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USA

Judge further delays Trump hush money sentencing

The president elect's 34 criminal convictions were handed down in the summer, but they did not derail his campaign for re-election.

22/11/2024

Tech News

AI experts and US allies hold inaugural meeting on safety institutes

Experts in artificial intelligence (AI) are gathering in San Francisco to talk about how to keep models safe, but uncertainty from the incoming Trump administration overshadows their work.

22/11/2024

USA

Pennsylvania Democrat concedes final US Senate race in Pennsylvania

David McCormick's razor-thin victory over Bob Casey gives the Republicans a 53rd seat in the upper chamber of Congress.

22/11/2024

Culture news

A potential lost Chopin manuscript has been found in a NYC library

A previously unknown manuscript in Frederic Chopin’s handwriting, potentially his first "lost" work since 1930, has been discovered at New York's Morgan Library & Museum.

22/11/2024

USA

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Attorney General

The Republican's announcement follows continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer.

22/11/2024

No Comment

Pianist Tom Yun reveals Chopin’s hidden creation

An unknown musical work attributed to European composer Frédéric Chopin was performed by pianist Tony Siqi Yun.

21/11/2024

Tech News

US regulators want Google to sell Chrome browser to stop monopoly

US regulators are seeking to break up Google as a punishment for the company's search monopoly.

21/11/2024

Tech News

Why Sam Altman's OpenAI salary isn't as high as you would expect

His OpenAI salary isn’t the bulk of Sam Altman's estimated wealth.

21/11/2024

Business

Nvidia: Wall Street's most valuable company - how did it get there?

The company's journey to be one of the most prominent players in AI has produced some eye-popping numbers. Here's a look at some of the figures.

21/11/2024

Culture news

Percival Everett wins National Book Award for 'James'

After disappointment at the Booker Prize, Everett has taken home one of the US's top gongs for his retelling of Mark Twain's story.

21/11/2024

USA

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties."

21/11/2024

Markets

Nvidia's strong earnings fall short of lofty investor expectations

Nvidia shares declined following strong quarterly results as investors set a high bar for earnings. A lower gross margin and slowing growth also contributed to the fall.

21/11/2024

Tech News

News is shared on social media without being read, study finds

Seventy-five per cent of news-related social media posts were shared without being read, a new study has found.

20/11/2024

Health news

Who is Dr Mehmet Oz, Trump's choice for a key health job?

Surgeon and TV personality Dr Mehmet Oz is the latest figure to be tapped for a role in Donald Trump's second administration.

20/11/2024

USA

Trump nominates former wrestling CEO and TV doctor to cabinet

Donald Trump has nominated three more people for top roles in his administration, but leading jobs including Treasury secretary remain unfilled.

20/11/2024

Art

Painting by René Magritte makes surrealist history at auction

This is the first time that a painting by the Belgian artist René Magritte has sold for more than $100 million.

20/11/2024

EuroVerify

No, NATO's chief has not threatened to expel US

Since Donald Trump's reelection, claims have circulated on social media that the US will be pushed out of NATO if it fails to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

20/11/2024

Space

SpaceX launches sixth test flight of Starship rocket

President-elect Donald Trump flew in for the launch in the latest sign of his deepening bond with Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO.

20/11/2024

Space

Donald Trump may attend Elon Musk's SpaceX 'Starship' launch

US president-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend the latest test launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX 'Starship'.

19/11/2024

Business

Nvidia earnings preview: Another record quarter expected

Investors are keenly awaiting Nvidia's 2025 financial earnings report for its third quarter on 20 November, with expectations of record revenue. Nvidia's performance remains pivotal to AI industry trends and broader tech markets.

19/11/2024

Markets

Tesla shares surge on hopes for self-driving rules relaxation

Tesla may soon overcome a critical regulatory hurdle for its autonomous driving system, with Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump appearing to pay off. If the electric carmaker's Robotaxi services receive regulatory approval, it could usher in another phase of meteoric growth for the company.

19/11/2024

Green News

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

Fracking advocate Chris Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost.

18/11/2024

Tech News

What is Bluesky and why are millions of people joining it?

The decentralised social media platform has seen a large uptick in users since the US election.

18/11/2024

Culture news

Watch of captain who rescued Titanic survivors breaks auction record

The gold pocket watch, recognizing bravery of the captain who rescued 700 passengers from Titanic, has set an auction record.

18/11/2024

USA

Trump picks climate change sceptic to be his new energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as his new energy secretary.

17/11/2024

USA

Iran's U.N. Ambassador met with Elon Musk in New York, report suggests

Iran met with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.

16/11/2024