Oregon Recycling Law Victory Bolsters Similar Efforts in California and Colorado

Oregon Recycling Ruling Gives Supporters Hope in California, Colorado

By Liz Moyer

Aug 31, 2026, 4:00 pm EDT

A federal judge has upheld Oregon’s law regarding producer responsibility for packaging. (Dreamstime)

Supporters of new state recycling laws are cheering a federal court decision in Oregon that could boost their chances of prevailing in similar legal challenges in California and Colorado.

PG&E Stock Plummets as California Withholds Wildfire Liability Protections

By Kit Norton

Updated Aug 31, 2026, 2:52 pm EDT / Original Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 am EDT

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The California State Assembly is ready to put liability for wildfire damages squarely on utilities, and Wall Street knows how that can turn out. (Photograph by Philip Pacheco/AFP via Getty Images)

The California State Assembly is ready to put liability for wildfire damages squarely on utilities, and Wall Street knows how that can turn out.

AI and Robotics Are a Battleground for U.S. and China. This Is the Best Bet.

Updated Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 am EDT / Original Aug 19, 2026, 6:46 am EDT

Chinese humanoid-robot maker Unitree made its debut on Wednesday. (ADEK BERRY / AFP via Getty Images)

Wall Street is always searching for the next big thing, and the latest mega IPO in Shanghai is tantalizing for investors—but they shouldn’t give up on U.S. stocks just yet.