Britain’s last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK

Britain’s last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. It ends 142 years of coal power in the UK

LONDON — Britain’s last coal-fired power plant will close on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar station in central England is to finish its final shift at midnight, after more than half a century of turning coal into power. Owner Uniper says many of … Read more

Unemployment for gig, self-employed workers mired in confusion, delays

Unemployment for gig, self-employed workers mired in confusion, delays

Self-employed and gig workers may have to wait a little longer than other jobless Americans to get their unemployment benefits. The new coronavirus relief law significantly expanded the financial assistance it gives to out-of-work Americans, partly by expanding pay to groups of workers who were previously ineligible. But the claims-filing process for these groups has … Read more

Jets looked like frauds in shameful loss to Broncos

Jets looked like frauds in shameful loss to Broncos

Shame on the Jets. Shame on them for losing, 10-9, to the mediocre and utterly beatable Broncos Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The Jets, with the addition of Aaron Rodgers, fancy themselves contenders this season. For a playoff berth, their first since 2010. For an AFC East title, their first since 2002. Robert Saleh stands on … Read more