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Culture news

‘Inside Out 2’ first animated film to hit $1 billion overseas

The highly anticipated sequel is already the top-grossing movie of 2024 – and the milestones keep on coming.

26/08/2024

Space

Boeing Starliner astronauts to wait until next year to return from ISS

The two test pilots launched to the International Space Space in early June where they were due to stay for a week. They will now return in February.

24/08/2024

Business

Maker of Jack Daniel’s latest firm to scrap diversity goals

A number of companies are scaling back their inclusion initiatives in response to a conservative backlash.

24/08/2024

USA

US Federal Reserve says 'time has come' to cut interest rates

In his keynote speech at the Fed's annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, Jerome Powell emphasized that inflation, after the worst price spike in four decades inflicted pain on millions of households, appears largely under control.

24/08/2024

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WATCH: Buffalo's first dip on Copacabana beach

A man was seen riding a buffalo on Copacabana beach late on Wednesday night, drawing fascinated passers-by.

23/08/2024

Business

Starbucks CEO sparks anger over "super commute" on corporate jet

Critics of the coffee group say the commute is at odds with Starbucks' public stance on green issues.

23/08/2024

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Expert climbers clean site of Christ the Redeemer statue

Climbers in Rio de Janeiro tackled a challenging cleanup on Thursday at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

23/08/2024

Space

NASA to decide on Saturday if Starliner can return astronauts from ISS

The two test pilots of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) since it launched in June.

23/08/2024

USA

Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris's DNC speech

The vice-president argued that her personal story and background as a prosecutor made her uniquely qualified to protect Americans' interests against a former president she cast as only having his own interests in mind.

23/08/2024

USA

Kamala Harris stands by Ukraine as she accepts Democratic nomination

Harris made a forceful defence of Ukraine and NATO in her speech as she lambasted Donald Trump's past comments on the war in Ukraine.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Drone delivery of urgent blood supplies trialled in the UK

The blood samples were flown between two facilities in Northumberland, a journey which took just over an hour and shaved seven minutes off the longer route by road.

22/08/2024

Earth News

Why has Grenada enacted the so-called hurricane clause?

In July, the country was pummelled by winds of up to 240 kilometres an hour which razed whole neighbourhoods and downed power lines.

22/08/2024

Markets

Wall Street's next big test is looming with Nvidia's profit report

How much hype is left in Nvidia's stock? Anyone with an S&P 500 index fund is hoping to get an answer to that weighty question next week.

22/08/2024

Tech News

Mayoral candidate who wanted to govern with AI bot loses election

The electorate is not ready for an AI bot making political decisions but a US librarian says a ‘revolution’ is sprouting.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Elon Musk moves to foreclose on actor Gene Wilder's former home

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold and provided a loan for the property to Wilder's nephew to keep it in the family but now he's allegedly taking it back over debt arrears.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’

Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission.

22/08/2024

USA

Former teacher Tim Walz accepts Democratic Party's nomination for VP

The Minnesota governor, a onetime high school teacher and football coach, used his speech to put a small-town spin on the Democrats’ agenda.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck

It was Jennifer Lopez’s fourth marriage and Ben Affleck’s second but it seemed that the power couple couldn’t make it work on their second attempt.

21/08/2024

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama call on US to support Harris' presidency bid

The former first couple called on voters to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were by turns hopeful and ominous.

21/08/2024

Health news

Any smoking before or during pregnancy is unsafe, study shows

Light smoking is also tied to poor birth outcomes, even if the mother quits during pregnancy.

21/08/2024

Tech News

Trump says he would name ‘brilliant’ Elon Musk to a cabinet role

“I certainly would, if he would do it,” Trump said on naming Musk to a cabinet or advisory role.

20/08/2024

Lifestyle

World's priciest supercars debut at California automobile show

For more than 20 years, each August, automotive aficionados from around the globe flock to California's Monterey Peninsula, to celebrate cutting-edge design and engineering marvels.

20/08/2024

Culture news

Actor Michael Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge

The actor famed for playing violent men has been arrested from his California home.

20/08/2024

USA

Joe Biden given hero's welcome by Democrats at Chicago convention

The outgoing president's decision not to seek re-election and endorse his vice president instead has been met with both respect and euphoria.

20/08/2024

USA

Kamala Harris pays tribute to US President Joe Biden

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised US Vice President Kamala Harris whilst noting her potential to break the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” by becoming the country's first woman president.

20/08/2024

Health news

People age quicker in their 40s and 60s, new study finds

People age quickly in two bursts during middle and later life, according to new research that highlights the "nonlinear" timeline of ageing.

19/08/2024