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California is banning single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and other retailers, after an earlier ban was blamed for making the waste problem worse. Here, a worker pulls a plastic bag from a conveyor belt as she sorts through materials at a recycling center in San Francisco.

California’s first plastic bag ban made things worse. Now it’s trying again

California and other states — and some cities — have learned a lesson: Bans on plastic bags don’t always go as planned. In fact, California's original ban made things worse.

A police officer looks through damage caused by a shell at the Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Omdurman, Sudan, on Sept. 7.

Here's what life is like in a city in the grip of Sudan’s brutal war

The Sudanese city of Omdurman lives in the shadow of war, facing daily shelling and battered medical services. But some people are trying to eke out a return to life, however precarious.

Intermediate Sewing | Belt Bag

In this class you will make a gorgeous, shaped belt bag perfect for your own adventures or gifting. The skills taught in this class include: how to sew darts; sewing a lined welt zip; bias binding; and bag hardware installation. This bag is highly customizable. You will go home with the pattern and ready to practice new bag making skills. An alternative to the webbing strap could be repurposing an old belt, or from a bag you no longer use. Thrift stores are full of interesting belts and hardware to harvest from bags! This class is appropriate for a sewer with knowledge of how to use a sewing machine and sewing basics. If you’re not sure if you’re ready for this class, email and ask any questions you might have beforehand. If you are new to sewing, please check out our Sewing Fundamentals | Meet the Machine or Family & Beginners Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics before enrolling. If you are bringing your own sewing machine, it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. The bag pattern is the Nikola Pouch by Liberty Crossroads. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. Materials fee of $18 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the interest list today! Visit: Intermediate Sewing San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

"I love cooking for people I love," Ina Garten says. "And the cooking is just the medium; the thing that I care about is the connection."

Ina Garten shares her secret for a great dinner party: 6 people and a round table

"I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the Barefoot Contessa host says. Garten's new memoir is Be Ready When the Luck Happens.

Turkey Thigh Confit is a delicious main course that you can make well ahead of Thanksgiving.

Tips from a top chef to beat holiday cooking stress

A woman shops in a supermarket in New York on Jan. 27.

Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data

Many shoppers blame stores and manufacturers for supermarket inflation. But what do the companies' finances tell us?

Engineer Matt Gwin puts a piece of aerogel material inside a metal frame and ignites it. After a minute or two, the material is intact and only feels warm.

A material that's almost entirely air keeps EV fires from spreading

The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. A lab that creates the substance shares the technology behind it all.

Two people ride bicycles amid the destruction left behind by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday.

'Like a bomb was dropped': Authorities warn of extensive damage as LA fires rage

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said that it has received notification of 10 fire-related deaths as firefighters battle multiple blazes for a third consecutive night.

A sampling of some of the hundreds of ready-to-eat products affected by the BrucePac recall, according to the USDA.

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge

Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains like Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

Greg DeFatta and his son Dylan in front of The Haunted Trail's iconic school bus that will be making an appearance at this year's haunted attraction in Balboa Park.

Greg DeFatta scares people for a living

Greg DeFatta has been been making people scream for 35 years, and he loves it.

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