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Travel News

Why are US authorities still advising people not to travel to Europe?

Travel restrictions are easing across the EU but US authorities are still advising citizens not to visit Europe.

13/04/2022

Mobility

NASA scales back Moon rocket launch test after spate of delays

What you need to know about the glitches that have been holding up key pre-launch tests for NASA’s next mission to the Moon.

12/04/2022

USA

Man arrested after 10 people shot at New York City subway station

At least 16 people were injured in the incident in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning.

12/04/2022

Culture news

Jury selection begins in Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard libel trial

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star filed the suit against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, and accuses her of falsely portraying him as a domestic abuser.

12/04/2022

Culture news

J.Lo's engagement: Don't be fooled by the rock that she's got!

The couple were supposed to get married back in 2003 but called it off the day before the wedding.

11/04/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk won't join Twitter board of directors after all

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO had made a series of suggestions to transform the platform after becoming its top shareholder.

11/04/2022

Tech News

Musk pushes Twitter Blue subscription service days after buying stake

Of course, it's not the only controversial suggestion he made using the platform.

10/04/2022

No Comment

First private mission docks at International Space Station

The first fully private mission docks at the International Space Station.

09/04/2022

Culture news

Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years over Chris Rock slap

The academy also apologized for its handling of the situation and allowing Smith to stay and accept his best actor award for “King Richard.”

09/04/2022

Green News

'Night solar panels' that work in the dark could be just as productive

The special solar cells work the same as their daytime counterparts - but in reverse.

08/04/2022

Work

Over 50 gig workers were killed in the US since 2017, report finds

Drivers for Lyft, Uber, Bolt and others have been killed while at work, but getting support for their families isn't easy.

07/04/2022

USA

US confirms Jackson as first Black female Supreme Court justice

Jackson, a 51-year-old appeals court judge with nine years of experience on the federal bench, was confirmed 53-47.

07/04/2022

Money

Meta to move into finance with 'Zuck bucks' and 'creator coins'

Meta is reportedly working on Facebook NFTs and 'reputation tokens' but likely won't move into crypto.

07/04/2022

USA

Ukraine war: US, UK hit Russia with new sanctions

The US and UK rolled out new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, with Europe promising a fifth round of sanctions soon.

06/04/2022

Culture news

Grammy viewing figures fail to hit the high notes

Sunday's Grammy Award ceremony was one of the biggest nights of the year for music, but viewers are tuning out of the television broadcast.

06/04/2022

Travel News

‘Influencer only’ airline launches with juice bar and free massages

The world’s first ‘creator airline’ is kitted out with IV drips and a detox juice bar.

06/04/2022

Mobility

Amazon lines up launch plans for its satellite broadband project

The e-commerce giant will launch over 3,000 satellites with rocket operators including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.

06/04/2022

Tech News

Is honey the future of brain-like, biodegradable computer chips?

Scientists are exploring biodegradable and renewable solutions to power super-fast computers, and honey is a promising option.

06/04/2022

Tech News

Twitter's edit button is coming but is amending tweets a good thing?

The edit button is Twitter's most-requested feature. But the consequences of adding one could reach far beyond fixing typos, experts warn.

06/04/2022

Tech News

Twitter options saw a rush of trades before Elon Musk sale went public

"If I was a regulator, I would be looking into these trades," one options analyst said.

05/04/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk appointed to Twitter's board and calls for edit button

Tesla's CEO is now the platform's largest shareholder and he seems intent on making some changes, polling users on whether they want an edit button.

05/04/2022

Tech News

Amazon planned to ban words like 'union' and 'fairness' from chat app

Users of a proposed internal social network would have been barred from using words linked to organised labour, leaked documents revealed.

05/04/2022

Culture news

Why are book bans and librarian threats skyrocketing in US schools?

Backed by lawmakers, parents are complaining at a higher rate than ever about the racial and sexual themes in school library books.

04/04/2022

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Broadway actors sing for Ukraine in New York City's Times Square

Broadway stars, including Tony Award-winning actress Lauren Patten, sing in New York City's Times Square through the rain to show their support for Ukraine

04/04/2022

Tech News

Twitter shares soar by 25% after Elon Musk becomes largest stakeholder

Elon Musk has become the single largest stakeholder in Twitter, sending its shares soaring on Monday.

04/04/2022

Culture news

Will Smith's cancelled projects draws Twitter debate about hypocrisy

Social media users have noted the disparate reactions to stars involved in controversies after Will Smith has had multiple projects shelved following him slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

04/04/2022