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Australia PM touts green steel as iron ore miners meet Chinese steelmakers

Shanghai, China – July 14, 2025 – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today addressed a pivotal roundtable in Shanghai, bringing together Australian iron ore miners and Chinese steelmakers to discuss the future of steel production and the critical role of "green steel" in global decarbonization efforts. Albanese emphasized that closer collaboration on green steel is essential for both nations to continue their decades-long economic relationship and achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. The meeting underscored the profound interdependence of the Australian and Chinese economies in the iron ore and steel sectors. Australia is the world's largest iron ore producer, supplying almost 60% of China's iron ore imports, which in turn fuels over 50% of global steel supply. Decarbonization as an Opportunity: Prime Minister Albanese highlighted that the decarbonization of steel value chains, which currently account for 7-9%...
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World Series of Politics welcomes Frank Fahrenkopf for episode 50!
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World Series of Politics welcomes Frank Fahrenkopf for episode 50!

The World Series of Politics has turned 50 and for this special episode everyone is on camera, with the dynamic duo of Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann joined by Robin Harrison, to quiz special guest and industry legend Frank Fahrenkopf. Former chair of the Republican National Committee, chair of the Presidential Debates Commission, Caesars board member and the first president of the American Gaming Association, Frank is an iconic figure in the industry. Listen to the World Series of Politics on Apple PodcastsFrank Fahrenkopf’s life in gamingYou’ll hear Fahrenkopf’s reflections on establishing the industry’s first association and coordinating player protection efforts, discussions about iGaming with Sheldon Adelson, dealings with Tony Blair, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as his thoughts on the current AGA administration. Everything about the industry today, from the man who played a...
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Jets, Garrett Wilson agree to 4-year, $130 million contract extension: Source
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Jets, Garrett Wilson agree to 4-year, $130 million contract extension: Source

The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson have agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension, a league source has confirmed to The Athletic. The contract includes $90 million in guarantees and locks down Wilson through the 2030 season. Wilson, 24, was chosen by the Jets with the No. 10 selection in the 2022 NFL Draft. Through 51 career games, Wilson has caught 279 passes for 3,249 yards with 14 touchdowns. There were various points in Wilson’s three seasons where it felt like he was on track to ask his way out of New York. Wilson isn’t a player who generally holds back his emotions or his opinions, so as the Jets’ offense often fell apart around him, he wasn’t afraid to express that in postgame press conferences or various interviews. His frustrations with the...
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