Tech News EU endorses its US data-sharing deal, as privacy advocates point to loopholes The US is complying with a key framework that regulates how thousands of tech companies share information across the Atlantic, an initial review has found — but opponents complain the European Commission is marking its own homework. 11/10/2024
Destinations Florida travel: Will I get a refund if I cancel my trip due to Milton? At least two million people in the Sunshine State are without power and thousands of homes have been destroyed - is travelling there a good idea? 10/10/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton lead donations for hurricane relief Music superstars are contributing to the hurricane relief effort following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the ongoing destruction of Hurricane Milton. Taylor Swift has donated $5 million towards helping those affected, while Dolly Parton has also made a significant contribution. 10/10/2024
Markets Euro falls to two-month low as Fed shows no rush for further rate cuts The euro weakened to a two-month low against the US dollar following the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The trend is likely to continue due to shifting expectations about the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate cuts. 10/10/2024
Culture news Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks trial next spring on sex trafficking charges The hip-hop mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges lodged against him last month. Those charges included racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking based on allegations that go back to 2008. 10/10/2024
USA Over 2.6 million without power as hurricane Milton slams into Florida US President Joe Biden has asked thousands to evacuate from the incoming hurricane which has spawned multiple powerful tornadoes, with the extent of destruction still unclear. 10/10/2024
USA Thousands evacuate as Florida braces for hurricane Milton While the storm had previously weakened, the US National Hurricane Centre says hurricane Milton is once again a Category 5 storm. 08/10/2024
Tech News TikTok sees new lawsuits in US, alleging it is 'addictive' A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from the US filed lawsuits against TikTok. 08/10/2024
Culture news Cissy Houston, singer and Whitney Houston's mother, dies aged 91 The acclaimed gospel singer sang with Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Dionne Warwick and Elvis Presley. She collaborated with her daughter Whitney, who died in 2012 aged 48. 08/10/2024
Markets Tesla shares drop as deliveries fall short of market expectations Tesla shares fell despite recording the highest third-quarter delivery figures, as investors had expected more. Markets will now shift focus to the Robotaxi event and the upcoming earnings reports. 03/10/2024
Business Italian car giant Stellantis sees sales in US crash by one fifth Stellantis extended its quarterly delivery decline in the US, with car sales falling 20% year-on-year. The company is committed to reducing inventory levels, which it views as the primary challenge. 03/10/2024
USA CIA seeks more informants in China, Iran and North Korea In a bid to attract more tipsters, the CIA published a set of online instructions on how to reach out to Langley in Korean, Mandarin and Farsi on Wednesday. 03/10/2024
Culture news Doctor pleads guilty in connection to Matthew Perry’s death Dr. Mark Chavez is one of five people who have been charged over the Friends star's death. He is the third to plead guilty. 03/10/2024
Culture news John Amos, star of 'Good Times' and 'Roots', dies aged 84 Best known for his starring roles in the 70s sitcom Good Times and the 1977 drama miniseries Roots, John Amos leaves behind a rich filmography and TV legacy. 02/10/2024
Culture news Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new assault allegations made by 120 people Some of the 120 accusers have spoken to the FBI and more cases are still being reviewed. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He is currently in federal custody after he was denied bail, which he is appealing. 02/10/2024
Culture news Judge rules 'Baby Reindeer' not a true story - accuser can sue Netflix The ongoing legal saga surrounding the Emmy-winning Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer continues... Now, a new verdict can lead accuser Fiona Harvey to pursue her defamation lawsuit against Netflix. 30/09/2024
USA US president describes Nasrallah's killing as a 'measure of justice' The Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah was a “measure of justice" for victims of a four-decade “reign of terror,” President Joe Biden said. 29/09/2024
USA Helene kills dozens and leaves millions without power in US Hurricane Helene has killed at least 52 people and caused billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the south-eastern U.S. 28/09/2024
Europe News Harris rejects Ukraine ceding territory to achieve peace The Democratic presidential nominee spoke alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as she unleashed the veiled criticism of Republican candidate Donald Trump's controversial push for Ukraine to quickly cut a deal to end the war. 27/09/2024
China China’s top-of-the-line nuclear submarine sunk in shipyard Beijing has not acknowledged the sinking and a US defence official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. 26/09/2024