Americas

Health news

Scientists develop tool to predict biological age using just a selfie

The tool has some limitations, but could eventually be used to help predict health outcomes, the researchers said.

09/05/2025

USA

Trump allies criticise newly elected US pope over social media posts

Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, appears to have reposted articles critical of Donald Trump and JD Vance on X.

09/05/2025

Earth News

US to stop tracking cost of extreme weather fuelled by climate change

For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes.

09/05/2025

World News

Chicago and Chiclayo celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost, who was elected as the 267th pontiff, grew up in Chicago but lived for years in Peru, where he was the Bishop of the northern Chiclayo diocese.

09/05/2025

Health news

Which cancers are rising among people under age 50?

While cancer diagnoses are increasing among younger people, death rates are not rising for most cancers, the study found.

09/05/2025

Health news

Bill Gates pledges to donate entire fortune over next 20 years

The billionaire philanthropist had previously planned for his fortune to keep funding global health initiatives decades after his death.

08/05/2025

Climate

Wildfire smoke is killing hundreds of people in the US every year

It is one of the first studies to isolate the effect of climate change on mortality, and shows how far-reaching wildfire smoke events can be.

08/05/2025

Health news

Who is Casey Means, Donald Trump's pick for the US' top doctor?

The physician-turned-wellness influencer is a close ally of Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary.

08/05/2025

World News

US free market think tank slams Trump tariffs with trade index

The US ranks mid-table in trade openness but would plummet to bottom if US President Donald Trump's proposed high tariffs and trade rollbacks became permanent.

08/05/2025

Economy

The Fed leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, an unusual combination that puts the central bank in a difficult spot.

08/05/2025

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Tourists roam Alcatraz ruins as Trump floats prison comeback

US President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Alcatraz Island return to its former role as a high-security prison, more than 60 years after it closed.

07/05/2025

USA

Biden calls Trump's approach to Russia 'modern-day appeasement'

In his first interview since the end of his presidency, Biden warned that the Trump administration is eroding the world's trust in the US.

07/05/2025

Economy

US imports hit record high as businesses seek to avoid tariffs

The surge in US imports was mainly driven by consumer goods such as pharmaceuticals, as businesses attempt to stockpile in order to avoid further tariffs.

07/05/2025

Business

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy in a bid to cut its debt

The publicly traded wellness company, which has been struggling to keep its business afloat, announced plans to file for bankruptcy as part of a reorganisation plan with a group of its lenders.

07/05/2025

USA

US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland

It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries.

07/05/2025

My Wildest Prediction

AI isn't a threat, says former Netflix HR chief Patty McCord

Although many people fear the impact AI could have on society and jobs, Patty McCord is enthusiastic about the AI revolution and shares her thoughts on how it could enhance human creativity.

07/05/2025

Business

Ford expects a €1.39bn hit from Donald Trump’s tariffs in 2025

The US-based company is one of the least affected carmakers hit by US trade tariffs, yet it pulled back its entire forecast for the year, citing uncertainty and potential supply chain disruptions.

06/05/2025

USA

Trump administration offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to self-deport

The Department of Homeland Security claims payments will be issued after individuals leave the US, but immigrants' rights lawyers and advocates are sceptical.

06/05/2025

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Mexico commemorates Battle of Puebla with historic reenactments

Hundreds of participants in full costume gathered in Mexico City on Monday to mark the 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

06/05/2025

Business

Mattel plans to increase prices for some toys to offset tariff costs

The toy company is already ramping up its efforts to diversify production away from China in order to avoid more of an impact from tariffs.

06/05/2025

USA

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to cut 20% of top military positions

Critics see the move as an attempt to politicise the country's armed forces.

06/05/2025

Lifestyle

All of the best celebrity looks from the 2025 Met Gala

Stars like Zendaya, Colman Domingo, Diana Ross and a pregnant Rihanna delivered some unforgettable looks under the theme “Tailored for You.”

06/05/2025

Scenes

Watch: The Argentinian vet providing a floating lifeline for pet parents

In partnership with Media City

Pet owners on Tigre Island in Argentina had to travel to the city for animal care.

05/05/2025

Mexico

Mexican mayor arrested as part of cartel training site probe

Bones, shoes and clothes were discovered in March at the Izaguirre Ranch, which is located in Mexico's western Jalisco province.

05/05/2025

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Spring welcomed in Minneapolis with 50th Mayday Parade

Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday to mark the 50th annual Mayday Parade, a long-standing celebration of the arrival of spring.

05/05/2025

Culture news

How an AI Star Wars image has backfired on Trump and the White House

Imagine watching Star Wars and thinking that the ones with the red lightsabers are the good guys...

05/05/2025