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USA

Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House speaker in dramatic vote

Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in US history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

03/10/2023

Health news

US health officials propose using an antibiotic to prevent STDs

The guideline was released on Monday and officials will move to finalise it after a 45-day public comment period.

03/10/2023

Green News

Satellite TV company receives world first fine for space junk

The US Federal Communications Commission has said it could "pose orbital debris concerns" for other satellites.

03/10/2023

Travel News

Americans abroad: US plans to drop citizenship renunciation fee

US plans to drop fee from $2,350 to $450 as expats say they are ‘forced against their will’ to maintain citizenship.

03/10/2023

Tech News

Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit over falsely identifying protester

The California man says he was harassed after Musk amplified posts on X that falsely placed the man at a confrontation involving far-right protesters.

03/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The day OJ Simpson was found 'not guilty'

3 October 1995: The day the “Trial of the Century” came to a close.

03/10/2023

USA

Trial accusing Trump of lying about his wealth begins in New York

The fraud lawsuit that could cost former US President Donald Trump control of some of his most prized properties went on trial on Monday.

02/10/2023

Living

Boy who died trying to live off-grid weighed 18kg at the time of death

It has been reported that the Colorado family had watched YouTube tutorials to prepare for living in the wildnerness.

02/10/2023

Design

Everything you should know about Las Vegas' new $2.3 billion Sphere

The Sphere is finally here - and it's already generated quite a buzz.

02/10/2023

Culture news

What's going on with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?

Taylor Swift is still filling football stadiums in the US, even while on a break from her Eras Tour. Here's all you need to know about why Swifties are now into the NFL.

02/10/2023

USA

How old is too old when you're a leader?

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley calls for "lucidity" tests for US politicians over 75 years to check they remain mentally competent.

02/10/2023

Health news

Scientists have designed a drug that mimics the benefits of exercise

The new drug boosted the metabolism and helped muscle gain and weight loss in mice - though it will be years before it will be trialled in humans.

01/10/2023

USA

American hard right wants to dismiss McCarthy after shutdown agreement

Kevin McCarthy, the speaker of the House of Representatives had helped to negotiate a deal at the eleventh hour to ensure the government did not shut down.

01/10/2023

USA

US Senate approves 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open

On the brink of a federal government shutdown, Republican minority Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts.

30/09/2023

Culture news

Everything you need to know about the Tupac murder arrest - so far

25-year-old musical sensation Tupac Shakur was gunned down while riding in a car on the Las Vegas strip on 7 September, 1996 - and authorities have now arrested Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis on suspicion of murder.

30/09/2023

USA

Is the United States on the brink of a government shutdown?

If an agreement isn't made before midnight on Saturday, the lives of millions of American citizens could be significantly affected.

30/09/2023

Culture news

Tupac Shakur: Witness to 1996 shooting of rapper indicted on murder

One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon Friday in the 1996 killing, a long-awaited breakthrough in the case.

29/09/2023

Health news

AI model could predict whether breast cancer surgery was successful

A model using artificial intelligence (AI) technology can detect if all of the cancerous cells have been removed during breast cancer surgery, a new study has shown.

29/09/2023

Economy

US government shutdown: What to expect

Time is running out. If Congress does not reach an agreement before midnight on Saturday, the US government will shut down.

29/09/2023

Tech News

TikTok disputes new report over steroid promoting videos on its app

A new report released by a tech watchdog group said the Chinese app has become a key marketing channel for promoting bodybuilding drugs to millions.

29/09/2023

USA

Biden warns that Trump's movement is a threat to democracy in the US

President Joe Biden has warned that former president Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement is a threat to democracy in the US

29/09/2023

Tech News

Meta unveils next generation VR and AI products

CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off Meta's two-day Connect conference by introducing new products, including a new AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta’s messaging, the next generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses and its newest virtual reality headset, the Quest 3.

28/09/2023

Travel News

US government shutdown could disrupt air travel, officials warn

A shutdown could cost the tourism industry more than €100 million a day.

28/09/2023

Economy

US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate

US GDP grew at a 2.1% rate between April and June, the US governement said on Thursday.

28/09/2023

Culture news

Why do video game performers want to join the actors strike?

SAG-AFTRA actors vote to extend their strike to the video game industry if negotiations stall.

27/09/2023

Europe Decoded

Did a billboard welcoming Zelenskyy contain an embarrassing typo?

A video shows a spelling mistake on a digital billboard in New York reading “Glory to Urine” instead of “Glory to Ukraine". But is it genuine?

27/09/2023