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Lost Titanic statue rediscovered in decades-first expedition

RMS Titanic Inc., a Georgia-based firm that legally owns the rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first expedition since 2010 and unveiled new images from the site on Monday.

02/09/2024

Tech News

Brazil court unanimously upholds X ban as users switch platforms

Tech mogul Elon Musk accused one of Brazil's Supreme Court justices of carrying out "censorship orders" by blocking his social media platform.

02/09/2024

Culture news

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage in Connecticut

He was performing at Hamden Town Center Park when he collapsed Friday evening, town chief of staff said.

31/08/2024

Tech News

Judge in Brazil suspends X after Elon Musk fails to name a legal rep

The move further escalates the monthslong feud between Musk and Justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.

30/08/2024

Climate

Where does Kamala Harris stand on climate change?

From taking on fossil fuel companies to backing the Green New Deal, here is what Harris’s track record tells us about what she might do next.

30/08/2024

Green News

Ecuadorians demand government honour vote to stop Amazon oil drilling

Supporters were jubilant last year when almost 60 per cent of voters supported the referendum on ending drilling.

30/08/2024

Tech News

Starlink finances frozen in Brazil ahead of possible X suspension

The bank accounts of SpaceX's Starlink are blocked in Brazil amid a feud between a Supreme Court Justice and X CEO Elon Musk over blocking far-right accounts on the platform.

30/08/2024

USA

Harris would have a Republican in her cabinet if she wins US election

The vice president defended shifting away from some of her more liberal positions and declined to engage with Donald Trump's attacks on her racial identity.

30/08/2024

Culture news

Elvis, Taylor Swift, and Beach Boys items for grabs in Hollywood sale

Elvis items are front and centre of this mega-Hollywood and music auction.

30/08/2024

Culture news

The Rings of Power season 2's return to Middle Earth is middling

Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' makes the cardinal mistake of assuming we care without doing any of the legwork to achieve that.

30/08/2024

Tech News

California's new AI safety legislation passes first hurdle

The AI legislation is opposed by many tech companies.

29/08/2024

Markets

Nvidia shares slide as guidance misses market expectations

Nvidia surpassed market expectations with its quarterly results but fell short of analysts' estimates for growth in the current quarter. As a result, its shares fell during extended trading hours, as concerns emerged of a slowdown.

29/08/2024

USA

What is a 'natural born' US citizen and who can run for president?

Some of Donald Trump's supporters are making false claims that Kamala Harris is not eligible to run for president, echoing Trump's anti-Obama "birther" movement that shot him to political fame.

28/08/2024

Tech News

White House pressured Meta to remove COVID content, Zuckerberg says

Meta's CEO said the US government urged their teams to take down certain COVID content.

28/08/2024

Business

Nvidia: No sign of chips being down as all eyes turn to Blackwell

Nvidia releases its quarterly earnings, a month after major tech companies reported second-quarter performance. The spotlight will be on updates regarding its Blackwell chip, viewed as a significant area for growth.

28/08/2024

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Orphaned coyotes returned to the wild in southern California

The San Diego Humane Society has released nine orphaned coyotes back into the wild after raising them at the Ramona Wildlife Center near San Diego.

27/08/2024

Tech News

US police officers experiment using AI chatbots to write crime reports

US police are using a technology that records sound on their body cameras to write up their incident reports in eight seconds.

27/08/2024

Food and Drink

Inmates serve five-course meal to public in historic Ohio prison event

The meal, part of a program by EDWINS, teaches inmates culinary skills and provides reentry opportunities.

27/08/2024

Business

Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles

In alignment with the US, Canada announced a 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including those produced by Tesla. Tesla’s shares fell by 3% on Monday in response to the news.

27/08/2024

Health news

Scientists find link between high-risk HPV and 'sperm death'

High-risk HPV infections in men could be tied to sperm death, according to a small new study.

26/08/2024

Culture news

Babe Ruth's legendary "called shot" jersey shatters auction records

The jersey worn by the legendary baseball player during his final home run in the series has become the most expensive sports collectible ever sold at auction.

26/08/2024

Culture news

‘Inside Out 2’ first animated film to hit $1 billion overseas

The highly anticipated sequel is already the top-grossing movie of 2024 – and the milestones keep on coming.

26/08/2024

Space

Boeing Starliner astronauts to wait until next year to return from ISS

The two test pilots launched to the International Space Space in early June where they were due to stay for a week. They will now return in February.

24/08/2024

Business

Maker of Jack Daniel’s latest firm to scrap diversity goals

A number of companies are scaling back their inclusion initiatives in response to a conservative backlash.

24/08/2024

USA

US Federal Reserve says 'time has come' to cut interest rates

In his keynote speech at the Fed's annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, Jerome Powell emphasized that inflation, after the worst price spike in four decades inflicted pain on millions of households, appears largely under control.

24/08/2024

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WATCH: Buffalo's first dip on Copacabana beach

A man was seen riding a buffalo on Copacabana beach late on Wednesday night, drawing fascinated passers-by.

23/08/2024