Americas

Health news

RFK Jr sets September deadline to find out what causes autism

A longtime critic of vaccines, Kennedy has previously expressed the view that childhood jabs cause the developmental condition.

11/04/2025

USA

White House says tariff rate on most Chinese imports is now 145%

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, the US president defended his tariff policies, saying the US is in “very good shape”.

11/04/2025

Health news

Butter recalled over possible contamination with bacteria found in poo

Around 770 kg of butter was recalled in seven states across the US after possible contamination with coliform bacteria.

10/04/2025

Lifestyle

Culture Re-View: A short history of the Masters' green jacket

Rory Mcllroy's "best day of his golfing life" ended with the Northern Irishman being given the famous green jacket as winner of the Masters. Euronews Culture takes a look at the history of the legendary item and why it's only worn by the champions.

10/04/2025

Economy

US inflation dropped in March - pulled down by falling gasoline prices

Gas prices declined in March, while costs for housing and clothing rose at a slower pace. Food prices increased over the month.

10/04/2025

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Argentine unions rally in Buenos Aires ahead of nationwide strike

Argentina’s main trade union federation led mass demonstrations in Buenos Aires on Wednesday in protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures, ahead of a 24-hour nationwide general strike.

10/04/2025

Business

TSMC shares soar as semiconductor firm announces surprise revenue lift

The world's biggest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), recorded a 41.6% year-on-year revenue rise in the first three months of the year.

10/04/2025

Culture news

Reclusive writer Thomas Pynchon to release new novel this year

After 12 years away, the famously reclusive writer Thomas Pynchon is set to return this year with his 10th book.

10/04/2025

Health news

Scientists map mouse's brain to unravel mystery of how ours work

The team of scientists behind the project said the map of neuron wiring was so complex, it looked like a picture of a galaxy.

10/04/2025

Economy

Fed headache ahead as tariffs fuel higher prices and slower hiring

The prospect of high inflation stemming from widespread tariffs along with weaker hiring could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult spot, Fed policymakers said in minutes from last month's meeting.

10/04/2025

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Train hits unattended lorry in Massachusetts

A passenger train collided with an unattended lorry on Wednesday at a level crossing in Canton, Massachusetts. No serious injuries reported.

10/04/2025

Culture news

James Toback ordered to pay $1.68 billion in civil sexual abuse case

Oscar-nominated writer and director James Toback has been ordered to pay €1.5 billion to victims of sexual abuse and misconduct spanning more than three decades. The case, brought under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, is one of the largest civil verdicts in state history.

10/04/2025

Tech News

Meta breached US national security with China, whistleblower says

Sarah Wynn-Williams accused the social media company of undermining national security by briefing China on US artificial intelligence efforts.

10/04/2025

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Penguin nesting season begins at Chicago aquarium

Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins have kicked off their annual nesting season at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, showing off their courtship moves.

10/04/2025

Markets

Here's how Trump gave a hint to investors before tariffs pause

Trump announced a 90-day pause on some so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs on Wednesday, causing global stock markets to soar, regaining some of the ground lost recently.

10/04/2025

Dominican Republic

Officials race to identify victims of Dominican Republic club collapse

The Jet Set club in Santo Domingo was packed with musicians, professional athletes, and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling early on Tuesday.

10/04/2025

USA

Trump authorises 90-day tariffs pause on most countries except China

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was imposing a steeper tariff rate of 125% on Beijing because of 'the lack of respect China has shown the World's Markets.'

09/04/2025

Economy

Why are US Treasuries losing safe-haven status in major sell-off?

US Treasuries are behaving unusually as yields rise during market turmoil, raising doubts about their safe-haven status amid the US-China trade war and waning confidence in American economic dominance.

09/04/2025

Markets

US stocks surge after Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

09/04/2025

USA

Musk calls Trump adviser 'moron' in quarrel over Tesla

The South African-born billionaire's latest spat further fuelled rumours of his growing rift with Trump. Influential allies have also criticised the US president's tariffs.

09/04/2025

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Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic leaves at least 98 dead

Nearly 100 people have died after the roof of a nightclub collapsed during a concert in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, early Tuesday morning.

09/04/2025

Health news

Bird flu: 3-year-old girl in Mexico dies in country’s first human case

It is still unclear how the girl contracted the virus, Mexican health officials said.

09/04/2025

Business

What to know about the latest round of tariffs going into effect

US President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with nearly all of America's trading partners. And there's no end in sight.

09/04/2025

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 113

It is not yet known what caused the incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo early on Tuesday.

09/04/2025

Economy

IMF reaches a deal with troubled Argentina on bailout worth €18bn

The bailout provides a welcome reprieve to President Javier Milei as he seeks to overturn the country's old economic order.

09/04/2025

USA

US stocks drop again following another day of volatility

The dramatic fluctuations came after global stock rallies earlier in the day, with indexes rising 6% in Tokyo, 2.5% in Paris, and 1.6% in Shanghai.

09/04/2025