In 2022, federal officials rebuked a major coal plant next to the Ohio River for letting coal waste — in a pile so big it could fill the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium twice over — threaten groundwater with heavy metal pollution. That coal ash, the waste from burning coal, was at risk ...

LONDON (AP) — You’ve heard of burner phones. What about burner email? So much of the internet now requires that you hand over your email address before you’re able to use any services — from an app you’ve downloaded to signing up for a newsletter or redeeming a special offer ...

KRAVEC RECOGNIZED: Dr. James Kravec, chief clinical officer for Mercy Health-Lorain and Youngstown and system medical director of graduate medical education at Bon Secours Mercy Health, was recently named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of Great Leaders in Healthcare. This list ...

This is the time of year when many parents are thinking about buying a used vehicle for their teen drivers. The vehicle may be a graduation gift or a needed set of wheels for a summer job or trip to college. These days, SUVs are a common choice because of their sales popularity. But which ...

Staff report NILES — United States Gypsum Corp. announced the permanent closure of its Phillips Manufacturing plant in Niles. The company cited financial challenges and shifting market conditions in a news release. The company called the decision difficult but necessary after a review ...

NEW YORK — Most U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century kept Wall Street in check. The S&P 500 edged up by just 0.1%, even though three of every four stocks climbed in the index. The Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1% in a mostly ...