http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-next-wave-of-mass-environmental-litigation-bubbles-up-from-coastal-florida-e4a5a530? Coastal Town Brings Mass Litigation—and an ‘Existential Threat’—to Chemical Giants Compounds used in firefighting foam seeped into the groundwater in Stuart, Fla. Now it’s at the forefront of thousands of suits against the makers. The water tower looming over Stuart, Fla. By Kris MaherFollow and Dan FroschFollow / Photographs by Sydney Walsh for The Wall Street Journal May … Continue reading Litigation against chemical makers who have poisoned drinking waters finally beginning to succeed
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Magnificent train rides in the U.S.
http://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/best-scenic-train-rides-us The Most Magnificent Train Rides in America These train journeys take you through some of the most stunning scenery in the States. By Matt Meltzer, and Hugo McCafferty Updated on 5/24/2023 at 10:05 AM Leave the driving to someone else. | Nick Fox/Shutterstock All aboard, y’all! It’s Trains Week at Thrillist, which means we’re celebrating our obsession with trains—fast trains, … Continue reading Magnificent train rides in the U.S.
Opinion: want more potential employees to hire? Increase immigration and childcare to allow women with children to work
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/02/jobs-boom-immigrants-women/ Opinion One reason for the surprise jobs boom? Immigrants are back. By Catherine Rampell, Columnist| June 2, 2023 at 6:24 p.m. EDT In May, once again, the U.S. economy trounced Wall Street forecasts. The nation’s employers added 339,000 jobs, much higher than predicted. This marks 13 out of the past 14 months that the U.S. job market has … Continue reading Opinion: want more potential employees to hire? Increase immigration and childcare to allow women with children to work
‘Forever chemicals’ makers’ beginning to accept liability for poisoning fresh water supply
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/business/pfas-pollution-settlement.html Three ‘Forever Chemicals’ Makers Settle Public Water Lawsuits The $1.19 billion agreement, announced by Chemours, DuPont and Corteva, wouldn’t resolve all the claims against them. By Ben Casselman, Ivan Penn and Matthew Goldstein June 2, 2023, 7:55 p.m. ET Three major chemical companies on Friday said they would pay more than $1 billion to settle the first in a … Continue reading ‘Forever chemicals’ makers’ beginning to accept liability for poisoning fresh water supply
A reminder that you’re probably oversharing on Venmo
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/technology/personaltech/venmo-privacy-oversharing.html TECH FIX This Is a Reminder That You’re Probably Oversharing on Venmo The mobile wallet service is a cautionary tale of how apps born at least a decade ago may be exposing more information than you would like. Credit...Sisi Yu By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen, the lead consumer technology writer, is the author … Continue reading A reminder that you’re probably oversharing on Venmo
Cruises: from being almost empty to being oversold
http://www.wsj.com/articles/cruise-vacations-oversold-crowds-808349f1? PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DAISY KORPICS/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, ISTOCK, PIXELSQUID By Jacob Passy, Updated May 25, 2023 12:01 am ET Anyone expecting a repeat of the ample elbow room on many cruises last summer should prepare. The crowds are back at sea. Cruise lines are seeing occupancy levels above 100% on many ships, largely due … Continue reading Cruises: from being almost empty to being oversold
5 ways to save money shopping at Target
https://www.cnet.com/deals/5-ways-to-improve-your-next-target-shopping-spree/ 5 Ways to Improve Your Next Target Shopping Spree Use these four tips and tricks on your next trip to Target. Robin Mosley Jan. 25, 2023 1:00 p.m. PT Shopping deals at Target. James Martin/CNET It's a common experience: You go to Target for one thing, and you end up buying a bunch of … Continue reading 5 ways to save money shopping at Target
Farm workers’ homes and work wiped out by massive California floods
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/27/california-farm-workers-pajaro-california-flooding They grow America’s strawberries. A vicious flood made them climate migrants California immigrant farm workers bore the brunt of this winter’s extreme weather – yet have scant resources to put their lives back together Maanvi Singh in Pajaro, California @maanvissingh, Mon 27 Mar 2023 06.00 EDT Theresa Barajas hadn’t been able to bring herself to … Continue reading Farm workers’ homes and work wiped out by massive California floods
Why do people become homeless? Losing income
https://apple.news/AjszlzprDTF6Ro7ZSGo6EWA The biggest survey of homeless Californians in decades shows why so many are on the streets Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. Losing income is the No. 1 reason Californians end up homeless – and the vast majority … Continue reading Why do people become homeless? Losing income
Architectural follies that should (perhaps) never have been built
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/mar/17/a-gas-guzzling-villains-lair-welcome-to-las-grotesque-new-high-rise ‘A gas-guzzling villain’s lair’: welcome to LA’s grotesque new high-rise Inspired by Yeats, Wagner and French realist painting, the (W)rapper tower was meant to reawaken the city skyline. But is this monstrous erection just a monument to its designer’s ego? Oliver Wainwright @ollywainwright Fri 17 Mar 2023 07.20 EDT A chunky grey staircase thrusts … Continue reading Architectural follies that should (perhaps) never have been built
Perhaps sustainable living might look like Uruguay
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/magazine/uruguay-renewable-energy.html What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay No greater challenge faces humanity than reducing emissions without backsliding into preindustrial poverty. One tiny country is leading the way. Gauchos at the Pintado wind farm in Corral de Piedra, Uruguay.Credit...Alessandro Cinque for The New York Times By Noah Gallagher Shannon Published Oct. 5, 2022, Updated Oct. 7, … Continue reading Perhaps sustainable living might look like Uruguay
You’re missing a bet if you don’t use Apple’s Cash card in your iPhone or Apple Watch wallet
With so many ways to send cash to individuals with apps (for example, Venmo, Zelle, Cash), you might have missed the method that's already in your iPhone or Apple Watch wallet. I've always just periodically moved the balance to my checking account. Here's a clear explanation of this alternative. https://youtu.be/Ph0RRmEn-Ko
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