Food and Drink Costa Rica's exclusive 'pink pineapples' go global There's not much we don't know about Kim Kardashian... But did you know she's a fan of Costa Rica's newly developed and produced pink pineapples? 27/03/2023
Tech News Twitter says parts of its source code were leaked online It's the latest challenge for Twitter under Elon Musk, who also reportedly said the platform is now worth less than half what he paid for. 27/03/2023
No Comment Watch: Devastating tornado wipes out Mississippi town Watch: Devastating tornado wipes out Mississippi town 27/03/2023
Cuba Government claims strong turnout in Cuba Assembly vote There had been fears of abstention ahead of the vote as the government struggles with shortages, inflation and growing social unrest. But official figures say some 8 million people - more than 70% of eligible voters - turned out on the day. 27/03/2023
Money First Citizens Bank to buy collapsed Silicon Valley Bank All of SVB's deposits and loans will be taken over by its rival First Citizens Bank, US regulators said late on Sunday. 27/03/2023
Green News Is climate change to blame for this giant seaweed blob? Scientists say that this year’s bloom could be one of the biggest ever recorded. 27/03/2023
Culture news TikTok is the new place to learn about the Holocaust Aron Goodman took to TikTok in a bid to combat antisemitism, with the help of his 85-year-old grandmother Tova Friedman. The response to her personal testimony has been incredible. 27/03/2023
Culture news Gospel music archives of Charles Henry Pace rediscovered in Pittsburgh When you think of American Gospel music, you don't think of Pittsburgh, but that might now change. Christopher Lynch, a music historian at the University of Pittsburgh has made it his life's goal to sort through the archives of Charles Henry Pace. 27/03/2023
Health news Experimental new pill eliminates cancer in third of leukaemia patients More than half of the patients enrolled in an early clinical trial responded to the drug. One-third saw their cancer vanish entirely. 26/03/2023
USA 'We need help': More severe weather headed for tornado-hit Mississippi The US President issued an emergency declaration on Sunday, releasing funds for areas of Mississippi hardest hit by the deadly tornado. 26/03/2023
USA Trump holds first 2024 campaign rally in Waco, Texas Facing a potential indictment, Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally on Saturday, disparaging the investigation against him and predicting his vindication. 26/03/2023
No Comment Watch: Thousands in Argentina mark anniversary of dictatorship coup Thousands of people in Argentina marked the 47th anniversary of the last military coup, which human rights organizations believe killed at least 30,000 people. 25/03/2023
USA At least 23 killed as tornado sweeps through Mississippi The National Weather Service issued an alert as the storm was hitting that didn't mince words: "To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!" 25/03/2023
Culture news Why more older women are choosing to have extramarital 'grey affairs' Author and relationship expert Susan Shapiro Barash says more woman over 55 are having affairs than ever before - and feeling less guilty about it than you might expect. 25/03/2023
Culture news Chineke orchestra begins classical music tour in United States Chineke, Europe's first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra, has been leading the way in creating a more diverse future for classical music. 25/03/2023
Culture news 73-year-old Philippe Petit continues to dazzle with tightrope stunts Philippe Petit, the 73-year-old French tightrope walker, continues to dazzle audiences with his high-wire stunts, including a recent 50-foot act in Washington, D.C. 25/03/2023
Green News Climate paper calls for fossil fuel giants to be charged with homicide The paper, set to be published in the Harvard Environmental Law Review, says the case is "increasingly compelling". 24/03/2023
Health news Can’t get pregnant? 'Forever chemicals' in your home may be to blame A new study links PFAS - “forever chemicals” found everywhere from cookware to toilet paper and period products - to lower fertility in women. 24/03/2023
Canada Biden in Canada to discuss security, trade and migration issues Two important agreements appeared to be in hand before Biden even departed Washington. Canada will escalate its timeline for military upgrades to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the two nations have reached an agreement to update rules for migrants seeking asylum. 24/03/2023
No Comment Heavy rains leave 65 dead in Peru since the beginning of the year The spokesperson of the police rescue force in Lima warns that landslides will keep occurring as heavy rains continue to drench the region. 24/03/2023
Tech News TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers on possible ties to China US lawmakers grilled the CEO of TikTok as the social media giant faces increasing pressure from officials in Washington. 24/03/2023
Musica Mentoring musicians: Maestro Gustavo Dudamel inspires a new generation World-famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel grew up in Venezuela and it was thanks to a programme to help children progress that he became a superstar in the world of classical music. 23/03/2023
Experiences Aruba launches competition for the ‘world’s easiest job’ The island experiences more sunny days than any other in the Caribbean. 23/03/2023
Health news Drug-resistant fungus spreading at 'alarming rate' in US hospitals Candida auris, which spreads easily and can resist common treatments, poses a deadly infection risk to fragile and elderly patients. 23/03/2023
Mobility World's first 3D-printed rocket launches but fails to reach orbit Relativity Space's 3D-printed rocket finally lifted off on Wednesday night. But it failed three minutes into flight, far short of orbit. 23/03/2023
Work 80% of workers will be exposed to AI. These jobs will be most affected Researchers at OpenAI have worked out the potential exposure to AI different occupations face - and its impact is widespread. 23/03/2023