April 22, 2024 Hong Kong implements ban on Styrofoam products and single-use plastic Hong Kong has enacted new legislation to curb the use of single-use plastic cutlery and Styrofoam products, aiming to tackle pollution, officials said.
April 22, 2024 As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.
April 22, 2024 Caitlin Clark's start in WNBA will act as her tryout for a spot on the US women's Olympic basketball team Caitlin Clark will be watched closely by the U.S. women’s basketball selection committee as she starts the WNBA to see if she has what it takes to join the team in Paris for the Olympics this summer.
April 22, 2024 UK prosecutors charge 2 men, including parliamentary researcher, with spying for China Two men, including one identified as a parliamentary researcher, have been charged with spying for China, according to British prosecutors. They will appear in court on Friday.
April 22, 2024 Arkansas teen turns self in for deadly shooting at prom afterparty A teen from Helena, Arkansas, turned himself in to authorities for the shooting death of another teen at a party following Helena-West Helena's Central High School prom.
April 22, 2024 Kansas brothers on death row for 'Wichita massacre' quadruple killing seek resentencing hearing Jonathan and Reginald Carr, convicted in the notorious "Wichita massacre," are seeking a formal resentencing hearing, challenging the joint sentencing they received.
April 22, 2024 Prehistoric lake sturgeon denied endangered species status, US wildlife officials say Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, allowing annual spearing seasons in some states to continue.
April 22, 2024 3 Germans arrested after allegedly spying for China, transferring info on potential military tech Three German citizens were arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for China and illegally transferring technology with potential military uses, officials said.
April 22, 2024 4 arrested for alleged Nazi tribute outside Hitler's birthplace in Austria Four Germans were taken into custody by police on Saturday while laying white roses at the birthplace of Adolf Hitler in Austria on his birthday anniversary.
April 22, 2024 Will California have a 'superbloom' this year? Here's what to know about the flower spectacle Southern California and parts of Arizona are currently experiencing a stunning sight as carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers spread across the deserts.
