
‘We’ve paid our dues’: Appalachians look to new solar projects to replace old king coal — The Washington Times
HAZARD, Kentucky — Just outside this Appalachian town atop an artificially flattened mountain lies a former surface mine that once produced 3 million tons of coal a year. It will soon host one of the largest solar projects in the U.S.

Catholic Church faces ideological crossroad after Pope Francis’ death — The Washington Times
The Catholic Church enters a solemn but decisive chapter after Pope Francis’ death at age 88 on Easter Monday, which could reshape the direction of its global mission and doctrinal tone.

Ex-homeless advocates hit San Francisco’s progressive approach to crisis as ineffective — The Washington Times
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‘A forgotten land’: Appalachians still enduring devastation from Hurricane Helene — The Washington Times
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