Americas

USA

A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18 in Maine is still at large.

US authorities carried out a massive manhunt in Maine for an Army reservist who they say killed 18 people and wounded 13 more.

26/10/2023

Notes From The Usa

Baton Rouge: The multi-ethnic US city with 'a very different flavour'

In partnership with Brand USA

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance explores the influence of Creole and Cajun cultures on the songs and the seafood coming out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

25/10/2023

Home

This 3D-printed house could resist a 9.0 magnitude earthquake

A house that could resist earthquakes was built in Guatemala in 26 hours using a 3D printer.

25/10/2023

Health news

Poison specialist charged with poisoning his wife with gout medication

The poison specialist and former Mayo Clinic medical resident has been charged with fatally poisoning his wife with medication prescribed for gout.

25/10/2023

Tech News

Social media platforms are being sued for harmful effect on children

Lawyers claim social media uses addictive algorithms to hook young people on potentially harmful content, putting profits before mental health.

25/10/2023

Venezuela

Machado claims win in Venezuelan opposition's presidential primary

Ex-lawmaker Maria Corina Machado has claimed victory in the Venezuelan opposition primary, a position which would potentially allow her to challenge longtime socialist president Nicolas Maduro next year.

24/10/2023

Argentina

Argentine minister upsets far-right populist in first round elections

Economy Minister Sergio Massa surprisingly beat the eccentric far-right populist Javier Milei in the first round of Argentina's presidential election.

23/10/2023

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Watch: Hurricane Norma makes landfall in Mexico as Category 1 storm

The storm came ashore about 25 kilometres northwest of Cabo San Lucas, gradually weakening from a Category 3 as it approached land.

22/10/2023

Earth News

Coal from this Colombian mine arrives in Europe ‘tainted with blood’

Indigenous communities living by the Swiss-owned Cerrejón mine in Colombia describe their suffering over the past 40 years.

21/10/2023

USA

US and EU show unity in face of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts

President Joe Biden welcomed European Union leaders at a moment when domestic US political chaos risks further destabilising international relations.

20/10/2023

USA

US: Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker

Republicans in the US dropped Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker after the Trump-ally failed on a third ballot.

20/10/2023

Travel News

This airline is boarding window seat passengers first to save time

The window seat just got even better under this airline’s new tried and tested policy.

20/10/2023

USA

Aid to Ukraine threatened by war between Israel and Hamas

War in Israel favours Russia but the US has the financial muscle to fight on both fronts, Natasha Lindsteadt, Professor of Politics at the University of Essex tells Euronews.

20/10/2023

Economy

Why did $500 million in cash get stuck at Argentina’s main airport?

Argentina has seen a storm of dollar withdrawals ahead of the presidential election this weekend.

20/10/2023

USA

Israel-Hamas war expected to overshadow EU-US summit in Washington

The EU’s top officials will head to Washington Friday for the first official summit between the two sides in over two years and at a time when the issues seemingly continue to pile up.

19/10/2023

Earth News

Hawaii’s ancient trees bring ‘hope’ following devastating wildfires

Efforts to revive Lahaina’s surviving trees have included trucking in water, applying compost extract and testing soil.

19/10/2023

Culture news

Burt Young, who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies in LA aged 83

Young was best known for playing the mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner man and and brother-in-law of Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky franchise.

19/10/2023

Tech News

NYC mayor uses AI to make robocalls in different languages

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesn't actually speak.

18/10/2023

Notes From The Usa

Folk genre shines a light on Newport, Rhode Island's musical heritage

In partnership with Brand USA

With a superb coastline, great food and charm, the city of Newport is rich in artistic heritage. The art and beauty it inspires have made it famous for its live music culture.

18/10/2023

Tech News

X (formerly Twitter) starts charging some users to use key features

X says the ‘Not A Bot’ subscription will allow key functions such as tweeting, replying, and liking.

18/10/2023

Lifestyle

Take a look at Adobe's interactive dress which can change patterns

Adobe has unveiled Project Primrose, "a digital dress that brings fabric to life."

18/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Is this really the first newspaper comic strip?

18 October 1896: The New York Journal published the first “Yellow Kid” comic, often cited as the first regular, ongoing newspaper comic strip.

18/10/2023

Tech News

US government takes steps to prevent semiconductor sales to China

The Biden administration is trying to counter the use of the chips for military applications that include the development of hypersonic missiles and AI.

17/10/2023

Food and Drink

How hot is the world's hottest pepper ? So hot it’ll give you cramp

US hybrid Pepper X broke the record for hottest pepper in the world. It’s hotter than most pepper sprays police use to subdue criminals.

17/10/2023

Economy

How much do you really need to retire comfortably?

56% of American adults are concerned about lagging behind in their retirement savings, with many aiming for $1 million. Utilising benchmarks, online tools, and expert advice is crucial to bridging this gap and securing a financially stable retirement.

17/10/2023

Tech News

In pictures: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse seen across Americas

Here is a look at the "ring of fire" solar eclipse that swept through the Americas over the weekend.

16/10/2023