USA

USA

Books, cash, ammunition pulled from buried Robert E Lee time capsule

A rare picture of Abraham Lincoln, believed to have been buried in the box, was not discovered.

28/12/2021

Cinema

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' surpasses $1 billion at worldwide box office

'No Way Home' is a global phenomenon, grossing $1.05 billion globally and making it the highest-grossing movie of the pandemic-rattled year.

28/12/2021

USA

US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine

The decision also was driven by a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, propelled by the omicron variant.

28/12/2021

USA

Sarah Weddington, lawyer who argued Roe v. Wade abortion case, dies

Weddington had been in poor health for some time and it was not immediately clear what caused her death.

27/12/2021

USA

Volunteers help Kentucky tornado survivors celebrate Christmas

At least 79 Americans lost their lives overnight in the December 10 tornadoes.

25/12/2021

Climate

Can talking about climate change help us to agree on solutions?

Despite our differences, it turns out that respectful discussion can help us to agree on climate action.

24/12/2021

USA

US police officer who claims she mistook gun for taser found guilty

Kim Potter, 49, killed Daunte Wright, 20, during the traffic stop in Minneapolis in April.

23/12/2021

USA

President Biden to outline measures to tackle Omicron surge

Omicron has already become the dominant strain in the US, accounting for nearly three-quarters of new infections last week.

21/12/2021

Travel News

48 passengers test positive for omicron variant on cruise ship

The cruise operator said it had 6,091 guests and crew members on board the ship.

21/12/2021

USA

Ghislaine Maxwell was dangerous predator, prosecutor says

The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell ended on Monday with a prosecutor labelling her a dangerous predator while a defence attorney maintained the socialite was innocent.

20/12/2021

World

US politics in 2021: a democracy under attack

In this review, we look back at the big events that shaped US politics in 2021, both domestically and abroad.

20/12/2021

Earth News

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

Earth 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

No Comment

New York Christmas lights welcome the festive season

New York Christmas lights welcome the festive season

15/12/2021

No Comment

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