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World has Just Ten Weeks’ Worth of Wheat Left

Global wheat inventories reach their lowest level since 2008. One company estimates there are only 10 weeks of wheat left in stockpiles.
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Vast Swath of U.S. at Risk of Summer Blackouts

Black outs caused by a lack of electrical generating capacity could affect up to half the U.S. this summer when high temperatures strain the electrical grid.
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A Monster Hurricane Season Is Coming

Apparently inflation, a food shortage, an energy crisis and war is Europe wasn't enough. Now we have a monster hurricane season predicted.
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Ben Bernanke Predicts ‘Stagflation’ Reminiscent of the 1970s

Former Fed Chairman is hopeful the current chairman can tame inflation with going to extreme measures, but thinks stagflation may return,
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Dismal Wheat Outlook Result of Weather, War

The USDA Grain Report predicts tight wheat and corn market but uptick in rice and oats.
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Why the World Can’t Wean Itself off Fossil Fuels

The world his highly reliant on fossil fuels and will be for some time. The sooner politicians realize that, the better.
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Will Diesel Rationing Happen on the East Coast?

As diesel stocks drop to their lowest level in decades, potential shortages could lead to rationing of diesel fuel on the East Coast.
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Germany to Provide Heavy Weapons to Ukraine

Germany is taking a stronger stance against the war in Ukraine and will provide the country with heavy weapons.
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New Coronavirus Wave This Fall Could Infect 100 Million

It's still not over. The Biden Administration expects a new coronavirus wave that could infect 100 million people.
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China ‘Carefully’ Studying Ukraine War As It Eyes Taiwan

China is closely studying Russian's invasion of Ukraine and is likely adjusting its long-term plans for gaining control of Taiwan accordingly.