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The Devils Hole pupfish faces a critical population decline amid federal staff reductions. Meanwhile, rising gas prices persist despite geopolitical tensions in Iran, with major oil companies showing no signs of increasing production.
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NPR
The Devils hole pupfish lives in just one spot in Death Valley. Wildlife officials have managed this iconic fish for decades, and last spring, just as the Trump administration was laying off all kinds of scientists, the wild population of this fish plummeted to only 20 individuals. Officials then to
2026-05-07 10:00 UTC
NPR
The war in Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, which boosts oil company revenues. But major U.S. oil companies aren't signaling plans to increase production to bring down prices at the pump.
2026-05-07 10:00 UTC