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A refinery in Texas, oil field in Guyana or LNG terminal in Louisiana have become a bit more valuable than before the Strait of Hormuz was blocked since they face less risk of disruption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Manfre said he tried to leave the booth to put some distance between them, but the man, shown in video footage wearing a cap, blocked his exit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Enforcement of the law has been blocked by a district court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals while proceedings continue.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
While a court has blocked the $100,000 fee - for now - the threat of it appears to have deterred employers.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
It wasn’t a great spot—most of our view was blocked by Glitching equipment and a costume rack—but it wasn’t horrible either.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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