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NBC News - Top stories
'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.9 minutes 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.1 hour ago - California -
The New York Times - Top stories
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.3 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 demand3 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.3 hours ago - California -
Inc. - Business
California Law Bans Plastic Shopping Bags at Grocery Stores
Gov. Gavin Newsome signs law pushing out all plastic grocery bags from supermarkets.5 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 ...6 hours ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
California lawsuit alleges Exxon misled consumers about plastics recycling
Less than 10% of plastics in the U.S. are recycled.6 hours ago - California -
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 ...8 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 ...10 hours ago - California -
Inc. - Business
How Preppy Cult Brands Captured the Imaginations and Wallets of Female Consumers
How many Stanley cups, Bogg Bags, and Kendra Scott necklaces does anyone need? Apparently, as many as you can buy.13 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
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 -
Financial Times - World
How resilient is the US consumer?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadYesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence
Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget.3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
Also in today’s newsletter, S&P 500 hits record high and Amazon’s crackdown on remote work3 days ago