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USA

Biden and Xi arrive in San Fransisco ahead of much anticipated meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in San Francisco for a much-anticipated China-US summit with his American counterpart Joe Biden.

15/11/2023

Earth News

Why has a pond in Hawaii turned bright pink?

The fairytale-like transformation of a pond at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge was first noticed in late October.

14/11/2023

Economy

US CPI inflation data: Why does it matter?

US inflation in October fell below market expectations causing stocks and bonds to rally whilst the dollar and US Treasury yields weakened.

14/11/2023

Nature

World-first reserve created for whales that fight CO2 with their poop

Dominica is treating its sperm whales like ‘citizens’ with a world-first marine protected area.

14/11/2023

Mexico

Protests erupt in Mexico as first non-binary magistrate found dead

Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexicos's first openly non-binary magistrate, was found dead at home on Monday, sparking protests from the LGBTQ+ community in Mexico City.

14/11/2023

Home

Humanoid robots are already here. But do we really need them?

As the human birth rate declines, humanoid robots could take up the slack and fill jobs that are vacant. But do we really need them?

14/11/2023

Nature

Brazil’s golden monkey is swinging back from the brink of extinction

Rampant deforestation in Brazil has devastated the only place in the world where golden lion tamarins can be found.

13/11/2023

Destinations

Visiting Brazil? Don’t miss these 9 stunning natural wonders

Brazil is bursting with spectacular national parks and jaw-dropping landscapes which are home to some of the world’s rarest and most endangered species.

13/11/2023

Economy

Economic superpowers at the table: What's the Biden-Xi meeting about?

The US President and his Chinese counterpart are meeting after one year to curb tensions between the world's two most powerful economies.

13/11/2023

Tech News

SpaceX plans for 2nd lift-off of Starship, the world's largest rocket

SpaceX's ambitious reusable rocket will face another critical test on November 17 when the Elon Musk-owned company will attempt a second launch.

13/11/2023

USA

Protesters in San Fransisco as Biden and Xi are set to meet

Police have gathered in San Francisco as this week's APEC summit gets underway, and US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet face-to-face.

13/11/2023

Space

New satellite will track C02 released from polluters for first time

The satellite launched by a Canadian company will be able to detect carbon emissions from sites like coal plants from space for the first time.

12/11/2023

USA

Pope Francis fires conservative critic as Texas bishop

Strickland, 65, has emerged as a leading critic of Francis, accusing him in a tweet earlier this year of “undermining the deposit of faith.”

12/11/2023

Health news

Surgeons perform transplant of a whole human eye in world first

Aaron James destroyed much of his face in an accident with high-voltage power lines but is now recovering well from a face and eye transplant.

10/11/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Ecuador police and military raid prison for second day

Hundreds of police and military personnel searched Ecuador's most dangerous prison, the Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil, for a second day on Thursday.

10/11/2023

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