An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' but local harvesters are barely surviving
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The New York Times - Business
Tupperware (the Brand) May Fail. Tupperware (the Word) Will Survive.
The company behind the resealable containers filed for bankruptcy, but the term outgrew its origins decades ago.53 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Ancient coins found by Indiana Jones enthusiast sell for $176,000
George Ridgway found one of the largest caches of Roman and Iron Age coins in England.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Glasgow’s slimmed-down Commonwealth Games provides blueprint for survival
Scottish city took on 2026 event after Australian state of Victoria pulled out citing soaring costs8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Local Teamsters unions in key battleground states endorse Harris
Local unions within the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are putting their support behind Vice President Harris in November, despite the wider union's decision to withhold a presidential ...10 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Modi visits Indian-administered Kashmir on local election campaign amid massive security
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the main city in Himalayan Kashmir to campaign for his party in the staggered local election in the first such vote since New Delhi stripped the ...10 hours ago -
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ABC News - Top stories
Los Angeles County reports a rare handful of local dengue cases
Los Angeles County reports a rare handful of local dengue cases.11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
After a terrible cup of joe in the office, a founder decided to bring African coffee traditions stateside
Kahawa 1893 prioritizes small producers and premium beans, while also offering consumers a ‘virtual pot’ to support its suppliers. When she was a child growing up in Kenya , Margaret Nyamumbo ...11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Is circular migration a solution to the crisis at the US border? Guatemala provides a clue
Offering legal pathways for temporary work in the US, such programmes are changing communities and reducing numbers risking irregular routes. Arnoldo Chile, 33, drives his old Toyota pickup truck ...11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Emma Raducanu survives injury scare to make Korea Open quarter-finals
China’s Yuan Yue, the No 8 seed, beaten 6-4, 6-3 Briton received treatment for suspected foot injury Emma Raducanu reached the quarter-finals of the Korea Open after beating Yuan Yue of China ...11 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Europe’s great battery hope Northvolt fights for survival
Swedish start-up struggles to secure funds as it tries to increase production at its gigafactory19 hours ago - Europe -
ABC News - Health
Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes
The Los Angeles area is seeing more cases of people with dengue fever without traveling outside the United States, a year after the first such case was reported in CaliforniaYesterday -
ABC News - Health
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' but local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty productsYesterday -
The New York Times - Science
Why This Tiny Lizard Dives With a Natural Scuba Tank
Almost every animal in the rainforest enjoys snacking on water anoles, but slippery skin and an ability to carry an air bubble underwater help them survive.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed expected to cut benchmark interest rate, providing relief to consumers
Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what to expect from the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut and what it could mean for your finances.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcy
The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Voting for local government opens in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy
A phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir has opened in the first such vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government stripped the disputed region of its ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' yet local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life,” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty productsYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
Making government data more accessible and easier to understand: That's the standing goal for Poppy MacDonald. MacDonald, a former news executive, now leads "USA Facts,” a nonpartisan, nonprofit ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
New bank hubs to open but many don't have printers to provide statements
New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Gavin Newsom signs bills to help provide AI protections for actors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Tuesday aimed at protecting actors and other performers from unauthorized use of their digital likenesses.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Suggests Restoring the State and Local Tax Break He Once Limited
Former President Donald J. Trump’s 2017 tax law capped the state and local tax deduction at $10,000. He said on Tuesday that he would lift that limit.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - World
Hamas Plans Future in Gaza After Surviving Israel’s Onslaught
Khaled Meshal, one of Hamas’s most senior officials, said in an interview that the militant group expects to play a decisive role in the enclave when the war is over.2 days ago - Israel -
GameSpot - Tech
Ubisoft Denies Reports XDefiant Is Dying, Provides Updated Year One Roadmap
Ubisoft has released an updated Year One roadmap for its free-to-play shooter, XDefiant , highlighting important changes and new content coming down the road. The blog post also denies reports ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Al Qaeda Targets Russia's African Ally, in Rare Attack on Capital
Insurgents hit a base in Mali that hosts most of the country’s warplanes along with Russian mercenaries hired by the military government for security.2 days ago - Russia -
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CBS News - Top stories
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Shōgun proves you don’t need dragons and bare bottoms for compelling drama | Zoe Williams
It’s official: cheap, violent thrills are out; detailed trade negotiations are in. Shōgun’s Emmy-winning haul suggests cerebral viewing is back in vogue. A friend who works in TV explained to me ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan2 days ago - Japan -
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BBC News - Top stories
Rare 'sweets and beer' tree saved for future
Thousands of trees are being grown at a nursery to give rare and depleted species a helping hand.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
New details of Trump family crypto project released, including who can buy in
World Liberty Financial is expected to operate as a crypto banking platform.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Irene Aldana's UFC 306 cut barely noticeable two days later (OK, that's a lie)
Irene Aldana's UFC 306 cut looks like a scratch two days later ... if the scratch was from an excavator on a construction site. In other words, holy hell – it's gnarly. Norma Dumont (12-2 MMA, 8-2 ...3 days ago - UFC -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Week 3 waiver wire: Man of Steele should be your top target
Major fantasy names like Isiah Pacheco, Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel went down last week. Here are the players you should target for your lineup.3 days ago