These scientists have bioengineered a version of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria that can break down polyethylene ...

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DirecTV’s plan to merge with Dish to create the world’s largest pay-TV distributor has hit a snag. A group of investors that owns more than $10 billion of Dish bonds is threatening to blow ...

Just days before a key deadline linked to the proposed tie-up between Dish Network and DirecTV, talks with creditors have devolved into a dispute that threatens to upend the almost $10 billion deal.

Polling shows environmental issues are far from the top of voters’ minds this year, and the global plastics crisis rarely gets a mention—unless it’s to defend plastic straws. Nevertheless ...

Kamala Harris is struggling. The Democratic candidate is limping her way to the finish line complete with daily stumbles, mumbles and word salads. Kamala Harris has served up a banquet of word ...

Martha Stewart has revealed that she’s read “parts” of Ina Garten’s recent memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens.” Stewart commented on her falling out with Garten during Sunday’s ...