In other news, Nikki Haley did a thing, Trump says he doesn’t know a thing, and the Republican platform ignored a thing.
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How to live without plastics for a month, according to the founder of a global movement
Plastic Free July is upon us! Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, founder of Plastic Free July, encourages people to take the challenge with friends, start small and keep a “plastic free kit” on hand.
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The world’s population is projected to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s, U.N. says
Additionally, the global life expectancy is beginning to climb again post-COVID pandemic, and is now 73.3 years of age. It is anticipated to climb to 77.4 years in 2054.
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Jury to begin deliberations Friday in bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez
Prosecutors say the Democrat accepted nearly $150,000 in gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash to corruptly abuse his power. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to charges
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Family files lawsuit in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip
A lawsuit was filed against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media.
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As Biden visits Detroit, Michigan Democrats try to figure out what’s next
Michigan is a pivotal state in 2024 — and one that the Biden campaign sees as part of its path to victory. But Democrats are still weighing how to move forward after Biden’s recent stumbles.
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A study found toxic metals in popular tampon brands. Here’s what experts advise
A first-of-its-kind study found lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in various tampon brands, but didn’t link them to harmful health effects. Experts explain why it matters — and what to watch for.
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‘Absolutely incredible’: Man rowing solo across Atlantic is surrounded by whales
The appearance of hundreds of whales was amazing, rower Tom Waddington said. But when one slammed into his boat, “suddenly it turned from David Attenborough into Moby Dick. And I was really scared.”
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Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining,’ ‘Popeye,’ dies at 75
Actress Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in The Shining and a number of Robert Altman’s films, has died at home in Texas of complications related to diabetes, according to her partner Dan Gilroy.
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A 3D reconstruction of the woolly mammoth genome might help revive the extinct species
With a skin sample from a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth, scientists are gaining new insights into what made the animals tick. The findings could also help controversial de-extinction efforts.
