Posts by Kevin Harson
Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers
Vernalis — Greg Pryor began composting yard and food waste for San Francisco in 1996, and today he oversees nine industrial-sized composting sites in California and Oregon that turn discarded banana peels, coffee grounds, chicken bones and more into a dark, nutrient-rich soil that farmers covet for their fields and crops. His company, Recology, processes organic waste…
Read MoreSouth Korea celebrates the transformative power of ‘Squid Game’
SEOUL — The third and final season of Netflix’s “Squid Game” broke viewership records on the streaming platform following its release on June 27, marking a fitting close for what has arguably been the most successful South Korean TV series in history. Although reviews have been mixed, Season 3 recorded more than 60 million views in the…
Read MoreCommentary: Congratulations, America, you’re 249 years old! But this last one has been rough
Happy Birthday, America! Today, you turn 249 and, honestly, you don’t look a day over 248. (Ha ha.) Seriously, it’s perfectly understandable why there’s more gray on your scalp and deeper worry lines on your face. This last year has been challenging, to say the least. A convicted felon and adjudicated sex abuser was elected…
Read MoreMan thrifts designer bag at Goodwill for $8—shock over what he discovers
A man’s thrift store find has stunned viewers on Reddit, after he shared how he bagged the initially $500 item for just $8. The 30-year-old man, who goes by u/josecoolinsisdead on the platform, had shared an image of their find, a brown messenger bag, on July 1. The post has been upvoted more than 4,000…
Read MoreValadao votes for a Trump megabill expected to disrupt healthcare for many in the Central Valley
Already a ripe target for Democrats in the next election, Central Valley Rep. David Valadao put his political future in deeper peril this week by voting in favor of legislation that slashes the Medicaid coverage essential to roughly two-thirds of his constituents. The Republican dairy farmer from Hanford said that despite his concerns about President…
Read MoreLoyal dog won’t leave shelter without sister—then he realizes something
Hearts melted over a distressed dog’s reaction to being reunited with his other half after he originally thought he was leaving the shelter without her. The previous owners of the sibling duo, Pancho and Pancha, dumped off the dogs together at a California animal shelter. From that moment on, the two never separated. Seeing how…
Read MoreL.A. activist indicted after handing out face shields to anti-ICE protesters
A local activist who handed out protective face shields to protesters last month during demonstrations against the Trump administration’s chaotic immigration raids was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday. Alejandro Orellana, a 29-year-old member of the Boyle Heights-based community organization Centro CSO, faces charges of conspiracy and aiding and abetting civil disorder, court records…
Read MoreTaiwan readies soldiers, civilians for largest China invasion drills
Taiwan began preparations this week for its annual Han Kuang military exercise in response to what its government describes as escalating military pressure from China. The war games—scheduled to last 10 days and nine nights from July 9—are to be the largest ever across Taiwan proper and its outlying islands, officials said. More than 22,000…
Read MoreTears at how foster dog looks at woman after 24 hours together
A shelter dog looking at her foster owner with nothing but love and gratitude during their first day together has melted hearts online. When Kami Thomas, 30, visited the Fulton County Animal Services on June 1, she only planned to take a shelter dog out for the day. She’d heard about their Dog for The…
Read MoreFaith leaders bear witness as migrants make their case in immigration court
Rev. Jason Cook, a minister at Tapestry, a Unitarian Universalist congregation, wore his traditional white collar and a colorful stole resembling stained glass when he arrived at immigration court in Santa Ana last Friday. For several weeks, Cook and clergy members from a cross section of religions have been showing up at courtrooms in Orange…
Read MoreOrange County congresswoman targeted by protests over Trump megabill, cuts to healthcare
Protesters railed on Tuesday against an Orange County congresswoman who could be a critical vote on President Trump’s proposal to cut more than $1 trillion in federal dollars that helped pay for healthcare for those in need and extend tax cuts for millions of Americans. Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” narrowly passed the…
Read MoreGavin Newsom says Trump “caved” in fight over National Guard troops
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom says President Donald Trump has “caved” in the legal wrangling over deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles during last month’s protests of raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Tuesday for comment. Why It Matters Trump has prioritized immigration…
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