End of an era as Britain’s last coal fired power plant shuts down
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Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.15 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
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Traditional steelmaking ends in Port Talbot
The Tata steelworks will stop producing liquid iron as part of a restructure costing 2,800 jobs.52 minutes ago -
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Far right in Austria 'opens new era' with election victory
The Freedom Party wins its first election, but building a coalition will be difficult.1 hour ago -
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NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after win vs. Patriots
Here's where the San Francisco 49ers and the rest of the NFL stand heading into the "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.2 hours ago - NFL -
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Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
A sprinkler head malfunctioned around 5 a.m. at a Georgia BioLab plant.2 hours ago -
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A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands
A powerful typhoon is lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines, where officials are warning of “potentially very destructive” damage to coastal villages2 hours ago -
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Business used to fund Tugendhat leadership bid set up last November
Unit for Tory party leader candidate established months before UK general election called2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris presses Trump to debate again: VP showdown ‘should not be the last word’
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday re-upped her calls for a second debate with former President Trump as she courted voters in the critical swing state of Nevada two days before the first vice ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victims
Pope Francis has doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and women during his in-flight news conference coming home from Belgium3 hours ago - Abortion -
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Chilling last message and foreboding incident are among revelations from Titan sub hearing
Two weeks of public testimony concluded Friday in the U.S. Coast Guard's investigation to establish what caused the Titan submersible to implode during a deep ocean dive last year.5 hours ago -
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Purdue fires OC Harrell amid offensive struggles
Purdue fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell on Sunday as the team has struggled to score points against FBS competition.5 hours ago -
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Fire at Rockdale County BioLab in Georgia Prompts Evacuations
A fire in the plant caused water to interact with a chemical that set off the plume, prompting evacuations for large parts of Conyers, Ga., officials said.6 hours ago -
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Chemical plant fire forces evacuations near Atlanta
A huge fire at a chemical plant near Atlanta tonight has forced people out of their homes. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.7 hours ago -
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End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down
UK’s 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good. Britain’s only remaining coal power plant at Ratcliffe-on-Soar in ...7 hours ago -
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Nathan Eovaldi and Dustin Harris power Rangers to 8-0, season-ending sweep of Angels
Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, Dustin Harris had a homer and two-run double in his second MLB game and the defending champion Texas Rangers closed out their season with an 8-0 ...7 hours ago - MLB -
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Rockies' Blackmon takes curtain call in last game
Charlie Blackmon, the four-time All-Star who has played 14 seasons with the Rockies, tipped his cap in center field to fans one last time as he heads into retirement.8 hours ago -
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Younghoe Koo's last-second field goal gives Falcons 26–24 win over Saints
Younghoe Koo hit a 58-yard field goal with two seconds remaining for a 26-24 Atlanta Falcons victory over the New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 4.10 hours ago - NFL -
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Residents ordered to evacuate or shelter in place after fire at chemical plant
People in the northern part of Rockdale County were ordered to evacuate and others were told to shelter in place with windows and doors closed.10 hours ago -
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‘It’s an intensely beautiful moment – then it goes away’: Emma Portner on dance’s raw power
The choreographer talks about overnight fame, ‘extreme ambition’ and her goofy/serious duet, staged by the National Ballet of Canada. Emma Portner wishes I didn’t need to ask her about being hired ...10 hours ago -
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Twins support Baldelli amid 'Fire Rocco' chants
Twins players backed manager Rocco Baldelli on Saturday after weeks of fans chanting for his firing amid the team's late-season collapse.11 hours ago - MLB -
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Mark Kelly: IDF sent 'powerful message' to Hezbollah with death of leader
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sent the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah a “powerful message” with the death of its leader. “Well, I think the IDF ...12 hours ago -
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Taiwan detects China's test-firing of missiles
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile14 hours ago - China -
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America should welcome India’s rise as a space power
The situation sets up an interesting dynamic that the United States and India both can use to their mutual advantage.15 hours ago -
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Ryan Williams, born in the Nick Saban era, pirouettes into Crimson Tide lore: Is he the next Julio Jones?
The 17-year-old Williams made one of the top plays in Alabama history on Saturday night and is already on the short list of college football's best WRs16 hours ago -
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The Power of Empathy in Leadership
A path to sustainable business success is paved with empathy.16 hours ago -
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Contenders to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives woo members at a key party conference
Members of Britain’s defeated and divided Conservative Party are gathering for their annual conference18 hours ago -
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Britain’s prehistoric attitude to drugs isn’t working. Why not learn from Texas? | Simon Jenkins
Cherrypicking what has worked from decriminalisation abroad is far preferable to building more prisons for drug offenders . What can a German do but a Briton cannot? What can a New Yorker, a ...19 hours ago -
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Helene leaves a trail of destruction, climbing death toll and millions without power
Helene kills at least 64 as North Carolina reels from devastating floods.Yesterday -
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Week 4 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Last-minute advice for your fantasy lineup
We offer lineup advice for every game, including a possible breakout for Steelers QB Justin Fields, who hasn't exploded in fantasy so far this season.2 days ago