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Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
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Plastic straws have come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay

Plastic straws have come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay

Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.
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Trump steel, aluminum imports likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

Trump steel, aluminum imports likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
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The plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay

The plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay

Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.
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Greenpeace files an anti-intimidation case against an American fossil fuel pipeline company

Greenpeace files an anti-intimidation case against an American fossil fuel pipeline company

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Greenpeace filed on Tuesday an anti-intimidation court case against a U.S.
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'Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'

'Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don't last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic. “It’s a ridiculous situation.
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Greenpeace files an anti-intimidation case against an American fossil fuel pipeline company

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Greenpeace filed on Monday an anti-intimidation court case against a U.S.
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Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in spring

Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in spring

It’s either time -- or nearly time -- to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live .
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Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed

Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s catastrophic 2023 wildfire, allowing a $4 billion settlement that was on that the verge of collapse to pr
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Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1

Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov.
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