Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics

Bethell creates selection 'headache' - McCullum

Jacob Bethell has given England a selection decision to make, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

BBC News - 6h

Sacks of chemicals, plastic fruit … and millions of pills: inside a Damascus Captagon factory

Burnt-out rooms reveal extent of lucrative regime-supported operation to smuggle drug across region. It was no secret, everyone seemed to know where it was. When asked for directions, the coffee ...

The Guardian - 22h

Pakistan’s military struggles to solve ‘Imran Khan problem’

Jailed former prime minister remains hugely popular and capable of mobilising support, say analysts

Financial Times - 1d

Drone sightings prompt urgent call for feds to help solve mystery

Top New York political leaders are urging the federal government to deploy high-tech drone hunters to crack the mystery of who is behind numerous sightings.

ABC News - 1d

The US should help the world get the plastics treaty it deserves

These negotiations represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the plastics crisis, and we cannot afford to fail.

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s tricky dollar problem

The president-elect might want a weaker US currency but market forces are pushing in the other direction

Financial Times - 3d

The current state of plastic regulation in France

Yahoo News - 4d

Mourinho calls on TV 'experts' to solve LB problem

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has appealed to the "experts" in the Turkish media to help him solve his left-back dilemma for their next Europa League game.

ESPN - 4d

Starmer's plan to solve housing crisis faces first big test

Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?

BBC News - 4d

Thune expects tax package by summer: 'Failure is not an option'

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) reaffirmed his objective to prioritize swift tax reform in the 119th Congress as well as legislation supporting border security and the energy ...

The Hill - 5d

The case for a global defence bank

Transformative solutions are required to overhaul procurement and expand the pool of available capital

Financial Times - 5d

The 10 best global albums of 2024

DJ Love celebrated car horns, Kenyan metalhead Lord Spikeheart traversed trap and doom, while 82-year-old Milton Nascimento joined forces with Esperanza Spalding. • More on the best music of 2024 ...

The Guardian - 5d

New prisons not enough to solve overcrowding, warns UK justice secretary

Shabana Mahmood says review of sentencing is central to solving problems in jails

Financial Times - 5d

Japan’s labour reforms challenge packaging logistics

Yahoo News - 6d

Can you solve the GCHQ Christmas challenge?

The spy agency has released its notoriously tricky annual Christmas puzzle.

BBC News - 6d

How to protect your packages from porch pirates

Front door surveillance cameras can help catch people stealing packages, but they don't necessarily help stop the thefts. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at several ways people are trying to protect ...

CBS News - 6d

Should you cook with black plastic utensils?

We asked experts if black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous and what you should be using instead.

NBC News - 6d

Google claims quantum computing milestone — but the tech can't solve real-world problems yet

While Google's new chip called Willow has been noted for advancing the field of quantum computing, experts question the current real-world uses.

CNBC - 6d

Omnicom Will Buy Interpublic, Creating Global Ad Giant

The combined agency will be worth over $30 billion once the stock-for-stock deal closes.

Inc. - Dec. 9

Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers

Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.

NBC News - Dec. 8

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty

Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.

Wired - Dec. 8

Retail returns: An $890 billion problem

As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.

CNBC - Dec. 7

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 - Dec. 6

U.S. drug store closures create pharmacy deserts

The closures of both independent and big chain drug stores across the U.S. has become a trend that is having a serious impact on health care. Mark Strassmann examines what is behind the change and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Richard Hamilton, Who Helped Solve a Mathematical Mystery, Dies at 81

He came up with an innovative equation called the Ricci flow that helped mathematicians explore fundamental questions that were once out of reach.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Crime-solving techniques may have solved medieval art mystery

A court handwriting expert may have helped reveal true identity of a leading Byzantine painter.

CBS News - Dec. 5

MeetKai creates virtual fan experience for Detroit Pistons

MeetKai and the Detroit Pistons announced they are launching their Detroit Pistons World, a new virtual fan experience.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

Pupils inspire switch from single-use plastics

Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed

‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Chuck Todd: Pete Hegseth 'created his own problems' as Trump weighs other Defense picks

NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'

Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.

BBC News - Dec. 4

How Amazon Delivers Packages Within A Day

Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have figured out that if they get you your online order today, you will probably spend more tomorrow.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

The NBA Cup got you confused? Let's solve it once and for all

Here's why the league should make it a five-round March Madness-style tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

These are the worst cities for package theft in 2024

These are the 10 worst cities for package theft in 2024, according to an annual report from SafeWise.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Why Turnout Wasn’t the Democrats’ Problem

We explore the data behind that assumption.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Talks aimed at global plastics reduction treaty end without agreement

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality

CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty

Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.

The New York Times - Nov. 30

Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics

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