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Living

Watch this architecture student convert an old school bus into a home

Caleb Brackney bought the bus from Facebook Marketplace and renovated it all by himself.

19/12/2021

USA

Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defence rests case

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell told the court she would not testify in her own defence because “the government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt".

17/12/2021

USA

US Congress approves import ban targeting forced labour in China

The legislation creates a presumption that goods coming from Xinjiang are made with forced labour.

17/12/2021

Work

No jab, no job: Google gets tough on employee COVID vaccine policy

“Anyone entering a Google building must be fully vaccinated or have an approved accommodation that allows them to work or come onsite,” the tech giant said in a leaked memo.

16/12/2021

Tech News

Reddit files to take the company public

The self-described "front page of the internet" did not say how many shares it would offer, nor at what price.

16/12/2021

USA

Joe Biden pledges 'whatever it takes' to assist tornado victims

The US president visited two towns in Kentucky, one of several states hit by tornadoes last weekend, killing dozens of people.

16/12/2021

USA

Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charge in Floyd’s death

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

15/12/2021

Green News

New York could be underwater by 2050. But the city has a plan

It is the largest climate resiliency project in a dense urban area in the US.

15/12/2021

Culture news

Critically acclaimed author and academic bell hooks dies aged 69

Known for her books Teaching to Transgress and Feminism is for Everybody, the Kentucky native has died at home after an illness.

15/12/2021

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New York Christmas lights welcome the festive season

New York Christmas lights welcome the festive season

15/12/2021

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After mega tornado, Kentucky desperate for Christmas salve

After mega tornado, Kentucky desperate for Christmas salve

15/12/2021

USA

On a single Kentucky street, the tornado killed seven children

Fourteen people died in a few blocks, 11 of them on a single street, Moss Creek Avenue. Entire families were lost, among them seven children, two of them infants.

15/12/2021

Culture news

Penélope Cruz pays tribute to Almodóvar as she receives MoMA honour

New York welcomed a host of a stars in support Penélope Cruz as she was honoured by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. On the red carpet, the Spanish actress paid thanks to eight-time director and close friend Pedro Almodóvar.

15/12/2021

Tech News

Elon Musk: SpaceX planning to take CO2 from atmosphere for rocket fuel

The billionaire said on Twitter that SpaceX is starting a programme to take CO2 from the atmosphere and turn it into rocket fuel.

15/12/2021

USA

NASA craft 'touches' sun for first time by diving into atmosphere

The Parker Solar Probe actually flew through the sun's 'corona' in April but scientists say it took several months to receive the data and confirm the event.

15/12/2021

People

In photos: This sloppy Christmas tradition returns to New York

Thousands of drunken Santas, elves and snowmen descended on the streets of New York City.

15/12/2021

USA

US COVID deaths hit 800,000, a year into vaccine drive

The United States has the highest reported toll of any country, accounting for approximately 4% of the world's population but with about 15% of the 5.3 million known COVID deaths.

15/12/2021

USA

Donald Trump's ex-chief aide Mark Meadows held in contempt of Congress

The vote by the House of Representatives is the latest show of force by the January 6 panel investigating the worst attack on the US Capitol in over 200 years.

15/12/2021

USA

Pfizer study finds its COVID pill reduces hospitalisation by nearly 90

The drugs manufacturer’s study on its COVID-19 oral antiviral found it reduced risk of hospitalisation or death by 89% within three days of symptom onset.

14/12/2021

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Frank Sinatra honored with statue in his Hoboken, New Jersey hometown

Hollywood legend Frank Sinatra was honored with a life-size bronze sculpture in his hometown of Hoboken, New Jersey on Sunday 12 December 2021.

14/12/2021

Mobility

Tesla dashboard allows drivers to play video games while driving

A Tesla owner is leading a battle against distracting games on the touchscreen dashboard after discovering you can play games and drive.

14/12/2021

USA

No troops disciplined in US strike killing Afghan civilians

The US is working to pay financial reparations to the relatives and surviving family members, and potentially get them out of Afghanistan.

14/12/2021

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Debris and damage in Mayfield after tornado

Rubble and debris from destroyed buildings covered the ground in Mayfield on Sunday after a monstrous tornado swept through Kentucky.

12/12/2021

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Hundreds dressed as Santa run down Athen streets

Hundreds of people dressed up in red and white Santa Claus costumes to take part Sunday in Athens' seventh charity Santa Run.

12/12/2021

USA

Rescuers comb wreckage after deadly tornadoes rip through central US

The governor of the state of Kentucky said upwards of 70 may have been killed when a tornado touched down for more than 320 kilometres.

12/12/2021

Green News

No more food will be sent to landfill in California, under new law

California is banning food waste from landfills, it'll be turned into compost or energy instead.

12/12/2021