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Reuters reported on Wednesday that as many as 240,000 oil-related jobs could be lost nationwide in 2020, citing an analysis by Rystad Energy. The price of oil has plummeted while demand has dropped dramatically, with thousands of flights canceled and billions of people worldwide living under stay-at-home orders. “As soon as the virus hit and oil prices dropped, they sent everybody [the workers] home,” Joel Rodriguez, chief administrator of La Salle County, home of Texas’s second most productive oilfield, told Reuters....

The number of Afghans living in near-famine conditions has risen to 8.7 million, up by 3 million from earlier this year, the U.N.’s World Food Program reported Monday. “It’s a catastrophe,” WFP Executive Director David Beasley said during a weekend visit to Afghanistan. The famine-like conditions are sending increasing cases of malnutrition to the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital. And, like that facility, many health centers around the country have restricted service or shut down because of a lack of international funding....

Jurgen Klinsmann tried a new formation during the first half of Friday’s heartbreaking 2-1 loss against Mexico, which put the U.S. behind the eight ball on its 2018 World Cup Qualifying hopes. MORE: Breaking down the USMNT’s disastrous loss against Mexico Luckily, the Hexagonal is a long process that will still send at least three teams to Russia for the worldwide event. Klinsmann has learned his lesson and will go back to the team’s preferred 4-4-2 format against a defensive-minded Costa Rican team....

Aside from center, RW will see the most first-round picks, so Fantasy Alarm’s top-20 RWs will have you covered for a few rounds. You’ll need to go deeper once your draft starts, though, so take advantage of a free one-week subscription to Fantasy Alarm and get additional rankings with FA’s ultimate fantasy hockey draft cheat sheet! DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Free one-week Fantasy Alarm subscription We’ll update these rankings as needed before the season begins Oct....

World number two Nadal, playing in his first event since being thrashed by Novak Djokovic in last month’s Australian Open final, was always in control during a 6-3, 6-3 victory. The 17-time Grand Slam champion completed victory in 1hr 20min at Acapulco’s Princess Mundo Imperial venue, defeating his 76th ranked opponent with ease. The tournament top seed seized the advantage in the opening set, scoring a break to go 3-1 ahead with a delicate lob that left Zverev floundering....

Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns on a night when it was San Francisco offense, rather than its much heralded defense, to make the difference. “Our team has done a good job of winning in different ways this year,” Garoppolo said after the game. “Whether it’s offense, special teams, defense or mixing and matching all of them. That’s how you create a good football team. You’re not relying on one part and everyone’s playing tomorrow....

The role of a manager has changed over the years in football. A job that was limited to the training and tactical department of the game underwent a revolution in the dawn of the 21st century which saw the Manager of a football club becoming the most powerful man at a club. And with that power came more responsibilities that stretched throughout the club from overseeing the daily training to being the buffer between the club and the media....

The Covid-19 crisis, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, forced the NFL to scrap its plan to hold its annual draft live in Las Vegas, but rather hold it virtually. Coaches, general managers, scouts and other personnel from all 32 teams were spread out around the country on their computers, analyzing data and submitting their picks. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced all of the first-round picks Thursday night from the basement of his New York home....

The news comes from International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound, who told USA Today, “On the basis of information the IOC has, postponement has been decided.” Rumors of the Olympics being canceled have circulated online, as the increasingly severe nature of the coronavirus raised doubts over whether or not the event would take place. Other events have also been canceled, including SXSW for the first time ever. RELATED: GDC Planning Replacement Show for August...

There are teams across the NFL that missed the playoffs by just one win. There are also other teams that have missed the playoffs continuously and find themselves in the proverbial hot seat when it comes to their future. 5 NFL teams with the most to prove in 2021 #1 - Las Vegas Raiders The Las Vegas Raiders are in a rut, to say the least. The team went 8-8 in the 2020 season which is just a one-game improvement on their 7-9 record in 2019....

After all, you buy your plants, home decor and other home-related supplies at Lowe’s, the Home Depot and Walmart. Why not buy your patio furniture there, too? Here’s the best patio furniture from Lowe’s, the Home Depot and Walmart: Best Choice Products Wicker Egg Chair Oversize Indoor Outdoor Patio Lounger, $399. 99Walnew 4-Piece Wicker Outdoor Patio Furniture Set, $199. 99Costway 4-Piece Rattan Patio Furniture Set, $349. 99Lowe’s Malia Rattan Light Brown Stationary Conversation Chair, $262....

Standard features on the base Pure model include 18-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear automatic braking, six USB ports, some for each row, LED headlamps and taillamps, and tri-zone automatic climate control with headliner-mounted air vents. The 2022 QX60 Pure has a base price of $49,200. All-wheel drive adds $2,000 as base models are front drive only. The range tops out with the QX60 Autograph AWD model tested here from $63,250....

Pronounced “four-by-e,” it’s the name for Jeep’s electrified models, the lineup of which now includes the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. The four-by part denotes the company’s standard four-wheel drive. The 4xe powertrain is good for 25 miles of all electric range and 56 miles per gallon equivalent (mpg-e) when both systems are running. The electrification is offered on all trims of the Grand Cherokee from base ($57,700) to Summit Reserve ($74,300) and it takes about 2 hours to recharge on a 220-volt outlet....

Lexus, the premium arm of Toyota, completely redesigned the NX for the 2022 model year, changing it from head to toe. It has many firsts for the company including a plug-in hybrid variant and freshly designed and engineered infotainment system. Some of the changes made it substantially better, with few regressions. The NX looks good, firmly in its design slot between the smaller Lexus UX and larger Lexus RX. The redesign isn’t earth shattering, but it is a step forward with more changes to the model evident when you see a first-generation model next to the new second-gen....

For 2022, Toyota brought a third generation to the market as its most advanced ever, from powertrain to technology. Toyota calls the 2022 Tundra’s new exterior design “technical muscle”, and it was created at the company’s design studio in California taking some of the popular blocky design cues from the 4Runner and Rav4 SUVs. Everything is more angular than before including the new head and taillights. The grille takes a new shape and the fenders are more sharply flared, landing closer to its current lineup of SUVs....

Honda’s first CR-V was introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model. The vehicle has gone through six iterations, leading to the sixth-generation 2023 Honda CR-V. It has been America’s best-selling crossover since 1997, besting the popular Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, and Mazda CX-5. For the latest version of the CR-V, Honda focused on the crossover’s design, utility, power, dynamics, technology and user experience, pulling in equipment and features from other Hondas while building on what has made the CR-V a favorite for so long....

Barrett appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee during the first of four confirmation hearings due to take place throughout the week. Joined by several members who participated virtually, members of the committee gathered inside the Hart Senate Office building for Monday’s hearing. The Hart and Dirksen offices are located in adjoining buildings. Protesters were arrested for “unlawful demonstration activities” prior to Monday’s hearing, according to Capitol Police, and one individual was charged with unlawful conduct....

Most cases are easily treatable, but stomach bugs are highly contagious. It’s also unlikely that what you think of as a “24-hour bug” will always resolve that quickly, and when symptoms last longer than that you should call your healthcare provider. This article discusses stomach bug causes, diagnosis, and treatment. It details why these illnesses are not the flu, along with some strategies to prevent them from happening in the first place....

However, many others proved that you don’t need a degree to achieve your dreams. Whether it was leaving college with just a few credits short, or dropping out to chase Hollywood, here are 25 celebs who never quite made it to college graduation. Brad Pitt Brad Pitt is one of the biggest movie stars in the world, but before he broke onto the big screen he was actually planning on becoming a journalist....

Harden’s incredible 30.4 points and 8.8 assists per game left no doubt that he was the worthy MVP winner, but elite stats and polarizing performances are only part of winning the award. Team success, public opinion, and overall narrative all matter equally. While not everyone agrees that team success should matter when deciding a winner, the voters think it does and that’s not going to change. Before Russell Westbrook in 2017, no player had won MVP from a team which finished below second in its conference since Michael Jordan in 1988 when his Bulls finished third in the East; history favours winners....