WOBURN, Mass. — At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t leave persistent microplastics in the environment. These are bioplastic pellets. CJ Biomaterials ferments sugar to …
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Health
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests agencies hit by Trump administration's cuts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLast year’s funding cuts to federal agencies that oversee foodborne illness outbreaks are being tested with the record cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S.
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National
Lawmakers and families raise concerns about conditions aboard U.S. aircraft carrier : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLawmakers and military families are raising concerns about conditions on board the USS Lincoln. The carrier, key to the administration’s war with Iran, has been at sea for over 250 days. …
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Shaved ice might be the perfect summertime treat. Melt-on-your-tongue ice crystals and endless combinations of fruity syrups, condensed milk, red beans or even cereal flakes mean that you can customize …
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latimes
Effort to ban genetically modified animals dies in California Legislature
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Proposed legislation to protect animals from “Frankenstein”-like medical experimentation died in the state Senate on Thursday, and supporters blame election year politics for its demise. Assembly Bill 1382 by Assemblymember …
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A democratic socialist narrowly lost Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. But conversations with swing voters suggest voters may be more open to the “socialist” label than expected. Transcript AILSA CHANG, HOST: …
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thehill
Judge drops Nevada ‘fake electors’ case from 2020 presidential election
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA Nevada judge on Thursday dismissed criminal charges against six Republicans accused of falsely declaring President Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election, dealing a major blow to …
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nytimes
Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration is encouraging American companies to conduct their own cyberattacks against criminal hackers, a move that White House officials say will help address digital scourges like ransomware but …
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BBC
Newspaper headlines: ‘Houses burn and train derails’ and ‘Britain on fire’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA striking photo of homes ablaze under the headline “Houses burn and train derails on hottest day” dominates the front of the Times. Perhaps unusually, it is a headline that …
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bbc sport
The level-headed Swede orchestrating magic with Motherwell
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn a way, Johansson had one of the most unenviable jobs upon his appointment. Filling the very large boots left by Askou. Despite only spending one season in the Scottish …