60 m. ago From robotic trucks to smart bins: How technology is helping cities sort their waste problem

Since early January 2025, residents of Birmingham in the UK have been caught in the dispute between the city council and the Unite union over pay, terms and conditions for waste and recycling collectors. The latest attempt at talks broke down in acrimony.

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68 m. ago United States and Malaysia Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation and Launch Negotiations for a Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

United States and Malaysia Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation and Launch Negotiations for a Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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1 hour ago D.C. United fires Troy Lesesne as coach after U.S. Open Cup loss to Nashville

D.C. United fires Troy Lesesne as coach after U.S. Open Cup loss to Nashville  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago United States Cellular (NYSE:USM) shareholder returns have been impressive, earning 137% in 3 years

United States Cellular (NYSE:USM) shareholder returns have been impressive, earning 137% in 3 years  simplywall.st

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2 h. ago Data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks. And, measles hit highest level in decades

New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic, where over two dozen died in the Texas flood. And, U.S. measles cases hit the highest level in over three decades.

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5 h. ago Secret Service suspends 6 agents tasked with protecting Trump during July 2024 assassination attempt

Six Secret Service agents were suspended without pay or benefits following an assassination attempt on President Trump last July, according to USSS Deputy Director Matt Quinn.

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5 h. ago Russian Basketball Player Arrested in France at Request of United States

Russian Basketball Player Arrested in France at Request of United States  The Moscow Times

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6 h. ago The official visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch to the United States to take place in September

The official visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch to the United States to take place in September  Orthodox Times

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6 h. ago Early Outcomes from the Los Angeles County Homelessness Prevention Unit

Early Outcomes from the Los Angeles County Homelessness Prevention Unit  California Policy Lab

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6 h. ago United States Travelers Hit by Major Southwest Airlines Policy Shift as Carrier Eliminates Free Luggage for Most Passengers and Phases Out Decades

United States Travelers Hit by Major Southwest Airlines Policy Shift as Carrier Eliminates Free Luggage for Most Passengers and Phases Out Decades-Old Open Seating Model  Travel And Tour World

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7 h. ago U.S. issues sanctions against United Nations investigator probing abuses in Gaza

The State Department's decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, follows an unsuccessful campaign to force her removal.

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8 h. ago France Struggles to Compete with Spain, United States and Japan as Soaring Tourism Revenues Abroad Highlight Urgent Need for Bold Reinvention

France Struggles to Compete with Spain, United States and Japan as Soaring Tourism Revenues Abroad Highlight Urgent Need for Bold Reinvention  Travel And Tour World

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9 h. ago Measles cases In U.S. hit 1,288, highest since disease eliminated in 2000

Measles cases In U.S. hit 1,288, highest since disease eliminated in 2000  upi.com

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10 h. ago Three Sun Devil Wrestlers Representing the United States at the U20 Pan

Three Sun Devil Wrestlers Representing the United States at the U20 Pan-Am Games  Sun Devil Athletics

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12 h. ago Measles Cases Hit Highest Total Since U.S. Eliminated the Disease

Measles Cases Hit Highest Total Since U.S. Eliminated the Disease  The New York Times

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12 h. ago Measles Cases Hit Highest Total Since U.S. Eliminated Disease

Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.

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12 h. ago Altadena residents unite to save the remaining trees after Eaton Fire

Altadena residents unite to save the remaining trees after Eaton Fire  NBC Los Angeles

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13 h. ago U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Victoria, British Columbia

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Victoria, British Columbia  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

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13 h. ago AstraZeneca CEO Considers Moving Primary Stock Listing to United States

AstraZeneca CEO Considers Moving Primary Stock Listing to United States  geneonline.com

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13 h. ago US measles cases at highest level since disease was declared eliminated

US measles cases at highest level since disease was declared eliminated  Reuters

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