Americas

Health news

US tuberculosis cases were at the highest level in a decade in 2023

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that usually attack the lungs, and is spread through the air when an infectious person coughs or sneezes.

29/03/2024

Tech News

Four Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok, and Meta

The school boards sued the tech companies for disrupting students' education.

28/03/2024

Business

Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

The judge said the sentence reflected “that there is a risk that this man will be in a position to do something very bad in the future. And it’s not a trivial risk at all.”

28/03/2024

Tech News

Amazon invests an additional $2.75 billion into AI company Anthropic

Amazon will maintain a minority stake in Anthropic.

28/03/2024

Economy

How could Baltimore's bridge collapse impact global supply chains?

Baltimore’s bridge accident could lead to automobile supply chain delays for several companies including Nissan, Ford and Jaguar Land Rover, among others.

27/03/2024

Culture news

Pirates of the Caribbean to return without Johnny Depp

Pirates of the Caribbean producer confirms a series reboot is in the works without Johnny Depp on board.

27/03/2024

Markets

Trump set to cash in as shares in his media platform Truth Social soar

Former US President Donald Trump looks set to cash in on significant windfall revenue as shares in his social platform soar on the stock market.

26/03/2024

Culture news

US authorities raid Diddy’s homes as part of sex trafficking probe

Hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces multiple lawsuits over alleged sexual assault and rape. It is not clear whether the search is related to any of the allegations.

26/03/2024

USA

Baltimore authorities rush to rescue after bridge collapse

Local transportation authority has declared the collapse of the massive Key Bridge a 'developing mass casualty event'.

26/03/2024

Earth News

Why are 100 of Washington D.C.’s iconic cherry trees being cut down?

Beloved social media star ‘Stumpy the Cherry Blossom’ is among the casualties.

26/03/2024

Scenes

WATCH: The Andean weaver preserving her vibrant handcrafting heritage

In partnership with Media City

Celeste Valero crafts exquisite textiles using traditional handcrafting techniques

25/03/2024

Climate

‘Taylor Swift effect’ pushes Brazil to take action on heat waves

The death of Ana Clara Benevides during a heat wave in November has led to almost 100 bills aiming to enshrine water access into law.

25/03/2024

Business

Boeing CEO to depart after five turbulent years for company

Boeing's reputation has been rocked by plane crashes and manufacturing defects since 2018.

25/03/2024

Health news

Surgeons perform world's first pig kidney transplant into a human

Surgeons in the US carried out the first genetically-edited pig kidney transplant into a living recipient.

22/03/2024

Markets

Reddit’s market value climbs to almost $10 billion following IPO debut

Social platform Reddit saw its stocks skyrocket after offering formerly private shares for public purchase.

22/03/2024

Tech News

Apple sued by US government for monopolising smartphone market

The US Justice Department announced a sweeping lawsuit over Apple monopolisation of smartphones.

21/03/2024

Earth News

Euroviews. It’s the Amazon’s turn to lead on global climate action

It seems easier to resign ourselves to a world marked by constant climate catastrophes than to imagine a reality in which our economies and energy systems are released from the shackles of the fossil fuel industry, Colombian President Gustavo Petro writes.

21/03/2024

Culture news

Character actor M. Emmet Walsh dies aged 88

The US actor was in more than 100 films, including 1982 sci-fi classic ‘Blade Runner’ and 2019’s breakout murder mystery ‘Knives Out.’

21/03/2024

Health news

Global fertility rates will see 'dramatic decline' by 2100

Fertility rates in European countries are already below the global average, with the rates based on the number of children a woman will have in her lifetime.

21/03/2024

Economy

Fed clears path for rate cuts: Powell lifts stocks and gold higher

The Federal Reserve has set the stage for interest rate cuts later this year, indicating a shift from its long-standing restrictive policy. March's FOMC meeting kept rates stable but hinted at three cuts in 2024. The projection spiked investor confidence, pushing the S&P 500 and gold to record highs

21/03/2024

Space

US and Japan scramble to urge UN ban on nuclear weapons in space

The US and Japan are backing a UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space.

20/03/2024

Health news

New drug candidates may help immune system detect HIV-infected cells

New drug candidates could “unmask” HIV-infected cells that evade the immune system.

19/03/2024

Travel News

Why is Galapagos doubling its entry fee for tourists?

The changes will come into force in August.

19/03/2024

Tech News

What were the key takeaways from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon?

The interview has set social media abuzz. Here are some of the most important things we learned from Elon Musk's interaction with Don Lemon.

19/03/2024

USA

Impossible for Trump to post bond in New York fraud case: Lawyers

The former US president claimed that he had more than $400 million in cash last year. Yet, courtroom defeats have left him in financial trouble.

19/03/2024

Tech News

Supreme Court ruling may set standards for free speech in digital age

A US Supreme Court ruling in a social media case could set standards for free speech in the digital age.

18/03/2024