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Plastic has a recycling problem. Only about 9% of plastic gets recycled, and a majority of that waste comes from single use items like plastic grocery bags. It’s partly a design problem — they’re made to be discarded. But it’s also a technology problem because recycling such films isn’t easy, and the results usually aren’t great. Novoloop says it has developed a way to take those troublesome plastics and turn them into something other companies actually want to buy.  The California-based startup recently completed a test run of its demonstration plant that continuously upcycles waste plastic. The plant is capable of…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Voting underway in New York City’s mayoral primary race00:28Trump Slams Israel and Iran For Violating Ceasefire01:12Now PlayingTrump on Israel and Iran: ‘They don’t know what the f— they’re doing’00:58UP NEXTCeasefire Crumbles Amid Missile Strikes: What Comes Next?03:17How Trump is Responding to Violation of Israel-Iran Ceasefire02:52Israel Says Iran Violated Ceasefire Just Hours After it was Brokered02:38Senator Murkowski weighs in on Israel-Iran ceasefire, discusses new book 09:01Trump says no Americans injured in Iran’s attack on base housing US troops02:30Trump: Iran and Israel agree to ceasefire02:39Johnson calls reported Israel-Iran ceasefire…

NEW YORK (AP) — Six months ago, Jennifer Rubin had no idea whether she’d make it in a new media world. She just knew it was time to leave The Washington Post, where she’d been a political columnist for 15 years.The Contrarian, the democracy-focused website that Rubin founded with partner Norm Eisen in January, now has 10 employees and contributors like humorist Andy Borowitz and White House reporter April Ryan. Its 558,000 subscribers also get recipes and culture dispatches.In the blink of an eye, Rubin became a independent news entrepreneur. “I think we hit a moment, just after inauguration, when…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 12:40 PM ET, Mon June 23, 2025 Explora Journeys is launching a new summer sale.The limited-time Unique Summer Special offer applies to all new bookings made between June 23 and July 15. Guests can enjoy up to $1,000 in onboard credits per suite, on cruises in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and the Caribbean. The offer includes $200 per person for Ocean Suites, $350 per person for Ocean Penthouses and $500 per person for Ocean Residences.“We believe travel is about more than simply reaching a destination—it’s about the meaningful experiences and connections made along the way,”…

Google announced on Tuesday that you can now access historical Street View imagery on Google Earth. Until now, you’ve only been able to access historical Street View imagery on Google Maps. Google says the launch will allow people to explore from even more viewpoints, whether it’s a bird’s eye view or at street level. Google is introducing the update to commemorate Google Earth’s 20th birthday. The launch comes as there was a social media trend last year that saw people visiting Google Maps to virtually time travel and find their loved ones on imagery or see how a place evolved…

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Two outdoor graduation ceremonies in Paterson, New Jersey, held during a dangerous heatwave ended with more than 100 people receiving treatment and some being taken to the hospital, authorities said. Paterson Fire Division said it treated about 50 people at Hinchliffe Stadium on Monday during the first high school graduation ceremony. Nine people were transported to the hospital, the fire department said in a statement. During a second ceremony later that day, about 100 people ended up needing treatment and seven were transported to the hospital, according to the fire department. Temperatures climbed into the upper 90s on Monday, and…

HONG KONG (AP) — The U.S. consulate in Hong Kong on Tuesday condemned the city’s government for what it called repression of U.S. Independence Day celebrations after local education authorities reportedly cautioned teachers and students not to attend events marking the day and organized by American diplomats.The consulate accused the Hong Kong government of interfering with U.S. Consulate General-hosted events, saying U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide celebrate Independence Day every year by hosting receptions and other festivities.“We condemn the Hong Kong government’s repression of U.S. Independence Day celebrations,” it said in an emailed reply to The Associated Press. “Its attempts…

AP  —  At least 120 children have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique in recent days, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday, warning of a rise in abductions in the country’s troubled Cabo Delgado province. The children are reportedly being used by an Islamic State–linked group known locally as al-Shabab to transport looted goods, perform forced labor, and in some cases serve as child soldiers or be forced into marriage. Mozambique has been battling the Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado since 2017. Government forces have struggled to contain the violence, relying on support from troops sent by Rwanda,…

On a recent visit to see my son at the University of California, Davis, I wandered into a lab at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science … as one does. A bunch of students were preparing for a tasting to evaluate some of the strawberry breeds they have been developing. My food nerd heart swelled, and for the first time in decades, I missed school.When strawberries are in season, it is incumbent upon us to make the most of those fleeting weeks.And I can’t think of a better way to put them to use than in a…