Tupperware Brands Corp. has filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with declining sales and increased competition for years. Tupperware, a publicly traded company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to court documents, the company lists assets between $500 million and $1 billion, and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion. In a separate statement, […]
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is stepping down from the company’s internal safety and security committee. This committee was established in May to advise the OpenAI board on critical safety and security issues related to the development of advanced artificial intelligence. After a 90-day evaluation period, the committee presented its recommendations on September 16th. The […]
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to shoot Donald Trump this weekend at a golf course in Florida, was a familiar but not widely respected figure among the foreign fighters he tried to aid in Ukraine. According to three of his contacts there, he spent a significant amount of time in Kyiv over the […]
On Tuesday evening, skywatchers in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event: a harvest moon, a blood moon, and a supermoon all happening at the same time. The simultaneous occurrence of all three celestial events is “quite rare,” according to Teresa Monsue, an astrophysicist at […]
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, premiering on FX on September 17th and produced by Ryan Murphy, attempts to depict the tragic downfall of Aaron Hernandez, a former NFL star, from fame to convicted murderer. In 2013, just 10 months after Hernandez signed a $40 million contract with the New England Patriots, he was apprehended and […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Former President Donald Trump has faced at least two credible assassination attempts this election year. The most recent incident, on Sunday at one of his golf clubs in Florida, was not as close […]
Every act of generosity and volunteerism strengthens our social fabric. Civil society is the bedrock of America’s strength. We have a history of generosity rooted in the collective efforts of millions of everyday Americans who dedicate their time and resources to causes they care about, collectively creating monumental social good. This fundamental aspect of our […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced on Monday that it will ban RT and other Russian state media from its platforms globally. This decision comes after the State Department imposed sanctions on Kremlin-backed news organizations. “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets: Rossiya Segodnya, RT […]
At a recent event in San Francisco, prominent figures in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) gathered to discuss the technology’s potential to transform our world. Among the panelists were inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil, researcher and Brookings Institution fellow Chinasa T. Okolo, director of the U.S. Artificial Safety Institute (AISI) Elizabeth Kelly, and Cognizant […]
LIMA — Wildfires in Peru have resulted in at least 15 fatalities and the burning of over 3,000 hectares (11.58 sq. mi.) of cultivated land and natural areas, authorities reported on Monday. Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén informed reporters that the fires were ignited by human activity and that 22 out of the 24 regions comprising […]
The statistics are alarming. Worldwide, 48 million children face stunted growth, 45 million suffer from wasting, and nearly half of all child deaths are attributed to malnutrition. “Even for children who survive [malnutrition], their ability to reach their full physical and mental potential is significantly impacted, affecting their quality of life and the development of […]
The Secret Service is re-evaluating its methods for safeguarding current and former Presidents following two recent incidents where armed individuals came close to harming former President Donald Trump, the agency’s acting director said Monday. “We need to shift from a reactive approach to a proactive one,” acting director Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. told reporters in […]
Catching a glimpse of Moo Deng, a two-month-old pygmy hippopotamus who has become an internet sensation, has become a popular activity for Thai locals. Moo Deng’s newfound fame has even led to a cosmetics brand posting an advertisement showing how to achieve a blush similar to the celebrity hippo. But fame often comes with its […]
Why does the U.S. Use Daylight Saving Time? The U.S. has observed Daylight Saving Time on and off since 1918, when Congress established it to standardize time zones. The practice aims to maximize daylight hours during the summer months, when the sun rises earlier in the Northern Hemisphere. When will Daylight Saving Time end this […]
Following the apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday, Elon Musk wrote on X that no one was trying to kill President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris in a since-deleted post that drew strong condemnation on the social media platform. Following the apparent […]
MELBOURNE, Australia — Clashes between illegal miners in Papua New Guinea have resulted in the deaths of between 20 and 50 people, a United Nations official reported on Monday. The fighting erupted several days ago and is ongoing in the Porgera Valley, located near the site of a gold mine. This mine has been linked […]
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who formed the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has passed away at the age of 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, including global superstars and sister , part of a musical family whose songs remain popular today. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce […]
Eugene and Dan Levy opened the Emmys with a disclaimer. The father-son Schitt’s Creek duo were not, they explained, stand-ups like most awards-show hosts. “I wouldn’t actually even call us hosts. We’re more like actors acting like hosts,” said Dan. “If things go south,” Eugene joked, “my name is pronounced ‘Martin Short.’” It was a […]
Just two months after an alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in July during a rally in Pennsylvania, another apparent attempt on the Republican presidential nominee’s life was thwarted by authorities on Sunday at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump was unharmed, and a suspect who fled the scene […]
Dan and Eugene Levy, known for their work on *Schitt’s Creek*, hosted the 76th Emmy Awards. The ceremony saw *Shōgun* make history by winning 14 Creative Arts Emmys, becoming the most decorated show in a single season. *The Bear* also broke a record, receiving 23 nominations in the comedy category, making it the most nominated […]