It's weird that the Cubs reliever I trust the most always looks like a sore middle-aged coach throwing batting practice to little leaguers.

Now that I'm no longer a journalist, it's probably safe for me to post political opinions. So here goes: Alejandro Kirk for president of the world.

After eight years in Canada, I've finally switched my Garmin over to metric. And even though I know they're the same, I feel faster running 6-minute kilometres than 10-minute miles.

Daughter: “Dad, can I stay on my phone until 11pm tonight.” Me: “No. How about 10pm? ” Daughter: “Sure. That's what I wanted anyway.” ... ... Daughter: “Also, we learned about anchoring in school today.”

Based on his comments today, Carney is clearly keen on seeing Churchill developed into a larger port to help Canada ship to Europe. Here's my interview with Tim Hodgson a few weeks ago on his own vision for Churchill: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

NEW look at the campaign for pension revolution in Canada's wealthiest province, with exclusive quotes from Premier Danielle Smith Alberta's govt purged leadership at its $130B pension manager, is suggesting it should leave the $520B Canada Pension Plan, and is super-charging its $22B Heritage Fund

I'm a big fan of my adopted home. Happy Canada Day. 🇨🇦

A group of California Democrats is looking to ease the state’s gasoline standards and streamline permitting for refineries in a bid to prevent more fuelmakers from shutting down and raising costs for the state’s drivers www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith played down concerns that the secession movement in her province will scare away investors, saying it’s up to the government of Mark Carney to prove Canada can be a more attractive place for capital www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Exclusive: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expects a private-sector firm to propose a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast within weeks in a bid to become one of the first entrants on the Canadian government’s list of nationally important projects www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Oil fell on signs that the conflict in the Middle East may avoid disrupting crude production, with Iran seeking to deescalate hostilities with Israel. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Chevron is promoting some of its traders and offered voluntary severance to others as part of a restructuring of its trading division aimed at cutting costs and boosting performance www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

US oil production will likely decline next year, but the scale of the dropoff will be substantially reduced by an old source of new supplies: the Gulf of Mexico. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Key gauges of US oil market strength are soaring as wildfires in Canada risk flows to critical American storage hubs, limiting the impact of OPEC+ supply increases www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Wildfires are threatening about 5% of Canada’s crude output as a blaze in Alberta’s oil sands region spreads and approaches major production sites bloomberg.com/news/article...

Proud that this big story on Canada's fraying social safety net won gold in multimedia at the SABEW Canada Best in Business Awards. A true team effort with writing, data & video from @daniellebochove.bsky.social, @mathieudion.bsky.social, @kevinorland.bsky.social, @mariepastora.bsky.social and more

Oil climbed on the risk of more US sanctions on Russia and the chance that nuclear talks with Iran will fail www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Crude isn't getting much help from the potential thaw in EU-US trade relations. It's down more than 1% with the big OPEC+ decision looming in the background and likely some technical trading by CTAs www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The price of drilling lands in Alberta was booming last year after a new pipeline gave producers room to expand. This year, the plunge in oil prices has all but snuffed out that rally. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

I love summer in Calgary. It's my favorite six weeks of the year.

Oil declined for a third day as OPEC+ members discuss another super-sized production increase for July, just as demand faces headwinds from the US-led trade war www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Oil climbed early in the session after a CNN report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran, but futures have since faded after US government data showed rising crude stockpiles www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

This seems bad www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

In case you weren't glued to your terminal overnight, Adam Waterous’ Strathcona Resources announced plans for a takeover bid of MEG Energy that values the oil sands company at about C$6 billion www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

It's that time of year in Calgary when a single cloud can drop the temperature 10 degrees.

Canadians are still throttling back travel to the US. By @rtkwrites.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The US oil industry strongly supported Trump’s campaign for a second term, but some executives are now feeling shortchanged www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Oil and most other commodities powered higher after China and the US ratcheted down trade tensions that had threatened to slash demand for raw materials www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

As President Donald Trump’s global trade war rattles consumer confidence and threatens to reignite inflation, US travelers are increasingly opting for road trips over flights www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

I respect that the Pope is a White Sox fan. It shows he cares about those who are suffering.

feels like this was the music they should've used to announce him

DEEP DISH COMMUNION WAFERS

I'm expecting an uptick in "smoke signals" usage in all forms of media in the coming weeks

Oil is rising as the US-UK deal eases concerns that the trade war will hurt economic growth and energy demand www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

A fire Monday at Valero’s Benicia refinery leaves only one gasoline plant still operating in the San Francisco Bay Area, putting pressure on prices ahead of peak driving season www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

I'm so glad I went to school before this. I wouldn't be who I am without a few crash overnight paper-writing sessions

Oil is slumping as geopolitical tensions from Yemen to Iran showed signs of easing and traders await the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

This went about as expected

Oil is bouncing back today on signs US production is set to contract in the months ahead www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Mark Carney has made it through his first Oval Office appearance with Donald Trump. If Canadians were worried about a "Zelenskyy moment" of confrontation, that didn't happen. A few awkward moments, but all things considered it went smoothly.

Should be a fun meeting

Diamondback says US oil production has peaked “We believe we are at a tipping point." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Looks like there's some big party in the capital of Panem tonight

Let’s hear it for Pulitzer Prize winner @langealexandra.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/features/des...

Exclusive: Shell is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, though it’s waiting for further stock and oil price declines before deciding whether to pursue a bid

Count me surprised. I thought he'd stay on forever.

Free and fair elections Losers concede defeat Winners act graciously, aim to govern for the whole country Real journalists allowed to ask questions, do their jobs Party partisans claiming to be journalists are treated like partisans The rule of law www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is already pushing Prime Minister Mark Carney to strike a better deal for her oil-rich province www.bloomberg.com/news/article...