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While oil production remains at record levels in the Permian Basin, rig count has gone down
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While oil production remains at record levels in the Permian Basin, rig count has gone down
The Permian Basin produces over six million barrels of oil per day. Innovation has allowed for more efficiency, but pressure on the industry is impacting rig count.
Money
Steward Health Care voluntarily files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
The healthcare system operates ORMC in Odessa and SMMC in Big Spring. The voluntary decision to file will not impact patients, employees or day-to-day operations.
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The number of fish on US overfishing list reaches an all-time low. Mackerel and snapper recover
The removal of species from the overfishing list shows the U.S. is making progress, said Rick Spinrad, NOAA's administrator.
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Recruiting crisis: US military gets creative to find new cadets
As military recruiting numbers plummet, the key could be in a new program.
Nation World
An AI-powered fighter jet took the Air Force's leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
Inside classified simulators and buildings with layers of shielding against surveillance, a new test-pilot generation is training AI agents to fly in war.
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OPD addresses Cold Case
OPD police has more information on suspect from a cold case.
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Sam's Club rolls out new AI technology it says gets you out faster
The artificial intelligence is at the exit to verify you paid for what you're leaving with.
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
“It’s a win that they are now recognizing the benefits of screening women in their 40s,” said Dr. Therese Bevers of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
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CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
Trendy "vampire facials" performed at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico left at least three women with HIV infections
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Hawaii is outside boundaries of NATO treaty's Article 5, but it’s still likely to be protected
Hawaii is technically outside of the geographical boundaries set by NATO’s treaty. But that doesn’t mean other countries wouldn’t respond to an attack on the state.
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Light pole installation blamed for many of the 911 outages that hit 3 states
Outages were reported Wednesday night in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas.
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