USA Pre-historic covid-fighting horseshoe crab at risk of extinction The sea animal has played a key role in the fight against COVID-19. But now it's threatened with extinction. 01/07/2022
Hear Why does anyone buy cassette tapes? Kate Bush is back in the charts and cassettes of her albums are flying off shelves. As people rediscover their love for tapes, some indie labels swear by the 80s format. 01/07/2022
USA US Supreme Court hands down 'devastating' environmental ruling The US Supreme Court has restricted how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. 01/07/2022
Biztech news Is time up for TikTok? Concerns over data security resurface in US The FCC accused TikTok of having "sheep's clothing," accusing the Chinese-owned firm of harvesting troves of sensitive user data. 30/06/2022
Conscious Travel Will travellers boycott the US because of its stance on abortion? As the US moves to criminalise abortion across many states, is it possible that the Roe vs Wade decision could affect tourism recovery in America? 30/06/2022
USA R&B singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking Kelly, 55, was found guilty of racketeering and other counts in a trial last year. 29/06/2022
Green News Train in the US derails as a result of 60 C degree heat Train crashes may become more and more common as climate change heats up the planet. 29/06/2022
Green News Climate change means more mice: Why are rodent populations growing? Researchers say warming temperatures and milder winters have increased the population of the white-footed mouse, meaning more work for pest control experts. 29/06/2022
USA Donald Trump tried to join Capitol revolt, says ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson told the US committee investigating the 2021 insurrection that Trump rebuffed security warnings and tried to join protesters as they marched on the Capitol. 29/06/2022
USA Expel 'terrorist' Russia, Zelenskyy tells UN In a virtual address to the UN Security Council, Ukraine's president called for an international tribunal to investigate Russia's "killing spree" and hold Moscow accountable. 29/06/2022
USA Epstein abuse case: Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison British socialite Maxwell, 60, was convicted in December of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges. 28/06/2022
USA Texas: 51 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio A fire official said "stacks of bodies" were found along with no signs of water in the truck, which was discovered in extreme heat on the city's southern outskirts. 28/06/2022
Biztech news Big Tech asked to protect user data from US state abortion prosecution The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade has raised questions about whether tech companies should protect the data of users seeking abortions. 27/06/2022
See Is 'racist' colour grading in films perpetuating stereotypes? Cinematic shorthand colour grading puts many Latin American, African and South Asian countries in a yellow palette. But does that palette change people's perspectives of the places? 27/06/2022
Culture news American musicians share dismay at Roe v Wade abortion reversal After the Supreme Court of the US overturned the country's constitutional right for abortion, many American musicians have taken to the stage to protest the decision. 27/06/2022
no comment Greasy pole competition returns to Massachusetts after pandemic break Competitors run on a greasy pole and try to catch a flag during an annual competition in Gloucester, Massachusetts. 26/06/2022
no comment Abortion rights defenders gather in Washington and New York Abortion rights defenders gather outside US Supreme Court and in New York. 26/06/2022
Destinations US train travel is on the rise. Take one of these stunning journeys These breathtaking train journeys are an alternative to road tripping that is much easier on the wallet. 26/06/2022
no comment Pig races popular at New Jersey state fair Pig races remain a popular and enduring attraction at state fairs in the U.S. 25/06/2022
USA US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in major anti-abortion decision The highest American judiciary body made a decision on Friday to overturn the decision made almost five decades ago that granted constitutional protection to abortion rights. 24/06/2022
Money Another major crypto hack in US raises questions over DeFi security It is not the first time such a heist has happened as hackers exploit the vulnerability of bridges. 24/06/2022
Biztech news Video selfies tested as a new way to verify users' age on Instagram One other tool being tested is getting an adult to vouch for your true age. It comes as Instagram clamps down on underage users on the platform. 24/06/2022
USA US Congress set to approve most important gun control bill in decades A bipartisan gun violence bill is on the verge of winning congressional approval, in what would be the most sweeping political response to mass shootings in the US in decades. 24/06/2022
USA US lawmakers demand action from Google over 'fake abortion clinics' A report has found that fake anti-abortion websites appear for Google users in key US states. 22/06/2022
Mobility NASA successfully fuels rocket in upcoming Moon mission despite leak NASA’s Artemis programme intends to land astronauts on the Moon by 2025, the first time humans will be on the surface since 1972. 22/06/2022
Biztech news Meta and other tech giants form metaverse standards body without Apple As virtual worlds develop, Meta, Microsoft and other tech giants are hoping to create industry standards to make each compatible with the other. 22/06/2022
