Plastic knives just won’t cut it any longer, if the European Union has its way. The 28-nation bloc moved closer to banning single-use straws, plates, cutlery and cotton swabs, after …
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Facebook Defends Data Sharing After New Report on Partner Deals
Facebook defended its data sharing practices Wednesday after a report revealing that certain partners of the social network had access to a range of personal information about users and their …
your ads here!US Teams to Play in European Snow Volleyball Tour
When USA Volleyball asked four-time Olympian Lloy Ball to put together a team for a snow volleyball tournament in Moscow this week, the 2008 gold medalist was eager to accept. …
your ads here!White House, Congress Appear Headed Toward Funding Extension
The White House and Congress appeared headed toward agreement Wednesday on a stopgap spending plan to avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday, but it does not include the …
your ads here!Uber Loses Lastest UK Legal Bid to Block Worker Rights for Drivers
Uber lost its latest court bid Wednesday to stop British drivers from being classified as workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage, in a decision which jeopardizes …
your ads here!EU Gives US Two Months to Name Data Privacy Ombudsman
The European Union on Wednesday gave U.S. President Donald Trump two months to name an ombudsman to tackle EU citizens’ complaints under a data protection deal sealed by predecessor Barack …
your ads here!As US-China Tensions Build, Silicon Valley Rethinks Bonds
In recent years, the tech industry has looked to China as a key partner to help build and sell cutting-edge devices and services. But rising tensions between Washington and Beijing …
your ads here!US Reviews Report of Imports From Forced Labor in China Camp
The U.S. government said Tuesday that it is reviewing reports of forced labor at a Chinese internment camp where ethnic minorities are sewing clothes that have been shipped to the …
your ads here!Christian Readers Keep the Faith
The bestselling book of all time is believed to be the Bible, but the holy book is not the only title attracting readers looking for books that reflect Christian values. …
your ads here!Composer Duo Faces Challenge of New Music for ‘Mary Poppins’
Everyone involved in the making of “Mary Poppins Returns” felt the pressure to do justice to the original 1964 film. Rob Marshall worked on it for three straight years. …
your ads here!Fans Mourn Death of Hollywood’s Penny Marshall
American actress and filmmaker Penny Marshall, known for the television comedy “Laverne & Shirley,” is fondly remembered by friends and fans. She died late Monday at the age of 75. …
your ads here!Pet Cloning the Cutting Edge of Chinese Biotech
The U.S. has had its share of famous on-screen dogs, from Lassie to Benji. In China, the big-screen star is a lovable mutt named ‘Juice.’ But Juice is getting on …
your ads here!Salt Lake City Bids for 2nd Olympics in Changed Climate
When Salt Lake City pursued the Winter Olympics more than two decades ago, competition was so fierce that lavishing International Olympic Committee members with gifts and favors seemed commonplace. Salt …
your ads here!Elon Musk’s Boring Company Set to Unveil Its First Los Angeles-Area Tunnel
The Boring Company, Elon Musk’s underground transit venture, planned an unveiling of its first tunnel Tuesday, two years after the billionaire entrepreneur complained about Los Angeles traffic and vowed to …
your ads here!French Pair Invent Plastic-to-fuel Recycler Fit for African Bush
A French actor and a self-taught inventor have designed a low-tech machine that converts plastic waste into diesel and petrol, which they say could help fight pollution and provide fuel …
your ads here!Nine In 10 Babies Born With A Cleft Condition Could Die Without Corrective Surgery
One of the most common birth defects in the world is a cleft lip. It’s essentially a gap in the upper lip where the skin didn’t grow together. Babies with …
your ads here!Look Ma, No hands: A New Way to Surf Your Smartphone
Researchers at online shopping site eBay have come up with a way to surf apps on your smartphone without having to use your fingers. Their solution? Use your head, literally. …
your ads here!NASA’s 1st Flight to Moon, Apollo 8, Marks 50th Anniversary
Fifty years ago on Christmas Eve, a tumultuous year of assassinations, riots and war drew to a close in heroic and hopeful fashion with the three Apollo 8 astronauts reading …
your ads here!George Lucas’ Film Empire Tops Forbes List of Richest US Celebrities
Filmmaker George Lucas’ Star Wars empire — the movie franchise, not Darth Vader’s fictional galactic government — planted him firmly atop Forbes magazine’s third annual ranking of the wealthiest U.S. …
your ads here!New Brazilian Minister: Even Military Must Compromise on Pensions
Every Brazilian, including current and former members of the armed forces, will have to compromise under the next administration’s pension reform plan, a former general set to become government minister …
your ads here!Greek Lawmakers Approve New Budget — With More Austerity
Greek lawmakers approved the heavily indebted country’s budget for 2019 late Tuesday, the first since Greece exited an eight-year bailout program. The budget lawmakers passed with a 154-143 vote still …
your ads here!African Art Restitution Claims Gain Traction
When a private museum in Benin displayed artifacts from the ancient Dahomey kingdom a decade ago, roughly a quarter-of-a-million Beninese flocked to see the exhibit — a stunning turnout for …
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