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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.

10/18/25 - 8:16am

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.

10/18/25 - 8:14am

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.

10/18/25 - 8:11am

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…

10/18/25 - 8:08am

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.

10/18/25 - 8:07am

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.

10/18/25 - 8:04am

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.

10/18/25 - 7:42am

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…

10/18/25 - 7:32am

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…

10/18/25 - 7:30am

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…

10/18/25 - 7:26am

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…

10/18/25 - 6:49am

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…

10/18/25 - 12:39am

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.

10/17/25 - 11:46pm

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.

10/17/25 - 6:35pm

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.

10/17/25 - 5:50pm

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.…

10/17/25 - 5:42pm

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…

10/17/25 - 5:38pm

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.

10/17/25 - 5:37pm

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…

10/17/25 - 5:26pm

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…

10/17/25 - 5:05pm

Source: Washington Times


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