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Tumblr is bringing back nudity, reversing the infamous 2018 porn ban

As Twitter's new CEO is trashing the reputation of his latest purchase, Tumblr is trying to attract back users by reversing the ban that lost a crucial user base.

05/11/2022

Eco-Innovation

Inside San Francisco's bold plan to cut air pollution

“San Francisco believes in climate action as a whole, people care” says mayor London Breed. So what is the city doing to fight it?

05/11/2022

USA

Donald Trump says he will ‘probably’ run for president in 2024

Former US President Donald Trump dropped strong hints about a 2024 White House run at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa.

04/11/2022

Culture news

Roses placed where Migos member Takeoff was shot dead, aged 28

The youngest member of the family hip-hop group was shot dead in a bowling alley in Texas.

03/11/2022

Culture news

How have lyrics been used against artists in court?

Musicians and record labels are calling on US courts to stop using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal proceedings. The problem goes beyond the US.

03/11/2022

Business

US central bank raises interest rate to highest level in 15 years

"We are moving our policy stance purposefully to a level that will be sufficiently restrictive to return inflation to 2%", said Federal Reserve chariman Jerome Powell.

02/11/2022

Culture news

Food writer Julie Powell, known for 'Julie & Julia', dies at 49

In 2002, Powell tried to cook more than 500 Julia Child's recipes in a year, a process which she documented on her blog.

02/11/2022

Tech News

Musk announces $8 monthly Twitter subscription

Paying the new fee will get users a blue tick to verify their account, as well as a more comfortable reading mode and editing tools.

01/11/2022

Culture news

Taylor Swift breaks records with a 10 out of 10 at the charts

Taylor Swift has made history as the first artist to claim the entire top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. But which musicians held the previous record?

01/11/2022

USA

Man charged over attempted kidnap of Nancy Pelosi and husband's attack

The attack has raised fresh concerns over political violence before the US mid-term elections.

01/11/2022

USA

Biden slams oil firms for 'war profiteering' as he mulls windfall tax

Biden made the accusation after oil companies reported record-breaking profits.

01/11/2022

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US: Divers carve Halloween pumpkins underwater in Florida

An offbeat Halloween tradition took place in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary this past weekend on the US' southwestern coast. Scuba divers submerged 25 feet beneath the surface to carve jack-o’-lanterns during the annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest.

31/10/2022

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Watch: Salem in Massachusetts gears up for Halloween

Thousands of tourists and revellers have descended on the normally quiet city of Salem, on the US’s north-eastern seaboard, for the area’s Halloween celebrations. Salem is known for the Salem Witch Trials, the Hocus Pocus films, and all things witch and vampire.

31/10/2022

Soul Of The South

Going to Nashville? Here’s everything you need to see.

In partnership with GoUSA TV

If you’re looking to broaden your mind and fill your soul ‘Music City’ has plenty to offer.

31/10/2022

Culture news

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer dies aged 63

The world of music has been paying tribute to D.H Peligro who has died of a head injury after a suspected accidental fall.

31/10/2022

Culture news

What's in silver screen actor Paul Newman's memoir?

Newman was a star in Hollywood's golden age and his tell-all book will shed light on his relationships with other famous faces.

31/10/2022

Food and Drink

Meet the TikToker baking recipes left behind on gravestones

A meal to die for? An American librarian is recreating recipes inscribed on people's gravestones.

31/10/2022

USA

Twitter outcasts seek reinstatement and test rules after Musk takeover

The world's richest man has promised a "content moderation council" since he became the new Twitter chief and celebrated that "the bird is freed".

29/10/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Twitter takeover: Why does Elon Musk's multi-billion buyout matter?

The day has finally come that Elon Musk can proudly swan into his new office. But does he even know what he's just bought? And why does it matter, considering how many people actually use the social media network?

28/10/2022

Culture news

Goodness Gracious: Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis dies, aged 87

The "wild man" of rock 'n' roll died at his home in Tennessee. Controversial on-stage and off it.

28/10/2022

USA

Biden slams 'despicable' hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband

The US president called for a stand against political violence after the 82-year-old was beaten by an intruder who reportedly shouted "Where's Nancy?", in a chilling echo of the Capitol riots.

28/10/2022

Culture news

New Steinbeck essay on democracy published for first time in English

In 1954, the acclaimed American writer penned an essay on the dangers of McCarthyism for the French newspaper Le Figaro.

28/10/2022

Tech News

Why does Musk want Twitter? It may have something to do with your data

Researchers and rights groups are concerned about the amount of data Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout will allow him and how far he will take free speech.

28/10/2022

Tech News

Musk's Twitter 'bird will fly by EU rules,' Brussels warns on takeover

EU commissioner Thierry Breton issued the warning after Musk sealed the $44 billion deal and fired Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and two other executives.

28/10/2022

Culture news

US TV study: White men favoured as big-budget series creators

A new report by the University of California says diversity in Hollywood must be defended as more people of colour are creating growth in the film and TV industry, although they have much smaller budgets to spend.

27/10/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk says he doesn't seek a 'free-for-all hellscape' for Twitter

Elon Musk is telling Twitter advertisers he is buying the platform to "help humanity" and doesn’t want it to become a "free-for-all hellscape".

27/10/2022