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Culture news

Serena Williams to be inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame

The tennis star and civil rights activist join eight other already announced nominees.

17/11/2023

Business

Google: US rounds off antitrust case against tech giant

The US government wrapped up its main arguments against Alphabet on Thursday, as part of a trial in which the Justice Department is seeking to prove Google’s monopoly and abuse of power. Similar cases have taken place in Europe, where the tech giant’s practices are under scrutiny.

17/11/2023

Business

Biden-Xi meeting: These are the biggest takeaways

The leaders of the world's largest economies left with friendly words and a set of agreements after their highly anticipated meeting.

16/11/2023

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Watch: Amnesty International places mock body bags outside White House

Paul O’Brien, the Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, said Amnesty organised the demonstration to bring attention to the loss of life across the besieged territory.

16/11/2023

Tech News

US adopts new rules to eliminate internet access discrimination

The new rules allow US regulators to examine whether an internet service provider knowingly discriminated against a community in how it built, upgraded or maintained internet access.

16/11/2023

USA

Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping try to restore stability

The talks took place at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, California, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.

16/11/2023

Notes From The Usa

Austin, Texas: the live music capital of the world

In partnership with Brand USA

Known as the live music capital of the world, Austin is a must-see for melody lovers and also foodies.

15/11/2023

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WATCH: US demonstrators ahead of President Xi Jinping arrival

Hundreds of protesters clashed Tuesday afternoon ahead of President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival to San Francisco.

15/11/2023

Culture news

Watch: Formula 1 meets golf in wacky Netflix Cup ahead of Las Vegas GP

PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau and Formula One driver Pierre Gasly combined their professional sport talents at the Netflix Cup on Tuesday, ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

15/11/2023

USA

Biden and Xi arrive in San Fransisco ahead of much anticipated meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in San Francisco for a much-anticipated China-US summit with his American counterpart Joe Biden.

15/11/2023

Home

Humanoid robots are already here. But do we really need them?

As the human birth rate declines, humanoid robots could take up the slack and fill jobs that are vacant. But do we really need them?

14/11/2023

Economy

Economic superpowers at the table: What's the Biden-Xi meeting about?

The US President and his Chinese counterpart are meeting after one year to curb tensions between the world's two most powerful economies.

13/11/2023

Tech News

SpaceX plans for 2nd lift-off of Starship, the world's largest rocket

SpaceX's ambitious reusable rocket will face another critical test on November 17 when the Elon Musk-owned company will attempt a second launch.

13/11/2023

USA

Protesters in San Fransisco as Biden and Xi are set to meet

Police have gathered in San Francisco as this week's APEC summit gets underway, and US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet face-to-face.

13/11/2023

USA

Pope Francis fires conservative critic as Texas bishop

Strickland, 65, has emerged as a leading critic of Francis, accusing him in a tweet earlier this year of “undermining the deposit of faith.”

12/11/2023

Health news

Surgeons perform transplant of a whole human eye in world first

Aaron James destroyed much of his face in an accident with high-voltage power lines but is now recovering well from a face and eye transplant.

10/11/2023

Culture news

Robert De Niro: Actor's company must pay former assistant $1.2 million

Robert De Niro's company has been ordered to pay $1.2m in gender discrimination lawsuit - but star is not personally liable.

10/11/2023

Culture news

Did you know that Walt Disney was a spy for the FBI?

The FBI has worked for and against cultural figures throughout the 20th century... But you may not know that Walt Disney was a government spook...

10/11/2023

Business

Here is why Walt Disney investors could get cheery

The 100-year-old company is promising to deliver - Disney has just released its latest earnings report.

09/11/2023

Art

Picasso sells for €130 million and breaks 2023 art auction record

'Femme à la montre' sold for €130 million and is the second most expensive painting ever sold by Picasso.

09/11/2023

Culture news

Hollywood actors' strike ends as tentative deal reached with studios

The Hollywood actors union has reached a tentative deal to give its members bigger residuals, bigger repeat fees and crucially, a bigger say in the use of AI technology.

09/11/2023

Notes From The Usa

Phoenix's cultural history reveals its rich musical identity

In partnership with Brand USA

Find out how the local landscape and indigenous communities have shaped Phoenix's musical identity.

08/11/2023

Health news

Calls for more testing amid rising infant syphilis cases in the US

The CDC said "increasing rates of syphilis among babies reflect a failure of the US health system".

08/11/2023

USA

Abortion rights yield gains for Democrats in off-year elections

The off-year elections have major implications and provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren't on the ballot this time. How Americans view them will be a huge factor in shaping next year's race.

08/11/2023

Destinations

Street races, superbowl and a Sphere: What’s on in 2024 in Las Vegas

With its first Formula 1 street race kicking off this month and a Super Bowl on the horizon, Las Vegas is rebranding itself as more than a gambling and pop concert destination, but a sporting hub for global fans.

08/11/2023

Culture news

'Love always wins': Arnold Schwarzenegger honoured by Holocaust Museum

The Holocaust Museum LA presented actor, professional bodybuilder and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with the Award of Courage on Monday night for his work as a "longtime advocate against antisemitism and bigotry."

07/11/2023