U.K. closing its last coal fired power plant
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Over 90,000 Georgia residents taking shelter after chemical fire as haze, smell spreads to Atlanta
A weekend fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta8 minutes ago -
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Apple’s stock closes in on record high after upbeat call on iPhone availability
Apple Inc.’s stock surged Monday after J.P. Morgan made an upbeat call on iPhone availability, with improvement led by the iPhone 16 base models.52 minutes ago - Apple -
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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.3 hours ago -
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U.S. Approves Aid to Restart Palisades Nuclear Plant
No one has ever restarted an American nuclear reactor that was seemingly closed for good. But with electricity demand spiking, interest is growing.4 hours ago -
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U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Britain Shuts Down Last Coal Plant, ‘Turning Its Back on Coal Forever’
The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant was the last surviving coal-burning power station in a country that birthed the Industrial Revolution and fed it with coal.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Energy Department finalizes loan for Michigan nuclear plant revival
The Energy Department on Monday announced it has finalized a $1.5 billion loan to restart a shuttered Michigan nuclear power plant. The loan guarantee will restart the Holtec Palisades Nuclear ...5 hours ago -
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Georgia chemical plant fire forces thousands of evacuations near Atlanta
Thousands of people were evacuated Sunday when a chemical plant fire sent a large, hazardous plume of smoke into the air about 30 miles east of Atlanta. It's unclear when residents can return home.6 hours ago -
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Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.6 hours ago -
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BioLab chemical plant fire in Georgia prompts evacuation orders
A shelter-in-place advisory is extended in Rockdale County, Georgia, after a fire and chemical release erupted at a BioLab plant east of Atlanta. Thousands of residents in the city of Conyers were ...7 hours ago -
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Landmark moment as UK closes last coal power station
The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday.9 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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To Spot a Lie, Pay Close Attention to This, According to New Research
It's a lot easier once you know what to look for.9 hours ago -
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China’s stock market is closing just as investment outlook is brightening up
The Shanghai Stock Exchange will close from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 for the China National Day celebrations. Hong Kong’s market will be shut on Oct. 1.10 hours ago - China -
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Can I Wear My Watch in the Shower? Watering the Plants?
Your timepiece was sold as water-resistant to the ocean depths, but the brand says don’t wear it swimming. What’s going on here?10 hours ago -
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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.13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Pictures capturing the final days of steelmaking in Port Talbot
Photographers have documented the impact of the closure of the second blast furnace at Tata Steel.13 hours ago -
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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.15 hours ago -
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Huge plumes of smoke from US chemical plant fire
The fire at a BioLab facility in Conyers has forced road closures and evacuation orders.16 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.19 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.20 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 ...20 hours ago -
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NFL scoring updates: Ravens close to taking down undefeated Bills
Buffalo is struggling to keep up with Derrick Henry and Baltimore's explosive offense. Follow all the action here!20 hours ago - NFL -
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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.22 hours ago -
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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.23 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.Yesterday - MLB -
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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 missileYesterday - China -
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Nepal closes schools as heavy rains kill more than 150
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 151 people, with 56 missing, officials said on Sunday.Yesterday -
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AP images offer a close-up look at the smoldering site of Nasrallah's assassination
Smoke is still rising from the smoldering wreckage where an Israeli airstrike killed the leader of Hezbollah more than two days agoYesterday -
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Far right wins close Austria election, a boost for Putin
A far-right party founded by former Nazis appeared to have won Austria’s election Sunday, in a result that could reshape Europe’s political landscape and help tilt the balance of power between ...Yesterday -
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The Power of Empathy in Leadership
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Harris closes gap with Trump on economy
Vice President Harris is gaining steam with voters on the economy, just as the economy itself is showing new signs of its strength. The economy is the top issue for voters, according to many ...Yesterday - Donald Trump