Maylia and Jack: A Story of Teens and Fentanyl

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Maylia Sotelo arrived in a black Cadillac. It pulled down an alley by the Fox River, which cuts through the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. On that Tuesday evening in November 2022, she

Yes, the Greens are derailing housing policy — that suits a party that will never form government

Labor and the Greens remain in a standoff on housing, with the Albanese government accusing the self-described “party of renters” of holding legislation hostage. Meanwhile the crisis worsens with property prices and rents through the roof and an enormous backlog in social housing demand. Are the Greens really derailing progress on housing? To debate that

Env clearance to Adani’s Chhattisgarh coal project despite NGT’s rejection

The Centre has again approved a coal mining project operated by an Adani Group company in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district, just six months after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) revoked its environmental clearance, directing the environment ministry to reexamine the case from the stage of the public hearing. There was no reaction available from the Adani

REC raises $500 million via green bond to support renewable energy projects

State-owned REC Ltd on Saturday said it has raised $500 million through green dollar bonds to support various renewable energy projects. The 5-year note has a coupon rate of 4.75 per cent per annum to be paid semi-annually and the maturity date of September 27, 2029. This is the first US dollar bond issuance from

Three charged with criminal damage after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings

Three people have been charged with criminal damage after soup was thrown at two Van Gogh paintings in the National Gallery on Friday. Stephen Simpson, 61, of Bradford, West Yorkshire; Phillipa Green, 24, of Penryn, Cornwall; and Mary Somerville, 77, of Bradford, West Yorkshire, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, the Metropolitan Police

Biblioracle: I didn’t think I liked autofiction until I read ‘Small Rain’

Today’s subject is autofiction, specifically, the autofiction that comes in the form of Garth Greenwell’s new novel, “Small Rain.” Greenwell is the author of two previous highly acclaimed novels “What Belongs to You” and “Cleanness,” neither of which I’ve read, but like “Small Rain” also center on a narrator with a biography much like Greenwell’s.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction as Multiple Metrics Turn Green – Best September for BTC Holders?

Bitcoin (BTC) is on course to change its performance this September, which is historically known as a bearish month. The cryptocurrency has surged by 2.41% today, trading at $66,462. The strongest September rally occurred in 2016, with a 6% gain, but 2024 is set to surpass this milestone. Historically, whenever BTC ends with a positive value at the

NRMLA conference provides ‘a new energy,’ spawns hope for industry growth

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) concluded the 2024 edition of its Annual Meeting and Expo on Thursday afternoon. Those in attendance told HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) that the event provided ample opportunity for networking and educational content while boosting hopes that the industry can grow in the coming years. Different kinds of

Nvidia RTX 5080 might have a 24GB variant, RTX 5090 set to offer DisplayPort 2.1a

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Rumor mill: Leaks surrounding Nvidia’s next-generation graphics cards are rapidly escalating. Recent social media posts containing rumored specs have sparked responses that not only corroborate the information but also introduce new details. It’s likely that even more information will emerge before

(China Economic Roundtable) Xinhua Headlines: China speeds up green transition for modernization of human-nature harmony

* “Green” has become a defining feature of China’s economic and social development. * A greener China is making substantial contributions to the global climate change response and green transformation. * The country will implement more tangible measures to eliminate institutional barriers, allowing for the construction of a green, low-carbon, circular economic system that supports