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Ditch the balloons and swap the plastic toys for cake: how to have a waste-free birthday party
Low waste doesn’t have to mean no fun – with a little creativity you can celebrate an occasion without hurting the planet . Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each ...The Guardian - 14h -
How 3D-printing 'microfactories' can transform plastic waste into brand new products
A new era of 3D-printing "microfactories" is helping to turn waste plastics into "highly competitive" products fit for use in the construction industry.CNBC - 3d -
Balloon Art You Won’t Find at a Children’s Birthday Party
DJ Morrow’s creations, inspired by his own emotional life, can disturb as much as they delight.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
This is how we do it: ‘After mutual cancer diagnoses we didn’t have sex for five years. Then we discovered toys …’
Jill and Bob became more like housemates than lovers during an illness-enforced break, but a delivery of sex toys brought back the fun How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party?
Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party
Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges
Russian and Ukraine say they have each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges of the warABC News - 2d -
How did Reform end up in such a mess? Is that a serious question?
Nigel Farage’s team is down to four MPs, with the suspended Rupert Lowe denouncing it as a “protest party led by the messiah”. Let’s not waste time wondering who’s wrong and who’s right. I have one ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Cowboys have brought in 9 new players during free agency, but how many starters?
The Dallas Cowboys have been busy trading for players and signing free agents but how many of their open starting spots have really been addressed?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Spanish parliament vote on cutting food waste will end ban on wolf hunting
Amendment brought by coalition of parties says wolves add to food waste due to remains of livestock they kill. The Spanish parliament has voted through a measure that will in effect lift the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Talks held: Man United discussing smart swap transfer with Euro giants – exclusive
Manchester United are in talks with Napoli over a potential swap transfer involving Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund ahead of the summer.Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Arizona Cardinals have flexibility for NFL draft after free agency
Because of how the Cardinals filled their roster in free agency, they could go a lot of directions with their first two picks in the draft.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Packers 2026 free agency preview: 3 key starters Green Bay may have to replace
Based on how the Packers have approached free agency in previous years, there are three starters Green Bay could be looking to replace next year.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Democratic Party infighting exposes struggle to unite against Trump
Sharp divides over how to push back against Trump and Republicans have been laid bare in Congress, writes Anthony Zurcher.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
James Carville: 'I don't have a good image of the Democratic Party'
He said Democrats need to become "an effective and smart opposition party, not a bunch of hoo-ha screaming and yelling."The Hill - 4d -
How Trump made America’s 2 major political parties irrelevant
Trump has "disappeared" America’s two major political parties.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls
A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud.CNBC - 23h -
The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?
The party’s split over supporting a spending extension to avert a lapse in government funding boiled down to a practical question of how much power the president has in a shutdown.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China
China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Experts hand out grades for Rams' moves in free agency so far
How have the Rams fared in free agency so far? Experts weigh in and hand out grades.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Sussexes have to earn their bread somehow, so let them make cake | Martha Gill
With Love, Meghan is bad TV, but there are worse ways for a former royal to bring in the bucks than cooking up crostini. So what is it, exactly, that we want from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
2025 Post-Free Agency NFL Mock Draft
With free agency winding down, let's go through the first round of the NFL draft and see how teams might fill any needs they still have.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
3/15: Saturday Morning
Severe storms slam Missouri; state of emergency declared; How "The Cake Mix Doctor" Anne Byrn plans to represent a region in her latest bookCBS News - 2d -
Republican Russophilia: how Trump Putin-ised a party of cold war hawks
The idea of Moscow as a paragon of Christian nationalism has penetrated the party of Reagan – and the lurch in US policy has huge implications for the global order. Never miss global breaking ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Democratic Party’s favorability hits record low: Poll
The Democratic Party’s favorability rating has hit a record low, according to a CNN survey released Sunday. The survey, conducted March 6-9, shows 54 percent of surveyed U.S. adults say they have ...The Hill - 5d -
Sanders: 'Not a whole lot of faith in either party'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Thursday he thinks the American people do not seem to have "a whole lot of faith in either party, Democrats or Republicans." Sanders told Fox News in an interview ...The Hill - 18h -
How corporate America is ditching DEI without abandoning inclusion
Companies are shifting their focus from DEI initiatives to evidence-based decision-making frameworks to avoid controversy and maintain support from all stakeholders.The Hill - 4d -
How "The Cake Mix Doctor" Anne Byrn plans to represent a region in her latest book
Journalist, food historian and native Southerner Anne Byrn has spent the last three years working on a comprehensive book about an influential culinary tradition. "Baking in the American South" ...CBS News - 6d -
Omaha trash can celebration, explained: How Mavericks' quirky waste bashing was born
Omaha has perhaps the most distinct celebration in college basketball: banging trash cans. Here's why the Mavericks do it, and how it started:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
If You Have to Ask About This Harlem Dinner Party, You’re Not Invited
Members-only clubs and private restaurants have become powerhouses for socializing and networking. But there are some spaces you can’t buy your way into.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Tea Party movement finds a new champion in Trump
Tea Party stalwarts who have seen their movement fizzle are finding a new champion in President Trump and see his second administration as a culmination and validation of their efforts. Sen. Ron ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Happy birthday, Nicolo!
It's a special day for Nicolo Savona today, who celebrates his first birthday in the Men's First Team, turning 22 this Wednesday.A product of the Juventus youth system, Nicolo climbed from the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Destiny 2 Mirror Imago God Rolls For PvP And PvE Guide
Act II of Destiny 2 : Episode Heresy has dropped and brought with it some new toys to have fun with. Adaptive-frame submachine guns are not commonplace, but this latest act introduces a new one: ...GameSpot - Mar. 12 -
Revealed: House of Lords members have given £109m to political parties
Conservatives benefit most from donations provided either before or after peers secured their seats. Cash before honours: the Tory donors made peers who barely speak in Lords . Peers who sat ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Broncos have 35 players set to become free agents in 2026
The Broncos have 35 players scheduled to become free agents in 2026.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Free Agency: Cowboys add former Panthers 2nd-round RB in unofficial swap
The Cowboys know Miles Sanders well after he spent four years with the Eagles and two with Carolina. Now he'll join an evolving RB room in Dallas.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Greenland opposition party wins election held in Trump's shadow
Greenland voters have expressed strong support for sovereignty, with the Demokraatit party winning nearly 30% of the vote, while President Trump continues to push for an annexation of the island ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
SEC Party in the Park reschedules Saturday activities due to severe weather in Nashville. What fans can expect
Saturday activities for SEC Party in the Park have been rescheduled for Sunday. Here's what to know.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
2025 Is Shaping Up to Be a Year of Self-Care. Call It the White Lotus Effect.
Wellness tourism has ballooned into a $259 billion industry just as consumers have more reason to check out.Inc. - 22h -
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locationsABC News - 46m