USA

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Confederate statue taken down in Virginia

Confederate statue taken down in Virginia

08/09/2021

USA

'The world is in peril,' says Joe Biden as he inspects storm damage

"The nation and the world are in peril, that’s not hyperbole. That is a fact. They've been warning us the extreme weather would get more extreme over the decade and we're living it in real-time now."

08/09/2021

Tech News

Twitter tests 'soft block' feature to subtly remove unwanted followers

The new feature comes after an anti-harassment "safety mode" was announced earlier this month.

08/09/2021

Tech News

US government threatens to sue Coinbase over crypto lending programme

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued Coinbase with a warning of legal action over its plans to offer a cryptocurrency lending platform to consumers.

08/09/2021

Health news

First space, now immortality: Jeff Bezos’ quest to cheat death

The former Amazon CEO has reportedly invested in Altos Labs whose stated purpose is to research how to reverse ageing in cells.

07/09/2021

USA

Trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind resumes in Guantanamo

The pre-trial hearing will take place on Guantanamo Bay, the Cuban island detention centre where Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been held since his capture in 2003.

07/09/2021

USA

Euroviews. Why the US' lack of strategic thinking is everyone’s problem | View

"The US’ lack of strategic thinking, its transactional diplomacy pursued under Trumpism, and the lasting effects of the events in Afghanistan has undoubtedly damaged America’s former "global leader" image beyond repair."

07/09/2021

Green News

Was 'warning fatigue' to blame for the Hurricane Ida deaths in the US?

As flood alerts lit up phones, experts suggest that people weren't as concerned by the weather warnings as they should have been.

07/09/2021

USA

Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on 'The Wire,' dead at 54

His death was being investigated as a possible drug overdose, New York City police said.

07/09/2021

Health news

Abortion 'whistleblower' site offline after webhost refuses to host it

The website allowing users to report abortion patients to Texas authorities went offline after hosting company GoDaddy said it violated its terms.

06/09/2021

USA

Gunman in Florida kills 4 people including mother holding child

A man fatally shot four people, including a mother and the 3-month-old baby she was holding.

06/09/2021

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Manville residents' painful losses after Ida's impact

The whole town was flooded as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Ida, and it took 24 hours for the waters to recede. It caused significant damage to homes, businesses and vehicles

04/09/2021

Nature

Ass holes in the desert are a welcome sight for some

Wells dug by horses and donkeys may have a lifesaving purpose for other species in arid regions.

03/09/2021

No Comment

A community comes together after tornado from Ida’s remnants

Residents in Mullica Hill, New Jersey come together to help after a tornado from Hurricane Ida’s remnants touched down

03/09/2021

Green News

Fact check: Does this photo really show flooding in New York?

A photo of taxis in New York City has been circulating online, with some claiming it's from the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

03/09/2021

Mobility

US aviation watchdog halts Virgin Galactic flights pending inquiry

The Federal Aviation Authority is suspending all Virgin Galactic flights until after it investigates why owner Richard Branson's July flight went off-course.

03/09/2021

Green News

First Europe, now the States: Extreme weather hits the US

After a summer of wildfires and extreme heat in Europe, the USA is feeling the effects of climate change as hurricanes, wildfires and flooding leaves thousands without homes.

03/09/2021

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Ida floods New York highways, people abandon cars

The remnants of Hurricane Ida has dumped historic rain over New York City and New Jersey

02/09/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Here’s why we should raise boys like girls | View

Craig Pomranz is a singer, actor and author based in the United States and argues narrow gender expectations are limiting childrens’ growth.

02/09/2021

USA

Biden blames 'climate crisis' as Ida kills at least 49 in US Northeast

President Joe Biden called for greater public resolve to confront climate change as storm Ida devastated the US Northeast, leaving at least 49 dead.

02/09/2021

USA

US Supreme Court refuses to stop Texas law banning most abortions

The law marks the most dramatic restriction on abortion rights in the United States since the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision legalised abortion across the country in 1973.

02/09/2021

Work

Nike gives staff a week off to avoid COVID burnout

For many who are working from home during the pandemic, the blurring of home and work life has also increased the risk of burnout.

01/09/2021

USA

Biden hails 'extraordinary success' of Kabul evacuation amid criticism

Speaking from the White House, President Joe Biden defended the US pullout from Afghanistan as he faced criticism for his handling of the final evacuation.

31/08/2021

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Hurricane Ida: flooded streets and destroyed homes at LaPlace in Louisiana

Flooded streets and destroyed homes at LaPlace, in Louisiana, after Hurricane Ida killed at least two people, stranded others in rising floodwaters.

31/08/2021

USA

Hurricane Ida: More than a million homes without electricity

Two people are known to have died due to the tropical storm. Authorities expect the death toll to climb.

31/08/2021

USA

Hurricane Ida knocks out power in New Orleans, claims first life

Ida — a Category 4 storm — hit on the same date Hurricane Katrina ravaged Louisiana and Mississippi 16 years earlier.

30/08/2021