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An alarming study that had Americans tossing out their black plastic kitchen utensils, toys and to-go packages earlier this month overstated the concern, the researchers admit.But they still say these products aren't safe to use.In their correction published on Sunday, the authors of the new study, from the environmental advocacy group Toxic-Free Future, said in a statement that while their initial number was incorrect, the calculation "does not affect the overall conclusion of the paper."

Are your plastic kitchen utensils toxic? An alarming study gets an update.

Equatic is among a wave of start-ups exploring how the ocean could be harnessed to capture and store carbon. But not everyone is sure it's such a good idea.Many scientists now think at least some carbon capture and storage technology will be needed to prevent dangerous temperature rise.

The controversial machine sending CO2 to the ocean and making hydrogen

AMD Ventures and LuminArx Capital Management led a $333 million round in cloud provider Vultr.The company is looking to expand internationally.Competitor DigitalOcean went public in 2021.Vultr, a startup that rents out graphics processing units and other cloud infrastructure to businesses, has raised $333 million in a transaction that values the company at $3.5 billion.

AMD invests in GPU cloud provider Vultr at $3.5 billion valuation

There may not be a lot of homes for sale these days, but there is a lot of housing space sitting empty. In fact, the most in recorded history.The number of extra bedrooms, which is defined as a bedroom in excess of the number of people in the home, and even including one for an office, has reached the highest level since the U.S. Census began recording this metric in 1970, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

American homeowners are wasting more space than ever before

Princess Lilibet appeared to be taking inspiration from her older cousin Princess Charlotte in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new holiday card.The season's greetings from the Archewell Foundation featured a new photograph of the couple's rarely-seen children Prince Archie and Lilibet.It made for the first time the public have seen Lilibet in two years, since a photo was last released for her first birthday in 2022.

How Lilibet is taking inspiration from Princess Charlotte in new photo

The picturesque region of South Carolina welcomes travelers to explore its secret gems promising authentic southern elegance and kind hospitality. South Carolina has many quaint towns known for their friendliness, where people can travel through the alluring locale, where the soft sea breeze weaves stories of the past, and the people welcome visitors with open arms.

8 Friendliest Towns In South Carolina

Most air passengers rarely think about what’s stored in the cargo hold below, but passengers on a recent KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight were in for a surprise when the stench from live pigs caused a diversion.Last Friday, flight KL685 was about midway through its journey from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City International Airport when "a strong smell caused by live animals (pigs) in the cargo hold reached the cockpit," the airline confirmed in an email statement to USA TODAY.

'Strong smell' of 100 live pigs in the cargo causes 26-hour flight diversion

Brittany Mahomes gave fans a look at Taylor Swift's 35th birthday celebration, which appeared to take its theme from her recently wrapped Eras Tour Taylor Hill/FilmMagicOriginally appeared on E! OnlineTaylor Swift's birthday made the whole place shimmer.The "Bejeweled" singer recently marked her 35th birthday on Dec. 13, and fans were lucky enough to get a peek at the festivities thanks to Brittany Mahomes.The 28-year-old — who is expecting baby no. 3 with Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick

Brittany Mahomes shares peek at Taylor Swift's Eras-themed birthday

House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a spending bill late Tuesday that would avert a government shutdown if it is passed by both the House and Senate before funding runs out on Saturday.The spending plan, known as a continuing resolution, has bipartisan support.It would fund the government through March 14, setting up another spending showdown in the early days of the Trump administration.

Here’s what’s in the government funding agreement

Former Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., was indicted Tuesday on charges that he violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act and laundered funds in order to "conceal and promote his criminal conduct," the Justice Department said on Wednesday.In the indictment, Rivera is accused of working “as an agent” of Raul Gorrín Belisario, a Venezuelan national who the Treasury Department said played a role in a “corruption scheme” to bribe the national treasurer of Venezuela.

Former Florida congressman indicted on foreign agent charges

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Devin McGlockton and Jason Edwards scored 19 points each and Vanderbilt rolled over The Citadel 105-53 on Wednesday night.

McGlockton, Edwards score 19 each and Vanderbilt routs The Citadel 105-53

The pandemic has brought about a remarkable decline in substance use among U.S. teens, opening doors for businesses targeting youth engagement.Understanding this shift offers insights into changing behaviors that may sustain well beyond current trends. Research indicates that the pandemic prompted many teens to reevaluate their lifestyle choices, leading to healthier decisions.

Pandemic Sparks Lasting Decline in U.S. Teen Substance Use: What It Means

As we wrap up our coverage of the year in music, we are publishing lists of the music loved best by individual members of NPR Music's team. For more, check out the full team's picks for the 124 best songs and 50 best albums of 2024.

Anamaria Sayre's favorite albums of the year

Dec. 18 (UPI) -- A Seattle bus driver was stabbed to death early Wednesday morning while driving his route near the University of Washington campus. The death marks the first on-the-job killing for the regional transit system in 26 years.Shawn Yim, 59, was operating a King County Metro bus on University Way Northeast, when officers said he got into "physical altercation" with a passenger on the bus and was stabbed in the chest shortly before 3 a.m. PST.

Seattle bus driver stabbed to death on route near University of Washington campus

The new dad admitted to ignoring his symptoms for 'months' prior to his diagnosisA new dad who was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at 29 years old has shared six symptoms he wished he'd paid more attention to when he had the chance.TikTok user Joe Faratzis now works as an advocate for young people who are navigating cancer, after going through the experience himself under the age of 30.

Man, 29, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer reveals the six symptoms he wishes he didn’t ignore

As temperatures dip and the risk of snow looms, people have been warned not to panic buy over the winter period.Brits are being warned to think twice before they head out to stockpile essentials like milk, bread and loo roll this winter. This comes after the country saw its first batch of widespread snow earlier this month.

Urgent warning to anyone buying milk, bread and toilet roll from supermarkets

A man has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of planting a bomb that killed General Igor Kirillov, the man who was responsible for Russia's nuclear, biological and chemical safetyLieutenant General Igor KirillovA man accused of orchestrating a scooter bomb attack that killed Vladimir Putin's top nuclear general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, has made a chilling confession during his arrest. The 54 year old general, who was in charge of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological defence troops, died

Man who 'planted bomb that killed Putin's nuclear general' makes chilling confession during arrest

SCOTUS scheduled to begin oral arguments Jan. 10."Congress's unprecedented attempt to single out applicants and bar them from operating one of the most significant speech platforms in this Nation presents grave constitutional problems that this Court likely will not allow to stand," TikTok lawyers wrote in their request for the high court to take the case. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License PhotoDec. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear legal arguments over a law that would

U.S. Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban in January days before new law kicks in

A lot goes on behind the closed doors where no photos and videos can be takenA woman who works on board 'spicy' cruise ships has explained exactly what happens behind the closed doors of the mysterious 'red rooms'. And it's not for the faint-hearted.Spicy cruises are named just that by the community who travel on them given what happens when they leave port and it is all systems go.

Woman who works on ‘spicy’ cruise ships reveals exactly what happens in their ‘red rooms’

Jefferson County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the eight people charged in the horrific kidnapping, torture and killing of Mahogany Jackson.Deputy District Attorney Charissa Henrich on Friday filed the motion to officially notify the court of the district attorney’s office decision to seek death if the suspects are convicted of capital murder.

Death penalty sought for 8 charged in Birmingham kidnapping, torture, killing of Mahogany Jackson

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Rubi Patricia Vergara was an “avid reader” and full of artistic promise, according to her online obituary.But the ninth grader and teacher Erin Michelle West were killed in a Monday morning shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office announced Wednesday.

A loving, devoted teacher and a student brimming with artistic ambition are the Wisconsin school shooting victims

As he appeals his 2023 rape convictions that led to a 30-years-to-life prison sentence, "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson is accusing the court of allowing "fundamental flaws" in his case.As Masterson's legal team works "toward Danny’s complete exoneration," on Wednesday his lawyer Cliff Gardner said he'd submitted an appellant's opening brief, which explains why a review of Masterson's criminal conviction is warranted, in a California appeals court.

Danny Masterson claims court allowed 'fundamental flaws' in rape case amid his appeal

Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk, chairman of the House Administration's subcommittee on Oversight, in a new report suggests former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney should be investigated for alleged criminal witness tampering, claiming she played an "integral role" shaping key witness testimony before the Jan. 6 committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob.President-elect Donald Trump posted early Wednesday morning on his social media platform that "Liz Cheney could be in a lot of trouble based

Trump backs House GOP accusation Liz Cheney tampered with Jan. 6 committee witness

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Surprisingly, the red-hot Jeremiah Fears wasn’t the first option on a play design with the game on the line for Oklahoma on Wednesday night.

No Fears: Sooners guard was 2nd option on winning 4-point play that stunned No. 24 Michigan 87-86

The U.S. reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock.California, the most populous state, declared an emergency over the H5N1 virus as it spread more widely in dairy herds and after it has infected dozens of farm workers this year.

California declares state of emergency as US suffers first severe human case of bird flu

The strikes come after the Houthis launched an attack toward central IsraelFox News Flash top headlines for December 18Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.A series of Israeli airstrikes targeted Sanaa, Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital, early Thursday, igniting fires at energy facilities and at the Red Sea port city of Hodeida.

Israeli airstrikes target Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa, port city Hodeida

Touring Superleggera only ever built 19 Flying Star versions of the Bentley Continental It started out life as a regular Continental GTC Convertible before being converted by Touring Superleggera.The original owner paid an eye-watering €343,000 (~$360,000) for the conversion.Power comes from the iconic twin-turbo W12 with 552 hp.If owning a normal Bentley Continental GT doesn’t make you feel special enough, then perhaps this ultra-rare Bentley from Touring Superleggera will be up your alley. The bespoke

Bespoke Bentley Continental Shooting Brake Is Strictly For Wagon Connoisseurs

CNN —Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday accused Israel of “acts of genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza by depriving them of adequate water supplies.The group, in an extensive report, found that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities deprived Palestinians of what the World Health Organization (WHO) says is the minimum quantity of water required for survival in prolonged emergency situations.

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of genocide by ‘deliberately’ restricting water in Gaza

When it comes to bedding, you'll want to keep more than just function top of mind. After all, there are so many different routes you can go when it comes to both color and pattern. If you're looking for a bit of guidance as you decorate your home with the year 2025 top of mind, interior designers say that certain bedding shades and designs are on their way out of style, and you're better off avoiding them in your space.

5 Bedding Colors That Are So Outdated, According to Interior Designers

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