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California sues ExxonMobil for allegedly lying about recyclable plastics
California sued ExxonMobil on Monday, accusing the oil company of misleading the public about plastic recycling. According to the lawsuit, ExxonMobil promoted recycling as a solution for consumers ...12 minutes ago - California -
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California sues ExxonMobil, alleging it lied about plastics recycling
California's attorney general has sued ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant misled the public about the limitations of plastics recycling. Ben Tracy has details.26 minutes ago - California -
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'They knew and they lied': California sues ExxonMobil, alleging deception about plastics recycling
California’s attorney general has sued ExxonMobil, alleging a “campaign of deception” to convince consumers that recycling was a solution for plastic waste.1 hour ago - California -
Inc. - Business
Why California Is Taking on ExxonMobil's Plastic 'Deception'
State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against ExxonMobil during Climate Week NYC.2 hours ago - California -
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California Sues Exxon Over Plastics Pollution and Recycling ‘Myth’
The lawsuit, seeking ‘multiple billions of dollars,’ opens a new front in the legal battles with oil and gas companies over climate and environmental issues.4 hours ago - California -
Financial Times - Business
California accuses Exxon of misleading public on plastic recycling
Allegations arrive as plastics play a growing role in supporting oil demand4 hours ago - California -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Bans All Plastic Bags After Its First Effort Backfired
The state led the nation in 2014 by banning single-use plastic bags, but a loophole actually led to more plastic waste.4 hours ago - California -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Don't look now but the NFC South might not be a tire fire after all
Nobody had high expectations for any team in this division entering the season. The first three weeks of the season have flipped things a bit.4 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
California Law Bans Plastic Shopping Bags at Grocery Stores
Gov. Gavin Newsome signs law pushing out all plastic grocery bags from supermarkets.7 hours ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
California AG sues Exxon over alleged lies about plastics pollution
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) on Monday filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, alleging that the company has engaged in a decades-long effort to mislead the public about the recyclability ...7 hours ago - California -
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California lawsuit alleges Exxon misled consumers about plastics recycling
Less than 10% of plastics in the U.S. are recycled.7 hours ago - California -
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How Foot Locker is waging a comeback after its breakup with Nike
During a recent event celebrating Foot Locker’s 50th anniversary in New York City, it was hard to imagine that the legacy sneaker chain was appearing on bankruptcy watch lists as recently as March.9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
California sues ExxonMobil over alleged role in plastic pollution crisis
First-of-its-kind suit comes as climate experts claim that fossil fuel producers are deceiving public about plastics. California has filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against ExxonMobil for ...9 hours ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs California plastic grocery bag ban
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill Sunday that will prevent grocery stores from providing plastic bags to customers beginning in 2026. The legislation comes 10 years after the state ...11 hours ago - California -
CNBC - Business
How Foot Locker is waging a comeback after its breakup with Nike
Foot Locker, long reliant on Nike for the bulk of it revenue, is winning over other brands as it transforms its sprawling store footprint.12 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Universal rolls out its first all-female monster maze. Here's why it matters for horror
"Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines," a maze at Halloween Horror Nights, highlights villains and heroines such as Saskia Van Helsing, the Bride of Frankenstein and Countess Marya Zaleska.14 hours ago -
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Cat Missing in Yellowstone Returns Home to California After an 800-Mile Journey
The owners of Rayne Beau, the 2-year-old Siamese cat, have no idea how their cat made it back, but call his return a “miracle.”20 hours ago - California -
The Guardian - World
Six-year-old abducted from California park in 1951 found alive after seven decades
Niece locates her uncle Luis Armando Albino living on other side of the country after search sparked when she took online DNA test ‘just for fun’. A man who was abducted as a six-year-old while ...21 hours ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
Warnock: Georgia hand-counted ballot rule is 'effort to turn the democracy on its head'
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) said Sunday that Georgia’s hand-counted ballot rule is an “effort to turn the democracy on its head.” “The news that Georgia voters [ought to be] paying attention ...22 hours ago -
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California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines,Yesterday - California -
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Sources: Nats demote All-Star after all-nighter
The Nationals have demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams after he stayed out all night at a Chicago-area casino before a day game against the Cubs, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.Yesterday -
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South Carolina conducts its first execution in 13 years
Freddie Owens, a death row inmate convicted in the 1997 killing of a convenience store clerk during a robbery, was executed by lethal injection Friday. It was South Carolina's first execution since ...Yesterday -
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WNBA playoffs set to begin Sunday with all four first-round series getting underway
The WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with all four first-round series starting2 days ago - WNBA -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Nationals demote All-Star CJ Abrams after reported late night out at casino
Abrams has struggled following a strong first half of the season.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
How the Kremlin Might Get Past RT Bans to Spread Its Message
Social media companies may try to ban RT, the Russian state media broadcaster. But the network has proved in the past to be a wily adversary when confronted with efforts to silence it.2 days ago - Russia -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
College football updates: OU humbled by Tennessee in SEC debut
The No. 6 Volunteers shut down the No. 15 Sooners' offense. Get updates on all the big games in Week 4.2 days ago - College Football -
NBC News - Politics
Pregnancy deaths skyrocketed in Texas after abortion ban, analysis shows
The number of women in Texas who died while pregnant, during labor or soon after childbirth skyrocketed after the state’s ban on abortion care, a new analysis finds.2 days ago - Abortion -
Wired - Tech
California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground
A new study finds that the state should replenish groundwater aquifers to sustain agriculture.2 days ago - California -
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The Incumbent, the Marxist and the Heir: Sri Lanka’s Tight Race for President
The country will hold its first presidential election on Saturday since its strongman president fled the country two years ago. Here are the main contenders.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Wallabies fall narrowly short of All Blacks amid brave Bledisloe Cup comeback
New Zealand hold off Australia for 31-28 win at Accor Stadium James Slipper comes off bench for record-breaking 140th Test cap Australia have lost their eighth-straight Test to New Zealand and ...2 days ago -
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New York confirms its first case of EEE since 2015. What to know about the virus.
An Ulster County resident has tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus, health officials say.2 days ago - New York -
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Israel investigates after its soldiers filmed throwing bodies off roof
The IDF says the incident does not "conform" to its values, while Palestinian officials say it is a "crime".3 days ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Anti-Defamation League sues Intel, its first-ever discrimination case against major American company
The Anti-Defamation League joins lawsuit alleging discrimination at Intel tied to Israel-Gaza War, the first time it has sued a major company in over 100 years.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces legal vulnerabilities in Brazil after X ban
Billionaire’s satellite service is considered vital in remote areas but is coming under new scrutiny in Latin American country3 days ago - Brazil