Plant Closure Tennessee

Snow and winter conditions force school and airport closures in the South

A winter storm brought snow and frigid temperatures to parts of the South that rarely see this type of weather. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Houston and CBS News Texas ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

What Trump’s Pledge to Plant the U.S. Flag on Mars Really Means

The president’s Inaugural Address linked landing on the Red Planet with Manifest Destiny, but left many of the specifics unclear.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis

Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the state’s fire dynamics.

Wired - Jan. 21

Taliban official calls for girls' high schools to open, calling closure an 'injustice'

The Taliban’s acting deputy foreign minister called on his senior leadership to open schools for Afghan girls, among the strongest public rebukes of a policy that has contributed to the ...

NBC News - Jan. 21

Shutdown at Mexico toxic waste plant after Guardian investigation revealed pollution in nearby homes

Mexican officials ordered facility to shut down after report on very high levels of pollutants in surrounding neighborhood. Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico – where a ‘toxic ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Evacuations lifted for more than 1,000 after fire erupts in California battery storage plant

About 1,500 people were instructed to leave Moss Landing and the Elkhorn Slough area.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Fire reignites at California battery plant after evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupts in Monterey county at one of world’s largest battery storage plants, causing highway and school closures. A fire at one of the world’s largest battery-storage plants in northern ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California

Authorities haven’t determined what sparked the blaze.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Houston school closures for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Chinese firms eye VW’s struggling German plants – report

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Defense Contractor Anduril Plans New Military Drone Plant in Central Ohio

The Arsenal 1 plant, which will employ 4,000 workers, will start its high-tech production in July 2026.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Drone footage shows fire at one of world's largest battery plants

The Moss Landing power plant, in California, was evacuated, as were people in the surrounding area.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Hundreds ordered to evacuate as fire erupts at huge California battery storage plant

Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate and part of Highway 1 in Northern California has been closed due to a major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants

ABC News - Jan. 17

Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants

Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.

BBC News - Jan. 17

How Do You Convince Consumers to Eat Plant-Based Meat?

The imitation meat industry is facing an identity crisis, and the challenge of convincing American consumers to make more planet-friendly choices.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Taiwan takes a further step in production of AI chips with advanced new plant

Taiwan has taken another step in enhancing its key role in the production of advanced semiconductor chips used for artificial intelligence with the inauguration of a new plant by Siliconware ...

ABC News - Jan. 16

After Fatal Listeria Outbreak, USDA Reports Show Insects and Slime at Boar’s Head Plants

Recently disclosed violations included meat and fat residue left on walls, green mold, and ‘general filth’ in several of the food company’s plants over a six-year period.

Inc. - Jan. 15

USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show

Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, ...

NBC News - Jan. 14

AI set to fuel surge in new US gas power plants

Climate targets in peril as Big Tech turns to fossil fuels to feed energy demand

Financial Times - Jan. 13

British Steel blunder forced Scunthorpe blast furnace closure

Shutdown last year blamed on wrong coal and is latest sign of difficulties at Chinese-owned operations

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Holiday Decorations in January? A Tennessee Woman Is Going to Court for Them.

A Tennessee woman’s plan to update her supersize skeletons for various holidays ran afoul of local law, but she has no plans to take them down.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Israel Strikes Ports and a Power Plant in Houthi-Controlled Parts of Yemen

Israel and its allies have escalated strikes against the Houthis, trying to force the Iran-backed group to stop firing on Israel and Red Sea shipping.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Macy's, Kohl's announce nationwide store closures: Here's where

Combined, the companies are closing roughly 90 stores nationwide.

The Hill - Jan. 10

California authorities give update on L.A. fires and announce school closures

California officials held a news conference on Thursday evening about the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. They announced that all Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed on ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Power Rankings: How far does Tennessee fall after historic loss?

How do Florida's and Tennessee's fortunes change after the Gators' dominant showing?

ESPN - Jan. 9

2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Lloyds Banking Group’s branch shake-up fuels concern over closures and job cuts

Company’s customers across Halifax, Bank of Scotland and flagship brand to be allowed to use others’ premises

Financial Times - Jan. 8

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

No. 1 Tennessee trounced by Florida in first loss

In front of 11,011 fans in Gainesville, No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, an authoritative performance that gave ...

ESPN - Jan. 8

New Combined Cycle Power Plant in Thailand Features Doosan Škoda Power Technology

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

OpenAI's Sam Altman urges Trump to ease power plant, data center construction

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested that President-elect Trump should ease restrictions on data center and power plant construction to help boost the development of energy-intensive artificial ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Two arrested for tragedy chanting at Anfield including man from Tennessee

Arrests followed Manchester United’s trip to Liverpool Another six detained and asked to attend interviews Police arrested two men, including one from Tennessee, and detained eight people in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Ranking women's college basketball's undefeated teams: UCLA is clear No. 1 as LSU, Tennessee set for battle

Six major conference teams enter 2025 without a loss

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

FBI asks for public's help in finding who planted bombs day before Jan. 6 attack

The FBI made a renewed call for the public's help in finding the suspect who planted two bombs near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees the day before the Jan. 6 ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Russian gas shutdown forces closure of almost all industry in Transnistria

Pro-Russia Moldovan region suffers major hit after Ukraine ends transit agreement, with only food producers functioning. The shutdown of Russian gas supplies to Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2