Posted: 3:00 p.m. EST Jan 16, 2021
Coastal Communities Fear Beach Erosion
Officials are urging people to move further away from the beach to prevent damage.
Coastal Communities Fear Beach Erosion
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Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.
Heat-related emergency room visits surged in 2023, CDC says
The CDC says "heat-related illness will continue to be a significant public health concern" amid a warming climate.
Tsunami alert in Indonesia after volcano has several big eruptions
Officials have ordered more than 11,000 residents to leave the area and an international airport has been closed due to the dangers of spreading ash.
Israel launches retaliatory strike against Iran, US officials say
Israel had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.
