Keurig misled the public over claims its K-Cup pods are 100% recyclable, the SEC says Keurig agreed to pay $1.5 million in penalties — without admitting guilt or denying the SEC’s findings that the K-Cup pod producer made inaccurate claims regarding the recyclability of those pods. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Four private astronauts conduct the first commercial spacewalk
Four private astronauts conduct the first commercial spacewalk NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel fills us in on the first private spacewalk, which took place this morning. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water
How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water Water utilities across the country will have to comply with EPA limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water by 2029. Orange County, Calif., got a head start. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Harvey Weinstein indicted on more sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial
Harvey Weinstein indicted on more sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial Weinstein, 72, underwent emergency heart surgery Monday. The indictment will remain under seal until Weinstein’s arraignment, which could happen as early as Sept. 18. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump must comply with gag order in New York after appeal dismissed
Trump must comply with gag order in New York after appeal dismissed New York’s highest court on Thursday dismissed an appeal from former President Donald Trump to lift the remaining gag order in his hush money case. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for a post-election legal fight
How Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for a post-election legal fight Trump has claimed that the only way he can lose on election day is if there’s voter fraud. New York Times reporter Nick Corasaniti explains the battle over the ballot box and post-election results. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 14 pro-Trump electors linked to efforts to reverse his 2020 loss are back for 2024
14 pro-Trump electors linked to efforts to reverse his 2020 loss are back for 2024 The return of 14 Republican presidential electors linked to efforts to reverse Donald Trump’s 2020 loss raises questions about what they will do if Trump loses again in their states. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A’ja Wilson breaks the WNBA’s single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone
A’ja Wilson breaks the WNBA’s single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone The Las Vegas Aces star surpassed the previous mark of 939 points set by Jewell Loyd in 2023. Wilson could potentially be the first WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a year. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The U.N. says 6 staff were killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school
The U.N. says 6 staff were killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school The U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip said its employees were among 18 people killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school. Israel said the school was being used by Hamas. Read more on NPR
NPR News: NYC cultural institutions split with staff over wearing keffiyehs, Palestine solidarity
NYC cultural institutions split with staff over wearing keffiyehs, Palestine solidarity Nearly a dozen arts workers in New York City have recently left their jobs or been fired over conflict with their employers about expressing solidarity with Palestinian suffering. Read more on NPR