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USA

18,000 cows killed in devastating US farm explosion

It has been described as the "deadliest livestock farm fire" in Texan history.

14/04/2023

USA

US intelligence leak suspect to appear in court on Friday

Pentagon documents leak suspect to appear in court on Friday over what the US government has called a "deliberate criminal act."

13/04/2023

Mobility

Inside Mars Dune Alpha, NASA’s martian simulation habitat

A four-person crew will spend a year inside NASA’s Mars simulation habitat to test how they react to conditions on the Red Planet.

13/04/2023

Green News

US: New rules could see electric vehicle sales surge tenfold by 2030

In the USA, transportation is the largest single cause of emissions, releasing 27 per cent of the country’s total emissions. New EV targets could change that.

13/04/2023

Tech News

Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to stay out of prison after Theranos fraud

The former CEO, who was convicted of defrauding investors after claiming her company would revolutionise healthcare, will now serve 11 years in jail.

12/04/2023

USA

Expelled Tennessee lawmaker reinstated in House of Representatives

A US council has voted unanimously to reinstate state representative, Justin Jones, to the Tennessee House of Representatives, less than a week after he was expelled for taking part in a protest against gun violence.

11/04/2023

USA

Classified document leak will 'lead to death', warns Pentagon

"We don't know who is responsible," said US spokesman John Kirby. "We don't know if they have more [documents] to post online."

11/04/2023

USA

At least five dead in latest US mass shooting at Kentucky bank

Police say at least six people have been taken to hospital for treatment, and that the gunman was killed at the scene.

10/04/2023

Culture news

Why are conservatives lashing out at Nike and Bud Light?

Bud Light and Nike face boycotts in the US and UK after the brands partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Here's what you need to know.

10/04/2023

Culture news

WWE gets slammed for use of Auschwitz image to promote wrestling event

Although some wrestling fans immediately noticed the photo, it drew more attention after the Auschwitz Memorial Museum posted on Twitter on Wednesday that using the image "is hard to call an editing mistake".

08/04/2023

USA

Access to abortion pill in limbo after competing US rulings

Access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the US has been plunged into uncertainty after conflicting court rulings on Friday over the legality of the medication Mifepristone, which has been widely available for more than 20 years.

08/04/2023

Culture news

Spanish pop star Rosalía’s World Tour items go on auction

Spanish pop star Rosalía's 2022 Motomami World Tour items are up for auction, including her moto helmet and her red leather outfit, with proceeds helping young artists. Rosalía is widely considered one of the most successful Spanish singers of all time.

08/04/2023

Culture news

Apple Music Classical shows Spotify's weakness for the genre

Think Spotify is perfect? The launch of Apple Music Classical has shown all the ways the biggest music streamer is lagging behind.

07/04/2023

USA

Before Trump, which other leaders were arrested or charged?

It is a US first but former president Donald Trump joins a list of other world leaders in facing criminal charges.

06/04/2023

Culture news

‘The Power of Language’: Do bilinguals think differently?

Did you know speaking more than one language can help you age better? A new book released this week explores the research around multilingualism.

05/04/2023

Climate

‘Twister season’: Could climate change make tornadoes worse?

Climate change could make the storms that produce tornadoes worse, a new study suggests.

05/04/2023

Nature

First-of-its-kind funding sees US back wildlife corridors

The US Department of Transportation has announced $350 million in funding to combat vehicle-wildlife collisions.

05/04/2023

Culture news

Be Like Mike? Bidding starts for MJ's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers

Nostalgia and celebrity sportwear make a compelling mix for collectors. Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers are all set to become the most expensive shoes ever to be sold at an auction.

05/04/2023

Green News

Free money? Solar farms bringing funding and fury to the US midwest

A solar project in Missouri, US has put local farmers on alert and raised concerns about their lifestyle.

05/04/2023

USA

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts related to hush money

The former US president described the experience as “SURREAL” as he travelled from Trump Tower to a lower Manhattan courtroom.

04/04/2023

Mobility

Artemis mission: Meet the astronauts flying to the Moon next year

The last time humans flew to the Moon was in 1972. This time around, a female and a Black astronaut will be part of the crew.

04/04/2023

Mobility

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit declares bankruptcy

Virgin Orbit, which designs rockets for launching small satellites, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, the company announced.

04/04/2023

No Comment

New pictures show havoc caused by tornadoes in the US

Aerial pictures have revealed the extent of the damage caused by the tornadoes that hit 11 US states last Friday.

04/04/2023

USA

Severe weather to return to US Midwest after deadly weekend tornadoes

While residents across parts of the US's South and Midwest sift through the wreckage of their homes after deadly tornados, forecasters are warning of more severe weather and fire danger in the days ahead.

04/04/2023

USA

New York braces for Trump court appearance

Former US President Donald Trump is due to appear in court in New York on Tuesday where he will be indicted for his alleged role in hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

04/04/2023

USA

Donald Trump returns to New York to face criminal charges

Former President Donald Trump flew Monday from Florida to New York for his historic booking and arraignment on hush money charges, as the nation's largest city bolstered security and warned potential protesters it was “not a playground for your misplaced anger.”

03/04/2023