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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 - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 21 hours ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
Washington Post endorsement debacle exposes our ‘zombie elites’
The Post is stiffly wandering around with a smug facade of elitism, not realizing the power and influence it formerly possessed have been deeply — and likely irreparably — eroded.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Zero-Click Flaw Exposes Potentially Millions of Popular Storage Devices to Attack
A vulnerability categorized as “critical” in a photo app installed by default on Synology network-attached storage devices could give attackers the ability to steal data and worse.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Migrant workers exposed to deadly 45C temperatures in Gulf – report
Research and undercover interviews reveal reality of extreme heat exacerbated by abusive working conditions. . Migrant workers across the Gulf are risking their lives by being forced to work up to ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Northern’s rail woes expose challenge of reform — and a stuck nation
No quick fix for underperforming operator, plagued by outdated fax machines and voluntary overtimeWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy
Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Flaws of the Medicare Advantage ‘quality’ ratings exposed in insurance-company lawsuits
Lawsuits raise questions about the validity of the star ratings system.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs not enforcing safety scheme
The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Natasha Alexenko, Who Exposed Backlog of Rape Cases, Dies at 51
Ten years after her sexual assault, she discovered that the evidence in her rape kit hadn’t been tested — and neither had thousands of others nationwide.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in society and spills over to politics
There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
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 -
The mysterious world of Two Shell: ‘Our pranks don’t mean we’re not sincere’
They promised us an in-person interview – then sent along two decoys. So who are the enigmatic musicians who make it so hard for fans to hear their thrillingly alien music?. Two Shell, a buzzy ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
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 -
‘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 -
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 - 3 days ago -
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is the one to watch against Ohio State
Warren is often involved in the Nittany Lions' most creative plays.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
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 -
A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations
Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
'Don't forget us': Teenage refugee reminds Gen Z of silenced Afghan girls
Nila Ibrahimi won the International Children's Peace Prize for her work giving Afghan girls a voice.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Maui Invitational scores, takeaways: Three classics, epic comebacks included, give us the best Maui Day 1 ever
Memphis-UConn, Auburn-Iowa State and North Carolina-Dayton provided an unforgettable day in the best November event of them allSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago
