USA

Work

Half of US workers want mandatory COVID vaccines to return to work

The AP-NORC poll of 1,729 employees finds a similarly favourable sentiment among workers towards masks being required to be worn in the workplace.

26/08/2021

USA

Afghanistan: 13 US soldiers, 72 Afghans killed in Kabul airport attack

The so-called Islamic State carried out two suicide bombings outside Kabul's airport, after warnings from the US, UK and Australia that a terror attack in the area could be imminent.

26/08/2021

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'French Fire' growing in Northeastern California

On Wednesday in eastern California, concern was growing as the French Fire spread near Lake Isabella, a popular destination for fishing and boating.

26/08/2021

Health news

Facebook paid ads are promoting a horse drug as a COVID cure

Paid adverts, Marketplace listings and closed groups are promoting a discredited drug. The experts say it's not a cure, and people shouldn't use it to treat the virus.

25/08/2021

Home

Airbnb offers 20,000 Afghan refugees a place to stay

The company's charitable arm and founder Brian Chesky will help fund the temporary accommodation "for as long as needed".

25/08/2021

USA

Ukrainian-born Igor Vovkovinskiy, tallest man in the US, dies at 38

Igor Vovkovinskiy, who was the tallest man in the United States, died of heart disease on Friday in Minnesota, his family said.

24/08/2021

Money

Is Cardano (ADA) the next big crypto? Here’s all you need to know

What is Cardano and what are the reasons for its success? Here’s everything you need to know.

23/08/2021

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Storm Henri approaches the northeastern shores of the United States

On the eastern tip of Long Island, in Montauk, winds lash against the coastline, but many businesses remain open to the public and some dog-owners risk facing the elements to take their four-legged friends for a walk.

22/08/2021

USA

Henri makes landfall in northeastern United States as tropical storm

Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in Rhode Island. Just prior, it was packing maximum sustained winds of nearly 100 kilometres per hour .

22/08/2021

USA

Storm Henri to have dangerous effects as hurricane over Northeast US

Parts of the Northeastern United States could begin to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Henri as soon as late Saturday, as the system that is expected to become a hurricane by the end of the day barrels toward the region.

21/08/2021

USA

Analysis: How has Biden's handling of Afghanistan gone down in the US?

To get an idea of how Biden's words and actions have gone down in the US, Euronews spoke to its stateside reporter Ray Suarez.

20/08/2021

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Aerial images show residences at Creekside Mobile Home Park destroyed after the Cache fire ripped th

Aerial images show residences at Creekside Mobile Home Park destroyed after the Cache fire ripped through the area in Clearlake, California as wildfires continue to burn across the state. The Cache Fire erupted outside California's state capital just a few days ago and covered 54,000 acres by Wednes

20/08/2021

USA

Suspect surrenders to police after bomb threat near US Capitol

Suspect surrenders to police after bomb threat near US Capitol

19/08/2021

Mobility

Luxury car brands showcase their new electric and hybrid models

As the push to reduce emissions gains ground, brands like Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and McLaren unveiled new EVs at California’s annual Quail motorsports event.

18/08/2021

Green News

Hanging rhinos upside down is ‘vital’ for their conservation

Black rhinos are critically endangered, so conservationists are thinking up innovative ways to protect them.

18/08/2021

Travel News

Masks must be worn on US flights until at least January 2022

The announcement on travel guidance came late on Tuesday evening and is linked to the Delta variant.

18/08/2021

USA

Joe Biden: Decision to leave Afghanistan 'the right one for America'

In a defiant address the US President defended the US troops pullout despite the Taliban's takeover, saying that keeping a US presence in Afghanistan was no longer a US national security interest.

16/08/2021

Mobility

Tesla self-driving under investigation over US crashes

US authorities have opened a formal investigation into Tesla's Autopilot self-driving tech after crashes involving emergency vehicles.

16/08/2021

USA

US responds to criticism of Afghanistan withdrawal

Critics of Joe Biden say his decision to withdraw has undone two decades of work in the country and jeopardised the safety of the Afghan people.

16/08/2021

Money

Crypto fashion: Why are people paying real money for virtual clothes?

NFTs have become the unlikely ally of sustainable fashion with the arrival of "wearables," virtual clothes paid for with real money.

15/08/2021

USA

Dozens of California fires threaten thousands of homes and whole towns

Around 21,000 federal firefighters - more than double the number of firefighters sent to contain forest fires at this time a year ago - are at work.

14/08/2021

Climate

‘This is climate change’: July was world's hottest month on record

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a US weather agency, the planet averaged 16.73 degrees celcius last month, beating the previous record set in July 2016, which was also tied in 2019 and 2020.

14/08/2021

USA

US becoming more diverse, new census data shows

The proportion of white people went from just over 63% in 2010 to just under 58%, the lowest on record.

13/08/2021

Work

Would you accept being paid less to work remotely?

New plans could see Google employees who choose remote working paid less according to their location and cost of living.

13/08/2021

USA

Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet

"It is vindication for Britney," her lawyer said.

13/08/2021

USA

US regulators OK extra COVID shot for those with weak immune systems

Several other countries, including France and Israel, have similar recommendations.

13/08/2021