Tupperware Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US
Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy in the US. The company became synonymous with food storage in the mid-20th century and has been facing financial difficulties for several years.
Category: America
Alaska Airlines Completes its Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines has officially completed its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, the first major airline merger in nearly a decade. The merger was announced in December 2023 and approved by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in September 2024.
New FDA Rule Mandates Breast Density Notification After Mammogram
As of September 10, 2024, the FDA mandates that all mammography reports include detailed information about breast density. This amendment to the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) applies to all mammogram facilities. The goal is to inform individuals if they have dense breasts and explain how this impacts cancer detection.
33,000 Boeing Workers Strike as 25% Pay Rise is Rejected
33,000 Boeing workers initiated a strike on September 13, 2024 after rejecting a contract offer that included wage increases and benefits. The machinists, who play an important role in the production of Boeing’s best-selling aircraft including the 737 Max, 777 and 767, voted in favor of the work stoppage, the company’s first major strike in 16 years.
Easter Island Population Didn’t Collapse, New DNA Evidence Reveals Connections with Native Americans
A new study analyzing ancient DNA from 15 Rapa Nui individuals has debunked the theory that Easter Island population suffered a collapse. The analysis also revealed genetic evidence of early contact between the island’s inhabitants and Native Americans.
Hurricane Francine Makes Landfall in Louisiana as Category 2 Storm
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Morgan City, Louisiana at 5:00 PM with winds of 100 mph. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that Hurricane Francine was a Category 2 storm upon landfall.
E-Cigarette Use Among Youth in the US Hits Lowest Level in a Decade
The use of e-cigarettes by middle and high school students in the US has fallen reaching the lowest level in a decade. In 2019, more than 5 million students were using e-cigarettes. In 2024, only 1.6 million students reported vaping, about 6% of the total student population. The number of students using e-cigarettes dropped by nearly 25% compared to last year.
Chicago Man Charged in the Shooting of 4 Sleeping Train Passengers
The shooting occurred on the morning of September 2, 2024, just before 5:30 AM. The attack took place on a Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train as it was approaching the Forest Park terminal, a suburb located about 10 miles west of downtown Chicago.
Elon Musk’s X is Banned in Brazil after Court Order
X has been blocked in Brazil due to Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with local laws. The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered the ban after a conflict between Musk and the court over issues of misinformation, hate speech and anti-democratic content.
Massachusetts Towns Battle Deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis Outbreak
Massachusetts is on high alert following an outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare but deadly virus transmitted by mosquitoes. The outbreak has led several towns to implement strict measures to protect residents from this disease.
