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A ProPublica report accuses two bills in the US Congress of endorsing misleading claims about plastics recycling, calling it 'peak greenwashing'. The legislation reportedly promotes recycling narratives the plastics industry has long used despite limited actual recycling of most plastic products. Critics say the bills would legitimize industry messaging rather than address plastic waste, sparking debate about greenwashing and the gap between recycling promises and reality.

JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time, with the airline citing persistently elevated jet fuel prices. The increase adds to travelers' costs heading into the busy Thanksgiving period, and commentators are linking it to broader inflation pressures. The hashtags circulating alongside the story also tie the fuel spike to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has kept oil markets on edge.

Politicians celebrated the 65th anniversary of the German-Turkish recruitment agreement, stressing how important immigration is for the German labour market. Critics point out the contrast: just ten days later, the government halved the quota for migrant workers. Some argue true courage would have meant including countries like Romania in such agreements, and the inconsistency is drawing mockery and criticism online.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is drawing heavy criticism from fans after floating the idea of shortening games to 40 minutes. Social media reactions include calls of 'worst commissioner of all time' and claims he is 'making the NBA unwatchable.' The proposal, part of broader discussions about pace and player workload, has sparked a wave of anger from basketball fans who oppose changing the traditional 48-minute format.