1 Killed Several Hurt in Colorado Mine Accident

Takeaways from AP's report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines

Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in Nigeria

ABC News - Dec. 11

Greene ‘heartsick’ at death in accident during bomb threat response

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) responded to the news that a woman died in a traffic accident with police who were responding to a bomb threat at the lawmaker's Georgia home. “I’m heartsick ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

Fatal accident inquiry to be held into rail derailment that killed three people

A hearing will take place at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in January.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Sirianni: Brown not blaming Hurts, sees '22 vibes

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown wasn't targeting Jalen Hurts with his comments about the passing game and that both players "want to get better."

ESPN - Dec. 10

Eagles' Graham: 'Had it all wrong' on Hurts, Brown

Eagles veteran defensive end Brandon Graham told ESPN he took his comments about teammates Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown too far during a radio appearance Monday night.

ESPN - Dec. 10

'Stings': Gaffe hurts Cowboys' playoff hopes

Dallas' chances to make the postseason were slim before kickoff and even slimmer after a muffed scoop attempt led to Cincinnati's go-ahead touchdown.

ESPN - Dec. 10

This War Of Mine Marks 10th Anniversary With New Charity DLC

In 2014, Polish game developer 11 Bit Studios released This War of Mine , a war game that defied genre conventions by placing players in the role of desperate characters whose only goal was to ...

GameSpot - Dec. 10

Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?

People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Mbappé: Impatience hurting my Real Madrid start

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé attributed his early season struggles in his new club to excessive hunger and impatience.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Boliden to Buy Swedish, Portuguese Mines From Lundin Mining for Up to $1.45 Billion

The Swedish company said it has agreed to buy the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden in a deal to boost its copper and zinc production.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9

Trump names several picks for State Department roles

President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Trump surgeon general pick involved in gun accident that killed her father at age 13

Nominee Dr Janette Nesheiwat knocked over gun in 1990, causing it to fire and fatally shoot father in the head. Donald Trump ’s nominee for US surgeon general – Dr Janette Nesheiwat – accidentally ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Man dies and two hurt in west London 'disturbance'

London Ambulance Service said a man died at the scene and two were taken to major trauma centres.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Antonio in stable condition after 'road accident'

West Ham forward Michail Antonio is in a stable condition after being involved in a "road traffic accident" in the Essex area on Saturday.

ESPN - Dec. 8

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

Yahoo News - Dec. 8

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in Colombia killing 1, injuring 14

It was detonated at a police checkpoint in southwestern Colombia.

ABC News - Dec. 7

A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in Colombia and killed 1, injured 14

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

West Ham, Jamaica striker Michail Antonio stable in hospital after car accident in England

The Hammers said they would issue an update in due course as the club is set to play on Monday against Wolves

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

More than 150 people rescued from abandoned gold mine

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.

Wired - Dec. 7

Road accident in Ivory Coast leaves at least 26 dead and 28 injured

Authorities say a fiery crash involving two minibuses in Ivory Coast has killed at least 26 people and injured 28 more

ABC News - Dec. 6

Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine

The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.

CBS News - Dec. 6

How Lions' win over Packers severely dented Eagles' chances of getting No. 1 seed, home-field advantage in NFC

Detroit is in the driver's seat to receive a bye

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

How Jalen Hurts is making the interceptions disappear

The rare combination of efficiency and explosiveness has led Jalen Hurts to one of the best stretches ever by an Eagles quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Women selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines

Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Colorado outpaces California in EV market share

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Colorado outpaces California in EV market share Colorado has surpassed California to become ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Abandoned mine at heart of search for woman is becoming unsafe

Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing

Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Lasers Are Making It Easier to Find Buried Land Mines

The technology searches for buried objects by sending vibrations into the ground and measuring what comes back.

Wired - Dec. 4

Colorado deputies hailed as heroes for fiery home rescue

Two sheriff's deputies are being praised for their courage in their rescue of two children who were trapped in a backyard when a home caught fire this weekend in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. The ...

CBS News - Dec. 3