Americas

USA

Is Musk's $1-million daily giveaway to Trump voters illegal?

The pledge by SpaceX, Tesla and X mogul has raised legal concerns, with experts suggesting that offering cash incentives tied to voter registration could violate election laws.

21/10/2024

USA

Trump does a shift at McDonald's in a bid to wow working-class voters

The stunt follows his claims that Democratic nominee Kamala Harris lied about working at the restaurant chain while attending university.

21/10/2024

USA

Pennsylvania could tip the scales in US presidential election

The presidential race hinges on Pennsylvania, a key battleground with 19 electoral votes, where both candidates are heavily investing in a neck-and-neck contest.

21/10/2024

Culture news

Why Taylor Swift might upset the publishing industry

While Björk and Colin Greenwood’s books are being released through traditional publishers and an arts design firm, Taylor Swift’s decision to publish through her own imprint has larger implications for the publishing industry.

20/10/2024

USA

US investigates leak of intelligence on Israel's plans to attack Iran

The US is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials have said.

20/10/2024

Cuba

Some power restored after blackout leaves millions in Cuba in the dark

Cuba says some electricity was restored on the island after one of the country's major power plants failed and left millions without electricity.

19/10/2024

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Giant sculpture of a pigeon in New York has the city in a flutter

Iván Argote's five-metre-high sculpture, entitled "Dinosaur", depicts a giant pigeon overlooking 10th Avenue in New York.

18/10/2024

Business

Netflix shares soar amid strong earnings and surge in new subscribers

Netflix exceeded market expectations in all key metrics in the third quarter, with its shares approaching an all-time high. However, the soaring share price has sparked concerns of a potential overvaluation.

18/10/2024

USA

Elon Musk promises cash to voters signing petition backing Trump

Investment mogul Elon Musk has ramped up his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by promising cash for those who support a political petition that backs the candidate.

18/10/2024

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Mothers of detained teens fight for release after Venezuela protests

Mothers of detained teenagers in Venezuela are protesting outside Tocuyito prison, demanding their children's release and condemning "arbitrary arrests and poor treatment".

17/10/2024

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No Comment: Fans hold vigil for Liam Payne in Buenos Aires

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

17/10/2024

Tech News

Meta licenzia dipendenti in tutti i team, compresi WhatsApp e Instagra

Meta laid off 11,000 employees in 2022, following over-optimism about the company’s growth.

17/10/2024

Health news

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, US study finds

The findings could help shorten overall wait times for organ transplants.

17/10/2024

Business

Amazon joins Google in taking the nuclear option to power data centres

Amazon is joining Google and Microsoft in the pivot towards nuclear energy, aiming to meet rising demand while hitting climate targets.

17/10/2024

Culture news

Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies after falling from balcony

Liam Payne, a core member of the chart-topping British boy band One Direction, was reported by staff at the hotel to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

17/10/2024

USA

Harris insists her presidency will not be a 'continuation' of Biden's

Harris’ interview marked her first foray onto the network, which is popular with conservative viewers.

17/10/2024

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Brandon Semenuk sets record with fifth Red Bull Rampage victory

World class technique and nerves of steel were the minimum requirements in Virgin, Utah last week for the 2024 staging of Red Bull Rampage.

16/10/2024

USA

Georgia judge blocks rule for hand counting ballots

The ruling ensures election results will be certified on time, marking a victory for Democrats and voting rights groups who feared delays could undermine the election process.

16/10/2024

USA

Strong safeguards make voter fraud rare in US elections

While claims of widespread fraud have emerged, investigations show what allegations in fact stem from misunderstandings or clerical errors, not intentional fraud.

16/10/2024

USA

US presidential election: How states have voted since 1924

As the election nears, the US is once again confronting questions about the Electoral College system. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win, and a mere handful of swing states determine the outcome.

16/10/2024

USA

Harris and Walz reveal rural healthcare plan in pitch to Trump voters

Healthcare is one of the election's major issues, with Donald Trump promising to replace the current system but refusing to offer any specific plan.

16/10/2024

USA

North Carolina governor candidate and CNN row over 'black Nazi' posts

The CNN report claimed that Robinson made controversial statements on a pornographic website more than a decade ago.

16/10/2024

USA

US election: Joe Biden insists Kamala Harris will 'cut her own path'

With the election less than three weeks away, Harris has been pressured to differentiate herself more clearly from the president.

16/10/2024

Food and Drink

How Cornish pasties made their mark on a Mexican mining town

Though their fillings may be a little spicier, the resemblance between the Mexican “paste” and traditional Cornish pasty is uncanny. The story of the somewhat unlikely legacy of the English snack takes us back 200 years, across the Atlantic Ocean, and down a few mines.

16/10/2024

USA

State of Georgia reports record turnout on first day of early voting

More than 300,000 voters cast ballots on the first day of early voting in Georgia, a key battleground state in the 2024 US presidential election.

16/10/2024

USA

US election: The swing states that will choose the next president

While some states are newly competitive thanks to a shaken-up race, others have been battlegrounds for decades.

15/10/2024