• Reuters

    LyondellBasell beats Q1 profit view, expects seasonal demand boost

    The chemical maker said low costs for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) should continue to benefit margins from LyondellBasell's North American and Middle East production in the second-quarter. U.S. gas futures were down about 20.4% during the quarter compared to the corresponding period in 2023.

  • NBC Sports Bay Area

    First-round pick Pearsall thrilled to be newest 49er

    Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall addresses reporters after being selected No. 31 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 NFL Draft.First-round pick Pearsall thrilled to be newest 49er originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

  • Associated Press

    British man charged with acting on behalf of Russia in plot to torch Ukrainian-linked business

    A British man accused of plotting to torch a London business connected to Ukraine has been charged with conducting hostile activity to benefit Russia, prosecutors said Friday. Dylan Earl, 20, is connected to Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, which the U.K. government has declared a banned terrorist organization, prosecutors said. Earl is accused of fraudulent activity, research and reconnaissance of targets, and attempting to recruit others to assist a foreign intelligence service carrying out activities in the U.K.