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California lawsuit says makers of plastic bags lied about products being recyclable
California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday - suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies falsely claimed their products were recyclable.
Source: Washington Times
A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters
A Northern California aquarium has raised more than $2 million for sea otter conservation in just two days. All it took was Taylor Swift wearing a vintage T-shirt.
Source: Washington Times
White House joins Bluesky and immediately trolls Trump opponents
The White House on Friday joined Bluesky, the social media platform of choice of many in the left-leaning online world.
Source: Washington Times
FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will allow Boeing to produce more 737 Max airplanes by increasing the monthly limit that it imposed after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines jet…
Source: Washington Times
First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office
New Mexico has its first Republican contender for governor ahead of the 2026 elections, as the three-term city mayor of fast-growing Rio Rancho launched his campaign.
Source: Washington Times
Jury awards $19M to bystanders wounded in shooting by Denver police officer
A jury has awarded $19.7 million to six bystanders who were wounded as a Denver police officer opened fire at an armed man as bars let out at closing time, attorneys for the plaintiffs said Friday.
Source: Washington Times
Taiwan's main opposition party elects new leader in a race clouded by claims of China meddling
Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party chose a former lawmaker as its new chairperson on Saturday in a competitive election clouded by allegations of China's meddling.
Source: Washington Times
Afghan and Pakistani delegations in Doha for crisis talks over cross-border violence
Afghan and Pakistani delegations were in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Saturday, for talks on defusing the deadliest crisis between them in several years, after more than a week of fighting killed…
Source: Washington Times
Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
The federal government shutdown is quickly approaching the second-longest on record with no end in sight. Some lawmakers are predicting it could become the longest, surpassing the 35 days from…
Source: Washington Times
Shohei Ohtani's 3 homers and 10 Ks lead Dodgers to World Series in a show for the ages
When Shohei Ohtani's third home run rocketed off his bat and streaked toward the left-field bleachers, the few fans still sitting at Dodger Stadium rose frantically, as if every single seat in the…
Source: Washington Times
Remains of hostage Eliyahu Margalit handed over, identified by Israel
Israel said the remains of another hostage that Hamas handed over the day before were identified as Eliyahu Margalit, as the Palestinian militant group looks for more bodies under the rubble in the…
Source: Washington Times
In AP interview, Harris says Democrats 'are standing up for working people' in government shutdown
As Democrats dig in for a lengthening government shutdown, former Vice President Kamala Harris is cheering them on as she travels the country touting her presidential campaign memoir amid speculation…
Source: Washington Times
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the most important festival of the year in India
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India - and for Hindus in particular.
Source: Washington Times
Trump signs order imposing tariffs on heavy trucks, buses and parts
President Trump is following through on his threat to impose a 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks made outside of the U.S.
Source: Washington Times
'Good luck George, have a great life!' Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence
President Trump said Friday he was commuting the sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos of New York, who was serving more than seven years in federal prison for wire fraud and identity theft.
Source: Washington Times
Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won't go home for at least 18 months, governor says
Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won't be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months, Gov.…
Source: Washington Times
With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump
The five universities that were still weighing President Donald Trump's higher-education compact were asked to join a White House call Friday to discuss the proposed deal, according to two people…
Source: Washington Times
President Donald Trump drops the F-bomb before the cameras. It wasn't the first time
President Donald Trump talks plainly, bluntly, often even coarsely. But it's rare he drops an actual F-bomb as cameras are rolling.
Source: Washington Times
Israel received coffin of missing hostage handed over to Red Cross, prime minister's office says
Israel received the remains of another hostage from Gaza on Friday, the prime minister's office said, a handover from Hamas as the militant group worked to shore up a ceasefire by using bulldozers in…
Source: Washington Times
From bills to berets: Notable moments from NYC's contentious mayoral debate
New York City's mayoral candidates duked it out in their first general election debate Thursday night, with contenders Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparring over everything from the…
Source: Washington Times
