G7 Nations to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Diesel Fuel After Prices Soar G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar, as Amazon plans a $1B data center investment and astronauts reach the ISS on the quickest US express flight yet. The Group of Seven nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar, a move confirmed as global energy markets face renewed pressure. The coordinated release is intended to stabilize supply and ease costs for households and businesses. The decision comes as the White House hosted energy and manufacturing leaders to discuss domestic production and investment. President Donald Trump met with executives including NextEra Energy president and CEO John Ketchum, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.Lawmakers from both parties have pushed for measures to lower fuel costs. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, were among those at the White House. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, also attended.G7 Oil Release and Energy PricesThe G7 release of 100 million barrels aims to counter soaring oil and diesel prices. The action is one of the largest coordinated reserve releases in recent years and reflects concern that higher energy costs could slow economic growth.Analysts say the move may provide short-term relief but will not address structural supply issues. A think tank has warned that households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, adding to the pressure on consumers.Energy security remains a top priority as the U.S. seeks to balance domestic production with international obligations. The White House meeting included discussion of data center power needs, which are rising sharply.Amazon Data Center Investment and JobsAmazon will invest $1 billion into data center communities amid backlash against data center rollouts. The company said the funding will support local infrastructure, workforce training and community programs in areas hosting its facilities.The investment follows criticism that data centers consume large amounts of electricity and water while providing limited local benefits. A new report estimates that new data centers could create more than 120,000 jobs in Illinois, though mostly temporary construction positions.Data center expansion is also reshaping energy demand. NextEra Energy and other utilities are watching the sector closely as they plan new generation and transmission capacity.Space and Science News BriefsAstronauts arrived at the International Space Station on the quickest U.S. express flight yet, a mission that reduces travel time from launch to docking. The faster rendezvous is expected to improve crew comfort and operational efficiency.Meanwhile, claims that the Titanic was secretly switched with a sister ship are unfounded, according to fact checks. The enduring conspiracy theory has been debunked by historians and archival records.In economic news, the poverty rate is at an all-time low, but other factors such as cost of living and wage growth must be considered. Experts say the headline number does not capture the full picture of financial hardship.Public Health and Society UpdatesFlorida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental U.S. in decades. Health officials are urging residents to eliminate standing water and use repellent to prevent further spread.Experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu. Vaccination remains the most effective way to reduce illness and hospitalizations as the season begins.Being a night owl may not be great for your heart, but you can do something about it. Research suggests shifting sleep habits and increasing daytime activity can lower cardiovascular risk.In Argentina, a viral phenomenon has young people identifying themselves as animals, a trend that has sparked debate online. In Ukraine, the city of Mariupol descends into despair as residents ask why the suffering continues.In Washington, Pete Hegseth created a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him. The new office is intended to address religious accommodations and chaplaincy matters.Entertainment and sports rounds out the day: CBS announced Tony Romo's permanent exit following an arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Capital One Arena amid a fight over adding Trump's name, and AP Entertainment Wire provided additional coverage.A Venezuelan delivery driver shot by an ICE agent in Texas was operated on to extract the bullet. The incident remains under investigation.