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A Nebraska city turned 2 million plastic bags into a road

South Sioux City, Nebraska, is testing plastic bag pavement on Foundry Road. Approximately two million shredded plastic bags were incorporated into the asphalt mixture. This innovative project aims to repurpose waste material into durable road infrastructure. The experimental pavement is currently carrying traffic under ordinary conditions. This initiative represents Nebraska's…

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Haiti's Diaspora in Chile Watches Washington Repeat a Cycle Santiago Knows Too Well

Nearly 200,000 returned to Haiti in 2026 — most from the Dominican Republic, not the U.S. Chile's Haitian diaspora explains why that gap matters.

Latin Times

Voters in six states to decide eight income or wealth tax ballot measures in 2026

In 2026, voters in six states will decide—or have already decided—nine statewide ballot measures related to income or wealth taxes. On August 4, voters defeated Missouri Amendment 5, which would have required reductions in the individual income tax until the tax was eliminated in the state. The remaining eight measures…

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Trash Talk Nyc Project: 100-day cleanup sparks gardens; neighbours build a movement

David Clarke took it upon himself to clean a neglected block in New York City using simple tools. His shared updates on social media sparked wider community interest, leading to a collaborative effort. He invested his own funds to create gardens in tree beds, inspiring neighbors to participate in maintaining…

The Times of India

The Feds Are Spying on Your Bank Account

While the Treasury forces money changers to report on suspected immigrants, Homeland Security is having police pull people over for suspicious transactions.

Reason

Receipts, memes and supermarket shelves: how Iranians are documenting the economic cost of war online

What does economic pressure on Iran look like? On social media, people are documenting it one receipt at a time.

The Conversation

The Internet Is Going Live. Trust and Safety Has to Catch Up

The technology to analyze live video already exists. What no platform can do is watch every stream, continuously, in full detail. That gap is the real problem in live moderation.

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The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s oil deal: Venezuela pays for his vanity

Editorial: The US president seized a nation’s natural wealth in a modern-day version of gunboat diplomacy to feed his ego – not to lower Americans’ fuel bills

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Kyrsten Sinema Headed to Home-Wrecker Court After Judge Says Texts to Married Lover Could Leave Her Liable

"Alienation of affection" actions like the one Sinema is facing undermine the idea that adults have agency in their romantic and sexual choices.

Reason

Cartels Turn to Tunnels and Sewers to Smuggle Migrants as Trump Tightens Border: Report

As U.S. border apprehensions drop to historic lows, drug cartels are turning to cross-border tunnels and sewer systems to smuggle migrants into the United States.

Latin Times

In 1896, 40,000 people traveled to the middle of nowhere in Texas to watch two trains crash intentionally. Two died in the 'The Crash at Crush' event

An 1896 Texas event featured two steam locomotives colliding at high speed. This spectacle, organized by the Katy Railroad, drew thousands of paying spectators. The collision caused both locomotives and their boilers to explode unexpectedly. Fatalities and injuries occurred, and a photographer was permanently blinded. Despite the tragedy, the event…

The Economic Times

As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump

Americans now show less trust in federal government information across key areas. This skepticism has increased since 2024 and is higher than previously observed. Partisan divides in trust have widened significantly, impacting perceptions of government data. Concerns about election result accuracy are widespread as midterms approach. Few citizens trust political…

The Economic Times

Maine buried 20,000 old tires beneath a road and they helped against frost damage. Now engineers are exploring them for walls, highways and more

In an innovative engineering experiment, shredded tires were utilized in road construction, effectively tackling both durability and tire waste problems. The incorporation of tire chips offered enhanced insulation and superior drainage underneath the road surface. This groundbreaking method outperformed traditional gravel, particularly noted during the spring thaw, revealing discarded tires…

The Economic Times

'Same Style Gloves': Break-In Suspect Triggers Online Copycat Fears in the Ongoing Nancy Guthrie Search

A YouTuber's claim that a Yuma break‑in suspect wore the 'same style gloves' as the man wanted in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping has reignited interest in the unsolved case.

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Retirees Track a 3.6 Percent Social Security Estimate as Medicare Premiums Threaten to Absorb Part of It

The 2027 Social Security COLA is projected at 3.6 percent. Rising Medicare Part B premiums will take a share before checks arrive.

Reason

Should the State Pay Stay-at-Home Moms?

Plus: AI doom, trolling the DSA, and more...

The Economic Times

In 1997, Salem cleared seven buildings to make way for a new courthouse square; Marion County diverted 13,726 tons of demolition debris and separately salvaged 661 tons of bricks for local reuse

In 1997, Marion County showcased a remarkable effort in diverting demolition waste. The initiative recycled over eighty percent of construction debris, with local businesses transforming salvaged materials into new roadbed and metal products. Residents also engaged in the initiative by reclaiming bricks for community projects, resulting in significant cost savings…

The Conversation

A journalist coined ‘the Bible Belt’ 100 years ago – it’s been oversimplifying the South ever since

“Look No Further!” a billboard on the side of the highway beckons, drawing my gaze toward the red cover of a Bible. “You Are Worthy of Redemption!”

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For 16 months, America wasn't called the United States — it was the 'United Colonies'. Some even wanted to call it the “United States of Alleghania”

The United States was once known as the United Colonies during its revolution. Official documents began using 'United States' in September 1776. Alternative names like Columbia and Appalachia were also considered. The Articles of Confederation emphasized state sovereignty over national unity. The Constitution later shifted this balance towards a unified…

The Guardian - US

Texas was once a hotbed of wild west socialism – could it make a comeback?

Long before it became a rightwing political bastion the state was defined by cowboys on strike and farmers organizing

Texas Observer

1.2 Million Oil Wells Are Buried Underneath Texas. Do You Live on Top of a Dangerous One?

Our state's homes are built above a hundred years of drilling by an industry that was never made to clean up after itself.

International Business Times UK

'Steep Neurological Decline': Psychologist Raises Alarm Over Donald Trump's Manic-Like Behaviour

A psychologist's new YouTube video dissects Trump's Fox interview and Truth Social spree, arguing they suggest 'neurological decline' despite a recent White House report of strong brain function.

The Economic Times

Grandmother demands Rs 51 lakh for raising daughter of her son who got remarried after divorce

A grandmother is suing her son to demand financial compensation for raising his daughter for fifteen years after his divorce. The son remarried and moved, leaving his daughter with his mother. This situation has sparked a debate on family responsibilities and childcare support. The case highlights societal expectations for grandparents…

Salon

Appealing to working-class women

The working class isn't just White men in hard hats anymore. Women candidates may be the ones who can earn votes

The Independent UK

US Embassy issues health alerts as Cuba’s multiple crises push islanders to breaking point

Daily power outages now surpass 24 hours and clean running water is scarce, leading to an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses

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