Oil companies pump it up

A bunch of American oil companies announce quarterly earnings this time of year, and they’re doing pretty well. Oil prices are up and crude production hit a record high last week. Will a strong 2026 mean more capital investment in 2027? That remains to be seen. Also in this episode: Companies swap their stock exchange affiliation, AI floods academic journal submissions, and one family leaves a life in Idaho to protect their trans daughter.

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U.S. oil companies post billions in Q3 profits as crude production hits record levelWhy do companies switch stock exchanges?AI in academic journal submissions is hurting the credibility of research itself'Tis the season for cookie decorating classes — and TikTok videosWhy this family is leaving Idaho for good