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Simon Case steps down as UK cabinet secretary
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Britain Shuts Down Last Coal Plant, ‘Turning Its Back on Coal Forever’
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Energy Department finalizes loan for Michigan nuclear plant revival
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Georgia chemical plant fire forces thousands of evacuations near Atlanta
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BioLab chemical plant fire in Georgia prompts evacuation orders
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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.16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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China’s stock market is closing just as investment outlook is brightening up
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UK economy grew less than thought in spring
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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.21 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.22 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.23 hours ago -
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Drop in UK flu jabs warning ahead of winter
Fewer people got shots last year and if that repeats the UK could be in for a worse winter, experts warn.23 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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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.Yesterday -
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Deloitte UK partners pocket £1mn despite slowdown
Revenue growth slows at Big Four firm as clients cut spending on consultantsYesterday - United Kingdom -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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!Yesterday - 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.Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday -
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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
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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
A path to sustainable business success is paved with empathy.Yesterday -
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Labour to tighten UK rules on ministers declaring ‘freebies’
Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield quits party and hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over donationsYesterday - United Kingdom -
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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
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Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
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