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Culture news

Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82

Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82

08/07/2022

Culture news

Stranger Things has now introduced Gen Z to Metallica

Master of Puppets is back in the charts again after featuring in a Stranger Things episode. The 80s aesthetic show has already given a similar boost to Kate Bush.

08/07/2022

Green News

Skies over South Dakota turn bright green as strong storm rolls in

Locals in Sioux Falls were understandably worried when this rare weather phenomenon hit their area.

07/07/2022

Food and Drink

World Chocolate Day: 5 weird and unexpected uses for cocoa

From teeth healing to race car running, chocolate is far more useful than as just a snack to munch on.

07/07/2022

Tech News

Creepy or cool? This airport flight board displays personalised info

Delta's futuristic 'Parallel Reality' screen can display personalised information to 100 people at the same time using AI and facial recognition technology.

07/07/2022

Culture news

Disney to lose exclusive rights over Mickey Mouse. What will it mean?

Since 1928, Mickey Mouse has been the face of Disney. But as copyright protections over the mouse expire, the company might have to share him.

07/07/2022

USA

Highland Park suspect confesses to mass shooting, say US prosecutors

The 21-year-old suspect also told authorities that he had contemplated carrying out a second shooting.

06/07/2022

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Heavy rains exacerbate trash problem in Brazil's Manaus

After heavy rains and record river flooding, creeks and rivers in the Amazon capital Manaus have been covered by a carpet of trash, affecting entire communities.

06/07/2022

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Ballet school in Rio favela risks closure due to lack of funds

410 students between the ages of 6 and 29 take free dance classes in Manguinhos, a favela in the north of the Brazilian city, while another 700 are on the waiting list.

05/07/2022

Green News

Cheap chicken in Europe is fuelling crime and human rights abuses: NGO

Indigenous people are being killed on land where soy is grown to feed chicken sold in Europe, says NGO Earthsight.

05/07/2022

USA

Governor slams 'American plague' of gun violence after July 4 shooting

“A celebration of America was ripped apart by our uniquely American plague,” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said after six people died and 30 were hurt in the Independence Day attack in Chicago.

04/07/2022

Brazil

In Manaus, a carpet of rubbish covers the Amazon River’s tributaries

Set in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Brazillian city of Manaus has a massive rubbish problem.

04/07/2022

Green News

This tiny bacteria could change air travel forever

A hungry bacteria could bring us one step closer to guilt-free flights.

04/07/2022

USA

Black man Jayland Walker 'unarmed' when US police shot him dead

Police thought Walker had shot at them earlier from a vehicle and was preparing to shoot again.

04/07/2022

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Ecuadorian Indigenous people celebrate deal to cut fuel prices

Ecuadorian Indigenous people celebrate after their leaders and the government signed a deal that would cut fuel prices and end cost-of-living protests that largely paralysed the country for 18 straight days.

01/07/2022

Europe Decoded

These moms on TikTok are raising awareness around child safety

A group of "watchdog moms" are trying to keep children safe by exposing the dangers on the platform.

01/07/2022

USA

Pre-historic covid-fighting horseshoe crab at risk of extinction

The sea animal has played a key role in the fight against COVID-19. But now it's threatened with extinction.

01/07/2022

Destinations

Why travel to Central America is so hot for 2022

Interest in travel to Central America has soared this year, especially with solo travellers who are favouring Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala.

01/07/2022

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Abortion rights demonstration blocks roads at Supreme Court

Hundreds of abortion rights activists protested outside the Supreme Court on Thursday 30 June. They sat on the sweltering asphalt as they conducted a nonviolent civil disobedience demonstration to demand safe and legal abortion access.

01/07/2022

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