Monday, January 22, 2024

Reading archive 2024-01-22

Economic vibes are finally improving, consumer sentiment surges: Some Americans say they’re feeling better about the economy than they have in years. That could be good news for Biden.

Pressure mounts on Israel over its rejection of two-state solution

How meat and milk companies are racing to ease your climate guilt: A climate-friendly hamburger? A carbon-neutral glass of milk? As companies make bold claims, a heated debate erupts. - "'Eating a hamburger is always the worst choice for the climate — even a Hopdoddy burger — full stop,' said Scott Faber, who heads government affairs at the Environmental Working Group, which tracks the climate impact of food production. 'What is shocking is that regulators are just standing by while companies are making these misleading claims. There is no such thing as a climate-friendly hamburger.'"

Students tried to host a Palestinian culture event. Then a local eatery stepped in. [ed. note: the kids wanted a special night; the school offered them regularly-scheduled Culture Night or Arab History Month]

As carjackings rise, food delivery drivers navigate harrowing risks


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