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An embattled coal terminal could be a lifeline for US coal
California, United States – Margaret Gordon had seen her grandson racked with asthma in the early 1990s in West Oakland in California. Fumes from the trucks carrying freight from the nearby port, among the United States' largest, led to one…
Trump ordered coal plants to stay online. It's costing taxpayers $117 million
A Trump administration push to keep aging Midwest coal plants alive could cost Americans billions of dollars in the coming years, including $117 million in the state of Wisconsin alone, according to the state's governor. “Not only are you…
Newcastle City Council to take over Neville Hall Mining Institute
Tom MacDougall North East and Cumbria A city council will take control of a 19th-Century Grade II-listed building after the charity which previously ran the building struggled with its cost. Neville Hall was built in 1869 and served as headquarters…
Asia's Fuel Importers Seen Facing 'Geopolitical Flux' for Years
Asia's reliance on fossil fuel imports will potentially keep nations exposed to global volatility in energy supplies for decades, according to a veteran observer of the region. About 90% of Asia's primary energy use still comes from oil, gas and…
We asked AI where data centers should go. The answers may surprise you
If artificial intelligence had a say in where the massive data centers powering it should be built, the answer would not be 'anywhere and as fast as possible.' When Newsweek asked several leading AI models where new data centers should go, they…
Top climate leaders meeting in Chicago for annual Aspen Institute conference
Record heat and major air quality issues created by wildfire smoke were key topics as some of the top climate leaders from around the world gathered in Chicago this week for the Aspen Institute's annual climate summit. Aspen Ideas: Climate is being…
Editorial: Rockin' the River makes excellent use of the Susquehanna River waterfront
For as long as there was a levee, Wilkes-Barre City was cut off from the very waterway that had spawned its existence. The Susquehanna River had attracted Native Americans for generations, and then became the lure for European settlers who found…
Poland Seeks To Curb Dependence On Big Tech With 'Sovereignty Test'
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks during a news conference following the European Council summit in Brussels on June 19, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Gnap/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Poland is preparing to implement a 'technological sovereignty…
US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the chief regulatory agency for enforcing US anti-discrimination laws, has proposed ending a decades-old requirement that US employers submit annual data on the racial and gender breakdown of…
Magnificent 7 Earnings Kick Off
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Spotify. Good morning! Here's the latest in trending: Bright outlook: Super Micro (SMCI) surges after it says Q4 margins will be…
Jon Stewart Blasts Trump for 'Tainting' Spain's World Cup Celebration on Stage With His 'Overinflated Ego'
Donald Trump continues to get torn apart for his awkward appearance at the World Cup, RadarOnline.com can reveal, and this time it is Jon Stewart who took the president to task. On Sunday, July 19, the president handed the trophy to Team Spain…
Family-friendly pub serving up free kids cinema and hot dogs this summer
A popular family friendly pub is serving up a treat for kids this school holidays. Coal & Cotton in Boothstown, Salford, is hosting a free kids cinema and dishing out free hot dogs to little diners. It will run every Thursday and Friday afternoon…
Historic Lafayette Cemetery plot holders face tough choices after city outlines plan for future burials
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Lafayette City Council has laid out a plan, giving families who own burial plots at the historic Lafayette Cemetery four options, after the city paused casket burials at the site last year. City leaders said a routine…
Fossil fuels still dominate the globe, providing 86.3% of primary energy - despite trillions of dollars spent on energy 'transition' - With the current pace of 'green' energy, it would take centuries to reach net-zero
Just the News Excerpt: The 2026 “ Statistical Review of World Energy ” finds that 86.3% of primary energy consumption was derived from fossil fuels last year. This is down from 86.6% the previous year.... Nuclear, hydroelectric and…
Letters to the Editor: July 22, 2026
The difference between cruelty and criticism I've been a public servant in Luzerne County long enough to know that scrutiny comes with the job. I welcome it. Residents have every right to question my decisions, challenge my priorities, and hold me…
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