Americas

Destinations

Hawaii's plans to introduce new tourist tax rejected by lawmakers

Hawaii hoped to introduce a conservation fee as tourists harass wildlife, bring invasive species and damage coral.

05/05/2023

Culture news

Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s guitar goes up for auction

The musical artifact is going under the hammer and is expected to fetch an estimated €73,000.

05/05/2023

USA

Proud Boys leader convicted of conspiracy for 6 January attack

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was convicted on Thursday of orchestrating a plot for members of his far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election.

04/05/2023

Design

American Museum of Natural History in New York opens new wing

The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation is the new wing of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It houses some 4 million species and opens its doors today.

04/05/2023

Mobility

Scientists watch a star 'eating' a distant planet for the first time

The sight gives a premonition of what it will be like when the Sun swallows the inner planets - including Earth - in 5 billion years' time.

04/05/2023

Culture news

Hollywood writers strike: Why AI should never replace real writers

The WGA knows the danger of entertaining conversations about AI replacing creative writers. It's a conversation that puts human expression at risk.

03/05/2023

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Film industry writers in the US have gone on strike for better pay

Picket lines formed outside film studios in Los Angeles and New York on Tuesday as thousands of writers downed tools.

03/05/2023

Travel News

US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international travellers

The vaccine mandate is one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions still in place.

03/05/2023

Culture news

Hollywood TV and movie writers go on strike for fair pay

Over 11,000 television and movie writers have gone on strike following the breakdown of pay negotiations between their union, the Writers Guild of America, and various major Hollywood studios.

03/05/2023

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Watch: A-listers parade in a Met Gala dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld

The Met Gala Ball in New York gave A-list celebrities a chance to hit the red carpet in a night dedicated to the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

02/05/2023

Health news

Doctors are testing radiation to cure a major cause of cardiac arrest

Radiation normally reserved for cancer patients is being tested on 400 patients to see if it helps repair misfiring heart cells.

02/05/2023

Culture news

Woman has ‘loud and full body orgasm’ during LA Philharmonic concert

Love music? Love orgasms? Well, it turns out that Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 can induce more than musical ecstasy...

02/05/2023

Nature

SpaceX: Court case over environmental fallout of the Starship launch

Locals speak out on environmental damage caused by 'concrete rain' as environmental groups sue the FAA over licensing.

02/05/2023

Culture news

Hollywood writers go on strike as streaming boom changes industry

The Writers Guild of America has called its first work stoppage in 15 years after the rising popularity of streaming has seen seismic changes to the entertainment industry

02/05/2023

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Virginia Beach declares state of emergency after tornado strikes city

The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks.

01/05/2023

USA

Trump arrives in Scotland for golf trip as indictments loom

The former president was recently indicted for his alleged role in a scheme involving hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

01/05/2023

Mobility

SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy rocket

After its Starship rocket exploded minutes after lift-off last month, SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket on Sunday.

01/05/2023

Money

JPMorgan to take over deposits of troubled First Republic Bank

After Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, First Republic is the third midsize bank in the US to fail in just two months.

01/05/2023

USA

Texas mass shooting suspect could be anywhere, sheriff says

Authorities say a Texas man went next door with a rifle and fatally shot five of his neighbours, including an eight-year-old boy, after they asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep.

30/04/2023

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Lifers in the notorious US prison "Angola" stage annual rodeo

At the sprawling Louisiana prison, inmates clad in black and white stripes go toe-to-toe with horses and bulls at a unique rodeo now in its 57th year.

29/04/2023

Culture news

Why is the Guaraní language playing a big role in Paraguay's election?

The Guaraní language has survived colonialization efforts over the past centuries. Today, it is a game changer in the upcoming elections in Paraguay.

29/04/2023

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WATCH: surfers braving the wave during a tidal surge in Brazil

A seasonal surge on a Brazilian river creates a challenge for surfers.

28/04/2023

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Watch: Police block migrants trying to enter Peru from Chile

Peru is applying a 60-day state of emergency and sending troops to its borders.

28/04/2023

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Watch: South Korea's President sings "American Pie"

From discussing nuclear war to belting out a beloved hit: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's White House visit ended on a high note when he sang Don McLean's "American Pie" to great applause.

28/04/2023

USA

Serbia and Kosovo relations in 'dangerous' state, says UN

The head of the UN Mission in Kosovo said relations between the two slumped in 2022, putting them dangerously close to physical confrontation.

28/04/2023

USA

'Shooting spree' planned by alleged Ukraine document leaker: officials

Jack Teixeira, who allegedly leaked hundreds of classified intelligence documents about the Ukraine war, considered going on a shooting spree, court documents show.

27/04/2023