How Indonesia cornered the nickel market

A Maryland mother, Darrian Randle, has been charged with murdering her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, after falsely reporting her kidnapping, leading to an Amber Alert. Randle admitted to lying to divert attention from her boyfriend, Cedrick Antoine Britten, who has also been arrested as an accessory to the murder; human remains consistent with a child were found, pending identification. More Context

SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) Group is offering employment opportunities to over 500 Jetstar Asia staff members affected by the airline's impending closure on July 31, including positions for about 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew. The SIA Group aims to support these employees during this transition, providing severance packages and assistance with job placements through partnerships with labor organizations. More Context

Seven men were convicted at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester for the sexual exploitation of two teenage girls in Rochdale from 2001 to 2006, who were groomed and abused in various locations. The defendants, including previously convicted individuals, exploited the victims' vulnerabilities, providing them with drugs and alcohol in exchange for sex. More Context

One of Toronto's largest and oldest elm trees, located on Barton Street, is set to be removed next week, raising concerns among local environmentalists. Forest ecologist Eric Davies from the University of Toronto, who measured the tree at 40 metres tall and 5.5 metres in circumference, is advocating for efforts to ensure its legacy continues despite the impending removal. More Context

The Israel Air Force (IAF), alongside the IDF and Mossad, has launched extensive attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, including enriched-uranium stockpiles, drone hangars, and missile launch sites since early morning, aiming to eliminate key nuclear scientists and military leaders, with some reported fatalities. This aggressive operation reflects ongoing tensions and security concerns regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions. More Context

Charles Nordhoff's 1875 report on Shakerism highlighted the ascetic lifestyle of the Shakers, exemplified by the Mount Lebanon village's tranquility, which foreshadowed their decline from 6,000 members pre-Civil War to just two remaining in Maine today. The new exhibition, The Shakers: A World in the Making, showcases their unique blend of simplicity, gender equality, and foresight into sustainability, encouraging reflections on their relevance in contemporary society. More Context