Americas

Economy

US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years

The US Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years later today.

18/09/2024

Health news

Scientists shed light on many ways brain changes during pregnancy

A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression.

17/09/2024

Health news

Air pollution exposure tied to higher Parkinson's risks, study finds

Air pollution exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, as well as certain symptoms.

17/09/2024

Markets

How to ‘make finance great again’: Trump’s new cryptocurrency debuts

Former President Donald Trump launched a new crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, on Monday evening, 50 days before Election Day.

17/09/2024

Culture news

'Diddy' pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges

The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals,” according to a recent indictment.

17/09/2024

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Combating religious intolerance in Rio

Religious practitioners marched in Rio de Janeiro to promote tolerance among Brazil's diverse faiths.

17/09/2024

USA

Trump gives first-hand account of alleged assassination attempt

Former US president Donald Trump said he 'would have loved to have sank that last putt, but we decided, let's get out of here'.

17/09/2024

Culture news

Backlash against Donald Trump's 'I hate Taylor Swift' intensifies

Trump's four-worded outburst comes just days after Taylor Swift informed her 284 million Instagram followers that she was going vote for Kamala Harris.

16/09/2024

USA

Trump shooting: What we know about the attack and the suspect

Records show that while living in North Carolina, suspected shooter Ryan Wesley Routh had multiple run-ins with law enforcement and was convicted in 2002 of possessing a weapon of mass destruction.

16/09/2024

USA

FBI: Donald Trump target of apparent assassination attempt

The incident happened at around 2 pm local time when US Secret Service agents stationed on the golf course where Trump was playing noticed the muzzle of a rifle sticking through the shrubs that line the course.

15/09/2024

Venezuela

Venezuela arrests six foreigners in alleged attempt to kill president

Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested on Saturday after being accused of plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

15/09/2024

Culture news

Sierra Leone-born US ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince dies aged 29

DePrince's story was inspiring to many. She persevered through hardship on her journey to becoming a celebrated ballet dancer.

15/09/2024

Tech News

Brazil judge takes €3m from X and Starlink accounts to pay fines

In an ongoing dispute between tech mogul Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, authorities withdrew money from their company accounts to pay fines.

14/09/2024

Tech News

TikTok fights back against US law forcing sale of platform

Attorneys for ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, will argue in front of US lawmakers on Monday that the law forcing its sale is unconstitutional.

14/09/2024

Culture news

'He Is Obi-Wan': Ewan McGregor receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ewan McGregor was joined by his “Star Wars” co-star Hayden Christensen and "Beginners" director Mike Mills as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

14/09/2024

Nature

Discarded pack of Cheetos has ‘world-changing’ impact on national park

A pack of Cheetos dropped in national park demonstrates why you should think twice before littering.

13/09/2024

Tech News

AI chatbot can reduce conspiracy theorists' beliefs, study finds

Researchers highlighted the possibility for AI to refute each person’s specific arguments and to generate personalised content.

13/09/2024

Business

Boeing machinists go on strike in another setback for aircraft giant

Employees want better wages, pensions and healthcare from Boeing, the aerospace giant that has faced a number of safety scandals this year.

13/09/2024

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Entangled humpback whale freed after four-day rescue operation

The whale was found with several lines and floats tangled around its head and midsection, likely accumulated over a period of months.

12/09/2024

Tech News

How will the US’ new tech sanctions affect Russia?

The US’s latest sanctions come into force on Thursday and are also targeted at countries that trade with Russia.

12/09/2024

Space

Billionaire on SpaceX mission completes first ever private spacewalk

The Polaris Dawn mission launched on Tuesday, rocketing the SpaceX team farther from Earth than anyone since NASA's Moon missions.

12/09/2024

Culture news

Stolen 'iconic' Winston Churchill print found in Italy

An original print of one of Winston Churchill’s most iconic portraits has been discovered in Italy after it disappeared in Canada two years ago.

12/09/2024

Culture news

Jon Bon Jovi praised for talking distressed woman off bridge edge

American rockstar Jon Bon Jovi has been commended by the Metro Nashville Police Department after he talked a woman off the ledge of a bridge.

12/09/2024

Lifestyle

From Chappell Roan to Tyla: The best dressed celebs at VMAs 2024

The star-studded 40th VMAs were held at UBS Arena on Long Island.

12/09/2024

Culture news

Women dominate VMAs 2024 with Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan triumphs

Taylor Swift dominated this year's VMAs, winning seven awards, including Artist of the Year and Video of the Year, while rising star Chappell Roan claimed the coveted Best New Artist prize.

12/09/2024

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Protesters storm Mexico's Senate in response to judicial overhaul

Hundreds of protesters pushed into Mexico's Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers weighed a contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary.

11/09/2024