Georgia is 1 of only 10 states that elects its utility commission — the board that has final say over how much nearly 3 million Georgians pay for electricity. The state’s public service commission, or PSC, also has substantial say over how that electricity is made and, because fossil fuel...
As seas rise, where will Louisiana’s fishers go?
A new paper generated a fair amount of consternation and eye-rolling when the authors claimed that New Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana, is at risk of being surrounded by open water by the end of the century. As human-caused global warming continues to drive sea level rise, coastal Louisiana,...
The chosen and the forgotten: Tuchel finalises his 26-strong England World Cup squad
While Friday morning is the official announcement, the makeup of the squad has become clear and features some big calls Thomas Tuchel has a way to go to emulate his Brazil counterpart, Carlo Ancelotti, in terms of sheer spectacle when it comes to the announcement of a World Cup squad....
Chess: your chance to take part in the British Solving Championship
The winner will qualify for the GB team for the 2027 World Solving Championship, an event where they are often a medal contender This week’s puzzle is a chance to enter an annual national competition in which Guardian readers traditionally perform well and in considerable numbers. White in the diagram,...
Two elbows in one arm: Usman Tariq on journey from car-parts firm to T20 Blast
After time working a regular job in Dubai, the Pakistan bowler is determined to thrive in the Blast for Warwickshire A new country and a new set of umpires could mean fresh scrutiny for Usman Tariq. But as Pakistan’s late-blooming mystery spinner prepares for his first outing in the T20...
Hull KR thrash under-strength Wigan before final in disastrous look for Super League
Hull KR 62-4 Wigan Champions run in 11 tries as Peet plays youngsters Hull KR and Wigan took drastically contrasting approaches to prepare for next weekend’s Challenge Cup final: the result was a disastrous look for Super League and an exhibition of men against boys, with Rovers inflicting a heavy...
Kyle Busch, two-time Nascar champion, dies aged 41
Nascar says it is ‘heartbroken’ to share news of Busch’s death after he was hospitalized with a severe illness Two-time Nascar Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness, Nascar said in a Thursday statement. “We are saddened and heartbroken to share...
‘We’re the good ones. I really believe that’: meet the German billionaire behind the Enhanced Games
Having unearthed the world’s largest triceratops head, Christian Angermayer knows where to find treasure among the dirt. Step forward Sunday’s inaugural ‘Steroid Olympics’ promoting PEDs to the masses Before we get to doping and psychedelics, arguably the most controversial man in sport is discussing how he came to own the...
Tim Henman steps in to grand slam pay row to deter player protests at Wimbledon
Players have demanded bigger prize pots at top events Henman has secured meeting with players at Roland Garros Wimbledon will offer to create a new player council in a meeting with leading player representatives scheduled for Roland Garros next week, with Tim Henman having intervened in the ongoing row over...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final day of the season
Arsenal’s party heading south, fights for Europe – and survival – and Londoners cheering on West Ham Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Last week’s costly defeat to Leeds means Brighton must overcome Manchester United on the final day to ensure they secure a place in Europe for the...