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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 - 8 hours 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 KoreaWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
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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 - 3 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 - Yesterday -
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‘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 - Yesterday -
‘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 -
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 -
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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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
‘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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 2 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. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
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 2024Sports - 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 seasonSports - 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 timeSports - 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 stadiumsSports - CBS Sports - 3 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 - 5 days ago -
PepsiCo Wins Plastics Pollution Lawsuit
The state Supreme Court Justice in Buffalo said the case failed to show PepsiCo created a public nuisance.Business - Inc. - November 3 -
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 -
N.F.L. Week 12 Brought Mayhem. What Does It All Mean?
Sunday’s games included a miracle touchdown, a pivotal onside kick recovery and a missed chip-shot field goal by one of the league’s best kickers.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Roy Wood Jr. talks hosting the second annual All-MLB awards show: 'Ceremony mixed with a family reunion'
CBS Sports talked to Wood ahead of his second hosting gig about honoring the past and presentSports - CBS Sports - November 14 -
NBA in serious talks about changing All-Star format to four-team tournament in 2025, per report
The NBA wants to refresh its midseason showcaseSports - CBS Sports - November 15 -
Get in, Loser—We’re Chasing a Waymo Into the Future
Tailing a robotaxi for hours and hours is weird. And revelatory. And jealousy-inducing. But a driverless world is coming for all of us. So close the door and buckle up.Tech - Wired - November 20 -
'Inside the NBA' to continue airing: What to know as 'iconic' show with Charles Barkley, Shaq gets new home
'Inside the NBA' will be moving from TNT to ESPN/ABC after the 2024-25 NBA seasonSports - CBS Sports - November 18
