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(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — California is putting an end to the age-old question of “paper or plastic” at grocery stores. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law banning all plastic shopping bags, effective starting in 2026. The state previously banned

(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — A shooting incident on Saturday night in Birmingham, Alabama, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 17 others. Police have described the incident as a targeted “hit” directed at one of the deceased individuals,

As Climate Week NYC begins, global leaders in government, business, science, and philanthropy are gathering to strategize on the global fight against climate change. Since last year’s event, the world has experienced 12 consecutive months that hit or exceeded 1.5C

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli strike on a school in northern Gaza on Saturday killed at least 22 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The Israeli army said it targeted a Hamas command center in what used

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Friday that nearly 98,000 people whose citizenship documents hadn’t been confirmed can vote in state and local elections. This is a significant decision that could influence ballot measures and tight

(TOKYO) — If you’re trying to lose weight and are looking for a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s readily available,

Moo Deng may have won the hearts of the public, but a large, young penguin in Australia is stirring up some cuteness competition. Commenters on Sea Life Melbourne Aquairum’s Instagram page are doting on the animal, calling him a “fluffy

We all value, or claim to value, ideas. We want them in our movies, our books, our music; otherwise, the thinking goes, we’re just ingesting empty calories. But not all ideas are created equal. Sometimes they’re floating too freely within

New York magazine has placed its highly regarded Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, on leave after she disclosed a personal relationship with a former reporting subject, a breach of the publication’s ethical guidelines. The newsletter Status, , and The New York Times,

Taiwan’s Constitutional Court has affirmed the legality of the death penalty while imposing restrictions on its use, striking a balance between maintaining its deterrent effect and preventing abuse. In its decision on Friday, the court upheld the constitutionality of capital

A new study by British and American scientists has found that tidal action beneath the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica will “inexorably” accelerate melting this century. The researchers warn that this faster melting could destabilize the entire West Antarctic ice sheet,

Former President Donald Trump has vowed to reinstate his travel ban that barred people from some predominantly Muslim countries and expand it to prevent refugees from war-torn Gaza from entering the U.S. “I will ban refugee resettlement from terror infested

Originally used for sun protection in Southwest Asia and North Africa, the kaffiyeh’s function and symbolism have evolved over time. It’s been seen on celebrities like Bella Hadid, worn by students at college protests, and donned by activists at pro-Palestinian

(WASHINGTON) — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced on Wednesday that it would not endorse either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris for president. The union stated that neither candidate had garnered enough support from its 1.3 million members. “Unfortunately, neither

(SPRINGFIELD, Ohio) — In Springfield, Ohio, residents are trying to live their lives as usual, despite the recent political firestorm that has engulfed their city. After a presidential debate where former President Donald Trump spread unsubstantiated rumors about Haitian immigrants

When Ben Nimmo first started tracking online influence operations targeting elections in 2014, he had to manually scroll through Twitter for hours, analyzing how networks of fake accounts were attempting to manipulate partisan narratives. A decade later, AI is revolutionizing

WASHINGTON — Iranian hackers attempted to entice the presidential campaign with information stolen from the campaign. They sent unsolicited emails to individuals associated with the then-Democratic candidate in an attempt to interfere in the 2024 election, according to the FBI

Starting next week, Earth’s lunar companion will have a new neighbor: a second moon. From Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, astronomers calculate that 2024 PT5— which is considered an asteroid by scientists but has been dubbed a “mini-moon”—will be orbiting