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Eco-Innovation

What is sun blocking and does it really work?

A White House report confirms that the US is open to researching solar radiation modification, or sun blocking.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Robert De Niro's grandson dies aged 19

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez was found dead in a New York apartment.

04/07/2023

Culture news

A mushroom guitar? Really? How to make music from mycelium

Rosewood out, mushroom spores in: Rachel Rosenkrantz is a guitar-maker who's integrated mycelium and other biomaterials to create more environmentally friendly, plastic-free instruments.

04/07/2023

Green News

Is Utah’s ‘watermelon snow’ due to climate change?

Record snowfall is heating up under the sun and turning shades of red.

03/07/2023

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WATCH: Tens of thousands of furries flock to convention in Pittsburgh

Thousands flock to one of the world's largest anthropomorphic conventions in the US dressed as their favourite animal character

02/07/2023

USA

Two people dead in Baltimore mass shooting and 28 injured, police say

Two people were killed and 28 victims were wounded in a mass shooting, including three people who are in critical condition, police said.

02/07/2023

Culture news

US panel recommends $1-million reparations for slavery victims

The 1100-page document includes more than 100 recommendations on how to address the harms of slavery.

02/07/2023

Stays

How to stay in Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse for free this summer

Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse has a disco dance floor and a roller rink. Here’s how to stay there.

02/07/2023

Culture news

Madonna out of ICU after serious illness postpones tour

"Family was preparing for the worst" Madonna is out of ICU after being hospitalised with a "serious bacterial infection", forcing her to postpone her upcoming Celebration tour.

29/06/2023

Culture news

The best actors to play Superman (including the new one)

Who's your favourite Superman? With the new cast announcement for the upcoming 'Superman: Legacy', we count down our favourite actors to wear the cape.

28/06/2023

Culture news

Actor Julian Sands confirmed dead after hike in California mountains

US authorities have confirmed the death of British actor Julian Sands five months after he went missing while hiking in California mountains.

28/06/2023

Travel News

This new AI trip planning tool could make your next trip a breeze

Leading online travel agency Booking.com has ventured into the world of AI with a new ChatGPT-powered trip planner.

27/06/2023

Health news

US issues warning after reporting first local malaria cases in decades

European health officials warned last week that warming temperatures are creating “more favourable conditions” for the spread of invasive mosquito species that can carry diseases.

27/06/2023

USA

Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ club mass killer gets life in prison

Aldrich did not reveal a motivation for the shootings and declined to address the court during the sentencing part of the hearing.

27/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Fantasy meets puppets as Labyrinth is released

On this day 37 years ago, the classic movie was released in the U.S., but it took some time to achieve the cult status it boasts today

27/06/2023

Green News

Heatwave Yago: Here's why Seville is naming its extreme heat events

The first-of-its-kind initiative predicts that the heatwave could be more intense than Heatwave Zoe was last summer.

26/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: On this day in 1977, Elvis performs for the last time

On June 26th, 1977, the world witnessed a bittersweet moment in music history as Elvis Presley, often hailed as the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ took to the stage for his final performance in Indianapolis.

26/06/2023

USA

Biden bets on reproductive rights to galvanise voters

A year after the US Supreme Court decision overturning federal abortion protections, President Joe Biden has issued an executive order aimed at strengthening access to contraception.

24/06/2023

Culture news

Watch: Snoop Dogg honours Dr. Dre with ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, Snoop Dogg presented long-time friend and collaborator Dr. Dre with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' (ASCAP) first-ever Hip-Hop Icon Award.

23/06/2023

Tech News

EU visits Silicon Valley to put Twitter under DSA 'stress test'

Thierry Breton is visiting California to see if Elon Musk's Twitter will comply with new regulations set out in the bloc's Digital Services Act.

23/06/2023

Culture news

Twitter erupts as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg talk up cage fight

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two of the richest men in the world are doing battle on social media about the prospect of a cage fight. Yes, you read that right.

22/06/2023

Culture news

Marvel causes uproar by using AI for new show's opening credits

'Secret Invasion' Marvel's latest show for Disney+ is facing a backlash from people invested in the arts for using AI-generated opening credits.

22/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Happy Birthday Meryl Streep!

22 June 1949: Happy Birthday Meryl Streep

22/06/2023

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WATCH: Nevada confronts invasion of blood-red crickets

Elko, a small town of about 20,000 near Idaho and Utah known for its gold mining, has been hit hard by the invasion of cannibalistic critters.

20/06/2023

Tech News

US president hosts forum on artificial intelligence with tech leaders

US President Joe Biden will convene a group of technology leaders on Tuesday to debate artificial intelligence.

20/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The 'father of summer blockbusters' is released

On this day in 1975, the classic horror film which rendered everyone (more than) a little afraid of the ocean was released.

20/06/2023