GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond discovered in over a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana. The country’s president displayed the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony on Thursday. The Botswana government states that the massive 2,492-carat stone is the second-largest ever found in a mine. It is […]
Authorities in Australia arrested a passenger on Thursday after he exited a stationary airplane through an emergency exit, walked along a wing, and then climbed down a jet engine to the tarmac. Jetstar Flight JQ507 arrived at Melbourne Airport from Sydney at around 10 a.m. local time. The incident occurred while the plane was parked […]
Actor and director Ben Affleck received an unexpected mention at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Wednesday night. The shoutout came from actor and writer Mindy Kaling, best known for her roles in The Office and The Mindy Project. Kaling was at the convention to discuss her friendship with Vice President Kamala Harris, […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. If there were doubts about why Kamala Harris selected an upper-Plains State Governor who 7-in-10 Americans recently held no opinion on as her running mate, his speech before tens of thousands of Democrats […]
From a van offering free emergency contraception to emotional speeches, reproductive rights have been a central focus at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week, as Democrats aim to use this issue to mobilize voters in the upcoming election. Speakers at the convention, like former Secretary of State, have emphasized the significance of reproductive rights […]
Shein, the online fast-fashion giant, has filed another lawsuit against its rival, Temu, alleging copyright infringement. This is the latest development in the ongoing battle between the two Chinese-linked marketplaces. In the lawsuit filed on Monday, Shein—which was founded in China but is now based in Singapore—accuses Temu, owned by PDD Holdings, of stealing its […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has revised its job growth figures, revealing that the economy added 818,000 fewer jobs between April 2023 and March 2024 than initially reported. This revised data indicates a steady slowdown in the job market, likely strengthening the Federal Reserve’s stance on imminent interest rate cuts. According to the Labor Department, […]
Last night, former First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage at the DNC. The excitement in the arena was palpable. It was difficult for her to speak. America’s favorite political nonpolitician was about to address the nation, and everyone was eager to hear her words. For many, Michelle Obama embodies the nation’s best qualities. Intelligent, […]
This morning, I made scrambled eggs on a $129 frying pan. Most of my cookware costs a fraction of that. For years, I bought pots and pans at T.J. Maxx or other discount stores. The frying pan I used most frequently sells on Amazon for about $30. But I cook a fair amount from home […]
Taylor Swift has become the first solo artist to perform at Wembley Stadium in London eight times during a single tour, surpassing the previous record reportedly held by Michael Jackson, who performed at the iconic London arena seven times in 1988. “You just made me the first solo artist to ever play Wembley eight times […]
Former First Lady Michelle Obama reemerged in the political arena on Tuesday night, returning to her birthplace, Chicago, to mobilize support for Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. She was welcomed with thunderous applause from the convention attendees, reminding Americans why she remains a paramount voice within the party—even from a less […]
When Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee for President in July after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, nearly the entire party quickly came together to support her. But the Vermont independent senator who caucuses with the Democrats, Bernie Sanders, said at the time that he was not ready to do so. Sanders […]
Netflix’s hit sports documentary series Untold kicks off its fourth season with an in-depth look at the career of NFL star quarterback Steve “Air” McNair and his 2009 murder at just 36 years old. As TIME wrote back then, McNair had an “outstanding” 13-year career but “sadly, what we’ll most remember about Air McNair is […]
The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago on Monday with the opening day, which featured a surprise speaker: Gwen Walz, the wife of Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Speaking to the delegates, lawmakers, and journalists in the room, Gwen Walz shared that she and her husband met while teaching at the […]
Federal prosecutors, in a filing in August 2022, noted that since the publication of a New York Times article exposing fabrications in Santos’s biography, he had essentially embarked on a speaking tour. This tour culminated on August 19 when Santos pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. While there will be […]
Maria Branyas, the world’s oldest person, has passed away in a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117, according to her X account and a spokesperson at the home. Branyas, who was American-born, officially became the world’s oldest person in January 2023, after a French nun who previously held the title, passed away. “Maria […]
The Israeli military recovered the bodies of six hostages from the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza overnight on Tuesday, according to the Israel Defense Forces and the Prime Minister’s office. Israel’s National Institute of Forensic Medicine identified the deceased as Yagev Buchshtav, 35; Alexander Dancyg, 76; Avraham Munder, 79; Yoram Metzger, 80; Nadav Popplewell, […]
NEW DELHI — India’s highest court on Tuesday established a national task force comprised of doctors who will provide recommendations for the safety of healthcare workers at their places of employment. This action comes in the wake of the that sparked outrage and nationwide protests. The Supreme Court declared that the doctors’ panel will establish […]
Eight years after accepting the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton returned to her party’s national convention with a simple message: America is on the cusp of fulfilling the promise of Seneca Falls, the first U.S. women’s rights convention convened in 1848. “Something is happening in America,” she said. “You can feel it. Something we worked […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials stated on Monday that they are confident Iran is responsible for cyber intrusions targeting U.S. presidential campaigns, describing the attacks as part of a broader effort by Tehran to influence American politics and potentially sway the outcome of the election. The attribution of blame for these hacks marks the first […]