Americas

Earth News

Could climate change spell the end of Colombian coffee?

Rising temperatures are causing challenges for smallholders in one of the world's top coffee producing countries.

08/04/2021

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Candidate kicks off campaign in northern Mexico inside a coffin

Carlos Mayorga, candidate for federal representative in Mexico's Ciudad Juárez, on the border with the United States, launches his election campaign inside a coffin to draw attention

07/04/2021

Brazil

Brazil's daily deaths from COVID pass 4,000 mark for first time

Only the US and Peru have had daily death tolls higher than 4,000. Brazil's pandemic toll is quickly approaching 340,000, the second-highest in the world.

07/04/2021

World News

YouTube Kids 'a wasteland of vapid, consumerist content': lawmakers

They say kids' videos smuggle hidden marketing and advertising with product placements by children's influencers who are often children themselves.

07/04/2021

USA

Every American eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on April 19, Biden says

“No more confusing rules. No more confusing restrictions," Biden said.

07/04/2021

Ecotech

Is this the ‘safest, most powerful wind turbine in the world’?

Powerpods are portable wind turbines which claim to be cheaper and more efficient than solar panels.

06/04/2021

Money

How Eastern Caribbean became the world's first digital currency union

DCash is believed to be the world's first digital currency launched by a currency union, making it easier for those without bank accounts to make quick transactions.

06/04/2021

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Easter Bunny pays surprise visit to White House

With the traditional Easter Egg Roll cancelled for 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the White House's Easter Bunnies hopped into the Brady Press Briefing Room Monday

06/04/2021

Money

In pandemic-stricken Cuba, cryptocurrencies are becoming a lifeline

Can cryptocurrencies be a long-term solution for impoverished countries, particularly in times of economic crisis? Cuba could be about to find out.

05/04/2021

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Ron Barceló launches first organic rum made in the Dominican Republic

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It's distilled from fresh sugarcane juice.

05/04/2021

USA

It was 'unnecessary' to kneel on George Floyd's neck, US court hears

Kneeling on George Floyd's neck was "totally unnecessary," the head of the Minneapolis Police Department's homicide division testified on Friday.

03/04/2021

USA

Wreckage of helicopter crash that killed Czech billionaire found

The helicopter crashed and rolled downhill for hundreds of feet in an area north of Anchorage, killing Petr Kellner, the richest man in the Czech Republic.

03/04/2021

Destinations

Car culture in Cuba: The locals with a love for Ladas

The Russian-made Lada is a prize possession in Cuba. Here’s why.

03/04/2021

USA

Veteran police officer William Evans killed in US Capitol incident

The police officer who died from his injuries after a violent incident in Washington on Friday has been named as William "Billy" Evans, an `18-year veteran of the force.

02/04/2021

Nature

These ‘cold-stunned’ turtles have been released back into the ocean

A record-breaking winter storm meant the water became too cold for the turtles leaving them washed up in Cape Cod.

02/04/2021

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Grey whales save pandemic-hit tourism in Mexico's Baja California

In Baja California, northern Mexico, grey whales have offered welcome relief to tour operators, who have seen the return of tourists to observe the animals after a drop in coronavirus cases.

01/04/2021

Ecotech

These 3D printed net-zero buildings could be the ‘future of housing’

These homes in California could be the first community built using the technology.

01/04/2021

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Bolsonaro supporters, protesters clash at Brazil demo

Minor scuffles broke out in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday as supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro clashed with opponents at a public demonstration held on the anniversary of the country's military coup.

01/04/2021

USA

Police body cam video shows George Floyd struggle, then takedown

George Floyd's struggle with three police officers trying to arrest him, seen on body-camera video, included Floyd's panicky cries of “I'm sorry, I'm sorry” and “I'm claustrophobic!” as the officers tried to push Floyd into the back of a police car.

01/04/2021

USA

Biden announces huge 'once-in-a-generation' infrastructure plan

US President Joe Biden outlined a more than two trillion dollar plan to invest in infrastructure including roads and broadband internet.

01/04/2021

USA

California office building shooting kills 4, including child

A shooting at a Southern California office building on Wednesday killed four people, including a child.

01/04/2021

Ecotech

Google Maps to default to routes with the lowest carbon impact

The tech giant is using AI to improve its popular maps app to help combat climate change.

31/03/2021

USA

Tearful witnesses describe being prevented from helping George Floyd

A Minneapolis firefighter was one of several witnesses who said they wish they could have helped George Floyd.

31/03/2021

USA

G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90

Liddy, a former FBI agent and Army veteran, was convicted of conspiracy, burglary and illegal wiretapping for his role in the Watergate burglary.

31/03/2021

Brazil

Brazil military chiefs quit as Bolsonaro seeks their support

The leaders of all three branches of Brazil’s armed forces jointly resigned following President Jair Bolsonaro's replacement of the defence minister

31/03/2021

USA

Witnesses say they saw George Floyd 'slowly fade away'

A witness said he saw George Floyd struggle for air and "slowly fade away...like a fish in a bag" as police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on the man's neck during his arrest.

30/03/2021