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The Elusive Green Consumer Companies that introduce sustainable offerings face a frustrating paradox: Most consumers report positive attitudes toward eco-friendly products and services, but they often seem unwilling to follow through with their wallets. The authors have been studying how to encourage sustainable consumption for several years, performing their own experiments and reviewing research in marketing, economics, and psychology.
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WorkNew Jersey Arab Americans go on strike over Gaza: 'The administration isn't listening' Raed Odeh, a barbershop owner and the deputy mayor of Paterson, said the message of the strike was to demand a ceasefire to save the Palestinian civilians. "We have tried hard, as Americans, as Muslims, as Arab Americans, as Palestinians, to send this message," Odeh said. "Elections are coming soon, in 11 months, and with the vote between Democrats and Republicans so close, I think our voice will be heard."
WorkMinneapolis neighbor accused of beating, impaling grocery clerk with golf club is charged with second-degree murder Skafte, 66, was a well-liked former Kansas City Ballet dancer known for his involvement in community groups and organizing a neighborhood garden project, NBC affiliate KARE of Minnesota’s Twin Cities reported.
WorkLahaina's historic town center reopens to residents and business owners The EPA and the state\'s health department have installed 53 air monitors in Lahaina and Upcountry Maui, where a separate fire burned homes in early August. The department is urging people to avoid outdoor activity when monitor levels show elevated air pollution and to close windows and doors.
WorkMiss Nicaragua pageant director announces her retirement after accusations of ‘conspiracy' A statement by the National Police claimed Celebertti “participated actively, on the internet and in the streets in the terrorist actions of a failed coup,” an apparent reference to the 2018 protests.
WorkAt least 3 officers killed and 16 wounded after suicide bomber attacks police station in Pakistan Dera Ismail Khan is located near South Waziristan, a former sanctuary for militants. Pakistan’s army carried out multiple operations against militants there after some attacked an army-run school, killing more than 150 people, mostly school children, in 2014.
WorkTurkey suspends all league games after club president punches referee at a top-flight match Koca, who is reported to have heart problems, was hospitalized as a precaution, but would be taken into custody following treatment, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. Two other people who also attacked Meler on the pitch were detained for questioning, he added.
WorkKeller, Grapevine-Colleyville ISDs approve policies for chaplains to serve in schools \"While SB 763 allows a school district to employ chaplains if it chooses to adopt such a policy, that’s not what Keller ISD’s adopted resolution allows, and the Trustees were clear about that this evening,\" said a district spokesman.
WorkDFW Violent Crime: Murders rise in Dallas in 2023, fall in Fort Worth “Build those relationships and understand the causes of violent crime, and the full scope holistically,” Butler said. “We’ve got to get back to basics again and say what did we get away from that we need to go back to as a city.”
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WorkPedro Garcia: Born in Havana, Mr. Garcia and his family have resided in Miami since 1962. He is a veteran of the US Army and a member of American Legion Post 0346. In his spare time, Mr. Garcia enjoys golf and fishing. He and his wife, Amalia, have been married since 1959. They have four daughters, 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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WorkNew plan will re-envision future of City Heights, Kensington, nearby neighborhoods Progressive advocacy groups in Arkansas are asking a full federal appeals court to revisit a three-judge panel’s ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act
WorkBorder wait times swell at San Ysidro's PedEast after closure of key pedestrian border crossing  Hours after Monica Montgomery Steppe became the first Black woman ever to serve on it, the county board approved another $3 million for migrant services, despite concerns from some local aid groups
WorkSan Diego federal judge upholds California law limiting rifle purchases by young adults under 21 The Attorney General’s Office did not respond Monday to a request for comment on the ruling. Nor did the Firearms Policy Coalition, one of the plaintiffs in the case and one of the leading organizations in California and elsewhere focused on overturning gun-restriction laws in court.
WorkAlvarado Hospital Medical Center gets new name: UC San Diego Health East Campus Medical Center Some may be confused by Monday’s name change and feel that they cannot go to what once was Alvarado now that UC San Diego is running its operations. But Maysent made it clear that patients who show up in the emergency room do not have to be pre-existing UC San Diego patients. And the hospital’s existing agreements with non-UCSD doctors in the community will still be valid.
WorkThe homeless population downtown just hit a two-year low. The result is a mixed bag.  Hours after Monica Montgomery Steppe became the first Black woman ever to serve on it, the county board approved another $3 million for migrant services, despite concerns from some local aid groups
WorkEcho Park businesses concerned over new construction Lee says Cypress Equity, which is the development company behind the new building, gives businesses a calendar, showing when and where the street and parking situation will change. But there\'s no consistency, she says.
WorkSan Bernardino police saves 3-year-old after woman held him at gunpoint “The officers knew that everyone in that apartment, their lives were in danger and they had to go resolve the situation,” Kohrell said. “So they had to kick in the door and as soon as the door opened they saw the suspect was standing over the child within just feet. With a gun pointed directly at the child’s head.”
WorkLawsuit challenging L.A. County's new limits on cash bail suffers major setback Gabriel San Román is a Metro reporter covering Orange County for the Los Angeles Times. He joined the news organization in 2021 as a feature writer for TimesOC, a Times Community News publication. San Román previously worked at OC Weekly – as a reporter, podcast producer and columnist – until the newspaper’s closing in late 2019. He also may just be the tallest Mexican in O.C.
WorkWhat are the odds? Two winning tickets for $395-million jackpot sold at same Encino gas station Anthony De Leon is a 2023-24 reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times. Born in Fresno to a Chicano family, he pursued his higher education in his hometown, earning an associate‘s degree in journalism from Fresno City College and then completing a bachelor’s in media, communications and journalism at Fresno State. He went on to complete his master’s in media innovation at the University of Nevada, Reno.
WorkNeighbor ransacks apartment 'multiple times,' takes items worth $30,000, police say Grace Toohey is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering breaking news for the Fast Break Desk. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, she covered criminal justice issues at the Orlando Sentinel and the Advocate in Baton Rouge. Toohey is a Maryland native and proud Terp.
WorkHow Do You Unwind During the Holidays? If you’d like to share your tips, you can do that by filling out the form below. We may publish your response in an upcoming newsletter. We won’t publish any part of your submission without reaching out to and hearing back from you first.
WorkHer Son Was Promised a Special Education Class. He’s Still Waiting. “I’m at a loss because I don’t know what else to do,” Ms. Morales said, as her voice broke. “Time is being wasted. It’s not fair for him,” she said, adding, “I don’t think they’re taking this as serious as they should be.”
WorkNo Deaths Reported After 7-Story Bronx Apartment Partially Collapses In 2020, the building’s brick facade was deemed “unsafe” after a required inspection by a structural engineer revealed “significant masonry damage throughout the facade,” including cracks in the brick. The owner was ordered to repair the exterior; it was not immediately known on Monday whether the repairs had been completed.
WorkWant Your Couch Back? Pay Up, Said Movers Who Ran Ransom Scheme Jesse McKinley is a Metro correspondent for The Times, with an emphasis on coverage of upstate New York. He previously served as bureau chief in Albany and San Francisco, as well as stints as a feature writer, theater columnist and Broadway reporter for the Culture desk. More about Jesse McKinley
WorkYale Condemns Hanging of Palestinian Flag on New Haven Menorah “They’re taking one person’s action out of 300 or 400 people at this rally, which was completely peaceful,” said Dan Garrett, 63, who attended the news conference. He noted that he is Jewish and his mother survived the Holocaust.
WorkGiants get third straight win with walk-off field goal, jumble NFC playoff picture even more Promising trend: Rookie Jayden Reed knows how to find the end zone. And it doesn\'t matter if it\'s as a ball carrier or a receiver. His 16-yard end-around for a score in the first quarter was his seventh touchdown of the season, tied with Bijan Robinson, Jordan Addison and Tank Dell for second among all rookies behind only Dolphins running back De\'Von Achane (with nine). Reed (with two) and Deebo Samuel (five) are the only receivers in the league with multiple rushing touchdowns this season. -- Rob Demovsky
WorkReid: Chiefs won't give up on Toney after gaffe \"We put so much time and effort into it and both physical and mental effort,\'\' Reid said Monday. \"For it to come down to something like that, that ends up being the frustration ... That type of situation is too great for really good football teams playing each other and you\'re down to a minute and a half or a minute, 50 seconds, all of a sudden, you\'re right there and have a big play. I think anybody would say that\'s a little bit frustrating.
WorkSources: Ohtani to defer $680M in Dodgers deal \"Shohei Ohtani is a generational player and it was an honor to watch him make history throughout the six seasons he spent in an Angels uniform,\" the team posted. \"We feel extremely fortunate that Angels fans were able to witness him redefine what is possible in our sport. We thank Shohei for his many contributions to our franchise and the game of baseball. We wish him the best during the next chapter of his career.\"
WorkInjured Hill plays on, spurred in part by wife's text \"That\'s never something that I would be thinking about,\" he said. \"But if the trainers come to me, if they see something in the scans whenever I get these scans, they say, \'Hey, Reek, you can sit out,\' I do it. But me being me, I don\'t want to sit out. I want to be able to help this team any way I can, and that\'s just who I am. I just don\'t want to miss any games.\"
WorkTitans stun Dolphins on 'Monday Night Football' Promising trend: The Dolphins\' defense scored a touchdown for the third game in a row, this time on a Zach Sieler pick-six. Their offense struggled in stretches, but that defensive touchdown kept the game within reach in the first half -- and a timely recovered fumble late in the fourth quarter looked like it would be enough to position the team to win. Miami has fielded the best defense in the NFL over the past month, and it showed its value once again Monday night.
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WorkOil prices could crash 50% if OPEC+ lets output rise and doesn't extend cuts through 2024, Citi commodities research chief says \"Weak global growth in 2024 could prompt further OPEC+ cuts if the oil market shifts decisively into surplus, but the latest deal at end-November 2023 highlighted reluctance to bring output much lower,\" Fitch Ratings said. The ratings agency expects global growth to drop 2.1% next year.
WorkThe Companies Conducting Layoffs in 2023: Here’s the List
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WorkBoeing promotes insider to chief operating officer, putting her in the discussion about the next CEO The company lost $2.2 billion in the first nine months of this year after losing more than $5 billion last year. However, it has a huge backlog of orders for commercial planes, as airlines look to update their fleets with more fuel-efficient models.
WorkCathie Wood Boosts Stake in Microsoft, Facebook in AI Push Seven companies, including Microsoft, have propelled roughly three-quarter of the S&P 500 index’s 20% gain this year, fueled by investor obsession with AI’s potential to disrupt the world.
WorkApple is on track to be the first $4 trillion company by the end of 2024, Wedbush says The investment research firm has been a long-running bull on Apple stock, particularly within the context of the huge rally mega-cap tech has seen in 2023. That rally will likely continue, thanks to around $1 trillion of AI spending that\'s bound to take place over the next decade, Wedbush previously estimated.
WorkA 'severe recession' may be coming in 2024 as the stock market, job market flash warning signs, strategist says Markets have generally warmed up to idea of a soft landing next year, with Wall Street strategists largely expecting another positive year for stocks in 2024. Bank of America and Deutsche Bank predicted the S&P 500 could see a new all-time-high in 2024. The New York Fed, meanwhile, has lowered its 12-month recession prediction to just 51%, down from an over 70% chance earlier this year.
WorkSpecial counsel to disclose Trump's phone data at election interference trial Trump took steps to obstruct the certification through political means by imploring Pence to accept fake slates of Trump electors to delay proceedings or reject the Biden slates, and asked senators to keep delaying the certification after it was interrupted by the riot.
WorkGoogle loses antitrust trial to Fortnite maker Epic Games Google settled related claims from the dating app maker Match before the trial started. The tech giant also settled related antitrust claims by US states and consumers under terms that have not been made public.
WorkUK pay growth drops sharply as job vacancies fall “Overall, the labour market remains tight by historical standards, but the sharp fall in wage growth will reinforce the growing belief in markets that interest rate cuts will start sooner rather than later.”
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