Americas

Business

How a cyberattack crippled the world's largest bank for hours

The US unit of Industrial & Commercial Bank of China had been hit by a cyberattack, forcing it to trade via a UBS stick.

10/11/2023

Culture news

Robert De Niro: Actor's company must pay former assistant $1.2 million

Robert De Niro's company has been ordered to pay $1.2m in gender discrimination lawsuit - but star is not personally liable.

10/11/2023

Culture news

Did you know that Walt Disney was a spy for the FBI?

The FBI has worked for and against cultural figures throughout the 20th century... But you may not know that Walt Disney was a government spook...

10/11/2023

Business

Here is why Walt Disney investors could get cheery

The 100-year-old company is promising to deliver - Disney has just released its latest earnings report.

09/11/2023

Art

Picasso sells for €130 million and breaks 2023 art auction record

'Femme à la montre' sold for €130 million and is the second most expensive painting ever sold by Picasso.

09/11/2023

Culture news

Hollywood actors' strike ends as tentative deal reached with studios

The Hollywood actors union has reached a tentative deal to give its members bigger residuals, bigger repeat fees and crucially, a bigger say in the use of AI technology.

09/11/2023

Travel News

Chilean glacier permanently closed to hikers after ice chunk falls off

Local guides says the closure of Patagonia's Exploradores glacier is an 'economic and emotional blow'.

08/11/2023

Notes From The Usa

Phoenix's cultural history reveals its rich musical identity

In partnership with Brand USA

Find out how the local landscape and indigenous communities have shaped Phoenix's musical identity.

08/11/2023

Health news

Calls for more testing amid rising infant syphilis cases in the US

The CDC said "increasing rates of syphilis among babies reflect a failure of the US health system".

08/11/2023

USA

Abortion rights yield gains for Democrats in off-year elections

The off-year elections have major implications and provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren't on the ballot this time. How Americans view them will be a huge factor in shaping next year's race.

08/11/2023

Space

'Alien' bodies return to Mexican congress as 'expert' testifies again

José Jaime Maussan caused a stir in September when he unveiled what he claimed were the 1,000-year-old fossils of "non-human beings" found in Peru.

08/11/2023

Destinations

Street races, superbowl and a Sphere: What’s on in 2024 in Las Vegas

With its first Formula 1 street race kicking off this month and a Super Bowl on the horizon, Las Vegas is rebranding itself as more than a gambling and pop concert destination, but a sporting hub for global fans.

08/11/2023

Travel News

US train travel could get easier under Biden re-election pledge

‘Finally, we’re getting it done,’ the President said at an event to showcase the busy Northeast Corridor investments.

07/11/2023

Culture news

'Love always wins': Arnold Schwarzenegger honoured by Holocaust Museum

The Holocaust Museum LA presented actor, professional bodybuilder and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with the Award of Courage on Monday night for his work as a "longtime advocate against antisemitism and bigotry."

07/11/2023

Business

WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy

WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world.

07/11/2023

USA

Trump takes the stand in New York civil case alleging financial fraud

Trump told reporters outside the court "it is a very sad situation for our country,” and called his critics thugs.

06/11/2023

Partner content

Three ultra-premium Dominican rum blends capture the essence of Barceló’s elixir

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06/11/2023

Business

Apple stocks fall as earnings shrink for fourth consecutive quarter

Revenue came in at $89.5 billion for Apple in the July-September period, a 1% decrease from the previous quarter.

03/11/2023

Culture news

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler accused of sexual assault

A woman has accused Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler of sexual assault.

03/11/2023

Culture news

2Pac killer suspect pleads "not guilty"

The man accused with the 1996 murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur has plead not guilty ahead of a grand jury trial in Las Vegas.

03/11/2023

USA

US Houses approves $14 billion 'Israel only' bill

The first substantial legislative effort in Congress to support Israel in the war falls far short of Biden's request for nearly $106 billion that would also back Ukraine as it fights Russia, along with US efforts to counter China and address security at the border with Mexico.

03/11/2023

Tech News

Most US adults think AI will add to election misinformation - poll

A new poll found that a majority of adults in the US think AI tools will increase the spread of false information during elections.

03/11/2023

Health news

World's second patient to receive pig's heart transplant dies

Demand for human organs is higher than the number that are available for transplant. More than 150,000 Europeans were on a waiting list for organ transplants in 2018.

03/11/2023

Culture news

SAG-AFTRA strike negotiations hit an AI-shaped hurdle

It's day 112 of strike action for the actors union, but is a potential end in sight?

02/11/2023

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WATCH: Mexican revellers take to the streets in Day of the Dead parade

Families in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca have been celebrating the annual 'Muerteada' for as long as they can remember.

02/11/2023

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WATCH: Venezuelans rally to demand release of all political prisoners

Some 50 people gather in a Caracas square to demand the release of political prisoners. "We have been waiting 22 years for a Christmas without political prisoners," says aunt of a policemen imprisoned after a failed coup against former President Hugo Chavez in 2002.

02/11/2023