Peabody
Coverage of Peabody in the Nexus archive.
- Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
A meteor weighing as much as an elephant and traveling at 42,000 mph entered Earth's atmosphere over New England, breaking up and causing a double boom felt and heard across the region. NASA confirmed the event released energy equivalent to 230 tons of TNT, with the meteor fragmenting above Cape Cod Bay. The incident sparked public speculation about earthquakes or alien activity, though NASA clarified it was a natural meteor event.
- Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Money
A man from Peabody, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to stealing over $100,000 in government coronavirus relief funds. The case involves fraudulent acquisition of public assistance intended for pandemic-related support.
- Anglo Advances Coal Business Sale After Setback With Peabody
Anglo American Plc is advancing the sale of its coal business following a setback with Peabody. The company's Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland, Australia, is a key asset in this effort.
- ‘Independent’ group Energy for Australians that ran anti-Labor ads received more than $1m from coal lobby
Energy for Australians, an anti-Labor campaign group claiming independence, received over $1 million from coal lobby group Coal Australia. Critics accuse the group of astroturfing, while Coal Australia denies the allegations.