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Tech News

Google defends paying to make it the default search engine on devices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended his company’s practice of paying Apple and other tech companies to make Google the default search engine on their devices.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Stars of 'Friends' break silence over death of Matthew Perry

In a joint statement the remaining cast said they're "utterly devastated."

31/10/2023

Green News

In pictures: A power plant is toppled to make way for renewables

Energy produced by nearby offshore wind farms will power local homes and businesses.

30/10/2023

Tech News

Biden makes new rules for AI over safety concerns

US president Joe Biden signs order to guide the development of AI.

30/10/2023

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Watch: Matthew Perry dies at age 54

Matthew Perry fans paid their respects to the late actor by placing flowers in front of the "Friends" apartment building on Sunday.

30/10/2023

Climate

Pumpkin crops decimated by extreme weather in the US

Will climate change make Halloween pumpkins a thing of the past? US farmers say there's 'no future' for their trade.

30/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How 'The War of the Worlds' terrified radio listeners

30 October 1938: When a radio broadcast convinced people that aliens were invading

30/10/2023

Lifestyle

Study finds that hot yoga can alleviate symptoms of depression

A new study has found that regular practice of hot yoga can boost your mood.

29/10/2023

Culture news

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, dead at 54

The show business site TMZ reported the television star had apparently drowned at his home in Los Angeles.

29/10/2023

USA

Maine mass shooting suspect found dead, ending manhunt

The town of Lewiston had been on lockdown as police and FBI agents hunted the man wanted for the deaths of 18 of its residents.

28/10/2023

Business

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand in fraud trial

The crypto magnate has testified without the jury present so the judge can decide which parts of the testimony to allow. The case has been called one of the biggest financial frauds in US history.

27/10/2023

Tech News

How Twitter has transformed into X under Elon Musk, one year on

Elon Musk’s upheaval of Twitter’s verification system has been just one of a number of controversial changes to the social media platform in a year.

27/10/2023

Nature

Adorable photos capture rare emperor penguin chick hatching at US zoo

SeaWorld San Diego zookeepers are now asking the public to help name the plucky bird, who needed help leaving her shell.

27/10/2023

Tech News

UN appoints AI panel on international governance to advise on risks

The potential harms of AI include misinformation and disinformation, as well as bias, fraud, and violation of human rights, the head of the UN said.

27/10/2023

Musica

Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera: 'Champion' breaks new ground

Musica is granted backstage access at New York's Metropolitan Opera for the rehearsals of 'Champion,' the modern masterpiece that reflects the Met’s vision for the future.

26/10/2023

Business

Who is Ted Pick, Morgan Stanley's new CEO?

After 33 years with the Wall Street giant, Pick will take over as CEO at the start of next year.

26/10/2023

Economy

US economy grows by almost 5% in third quarter

The US economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace.

26/10/2023

Culture news

What are the most banned books in US prisons?

The list of the most sanctioned titles includes a ramen cookbook and Amy Schumer’s memoir.

26/10/2023

Business

Autoworkers reach deal with Ford in step towards ending strikes

The United Auto Workers union said on Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.

26/10/2023

USA

A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18 in Maine is still at large.

US authorities carried out a massive manhunt in Maine for an Army reservist who they say killed 18 people and wounded 13 more.

26/10/2023

Notes From The Usa

Baton Rouge: The multi-ethnic US city with 'a very different flavour'

In partnership with Brand USA

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance explores the influence of Creole and Cajun cultures on the songs and the seafood coming out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

25/10/2023

Health news

Poison specialist charged with poisoning his wife with gout medication

The poison specialist and former Mayo Clinic medical resident has been charged with fatally poisoning his wife with medication prescribed for gout.

25/10/2023

Tech News

Social media platforms are being sued for harmful effect on children

Lawyers claim social media uses addictive algorithms to hook young people on potentially harmful content, putting profits before mental health.

25/10/2023

USA

US and EU show unity in face of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts

President Joe Biden welcomed European Union leaders at a moment when domestic US political chaos risks further destabilising international relations.

20/10/2023

USA

US: Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker

Republicans in the US dropped Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker after the Trump-ally failed on a third ballot.

20/10/2023

Travel News

This airline is boarding window seat passengers first to save time

The window seat just got even better under this airline’s new tried and tested policy.

20/10/2023