Petrochemical shortages surge as pandemic hits plastic supply
Prices for PVC epoxy resins and ethylene rise sharply as Gulf Coast storms, Texas freezes, and a cascade of outages disrupt production. ICIS notes polyvinyl chloride up 70 percent, epoxy resins 170 percent, and ethylene 43 percent amid rebound demand and stockpiling.
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School boards seek federal help to curb threats over mask policy
A national group for school boards asked President Biden for federal assistance to investigate threats and violence tied to mask mandates. The NSBA urged DOJ FBI Homeland Security and Secret Service to monitor risks and protect board members, citing over 20 incidents across multiple states.
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Teenage shooting at Memphis school leaves 13 year old wounded
A 13 year old student was shot and left critically wounded at Cummings School in Memphis. A second male juvenile is detained as a suspected shooter. both students at the school. The wounded boy underwent surgery at a local hospital as police identified both juveniles.
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Cruz case among 5 added by justices
The Supreme Court added five new cases to its upcoming term including a challenge by Sen. Ted Cruz to federal campaign loan repayment rules. Cruz argues the statute deters loans to campaigns and disputes the constitutionality. Also on the docket are heirs seeking a Camille Pissarro painting seized by Nazis and a Christian group bid to display its flag on Boston City Hall grounds.
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Ex-president Sarkozy convicted in France for campaign finance
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted Thursday of illegal campaign financing for his 2012 re election bid and sentenced to one year of home detention with an electronic bracelet. His lawyer said Sarkozy will appeal, noting the sentence matches the maximum penalty.
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