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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

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

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' published

On July 11, 1960, the world famous novel was released, instantly captivating readers and cementing its position as a timeless classic in American literature.

11/07/2023

Culture news

Artists vs AI: Why is Sarah Silverman suing the makers of ChatGPT?

Sarah Silverman and two other US authors claim OpenAI and Meta illegally used their books to train their AI models.

10/07/2023

Culture news

Gig etiquette: Are concertgoers getting more aggressive?

Harry Styles is the latest artist to get hit in the face with an object thrown by a spectator, at his show in Vienna this weekend. Why does this keep happening?

10/07/2023

Culture news

Peaky Blinders star and creator attack Ron DeSantis over campaign ad

Ron DeSantis, the Republican Governor for Florida, has been attacked for using the fictional character from the hit TV series in an anti-LGBTQ advert for his US presidential campaign without asking for permission.

08/07/2023

Health news

New Alzheimer’s drug gets full approval from US regulators

The treatment received conditional approval in January, but received full approval following a review of data from a further 1,800 patient study that showed the drug slowed cognitive decline by 5 months.

07/07/2023

USA

Washington agrees to send cluster munitions to Ukraine

Long sought by Ukraine, cluster bombs are weapons that open in the air, releasing submunitions, or bomblets, that are dispersed over a large area and are intended to wreak destruction on multiple targets at once.

07/07/2023

Culture news

Singer Britney Spears allegedly hit by NBA star's bodyguard

Spears claims that she was struck by a security guard while trying to get the attention of basketball player Victor Wembanyama.

07/07/2023

Tech News

TikTok and content creators in bid to block Montana from banning app

Montana's TikTok ban - a first in the US - was signed into law in May. TikTok and five creators are hoping to have it overturned.

07/07/2023

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WATCH: Wisconsin roller coaster riders trapped upside down

Investigations are underway to find out how a roller coaster in Wisconsin, US became stuck, leaving some passenger upside down for over three hours

07/07/2023

Culture news

World's biggest LED sphere lights up Las Vegas July 4th celebrations

Eyes were popping in Las Vegas this week as the city got a glimpse of the illuminating power of the MSG Sphere.

06/07/2023

Culture news

A rare glimpse inside Disney's vaults for its 100th anniversary

Mickey's first diary, the first theme park ticket... Disney opens the doors of its vaults and reveals its archives 100 years after the creation of the entertainment empire.

06/07/2023

Tech News

Why is Threads, Meta’s Twitter rival, not launching in the EU?

Meta’s new app has been listed in the US and the UK, but has no foreseeable launch date in the EU yet as the company worries about the bloc’s privacy regulations.

06/07/2023

Culture news

Rihanna sets a new record with a billion streams on Spotify

The singer achieved the milestone without releasing a new studio album in over seven years.

05/07/2023

USA

Can Joe Biden make the difference for Sweden's NATO bid?

The US President is to meet Sweden's Prime Minister in a show of support amid resistance from Turkey.

05/07/2023

Ecotech

What is sun blocking and does it really work?

A White House report confirms that the US is open to researching solar radiation modification, or sun blocking.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Robert De Niro's grandson dies aged 19

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez was found dead in a New York apartment.

04/07/2023

Culture news

A mushroom guitar? Really? How to make music from mycelium

Rosewood out, mushroom spores in: Rachel Rosenkrantz is a guitar-maker who's integrated mycelium and other biomaterials to create more environmentally friendly, plastic-free instruments.

04/07/2023

Earth News

Is Utah’s ‘watermelon snow’ due to climate change?

Record snowfall is heating up under the sun and turning shades of red.

03/07/2023

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WATCH: Tens of thousands of furries flock to convention in Pittsburgh

Thousands flock to one of the world's largest anthropomorphic conventions in the US dressed as their favourite animal character

02/07/2023

USA

Two people dead in Baltimore mass shooting and 28 injured, police say

Two people were killed and 28 victims were wounded in a mass shooting, including three people who are in critical condition, police said.

02/07/2023

Culture news

US panel recommends $1-million reparations for slavery victims

The 1100-page document includes more than 100 recommendations on how to address the harms of slavery.

02/07/2023

Residences

How to stay in Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse for free this summer

Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse has a disco dance floor and a roller rink. Here’s how to stay there.

02/07/2023