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UK ‘exposed’ in event of global trade war, warns business secretary
PM Keir Starmer says Britain could maintain ties with both US and EU in potential transatlantic tariff disputeWorld - Financial Times - November 18 -
Ukrainians ask what I'm hearing about our country on the US campaign trail. The truth? We're all but forgotten | Nataliya Gumenyuk
Americans still don’t seem to understand that our fight is not just about us: it’s about safety and peace across the globe. Around a month before the US elections, in the Kharkiv region, I sat down ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Week 13 Reactions: Alabama, Indiana, BYU, Colorado & Ole Miss ALL lose. What will playoffs look like now? | College Football Power Hour
Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz break down the biggest games of the weekend and explain how each major win or loss impacts the conference title races as well as the expanded 12 team playoffs.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
What is ADHD, how do you get a diagnosis and can you only treat it with drugs? All your questions, answered by experts
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects about 2.6 million people in the UK, yet misinformation about the condition is rife. Here we separate scientific fact from TikTok-fuelled fiction. ‘I ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
DNC vice chair says ‘we’re prepared’ for close race
Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Ken Martin on Sunday projected confidence going into Election Day on Tuesday, saying Democrats have long prepared for a close race. “I am really confident, ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Is Juan Soto Worth $600 Million? We’re About to Find Out.
The average annual value of Soto’s next contract could surpass a record set by Shohei Ohtani, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
'We’re gonna learn some things' about UFOs: Rep. Tim Burchett
"It’s peeling back the layers of an onion,” said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Dozens of brands come with a side of dangerous plastics, report finds
Food and cosmetics from dozens of major retailers come wrapped in potentially dangerous plastics, a new report has found. More than 17 retailers have taken no steps to protect their customers from ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says
Analysis lays bare huge challenge of mismanaged waste on eve of UN plastic treaty talks in Busan. Global plastic production must be reduced to tackle the immense challenge of plastic pollution , ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Why you should throw away your black plastic cooking utensils
The tools you cook with may be introducing an unwanted ingredient into your family dinner: flame retardant.Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
European plastics makers shut plants as production declines sharply
Industry is latest manufacturing sector on the continent to shrink despite global growthWorld - Financial Times - November 18 -
‘We’re humanizing Manson’: docuseries adds depth to a notorious criminal
The makers of Making Manson have found a wealth of new audio footage that adds texture to an infamous figure without absolving him of his terrible crimes. When it comes to Charles Manson, the image ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
World will be ‘unable to cope’ with volume of plastic waste in 10 years, warns expert
Countries must curb production now and tackle plastic’s full life cycle, says Norwegian minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim ahead of key UN talks this week. The world will be “unable to cope” with the ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
The circus that bought a tiny California town: ‘We’re creating our own Disneyland’
Nipton sat neglected for years until Las Vegas’s Spiegelworld turned it into a circus haven. From 10 miles out, the tiny town of Nipton suddenly appears in the middle distance like a mirage: a ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Chinatown Vendor Tallies Neighborhood’s Decline in $1 Plastic Bracelets
A longtime vendor in Manhattan’s Chinatown is finding it harder to make a living as people shun his intricate crafts, haggle over cheap knickknacks and shift their spending online.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis
Negotiators are gathered in South Korea in what’s billed as a final push to address the global crisis of plastic pollutionWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
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Inside the Plastic Industry’s Battle to Win Over Hearts and Minds
Documents leaked from an industry group show how plastics companies are pushing back against a “tide of anti-plastic sentiment.”World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
A Fragile Israel-Hezbollah Truce, and a Push to Make You Love Plastic
Plus, the A.I. granny scamming the scammers.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Deep divides in U.N. negotiations for treaty to curb plastic pollution
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Trump’s return jeopardises global fight against plastic pollution
The US’s position is in doubt as nations convene in South Korea to negotiate first UN treaty on plastic wasteWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
We’re Tracking the Best Black Friday Deals of 2024 Live Right Now
We’re here to help you find the best Black Friday deals before they’re gone. Shop with our expert reviewers during the biggest and best sales day of the year.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
Saudi Arabia Leads a Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.Science - The New York Times - 12 hours ago -
With 2024 race so tight, a reminder how few votes decided the 7 swing states in 2020
All signs point to another close election with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump neck-and-neck in national and battleground state polls.Top stories - ABC News - November 3 -
CEOs: Here Are 3 Reminders Before You Promote Your Tech Geniuses to Management
Executives need a reality check before transitioning their tech experts to people leaders.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Prince William wraps up his South Africa trip with visit that reminded him of his rescue pilot days
Prince William rode on a sea rescue boat along part of the South African coast as he wrapped up a four-day visit to Cape Town dedicated to promoting conservation and the battle against climate changeWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Mike Tyson gives a reminder of glory days of boxing ahead of Jake Paul bout | Donald McRae
Former Baddest Man on the Planet was reflective in open workout as he geared up for inglorious fight with YouTuber. The madness rolled through an anonymous breakfast bar in Arlington, just outside ...World - The Guardian - November 13
