions and their ripple effects from the Gulf to Asia and Europe.

CNBC Host Tells Hakeem Jeffries Point-Blank He Would Be ‘Going Crazy’ If GOP Shut Down Gov’t Over Democrat Policies — Oct 9, 2025CNBC host Joe Kernen told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that his party would be “going crazy” if the Republicans shut down the government over Democrat-led legislation that they did not like. The Democrats shut…

EXCLUSIVE: Democrats Have No Answer For Why They Voted To Shut Government Down — Oct 1, 2025Democratic members of Congress scurried away from questions by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) about why they voted to shut the government down. Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania…

Trump Admin Shuts Down Agency That Drove Online ‘Censorship’ — Apr 16, 2025The Trump administration announced it is closing an agency that funded and participated in “censorship” of disfavored viewpoints online. The State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) is shutting down almost a…

After Criticism, Trump Says Pentagon Will Not Shut Down Stars and StripesReporting — Sep 5, 2020After an outcry from U.S. lawmakers, President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would not be shutting down the Stars and Stripes military newspaper as announced by the Pentagon earlier this year. “The…

Fed Government Shuts Down as GOP, Dems Reach Impasse — Oct 1, 2025As of midnight Wednesday, the U.S. government officially shut down. The shutdown went into effect after congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle could not reach a deal on a stopgap spending bill, The Hill…

University Shuts Down ‘Antiracism’ Center After DCNF Exposes Founder’s Flawed Research — May 19, 2025The University of Minnesota (UMN) announced Thursday it is shutting down its Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity after its founder was credibly accused of plagiarism and biased research. The center will…

Russia shuts German consulate and cultural centers amid drone attack dispute — Sep 7, 2026Russia has ordered the closure of Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg by September 18 as a tit-for-tat response to Germany shuttering Russia’s consulates and cultural centers in Bonn and Berlin, signaling a deepening bilateral crisis amid the war in Ukraine. The move follows Berlin’s accusations of a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle and comes with Moscow and Berlin trading blame and warnings of high-stakes escalation, marking a new low in their relations as both sides publicly hold the other responsible.

Maya Lindstrom Diplomatic tit-for-tat rarely fixes anything, but it shows just how frozen these relations have become.

Chris Wallace Speaks Out After Announcement CNN+ Is Shutting DownReporting — Apr 25, 2022CNN anchor Chris Wallace is speaking out publicly for the first time about CNN+ shutting down. Wallace was asked about his future plans during an event hosted by the Common Ground Committee on Sunday night. “I am going…

Hecklers Shut Down Greene, Gaetz Press Conference: ‘We Need To End It’Reporting — Jul 27, 2021Protesters successfully shut down a press conference held by Republican lawmakers on the treatment of individuals arrested for their alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, a group of…

Pentagon Delivers Order for ‘Stars and Stripes’ To Shut Down: ReportReporting — Sep 4, 2020After a run that stretches back continuously to World War II, the iconic military newspaper Stars and Stripes is set to be shut down this month. In a memo, the Pentagon wrote, “The last newspaper publication (in all…

Trump Explains Decision to Reverse Course on Shutting Down Coronavirus Task ForceReporting — May 6, 2020Less than a day after it was reported that President Donald Trump’s administration was considering shutting down the White House coronavirus task force, he said it would continue “ indefinitely .” During an event at the…