As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To

As international talks continue this week, a dozen U.N. officials reveal scientists tracked their exposure to many chemicals found in plastics.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea

The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution

World - ABC News - 7 minutes ago

Europe wants ministers at plastic pollution treaty talks

World - Yahoo News - November 7

What we’re watching: Jostling for No. 2 at CIA

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea

Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Plastics lobbyists make up biggest group at vital UN treaty talks

Fossil fuel and chemical industry representatives outnumber those of the EU or host country South Korea. Record numbers of plastic industry lobbyists are attending global talks that are the last ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet

It is one of the world’s most dangerous materials, and global leaders are meeting in South Korea to thrash out a treaty to curb its effects. This week, world leaders are gathering in Busan, South ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Hope of breakthrough at international plastic treaty talks after two-year deadlock

‘Important shift’ made in global attempts to address plastic pollution though final treaty text yet to be agreed. Pressure from an increasingly large bloc of countries has offered hope that a ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

What we’re watching: Trump steps up tariff threats

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Beijing and Brussels tariff talks on electric vehicles continue

World - Yahoo News - November 8

‘We’re all people’: Ayoze Pérez slams La Liga decision to play after Spain floods

Villarreal forward: ‘We had to be at Valencia’s side’ Valencia and Levante yet to play again after devastation On the morning after the worst flood in Spain’s history killed 223 people and ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

‘I fly, I drive. We’re all complicit’: Richard Flanagan on vanishing species and refusing the Baillie Gifford prize money

The Australian’s book about his parents’ love and his father’s horrific experience of Burma’s Death Railway won the illustrious nonfiction award. Here he talks about finding beauty and hope in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

'Phenomenal' outing by Packers' Christian Watson reminds everyone what he can do

Watson made a series of big catches Sunday, playing a key role in the Packers' victory over the Bears.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

Are All These U.N. Climate Talks Doing Any Good?

What the U.N. negotiations, known as COP, can (and can’t) do to combat climate change.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

If Predators' Struggles Continue, What Change Comes First?

The Predators can't continue seeing the losses pile up without some changes coming in the near future.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Lockout continues as British Columbia port labor talks break up

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Union Workers Continue Picketing Vegas Hotel With No Talks Planned

The walkout at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas enters its fourth day as employees demand pay and benefits similar to those rewarded by rival operators earlier this year.

Business - Inc. - November 18

Volkswagen Faces Prospect of Strikes in December as Talks With Unions Set to Continue

Negotiations are set to resume on Dec. 9 as the German car maker faces weak demand for electric vehicles and competition from lower-cost Chinese competitors.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21

What’s Going on With All of These Food Recalls?

It might seem like there’s news about E. coli or listeria every week. Here’s what the data on food safety actually show.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

‘We’re a fierce advocate and a wise friend’: Here’s what AARP’s new CEO will do for its 38 million members.

Social Security, caregiving, health and advocacy are at the top of her list.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

‘I opt to fly private — no matter what the cost’: The caviar in first class tastes like burnt plastic. What ever happened to airline standards?

“I truly feel sorry for the poor souls who are subjected to these kinds of horrors.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 23

Israel’s Peace Talks in Gaza and Lebanon: What to Know

Complex negotiations involving several players are proceeding on two separate but related tracks.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Jets continue to fly high, plus what each team is thankful for this season

As we approach Thanksgiving, and a quarter of the season in the rear-view mirror, here is each team's most cherished item in 2024-25.

Sports - ESPN - November 23

What we learned as Warriors' late-game woes continue in loss to Nets

The Warriors fourth-quarter woes continued in Golden State's 128-120 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday at Chase Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire talks at critical stage as IDF continues strikes in Lebanon

Israel carried out more strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Friday, leveling a building in Beirut. The attack comes as a top Iranian official is vowing to support the Lebanese and the U.S. ...

Hezbollah media chief killed in Israeli strike as talks continue for possible cease-fire

Even as cease-fire negotiations continued, Israel's offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon moved forward over the weekend with a strike over Beirut that killed the militant group's media relations ...

Key Braves reliever could miss all of 2025 MLB season as team's bad injury luck continues in offseason

Joe Jiménez was an important late-inning weapon for Atlanta in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Zion Williamson injury: All-Star out indefinitely with hamstring strain as Pelicans' injury crisis continues

Williamson injured the same hamstring during the team's Play-In Tournament loss to the Lakers last season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Zack Baun explains breakout season with Eagles after dominating Cowboys to continue All-Pro-caliber season

Baun has been one of the best free agent signings the Eagles have had in a long time

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Cowboys All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey gets kick blocked, doinks another as struggles continue in Washington

Aubrey is 1-for-5 on field goals at the Commanders and 58-for-61 in all other NFL stadiums

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Want to understand what just happened? Try talking to Trump voters for a change.

Democrats should engage in conversations with Trump voters to understand why they voted for him, rather than making assumptions about them.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

What to Know About COP29 and How the U.S. Election Affects Climate Talks

Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.

World - The New York Times - November 9

At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.

Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.

World - The New York Times - November 22

What's behind all the volatility in the bond market, plus Amazon lifts stocks

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Ocasio-Cortez not going to 'sugarcoat what we are all about to collectively experience'

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) reviewed the potential adverse impact of the 2024 election and highlighted freedoms that could be threatened by President-elect Trump’s win in a social ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7