MACROSTORY 526· AUGUST 6, 2026

Occidental sets end-of-2026 target for Stratos direct air capture commissioning

Full commissioning of a direct air capture plant, a facility that pulls carbon dioxide directly from open air rather than capturing emissions at a specific industrial source, is expected to begin at Occidental Petroleum's Stratos site…

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Messi named in Argentina's preliminary squad as potential farewell to national team draws near

A farewell to international football may be drawing near for Lionel Messi. The Argentine Football Association has included him in its preliminary squad, the extended candidate list from which the final playing group is drawn, for home…

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BRICS nations agree to condemn unilateral war; formal vote set for Saturday

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