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Space

NASA's Psyche asteroid mission: Here's what you need to know

NASA's latest deep space mission will analyse a metal-rich asteroid to unlock a greater understanding of how rocky planets like our own were formed.

11/10/2023

Eco-Innovation

‘Yuck factor’ aside, what does beer made from shower water taste like?

‘It tastes like a nice, crisp, Kölsch style ale. You'd have no idea the source of the water’

10/10/2023

Climate

Deadly, humid heat could creep into US Midwest and Australia

1.5 billion people could face deadly humid heat each year under a 3°C global temperature rise, a new study shows.

10/10/2023

Culture news

Hollywood writers overwhelmingly approve new contract with studios

The writers won a major pay raise, more staff on TV shows and controls of artificial intelligence in scripts. Actors continue negotiating Wednesday.

10/10/2023

Green News

‘Green’ funeral home in America investigated over putrid smell

Under Colorado law, green burials are legal but state code requires that any body not buried within 24 hours must be properly refrigerated.

09/10/2023

Culture news

Take a look at Darren Aronofsky's new film at the Las Vegas Sphere

Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky debuts "Postcard from Earth" at Las Vegas' Sphere, a two hour documentary blending sci-fi and nature elements.

09/10/2023

Business

FTX co-founder testifies against Sam Bankman-Fried in fraud case

Bankman-Fried is standing trial for allegedly stealing billions of dollars from customers of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX. The case has been called one of the biggest financial frauds in US history.

06/10/2023

Health news

New brain-reading headset could help stroke victims regain movement

The portable headset reads the brain waves of the wearer, triggering a connected robotic arm to move when the person thinks about moving their arm.

06/10/2023

Tech News

Musk may be forced to testify in regulators probe into his X takeover

Regulators in the US are seeking a court order that would compel Musk to testify in their investigation into his purchase of Twitter, now called X.

06/10/2023

Business

Exxon in advanced talks for $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer

Exxon Mobil is in advanced talks to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources. With this deal, the American oil and gas producer would be valued at about $60 billion (€57 billion), as reported by Reuters.

06/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How The Jazz Singer ended cinema's silent era

6 October 1927: The Jazz Singer is released

06/10/2023

Green News

Why do Alaskans get a €1,000 oil cheque every year?

Alaska is sitting on a nest-egg oil fund. But dividing it up is an 'emotionally charged' matter for citizens.

05/10/2023

USA

How much could a US political row threaten military aid for Ukraine?

Ukraine finds itself caught in the middle as Republicans squabbled over whether to support military funding and their own House speaker.

05/10/2023

Business

Forbes 400: Donald Trump kicked off richest people’s list

The ex-US president is once again dropped off the list of US’ 400 richest people.

05/10/2023

Culture news

Actor Julia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault

In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Julia Ormond says Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her and sabotaged her career, accusing Disney of looking the other way.

05/10/2023

Notes From The Usa

Singer-songwriter Foy Vance soaks up the sights and sounds of Chicago

In partnership with Brand USA

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance experiences the magic of Chicago-style blues, dives into the origins of house music and samples some of the best street food the city has to offer

04/10/2023

Business

Court throws out $200 million verdict against J&J in talc cancer case

Johnson & Johnson faces more than 38,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc products contain asbestos.

04/10/2023

Eco-Innovation

'Could a ‘beanless' brew save coffee from climate change?'

Coffee is causing deforestation at an ‘alarming rate’ - could a beanless brew be the solution?

04/10/2023

Business

Abercrombie & Fitch investigates sexual misconduct allegations against former CEO

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch and his partner face allegations that they exploited men at sex events they hosted around the world.

04/10/2023

Travel News

Is it too soon to reopen tourism after Hawaii's devastating wildfires?

Hawaii has changed. ‘You shouldn’t be there expecting people to serve you your mai tais and your food,’ says one local.

04/10/2023

Culture news

'Mastermind' behind Tupac's murder to appear in court

Prosecutors accuse Duane “Keffe D” Davis of being the mastermind behind the 1996 Las Vegas shooting that resulted in the death of 25-year-old Tupac Shakur.

04/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Janis Joplin remains one of rock's worst tragedies

4 October 1970: Singer Janis Joplin dies

04/10/2023

USA

Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House speaker in dramatic vote

Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in US history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

03/10/2023

Health news

US health officials propose using an antibiotic to prevent STDs

The guideline was released on Monday and officials will move to finalise it after a 45-day public comment period.

03/10/2023

Green News

Satellite TV company receives world first fine for space junk

The US Federal Communications Commission has said it could "pose orbital debris concerns" for other satellites.

03/10/2023

Travel News

Americans abroad: US plans to drop citizenship renunciation fee

US plans to drop fee from $2,350 to $450 as expats say they are ‘forced against their will’ to maintain citizenship.

03/10/2023