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Health news

Inside the US facility that has cryofrozen 199 'patients' and 100 pets

This American cryonics facility has preserved "patients" in liquid nitrogen-filled tanks until a future date when technology allows them to be thawed.

15/01/2023

USA

Watch : Martin Luther King Jr. memorial unveiled in Boston

Descendants of Martin Luther King Jr. gathered at the US' oldest public park to dedicate a massive monument to civil rights icon.

14/01/2023

Culture news

Robbie Knievel dies at 60

Evel Knievel's son has died after battling pancreatic cancer.

14/01/2023

USA

Trump Organization fined around €1.5 million for tax fraud

Former US President Donald Trump’s company was fined around €1.5 million on Friday for a scheme in which the former president’s top executives dodged personal income taxes on lavish job perks.

14/01/2023

USA

Tornadoes hammer southern US causing several deaths

A vast storm system that spawned at least one tornado has swept across the southern US killing at least seven people.

13/01/2023

USA

ExxonMobil predicted climate change during the 1970s

The oil giant ExxonMobil predicted global warming with great precision during the 1970s, according to a new report based on internal documents published in the journal Science.

13/01/2023

Tech News

Elon Musk breaks record for largest loss of personal fortune

Elon Musk has set a Guinness World Record for the "largest loss of personal fortune in history” following his takeover of Twitter.

13/01/2023

Culture news

Designer Thom Browne defeats Adidas over stripe trademark

The New York designer was victorious in the latest humiliating defeat for Adidas over its design.

13/01/2023

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Watch: Ohio electric aircraft allows farmers to fly over their land

Ohia electric aircraft allows farmers to fly over their land. Created by Ryse Aero Technologies, the Ryse Recon is fitted with six independent motors and six removable batteries.

13/01/2023

USA

US received 510 reports of unidentified objects last year

Last year the US Defence Department opened its All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office to analyse all reports of unidentified objects.

13/01/2023

USA

At least six dead after tornado rips through Alabama

The storm damaged homes and left tens of thousands without power in parts of the US South.

13/01/2023

USA

Biden 'cooperating fully' with probe into discovery of secret files

Republicans, who now control Congress, have vowed to investigate the matter thoroughly.

13/01/2023

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Watch: California orders 34,000 people to leave as storms cause floods

Tens of thousands of people are being urged to leave their California homes as rainstorms cause flooding.

13/01/2023

Culture news

Lisa Marie Presley, singer and only child of Elvis, dies aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to a LA hospital after complaining of chest pains.

13/01/2023

USA

Biden faces further backlash as more classified documents are found

Earlier this week, Biden's lawyers said an initial set of papers had been found at his former office space in Washington.

12/01/2023

Culture news

German 'supermodel' Tatjana Patitz dies of breast cancer aged 56

Patitz graced magazine covers in the 1980's and 90's and was part of an elite handful of “original” supermodels along with Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.

12/01/2023

Travel News

Airport security: The weirdest items seized by the TSA last year

Every year US authorities release a list of the weird and wacky things seized at airports.

11/01/2023

USA

Computer glitch grounds thousands of flights in US

A glitch in Federal Aviation Administration software grounded thousands of flights in the US

11/01/2023

Travel News

US flights grounded after major FAA computer system failure

A system which keeps pilots and other airport staff informed about hazards and airport facilities failed on Wednesday morning.

11/01/2023

USA

Joe Biden surprised to learn of classified documents at former office

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was surprised when informed that government records were found by his attorneys at his former office space in Washington.

11/01/2023

Tech News

US schools sue social media platforms for 'harming' mental health

A US school district filed a complaint against social media giants like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok over the cost of the mental health crisis.

10/01/2023

Food and Drink

The $3,500 pizza working wonders for waistlines and a kids' charity

A remake of one of the most loved dish in the world for those who prefer it guilt free.

09/01/2023

Home

Sony has unveiled a new PS5 controller designed for accessibility

Sony has released its new controller at CES - and its making gaming more accessible for all.

09/01/2023

Mobility

Flying cars and karaoke: The best concepts and auto tech at CES 2023

Would you invest in a solar-powered set of wheels? It's just one idea that revved up the crowds at this year's CES in Las Vegas.

09/01/2023

Health news

These were the best health and well-being gadgets on show at CES 2023

From urine testing devices to AI baby monitors, here's some of the best health technology we've seen at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.

08/01/2023

USA

Thousands of Californian homes without power following damaging storms

Hurricane-force winds, surging surf, and torrential downpours from a massive atmospheric river storm system have pounded California since Wednesday, leaving thousands of homes and business without power.

08/01/2023