Beaufort County is leading a broader effort to restrict bags and other items made of plastic. Beaufort’s preliminary vote was the first.

Cleaning and home experts weigh in on which household items need replacing and which ones hold the most bacteria.

One of the best gifts Alyse Dermer, founder of luxury gift concierge service Mr. Considerate, ever got was a bracelet from early in her relationship with her husband. They were on a trip together and ...

MESA, AZ — Every Monday morning at Tower Point RV Resort in Mesa, a group of seniors gathers with crochet hooks in hand, turning discarded plastic grocery bags into something extraordinary: sleeping ...

At Sprouts, Ralphs, and Pavilions, checkout lines moved without the usage of familiar bagging of thick plastic “reusable” bags — the kind the state now says were rarely reused at all. Some shoppers ...

At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted from landfills. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting NFL playoff winners and losers: Unraveling Eagles come fully undone Jodie Foster clarifies if she ...

SAN DIEGO — The new year began with a new California law for grocery stores: shoppers no longer have the option to take home plastic bags at checkout. Instead, customers must either bring their own ...

LOS ANGELES – Hundreds of bills signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom are set to take effect in California in 2026. The list of new laws, most of which take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, include a minimum ...

Hundreds of bills signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom are set to take effect in California in 2026. The list, most of which take effect Thursday, include a minimum wage increase, a ban on plastic ...