Americas

Culture news

Why does anyone buy cassette tapes?

Kate Bush is back in the charts and cassettes of her albums are flying off shelves. As people rediscover their love for tapes, some indie labels swear by the 80s format.

01/07/2022

Culture news

The final two episodes of Stranger Things 4 have finally dropped

Ahead of the final two chapters being released, stars promised a 'scarier, gorier and more violent' fourth season of #StrangerThings.

01/07/2022

USA

US Supreme Court hands down 'devastating' environmental ruling

The US Supreme Court has restricted how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

01/07/2022

Tech News

Is time up for TikTok? Concerns over data security resurface in US

The FCC accused TikTok of having "sheep's clothing," accusing the Chinese-owned firm of harvesting troves of sensitive user data.

30/06/2022

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Clowns back at Brazilian hospital after COVID-19

A group of clowns resumed in-person performances at a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Wednesday after they were suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

30/06/2022

Conscious Travel

Will travellers boycott the US because of its stance on abortion?

As the US moves to criminalise abortion across many states, is it possible that the Roe vs Wade decision could affect tourism recovery in America?

30/06/2022

USA

R&B singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking

Kelly, 55, was found guilty of racketeering and other counts in a trial last year.

29/06/2022

Health news

Data surveillance could put women in the dock after US abortion ruling

There is already precedent for women’s data being used against them in prosecutions surrounding abortion in the US.

29/06/2022

Green News

Train in the US derails as a result of 60 C degree heat

Train crashes may become more and more common as climate change heats up the planet.

29/06/2022

Green News

Climate change means more mice: Why are rodent populations growing?

Researchers say warming temperatures and milder winters have increased the population of the white-footed mouse, meaning more work for pest control experts.

29/06/2022

USA

Donald Trump tried to join Capitol revolt, says ex-White House aide

Cassidy Hutchinson told the US committee investigating the 2021 insurrection that Trump rebuffed security warnings and tried to join protesters as they marched on the Capitol.

29/06/2022

USA

Expel 'terrorist' Russia, Zelenskyy tells UN

In a virtual address to the UN Security Council, Ukraine's president called for an international tribunal to investigate Russia's "killing spree" and hold Moscow accountable.

29/06/2022

USA

Epstein abuse case: Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison

British socialite Maxwell, 60, was convicted in December of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges.

28/06/2022

Colombia

Dozens killed in fire after escape attempt at Colombian prison

The incident occurred at a facility in the southwestern city of Tuluá.

28/06/2022

Work

How US companies say they’ll support staff after Roe v Wade overturned

More US companies have committed to helping employees access abortion services, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.

28/06/2022

USA

Texas: 51 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio

A fire official said "stacks of bodies" were found along with no signs of water in the truck, which was discovered in extreme heat on the city's southern outskirts.

28/06/2022

Tech News

Big Tech asked to protect user data from US state abortion prosecution

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade has raised questions about whether tech companies should protect the data of users seeking abortions.

27/06/2022

Culture news

Is 'racist' colour grading in films perpetuating stereotypes?

Cinematic shorthand colour grading puts many Latin American, African and South Asian countries in a yellow palette. But does that palette change people's perspectives of the places?

27/06/2022

Culture news

American musicians share dismay at Roe v Wade abortion reversal

After the Supreme Court of the US overturned the country's constitutional right for abortion, many American musicians have taken to the stage to protest the decision.

27/06/2022

Colombia

Four killed and hundreds hurt as stands collapse at Colombia bullfight

Part of the stands collapsed during a traditional event in which members of the public enter the ring to engage the bulls, at El Espinal in Tolima state.

27/06/2022

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Greasy pole competition returns to Massachusetts after pandemic break

Competitors run on a greasy pole and try to catch a flag during an annual competition in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

26/06/2022

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Abortion rights defenders gather in Washington and New York

Abortion rights defenders gather outside US Supreme Court and in New York.

26/06/2022

Destinations

US train travel is on the rise. Take one of these stunning journeys

These breathtaking train journeys are an alternative to road tripping that is much easier on the wallet.

26/06/2022

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Pig races popular at New Jersey state fair

Pig races remain a popular and enduring attraction at state fairs in the U.S.

25/06/2022

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Ancestral Inca festival to the Sun God

With an offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth), the ancestral Inca ceremony for the Sun god or Inti Raymi, was staged in Cusco.

25/06/2022

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Ale, the new baby white rhino at Cuba's national zoo

Ale, a baby white rhino born on June 9 in Havana, strolls curiously with his mother Katherine.

24/06/2022