In Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, changes are underway. In Haiyuan county, where hefty bride prices once prevailed, Li Jinyun has become the first to marry without paying a bride ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A garbage truck is stuck in a sinkhole in downtown Omaha, Neb., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Chris Machian/Omaha ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city government has awarded contracts for garbage collection and disposal worth P842.7 million to two companies, with the expectation that they will perform ...

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While New Yorkers in residential buildings of 10 units or less will still be permitted to use any bin with secure lids until 2026, they won’t be allowed to throw loose trash bags on the street ...

Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches. By embracing ...