Companies that use plastic packaging are facing price pressures and supply disruptions, which they warn will likely mean higher costs for consumers. The cost of food-grade resin out of Singapore, which is used in milk bottles, has increased 110 per cent since the start of the Middle East war.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is embroiled in controversy after a woman alleged he drunkenly forced her to have sex. Prominent supporters have withdrawn endorsements, jeopardizing the party's chances in a crucial race. Platner denies the allegation.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a rape allegation from a former girlfriend, leading prominent supporters like Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego to withdraw their endorsements. Platner denies the claims, but the allegations have thrown the crucial Democratic race into turmoil.
Tourism operators in Western Australia's Kimberley region are doubtful a new government voucher program will revive a slow season, attributing the downturn to high fuel prices and 'fear mongering'. While some welcome the initiative, others feel it's 'too little, too late' and doesn't address the core issue of cost of living.
A total collapse of Cuba's national electricity grid has caused an island-wide power outage, exacerbating severe shortages of energy, fuel, and medicine. Cuban authorities blame US sanctions for the crisis, which has led to long working hours for bakers, overwhelmed hospitals, and families struggling with intermittent power and lack of running water.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match red card ban for a year, fining him $40,000. The decision, citing political intervention concerns, faces scrutiny from FairSquare, which calls for an investigation into potential FIFA rule breaches.
Michelle Feltwell is devastated by the $310,000 fine and no conviction for Mastermyne Contracting Services after her husband Gavin's death. The fine is seen as a 'nothing' and 'no deterrent' by the family and an industry safety advocate.
