California's plastic law will cut far less single-use plastic than expected

Los Angeles Times - Nov 4, 2026

CalRecycle issued its final baseline number for plastic reduction in the state. It's even lower than the lowball the industry suggested this summer: 1/3 of the state's preliminary estimate.

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Nov 4, 2026
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The nearly $350,000 hunt will take place in the Pointe-aux-Prairies Nature Park over a few nights next week. The current deer population density in the area is 10 times higher than provincial guidelines call for. Experts say the forest can’t sustain that.

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Shanghai-listed Wingtech Technology has rejected a restructuring proposal under which it would lose control of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia’s assets outside China, condemning the plan as an “expropriation” driven by discrimination. The stand-off deepens a year-long dispute between Wingtech and Dutch authorities, as the company faces an impending delisting deadline at home, while Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten prepares for an official visit to Beijing in the spring. In a statement on Tuesday,...

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Sony's PlayStation Black Friday Sale 2026 began on November 4, offering up to 75% off thousands of PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 games, with discounts running until November 30. The sale preview includes 16 titles, while deals on PS5 consoles, controllers and other accessories are yet to be announced.

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Is Heinz tomato soup healthy? Dietitians reveal the surprising benefits of canned soups - and the best pick for a filling, fibre-packed dinner
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Tencent unveils Hy4 as open-weight AI race with DeepSeek, Z.ai, Alibaba heats up
Nov 4, 2026
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Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change
Nov 4, 2026
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