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Concurrently, <strong>Slovakia&#39;s Prime Minister Fico rejected an EU gas deal and stated the country would block new sanctions<\/strong>, highlighting ongoing energy and political divisions within Europe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investors are reportedly exploring a deal that could value AI startup Anthropic at over $100 billion.<\/strong> This substantial valuation underscores the continued robust investment and optimism in the artificial intelligence sector. Meanwhile, a UN official has warned that tariffs may trigger a &#39;cascade&#39; impact across the slowing global economy, raising concerns about international trade and growth prospects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phillips 66&#39;s Bayway refinery in New Jersey, with a capacity of 258,500 barrels per day (BPD), is currently offline following 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