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Gender-neutral uniforms, tattoos and piercings take to the skies

Alaska Airlines staff can now choose gender-neutral uniforms and show a wider range of tattoos, piercings and hairstyles in an effort to make the workplace "more inclusive".

29/03/2022

Health news

Is modifying the genes of our cats the way to solve pet allergies?

Researchers believe the gene editing technology CRISPR could knock out a key allergen produced by cats.

29/03/2022

Money

Can a single software change really 'clean up Bitcoin'?

Greenpeace and Ripple’s founder are urging Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey to help ‘clean up Bitcoin’ in a campaign to change the way the crypto is mined.

29/03/2022

Culture news

Oscars 2022 highlight LGBT+ rights in historic night

The evening showcased the best of queer Hollywood with on-stage protests and historic wins.

29/03/2022

Travel News

Liquids can stay put in your luggage with these new airport scanners

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it has purchased new X-ray systems, spending a total of over €707 million.

29/03/2022

USA

Trump probably tried to block election result 'corruptly', judge says

The district judge's comments came as a Trump adviser was ordered to release 100 emails to the committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.

28/03/2022

Culture news

Behind Liza Minelli and Lady Gaga's touching moment at the Oscars

The pair were presenting the Best Picture Oscar which eventually went to 'CODA,' but everyone's talking about a tender moment they shared beforehand.

28/03/2022

Culture news

Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock and his family in emotional video

After Rock joked to Smith that he was looking forward to a sequel to “G.I. Jane,” Smith stood up from his seat near the stage, strode up to Rock and slapped him. After sitting back down, Smith shouted at Rock to “keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth."

28/03/2022

Culture news

A moment of silence, and a plea for Ukraine at Oscars

"When you witness the strength and dignity of those facing such devastation, it’s impossible to not be moved by their resilience," Ukrainian-born actress Mila Kunis said.

28/03/2022

Culture news

What's in the Oscars swag bag that's causing controversy in Scotland?

Scott Wortley, a lecturer in commercial law at the University of Edinburgh Law School, gives us the lowdown.

27/03/2022

USA

US scrambles to clarify Biden's Russia 'regime change' message

The White House, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have been trying to explain Joe Biden's controversial comments about Vladimir Putin and insisting it's not a call for 'regime change.'

27/03/2022

USA

US leads calls for sanctions on North Korea after latest missile test

The United States has led calls for increased sanctions on North Korea, following Pyong-Yang’s first long-range missile test for almost five years.

26/03/2022

Food and Drink

What will Hollywood's stars be eating at the Oscars Governors Ball?

Wolfgang Puck gives us a tour of his kitchen, and lets us know his predictions.

25/03/2022

Culture news

Oscars: 'CODA' wins best picture and Will Smith hits Chris Rock

Here's a round up of the crazy OSCARS 2022. Our live blog from last night has all the juice you need so take the plunge and find out what you slept through.

24/03/2022

Health news

Medical marijuana can quickly cause addiction, new study warns

A US study found that turning to medical cannabis failed to improve patients’ symptoms of anxiety and depression while doubling their risk of addictive disorders.

24/03/2022

Culture news

Should A-listers use their Oscars speeches to rail against Russia?

Ahead of the ceremony on Sunday and amid outrage over the ongoing war, long-time observers predict "almost every speech" will mention Ukraine.

24/03/2022

Moments

Burlesque meets Mexican wrestling at this flamboyant carnival in LA

This carnival world, a mix of American burlesque and Mexican wrestling, is stunning audiences once again after a two-year pandemic hiatus.

24/03/2022

Health news

Could this trial be bringing male contraceptive pills one step closer?

A daily pill shows it can make mice temporarily sterile, and researchers hope to start human trials later this year.

24/03/2022

USA

Madeleine Albright: First female US Secretary of State dies at 84

A former child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated eastern Europe, Albright rose to hold top posts under former President Bill Clinton in the 1990s.

23/03/2022

Health news

Moderna seeks emergency approval for COVID vaccine in kids under 6

Moderna’s COVID vaccine is around 44 per cent effective for children aged 6 months to 2 years old, early clinical trial results show.

23/03/2022

Earth News

Why over-milking psychedelic toads is causing the species to die out

Sonoran Desert Toads are at threat from human activity in the US. But why are they being milked?

23/03/2022

No Comment

Large tornadoes and storms hit parts of Texas

Powerful storms and tornadoes ripped through parts of Texas on Monday and caused widespread damage, the National Weather Service said on Tuesday, March 22.

23/03/2022

Tech News

'Extremist' Instagram and Facebook banned in Russia

Meta's Instagram and Facebook have been banned, but the court decided WhatsApp could stay.

21/03/2022

Tech News

Euroviews. Why the 'Frankenscience' of animal-to-human transplants must stop

Pigs are sentient beings who are no different from humans; they too can feel fear and pain. They shouldn't be treated as warehouses of spare parts.

21/03/2022

Culture news

'CODA' increases chances of winning Best Picture with PGA win

'CODA' was the outlier in the Best Picture category until it won at the SAGs. After the weekend's trophy, could the film win big at the Oscars?

21/03/2022

USA

US President Biden discusses Ukraine war with Chinese counterpart

Washington, an ally of Ukraine, and Beijing, an ally of Russia, appear to be on opposing sides of Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two.

18/03/2022