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Tech News

42 US states support call for social media warning labels

A group of US attorneys general want labels put on social media apps to warn children of possible addictive effects.

11/09/2024

USA

Harris-Trump presidential debate: Six key takeaways for Europeans

The outcome of November's presidential election is expected to have huge implications for Europe's security and economy.

11/09/2024

Health news

Weight-loss drug 'safe and effective' for kids as young as 6

Novo Nordisk asked US regulators to approve the drug for children ages 6 to 11. In the EU, it's available for adolescents as young as 12.

11/09/2024

Earth News

Trump falsely claims immigrants are eating pets in debate with Harris

‘There have been no credible reports of pets being harmed’, officials say.

11/09/2024

Mobility

First aircraft faults, then Starliner. What's going on at Boeing?

Boeing has been criticised after a series of technical issues. Aviation experts say fixing the company’s profit-first culture could help them to avoid future problems.

11/09/2024

USA

Taylor Swift endorses 'warrior' Kamala Harris for US president

The singer has 283 million followers on Instagram and her post received over two million likes in just half an hour.

11/09/2024

USA

Harris slams Trump over economy and immigration in heated debate

The former US president was on the defensive as moderators fact-checked his statements during the two presidential hopefuls' debate in Philadelphia.

11/09/2024

USA

Harris and Trump to square off in crucial US presidential TV debate

The debate will be the first since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential election — and the first time the two candidates have met.

10/09/2024

Lifestyle

Here's what you missed at New York Fashion Week 2024

In recent days, New York City has seen top brands like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Carolina Herrera unveil their latest collections on the runway as part of New York Fashion Week. Here are our highlights.

10/09/2024

Space

What we know about Polaris Dawn, SpaceX's riskiest manned mission yet

A new SpaceX mission will take its crew through a radiation belt to a higher orbit to perform a test spacewalk in new space suits.

10/09/2024

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein in intensive care after emergency heart surgery

The jailed movie mogul was said to be a "train wreck" health wise earlier this year and has used a wheelchair at recent court hearings. He was in custody in New York while awaiting a retrial in Manhattan that is tentatively scheduled to begin on 12 November.

10/09/2024

Culture news

Tributes paid to actor James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader

The Oscar winning American actor with the unmistakable baritone gave voice to Darth Vader, one of the cinema's most famous villains.

10/09/2024

Culture news

Oscar-winning 'My Heart Will Go On' lyricist Will Jennings dies at 80

The American lyricist wrote more than 500 songs for some of the world's most legendary singers, including Céline Dion, Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow - and became known as a maestro of cinematic ballads.

09/09/2024

Tech News

Google faces antitrust lawsuit in the US over digital advertising tech

Google faces yet another antitrust lawsuit in the US after a major defeat over its search engine dominance in August.

09/09/2024

Culture news

Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl half-time show

One of rap's biggest stars will headline next year's Super Bowl half-time show, the biggest sports event in the US. It draws tens of millions of viewers - as well as being broadcast around the world.

09/09/2024

Europe

US Supreme Court judge says German socialite gifted him €810 tickets

US Justice Samuel Alito disclosed that he accepted concert tickets worth €810 from a German princess, according to a new financial disclosure form.

07/09/2024

Space

Boeing's beleaguered Starliner capsule returns to Earth without crew

Boeing's first astronaut mission ended with an empty capsule, with two test pilots having to stretch their stay on the ISS for longer than expected.

07/09/2024

Culture news

NYFW: Ralph Lauren debuts latest collection to starry Hamptons crowd

Ralph Lauren opened New York Fashion Week by taking to Hamptons horse country for a rollout of his signature Americana featuring first lady Jill Biden, Usher and Colman Domingo on his front row, and Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington on his runway.

06/09/2024

Tech News

Elon Musk would run 'government efficiency commission,' Trump says

The former US president said he would create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk.

06/09/2024

Culture news

Unseen footage of the moments after JFK’s assassination to be sold

Rare, previously unseen 8 mm home film footage of President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade, captured shortly after he was fatally wounded, will go under the hammer at RR Auction on 28 September.

06/09/2024

USA

Seven toss-up states are key in deciding the US presidential election

The US's Electoral College system means Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are effectively battling each other in only a handful of places.

05/09/2024

Culture news

Spotify wins legal victory over Eminem in five-year licensing dispute

After a complicated back and forth legal process, Spotify has won the case even though a court found it had been streaming Eminem's songs without a licence.

05/09/2024

Markets

While the presidential race heats up, Trump has big plans for crypto

Donald Trump is promising to make America the "crypto capital of the planet" if he returns to the White House.

05/09/2024

USA

US right-wing influencers 'duped to work for covert Russian operation'

The US Justice Department doesn’t allege any wrongdoing by the influencers but accuses two RT employees of funnelling nearly $10 million (€9m) to a Tennessee-based content creation company for Russia-friendly content. The influencers provide content for that website, according to the US.

05/09/2024

Business

Joe Biden prepares to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US steel

Critics say that blocking the $15bn (€13.53bn) deal could risk thousands of jobs.

05/09/2024

USA

Teen charged with US school shooting was already known to police

The teen had been interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats to commit an unspecified school shooting, authorities have said.

05/09/2024