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Drew’s Review: Cruise tops himself in ‘Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning’

“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” ends the franchise on a high note, including a spectacular aerial stunt sequence for the ages with Tom Cruise perilously dangling from a biplane.

Will Australia revisit the deal that led a Pittsburgh firm to depend on the ore beneath its trees?

Alcoa faces increasing opposition in Australia over its mining operations in the Northern Jarrah Forest, highlighting environmental risks to drinking water supplies, amid calls for regulatory reforms and balancing job security with ecological protection.

Did You Know: Coca-Cola’s original recipe contained a surprising ingredient

During a memorable December 2019 trip to Atlanta, Tara learned about Coca-Cola's fascinating origins, including its initial use of coca leaf extract. The beverage's history reflects changing views on medicine and substances over time.

Alcoa’s Australian refineries drove flight from two towns, and its waste threatens a third

Collette and Richard Sheridan invested in a tourist venture near Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery in Australia, but toxic dust and health issues halted their plans. Residents express concerns about Alcoa's environmental impact and demand accountability for health-related consequences.

How Pittsburgh’s Alcoa is undermining a rare forest to fuel its global aluminum empire

Alcoa’s plans to expand bauxite mining in Australia's Northern Jarrah Forest threaten a unique ecosystem and the livelihood of the Noongar people, who have lived there for 50,000 years. Local opposition grows as scientists warn that further mining could lead to ecological collapse, water contamination and loss of biodiversity.