All families set to return home after Surrey sinkhole

For Michigan City residents, the potential conversion of the NIPSCO generation station is met with mixed emotions, as some, like executive director Ashley Williams, fear the continued use of fossil fuels, while others, like councilwoman Nancy Moldenhauer, see it as a step backward environmentally. NIPSCO has agreed to study conversion options for the plant, including gas turbine and battery storage systems, with plans to retire the plant by 2028 and make investments in LaPorte County...

As smartwatches gain popularity, users can access health data like resting heart rate, V02 max, and heart rate variability (HRV). HRV measures the variation between heartbeats, indicating autonomic nervous system balance and readiness to exercise. Factors like sleep quality, caffeine intake, and consistent routines impact HRV, guiding workout intensity and recovery strategies. Full Article

Amanda Spielman, former Ofsted chief inspector during the time of head teacher Ruth Perry's death, is set to become a peer in the House of Lords, nominated by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. Spielman faced criticism for Ofsted's response to Perry's suicide after an inspection, with her nomination sparking controversy among Perry's family and critics. Despite this, a Conservative source praised Spielman as a "brilliant thinker with a wealth of knowledge" who would be a valuable...

Beijing is expanding ties with Central Asia to offset the impact of the escalating trade war with the U.S., with Chinese state-backed firms seeking to substitute imports and reroute exports. China is deepening economic cooperation with Central Asian countries through diversifying export routes, increasing participation in regional connectivity projects, and expanding investment in infrastructure, as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. Despite U.S. efforts to influence the region, China has established itself as a...

Guinea's ruling junta has pardoned former dictator Moussa “Dadis” Camara, serving a 20-year prison sentence for the 2009 stadium massacre where at least 157 people died and women were raped. Troops fired on protesters, with Camara's aides present but not intervening, leading to mass killings and rapes. Camara, who fled into exile but returned, claims he was asleep during the massacre and was briefly kidnapped last year. Full Article

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., advised Democrats to distance themselves from the far-left and focus on issues that impact working-class Americans, urging a return to simple, repeatable messages like lower costs, safe streets, and secure borders. Torres highlighted the party's failure on immigration and criticized the Biden Administration for waiting too long to address the migrant crisis, accusing the president of pandering to the far-left. He believes that the far-left's influence on the party's messaging and...