The plastic carrier bag has become something of a symbol for the problems caused by plastic pollution. But according to the family of the man who created it, Sten Gustaf Thulin, his design was supposed to help the planet and he’d be shocked and upset to see what it’s become. The Thulin family make no […]
Plastic pollution: how plastic bags were supposed to help the planet Read More »
Dozens of environmental groups and scientists are asking U.S. wildlife managers to rethink how they plan to ensure the survival of Mexican gray wolves in the American Southwest. Following a loss in federal court, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working on crafting a new rule to guide management of the endangered predators in
Groups: Saving Mexican gray wolves requires new approach Read More »
Connor McDavid had a goal and four assists, Leon Draisaitl added two goals and one assist, and the Edmonton Oilers’ dynamic duo continued their sizzling start to the season Wednesday night in a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. It was McDavid’s third career five-point game. Mikko Koskinen made 49 saves for Edmonton (6-1-0) in
McDavid (5 points) and Draisaitl lead Oilers over Flyers 6-3 Read More »
Chelsea Clinton won’t be following in her parents’ political footsteps just yet. Ms. Clinton, the daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, said on Wednesday that she was not running for Congress next year, ending brief but intense speculation that she would seek to extend her family’s political dynasty. In an interview on “The View,” Ms.
Chelsea Clinton Says She Won’t Run for Congress in 2020 Read More »
Asian shares were mixed Thursday after officials signaled work remains to be done on an agreement for a truce in the tariff war between the U.S. and China. Hong Kong led regional gains after its chief executive, Carrie Lam, announced help for the property sector. The semi-autonomous city’s economy has been languishing amid months of
Asian shares mixed on caution over China-US trade deal Read More »
With a trial looming, major drug distributors and manufacturers are pressing to settle thousands of claims against them related to the nation’s persistent opioid crisis. The companies are negotiating with state attorneys general as jury selection is expected to wrap up on Thursday in the first federal trial over an overdose epidemic that has claimed
Opioid industry presses for settlement as trial looms Read More »
Mark Ronson is ready to tell his story in the new YouTube Originals documentary, “How to Be: Mark Ronson.” The Grammy- and Oscar-winning producer behind such hits as Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” and “Uptown Funk” with Bruno Mars, gives fans an intimate look at his rise in the music industry in the new film. He opens
Mark Ronson Is Having A Moment Read More »
Once again, the Washington Capitals have a player leading the NHL in scoring. Just not the one you might expect. John Carlson had a goal and two assists, giving the defenseman a league-high 14 points, and the Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 Wednesday night for their first home win of the season. “Just
Carlson leads Caps to first home win, 4-3 over Maple Leafs Read More »
WASHINGTON — The parents of Matthew Shepard, the gay college student whose murder led to the passage of a groundbreaking federal law that expanded the definition of violent federal hate crimes, harshly criticized the Trump administration’s record on civil rights in a letter read aloud in their absence during a Justice Department ceremony on Wednesday.
Matthew Shepard’s Parents Assail Trump Administration on Transgender Rights Read More »
Image copyright Lancaster University Image caption A tiny microphone records the “noises” produced by the knee Technology used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges could be used to diagnose “noisy” arthritic knees, a study suggests. It involved a tiny microphone being attached to participants’ knees to pick up high-frequency sounds. Although not audible
Microphone could be used to diagnose ‘noisy’ arthritic knees Read More »
