OPEC+ is expected to cut oil production as it seeks to boost the price

Wednesday's meeting of the 24 OPEC+ oil-producing countries comes when much of the world is battling soaring energy costs. A cut in oil production is backed by Saudi Arabia and could benefit Russia.
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Pandemic stress may have had a lasting impact on our personalities

A study finds small but meaningful declines in personality traits that help us navigate social situations, trust others, think creatively, and act responsibly. Young people were especially affected.
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Ukraine war: Russia warns US of direct military clash risk
Avalanche kills at least 4 mountaineers in Indian Himalayas
A South Korea missile blows up in a drill and panics a nearby city

A malfunctioning South Korean ballistic missile blew up as it plowed into the ground Wednesday during a live-fire drill, panicking and confusing residents of the coastal city of Gangneung.
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Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 games, investigation finds
Uttarakhand: At least 25 killed as bus plunges into gorge in Pauri Garhwal district
Asteroid struck by Nasa probe leaves 10,000km trail
Brittany Higgins felt 'trapped' during alleged rape in Australian parliament - court
Motorcycle-riding gunmen kill Philippine radio commentator

Gunmen killed a radio commentator in metropolitan Manila in the latest attack on a member of the media in the Philippines, considered one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists.
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US and South Korea test-fire missiles in continued response after North Korea launch
A tiny fish that once caused an epic conservation fight is no longer under threat

The snail darter, a tiny Southeastern fish that derailed a federal dam during an epic battle over Endangered Species Act protection in the '70s, is no longer considered imperiled, officials announced.
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Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of abuse on private plane
Aaron Judge hits home run #62 and makes baseball history

The New York Yankees' star outfielder has broken the 61-year-old record set by fellow Yankee Roger Maris back in 1961.
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