Legislation by Supervisor London Breed that passed unanimously Tuesday will bar the product, widely used in food packaging, packing peanuts and ice chests, beginning Jan. 1. Though inexpensive and lightweight, polystyrene foam has long been controversial because it takes centuries to decompose, contaminating the ecosystem and clogging landfills. Grocers will get a six-month waiver to phase out foam meat trays, and companies that ship medicines in temperature-controlled containers will likely continue using it for at least a few more years. Читать дальше...
The South Carolina evangelical is a frequent opening act for Trump, and now he’s slated to speak Monday night on the GOP’s biggest stage.
The state contingent that will represent the country in the Rio Games grew in size on Tuesday with four more girls from Odisha getting selected for the women's hockey team.
Owner says police showed her photographs of three other items removed from her home.
Many organizations, including industry bodies and educational institutes, are carrying out special drives to encourage more youths take up entrepreneurship.
Manny Pacquiao isn't ready to give up his night job just yet.
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Rachel Maddow shows how Republican politicians leave their jobs with Fox News before they run for office and how some are wondering if the departure of Newt Gingrich from Fox News is a clue about his consideration as a possible running mate to Donald...
Fortescue, Mt Gibson and Roy Hill are on track to exceeding break-even targets after the price of iron ore soared to a two-month high.
Steem, the digital currency behind the new social media website Steemit, has soared more than 1000 per cent in value two weeks after it first paid people who posted on its website.
SAN FRANCISCO — A kayaker captured video of humpback whales feasting on fish in a bay with the San Francisco skyline as a backdrop. Lyrinda Snyderman of Berkeley, California, says she was out with three other kayakers to circle nearby Angel Island on Sunday when the group spotted the whales. The longtime kayaker said it
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have appointed Dan Ryan as their head coach for the new Australian national netball championship.
The governing body of the opposition Labour Party said leader Jeremy Corbyn would automatically be on the ballot in the coming leadership election, a decision that will make it harder for colleagues to oust him.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the Kalahandi superintendent of police to file a report within four weeks on action taken in the murder of a tribal man in the district on May 25.
With its top players deciding to forego the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia announced its men's golf team of Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser on Wednesday. The country's most successful women's golfer, Karrie Webb, was missing for a different reason…
With its top players deciding to forego the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia announced its men's golf team of Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser on Wednesday. The country's most successful women's golfer, Karrie Webb, was missing for a different reason…
With its top players deciding to forego the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia announced its men's golf team of Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser on Wednesday. The country's most successful women's golfer, Karrie Webb, was missing for a different reason…
With its top players deciding to forego the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia announced its men's golf team of Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser on Wednesday. The country's most successful women's golfer, Karrie Webb, was missing for a different reason…
Minjee Lee, of Australia, smiles at cheering fans after hitting from the 10th tee during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at CordeValle, Friday, July 8, 2016, in San Martin, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Karrie Webb, center, of Australia, misses a birdie putt on the fifth green during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at CordeValle, Friday, July 8, 2016, in San Martin, Calif. Christina Kim, right, and Ilhee Lee,…
Jason Day of Australia signs autographs as he walks off the 12th green during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. The Open starts…
With its top players deciding to forego the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia announced its men's golf team of Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser on Wednesday. The country's most successful women's golfer, Karrie Webb, was missing for a different reason…