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New allegations have been raised in a lawsuit focused on the death of an inmate who was beaten by guards while restrained and died while in custody.

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Attorneys representing the family of Quantez Burks, who died while incarcerated for a pre-trial offense at Southern Regional Jail in March of 2022, allege that the company contracted to provide medical care to inmates failed to help Burks. Later, while guards were allegedly beating him, one of the nurses is now […]

This story was first published by Grist . E-bikes have been in the news recently for a reason nobody wants: Their batteries are sparking dangerous fires.

Fires caused by rechargeable batteries spark controversy over whether e-bike owners should be allowed to make repairs themselves.

Knowing how to recycle electronics properly is a responsibility we all share to prevent e-waste from causing harm to human health and the environment.

Many companies and investors are eager to recycle batteries but it could take a decade or more before enough used lithium-ion batteries become available.

Days after Category 4 Hurricane Ian came ashore near the tony seaside community, residents are taking stock and trying to put their lives back together.

Days after Category 4 Hurricane Ian came ashore near the tony seaside community, residents are taking stock and trying to put their lives back together.

In the wake of Hurricane Ian’s destruction, Floridians are picking up the pieces

Days after Category 4 Hurricane Ian came ashore near the tony seaside community, residents are taking stock and trying to put their lives back together.