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PepsiCo spent $1.65 billion to buy out its soda competitor, poppi. The move comes as Americans are drinking less soda nearly every year.

Can Pepsi’s poppi purchase help it go younger as Americans drink less soda?

A study found replacing corn used for ethanol with solar panels will generate more energy, but federal subsidies are needed for profitability.

Study looks at if US farmland is better used for corn ethanol or solar power

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would limit regulations on gas-powered appliances, including gas stoves and heaters.

Trump weighing executive order to protect gas stoves: Report

A new study finds thousand more deaths are linked to the average hurricane than previously thought.

Helene may cause thousands of deaths over the decades: Study

AI is being used to decode the language of non-human animals.

Scientists hopeful AI may lead to decoding the language of nature

The Berkeley City Council voted to ban natural gas hookups inside new builds to reduce emissions, but an appeals court has blocked it.

Federal court blocks California city ban on natural gas hookups

Flying under the radar during the midterms, ballot measures securing rent stabilization and affordable housing also had success last week.

Rent stabilization, affordable housing measures win at midterms