Americas

Economy

Hurricanes and strikes hit US jobs growth sharply in October

America's employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.

02/11/2024

Culture news

Who are the stars publicly supporting Donald Trump?

From pro wrestlers to QAnon fans, there's a growing group of celebrities willing to endorse Donald Trump in the US presidential election.

02/11/2024

Markets

What effect could the US Election have on stocks and bonds?

The US election will certainly impact stock markets and government bonds. Here’s a detailed look at the potential reactions of these financial instruments under different outcomes.

02/11/2024

USA

Trump's comments about Liz Cheney 'must be disqualifying,' Harris says

Vice President Kamala Harris criticised Donald Trump's recent comments about Liz Cheney as disqualifying for his presidential campaign.

01/11/2024

USA

Early vote: How many Americans have already voted for president?

Voters have already gone out and cast their ballots in droves through early voting or mail-in options ahead of 5 November, with 64,550,126 advance ballots returned.

01/11/2024

USA

Who are the billionaires pumping millions into candidates' campaigns?

The decision time is nearing, and some Americans have more at stake in the Trump-Harris race than others. Much, much more.

01/11/2024

Green News

Why has climate change taken a back seat in the US election?

Presidential campaigns have instead focused on other key election issues like the economy, immigration and foreign policy.

01/11/2024

USA

Europeans including far-right voters want Harris to win, poll shows

A YouGov survey shows that the majority of Europeans want Kamala Harris to make it to the White House, including some on the far right.

01/11/2024

Living

What is the climate impact of the 6 most popular diets?

Keto, paleo, vegan: Our diets have a wide variety of climate impacts, with one almost four times more polluting than veganism.

01/11/2024

Tech News

OpenAI launches ChatGPT-powered search engine

The search engine could put the AI company in competition with Google.

01/11/2024

Markets

What investors need to know about markets and the US election

The US election could significantly impact financial markets, influencing currencies, stocks, and commodities. Here are some potential market reactions to different election outcomes.

01/11/2024

Culture news

The most viral and absurd moments of the 2024 US election cycle

The US Presidential race has been dramatic and nothing short of exhausting. Election Day is a few days away, so time to look back at the most viral, absurd and shocking moments that won't make us regret this 2024 election cycle.

01/11/2024

Business

Tech results mixed: Apple faces China slowdown, Amazon rides AI growth

US tech giant Apple saw sales in China extend a decline, while Amazon topped market expectations with strong guidance.

01/11/2024

USA

US election explained: Why is Pennsylvania a major battleground state?

Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes are critical, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump aggressively campaigning in this key swing state where polls are currently tied.

31/10/2024

USA

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since

The US personal consumption expenditures price index was released on Thursday. The index is the one the US Federal Reserve tends to favour over the more widely-accepted consumer price index.

31/10/2024

Health news

How abortion rights could play a pivotal role in US elections

Ten US states will vote for laws regulating abortion rights as the issue looms large over the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

31/10/2024

Health news

McDonald's E. coli outbreak source identified in US amid rise in cases

The likely source of the E. coli outbreak was identified as the number of cases jumped to 90.

31/10/2024

Health news

Bird flu detected in a US pig for the first time

Finding bird flu in a pig raises concerns that the virus may be a stepping stone to the virus becoming a bigger threat to humans, experts say.

31/10/2024

USA

US election 2024: Trump wears garbage collector uniform in Wisconsin

Follow us live as Trump dons a new uniform to rallies in Wisconsin and North Carolina, and Harris makes an explicit appeal to younger voters.

31/10/2024

Business

Starbucks CEO sets four-minute service goal to reinvigorate sales

Starbucks' new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol wants customers to get their orders hand-delivered by a barista in four minutes or less, a goal that will be central as he tries to reinvigorate the company's sagging sales.

31/10/2024

USA

Harris and Trump make final pitches to voters in swing states

The two candidates passed each other in Wisconsin, where the former president appeared in Green Bay with a one-time local icon, retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre.

30/10/2024

USA

US presidential election 2024: How accurate are the polls?

Pollsters underestimated Trump’s support in 2016 and 2020. New methods, including email and text, are being used to better reach respondents reluctant to participate.

30/10/2024

USA

US election 2024: How crucial will voter turnout be?

In the second episode of US Elections Explained, Euronews politics editor Stefan Grobe looks into the dynamics of voter turnout and how it could affect the final result come election night.

30/10/2024

Green News

Latina voters' climate worries could be critical to US election result

Research shows that most Latinos in the US are concerned about climate change and care more about the issue than most other groups.

30/10/2024

Business

Apple earnings preview: AI-powered iPhone sales take centre stage

Apple, the world's largest company, is set to release its September quarter earnings this week. Analysts expect revenue growth driven by strong sales in China.

30/10/2024

Economy

US jobs report on eve of election will be among the most distorted

Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the United States after a presidential race in which voter perceptions of the economy have played a central role.

30/10/2024