Inside New Orleans’ plan to fix its energy-hogging buildings

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Verite News, a nonprofit news organization with a mission to produce in-depth journalism in underserved communities in the New Orleans area. As thousands of architects and planners flocked to New Orleans in 2014 for the world’s largest sustainable design conference, the city saw a chance

Ireland’s Greenest Places 2025 competition: 40 shades of green initiatives

It’s fair to say that 20 years ago, doing your bit for your local environment amounted to beautifying neighbourhoods; planting flowers – probably exotic species rather than wild natives – tidying up public spaces and planting the odd tree, mostly cosmetic purposes. Looking at entries to Ireland’s Greenest Place competition, environmental transformation has taken root

Walgreens shareholders approve $10 billion private equity buyout

Shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance overwhelmingly approved the drugstore chain’s $10 billion acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, the companies announced Friday Shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance overwhelmingly approved the drugstore chain’s $10 billion acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore. It is a rough era for national pharmacy chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite-Aid

Mason Greenwood’s bust-up with Marseille team-mate revealed in fiery new documentary which lifts lid on life at Ligue 1 side under Roberto De Zerbi

Parshva Shah M. Greenwood P. Hoejbjerg Marseille Ligue 1 Marseille are set to release six episodes in a documentary format, capturing some fiery behind-the-scenes moments throughout the 2024-25 season. Article continues below Marseille set to release six-episode documentaryBehind-the-scenes moments capturedBust-up between Greenwood and team-mate revealedFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱

Barceló Hotel Group expands into France with Evergreen Laurel Hotel acquisition

Barceló Hotel Group has marked an important milestone in its global expansion by acquiring the Evergreen Laurel Hotel, located near Paris, which will now operate under the brand name Occidental Paris Levallois. This acquisition, finalized in July 2025, introduces the group’s presence in the French market, further strengthening its footprint in Europe. The 338-room hotel

Carpenter charged for 2023 chopping incident

A Westmoreland carpenter has been charged with wounding with intent following an incident in his community on September 23, 2023. He has been identified as 33-year-old Kerick Green, otherwise known as ‘Mega’ of Big Bridge, Savanna-la-Mar. Reports from the Savanna-la-Mar police are that at 1 p.m., Green retrieved a machete and used it to inflict

EUR/USD slides below 1.1700 as tariff fears lift Dollar to 2-week high

EUR/USD posts first weekly loss in three weeks, ending at 1.1688.Trump eyes blanket tariffs, including on EU and copper exports.Dollar marks strongest week since March amid broad risk-off tone.EUR/USD finished the week with losses of over 0.70% and ended Friday’s session down 0.10% trading below the 1.1700 figure, cementing the case for a pullback to

USD/CHF Price Forecast: Holds firm below 0.8000 on US Dollar demand

USD/CHF capped by 20-day SMA and April trendline near 0.8000.RSI hints at building bullish momentum, though still below neutral.Bearish continuation may target July lows at 0.7919 and 0.7872.The USD/CHF consolidates during the North American session, is flat below the 0.8000 figure, poised to finish the week with 0.36% gains. A risk-off mood bolstered the Greenback