Americas

USA

Trump's target letter suggests probe into 2020 election is zeroing in

A target letter sent to Donald Trump suggests that a sprawling Justice Department investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election is zeroing in on him after more than a year of interviews with top aides to the former president and state officials from across the country.

19/07/2023

USA

This boat jumping TikTok challenge went viral. Turns out it was a hoax

You’ve probably seen many news outlets warning parents about this dangerous summer trend. How did it turn out to be false?

19/07/2023

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Hollywood actors picket movie studios in New York and LA

The last time screen actors and writers struck simultaneously, in 1960, the guilds established royalty (later residual) payments for replays of films and TV episodes, among other landmark protections.

18/07/2023

USA

Trump says he's a target of January 6 investigation

Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying he received the target letter while with his family on Sunday night. Such a letter can precede an indictment and is used to advise individuals that prosecutors have evidence linking them to a crime

18/07/2023

Nature

Inside the US neighbourhood where 100 rabbits are taking over

Burmese pythons, giant snails, iguanas - and now lionhead rabbits. A new fluffy invasion has this suburb appealing for help.

18/07/2023

Tech News

US announces a cybersecurity labeling programme for smart devices

The Cyber Trust initiative was first announced in October following a meeting between White House and tech industry representatives.

18/07/2023

USA

US climate envoy in China for talks on climate cooperation

World's top greenhouse gas emitters hold talks in China focusing on reducing methane emissions, limiting coal use, and helping poor countries address climate change.

18/07/2023

Mexico

Are weapons sent to Ukraine ending up in the hands of drug cartels?

A Mexican TV report alleged drug cartels and other criminal organisations were illegally buying rocket launchers sent to Ukraine by the West. But is it true?

18/07/2023

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Watch: Canada's Magdalen islands have front-row seat to climate change

Canada's Magdalen islands and in a race against time to survive global warming.

17/07/2023

Tech News

This ‘digital bakery’ 3D prints sweets and chocolates in any shape

Clients can custom-order sweets and chocolates in any shape: from cartoon characters to superheroes.

17/07/2023

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WATCH: One man arrested after Panama market shooting

One man is arrested after a shooting in a market in Panama that caused a stampede but resulted in no deaths or injuries according to police.

17/07/2023

USA

Messi welcomed by thousands to Inter Miami in lavish ceremony

Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi has been welcomed at Inter Miami by fans who hope he can turn around the club's recent poor performance

17/07/2023

USA

Millions of people in the United States bracing for record heat

Tens of millions of people in the United States are bracing for record heat with 38 cities expected to record their highest temperatures ever today.

17/07/2023

Culture news

US capital hosts 12 'beautiful, glowing' Leonardo da Vinci sketches

The city of Washington, DC is hosting 12 original sketches and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci that illustrate the Renaissance master’s interests and research into fields including geometry and physics.

15/07/2023

Culture news

"The Queen of Percussion" Sheila E. gets Walk of Fame star

"The Queen of Percussion", Sheila E. gets her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She worked with artists like Prince and Ringo Starr.

14/07/2023

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WATCH: Florida duo capture giant Burmese python in viral video

Jake Waleri wrestled the serpent on the ground in the Big Cypress National Preserve as the reptile tries to strike him.

14/07/2023

Culture news

Lisa Marie Presley’s cause of death revealed

Presley, the only child of music legend Elvis, died on 12 January aged 54.

14/07/2023

USA

US approves its first over-the-counter birth control pill

The US has approved its first over-the-counter birth control pill, broadening access to reproductive healthcare for millions.

13/07/2023

Culture news

Black Lives Matter marks its 10th anniversary

10 years ago an African-American boy was killed in Florida, US. The death of Trayvon Martin sparked a movement that is supported by half of US citizens today.

13/07/2023

Tech News

Twitter owes ex-employees €448 million in severance, lawsuit claims

Ex-Twitter employees claim the firm owes them €448 million in severance, but the social media giant says the claims lack merit.

13/07/2023

Culture news

Screen Actors Guild to vote on strike action tonight

Hollywood’s actors union was on the verge of striking after they couldn't agree on a deal with the studios.

13/07/2023

Culture news

Leonardo DiCaprio to fund scholarships in his old school

Leonardo DiCaprio will fund scholarships and a climate education program at the UCLA-based elementary school where he was once himself a scholarship student.

13/07/2023

Ecotech

The first solar-powered train is in the works in California

California’s long-awaited high speed train will be solar powered, according to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

12/07/2023

Earth News

Canada: Toronto lake hailed 'ground zero' of the Anthropocene era

Crawford Lake was chosen by scientists because the annual effects of human activity on the earth’s soil, atmosphere and biology are so clearly preserved in its layers of sediment.

12/07/2023

Culture news

Aretha Franklin's sofa note ruled as valid will by jury

Two different notes found by Franklin's niece in 2019, dated four years apart, named two different sons as beneficiaries to her estate. Now, the tale of two wills gets its resolution...

12/07/2023

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WATCH: Argentinian artist paints giant Lionel Messi mural in Miami

Argentinian artist Maximiliano Bagnasco paints a giant mural of Lionel Messi in Wynwood, Miami’s art district, as the city prepares for his Inter Miami debut.

11/07/2023