This decision was announced in the wake of a petition directed at PNC circulating from the Families Belong Together coalition of over 250 activist groups, representing over 11 million people.
The new law mandates that all eggs produced or sold in the state must come from cage-free hens by 2024.
Oregon mandates cage-free eggs by 2024 Read more
The law requires all schools in the state include “the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State” in official textbooks.
Illinois passes law requiring LGBT history curriculum be taught in schools Read more
The 22-year-old just became the first gymnast to ever attempt and land a double-twisting, double somersault dismount off the balance beam.
Simone Biles becomes the first gymnast to land a double-double dismount Read more
Recycling the thermal energy from solar cells using carbon nanotube technology could increase the efficiency from 22% to 80% according to the researchers.
Taking an extraordinary stand against the nation’s two largest private prison companies, GEO Group and CoreCivic, Denver City Council voted not to renew contracts with them worth a cumulative $10.6 million.
Denver City Council kills contracts with private prison giants Read more
Victoria’s Secret has hired Valentina Sampaio as its first transgender model, her agent said on Tuesday, as the struggling lingerie brand seeks to modernize its image.
Victoria’s Secret hires Valentina Sampaio, its first openly transgender model Read more
The new law allows people who were only convicted of a crime of simple possession, which is possession of under 30 grams, to have their record suspended, free of charge (the normal fee is $631).
Canadians can now apply for free, no-wait pardons for cannabis possession charges Read more
Cutting ties with the Plastic Industry Association is a sign that “they cannot publicly say they want to end plastic pollution, while financially supporting an association that lobbies for our continued reliance on throwaway plastics.”
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola end relationship with pro-plastic lobby Read more
Instead of using mini shampoo bottles, all of its more than 840,000 guest rooms will use bulk-size bathroom amenities.
Holiday Inn dropping personal shampoo bottles to cut waste Read more
