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Concern over Syria's chemical weapons stockpile triggers emergency meeting of global monitor

The global chemical weapons watchdog has opened an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Syria over concerns about the country’s stockpile of toxic chemicals in the wake of the overthrow of ...

ABC News - 3h

‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries

Contamination thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing TFA, a type of PFAS. Mineral water from several European nations has been found for the first time to be ...

The Guardian - 7h

Man Found in Syria Appears to Be a Missing American

The man told reporters that his name was Travis Timmerman and that he had entered Syria on a religious pilgrimage. He said that he had been detained for months.

The New York Times - 4h

Louisville Cardinals vs. UTEP Miners: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Louisville vs. Texas-El Paso basketball game

CBS Sports - 18h

US woman found safe after disappearance sparked conspiracy theories

Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.

BBC News - 19h

'I want justice': Victims of Syria chemical attacks speak freely for first time

The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.

BBC News - 1d

Syria chemical attack victims want investigations re-opened

The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in the chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Body found in search for woman stuck in estuary mud

Shona Campbell reported getting into difficulties on the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway.

BBC News - 1d

Grenade found in carry-on luggage at LaGuardia: TSA

The Transportation Security Administration found a grenade inside a man’s carry-on luggage at LaGuardia International Airport on Monday. “Yes, it's a real grenade. Fortunately it was inert,” TSA ...

The Hill - 2d

Israeli Strikes on Syria Target Chemical Weapons, Rocket and Missile Arsenals

Israel has used the chaos in Syria as an opportunity to seize a buffer zone with Syria and destroy strategic assets, afraid they could end up in rebel hands.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Syria’s President Had Stocks of Chemical Weapons. What Happens to Them Now?

While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.

The New York Times - 2d

Mark Ruffalo presses Biden to act fast on 'forever chemicals' before Trump takes office

Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo is urging the Biden administration to take decisive regulatory action on "forever chemicals," as the return of President-elect Trump to the White House looms near. ...

The Hill - 3d

Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons

The global chemical weapons watchdog has said that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply with rules to safeguard certain toxic chemicals after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the ...

ABC News - 3d

China’s Critical Minerals Embargo Is Even Tougher Than Expected

Beijing ordered companies around the world not to allow critical minerals mined in China to reach the U.S., while deepening its efforts to replace imports with domestic products.

The New York Times - 3d

E.P.A. Bans Perc and T.C.E., Two Chemicals Used In Dry Cleaning

The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.

The New York Times - 3d

Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria

ABC News - 3d

Billie Eilish on what she's found "liberating"

With her album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas), Billie Eilish is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there – from finding a new voice ...

CBS News - 4d

U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria

But aides to President Biden have made clear that the United States has no intention of intervening in support of either President Bashar al-Assad or the rebels.

The New York Times - 4d

U.S. warily eyes Syrian war, with spy agencies monitoring chemical weapons storage sites for signs of use.

“We are not going to insert ourselves to affect the outcome of this,” an them explained.

The New York Times - 4d

UTEP Miners vs. Seattle Redhawks: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Texas-El Paso vs. Seattle basketball game

CBS Sports - 4d

Woman Who Fell Into Sinkhole Is Found Dead

After searching since Tuesday, the authorities in Unity Township, Pa., on Friday found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, 64, who disappeared while searching for her cat.

The New York Times - 5d

Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine

The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.

CBS News - 5d

Body found of Pennsylvania woman who fell into sinkhole

Authorities have found the body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania woman who fell into a sinkhole while looking for her cat. CBS News affiliate KDKA has the latest details.

CBS News - 6d

China’s Export Ban on Strategic Minerals Could Hit Tech, Wider Economy

Beijing’s curbs on crucial minerals such as gallium, germanium and antimony needed for computer chip and electronics manufacturing could wreak havoc on supply chains.

Inc. - 6d

More than 400 chemicals in plastic products linked to breast cancer – study

Exposure to these toxic compounds, found in everyday items, could be elevating cancer risk in young women. More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast ...

The Guardian - 6d

Bipartisan bill seeks to have president strike international mineral deals

Bipartisan lawmakers are trying to give the president more authority to make trade deals to bolster the nation’s supply of minerals that can be used in the technology, low-carbon energy and weapons ...

The Hill - 6d

Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time

Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Biden bars new 'forever chemicals' from expedited approval

The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process. It issued a new ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens

As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."

CBS News - Dec. 4

China bars some mineral exports to US

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story China bars some mineral exports to US China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.

The move escalates supply chain warfare and comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran

Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facility

Financial Times - Dec. 3

China responds to US chip sanctions, banning exports of key minerals

China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the United States as tensions over trade heat up after the U.S. issued new restrictions on exports of certain semiconductor chips and equipment to ...