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It's time for the Grammy Awards: here's everything you need to know

With 2022's rescheduled Grammy Awards ceremony just around the corner, we give you a preview of everything you need to know before the night.

Work

Gender-neutral uniforms, tattoos and piercings take to the skies

Alaska Airlines staff can now choose gender-neutral uniforms and show a wider range of tattoos, piercings and hairstyles in an effort to make the workplace "more inclusive".

Travel News

Liquids can stay put in your luggage with these new airport scanners

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it has purchased new X-ray systems, spending a total of over €707 million.

Belarus

US man wanted over Capitol riots is 'granted asylum in Belarus'

Evan Neumann fled the United States last year after being charged for his role in the storming of the Capitol building.

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News

US denies Hushpuppi committed internet fraud from prison

The US government has dismissed claims that the detained Nigerian influencer Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, executed a $400,000 (£304,000) internet fraud from prison.

Ireland

Irish leader tests positive for COVID-19 during US visit

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin learned he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday evening while attending an event with US leaders.

USA

Watch: 'We are fighting for the values of Europe,' says Zelenskyy

"Today, the Ukrainian people are defending not only Ukraine, we are fighting for the values of Europe and the world, sacrificing our lives in the name of the future."

Sport

Henrik Stenson named Team Europe captain for 2023 Ryder Cup

The Swedish golfer played on five Ryder Cup teams and served as a vice-captain at last year's tournament.

China

US warns Chinese on support for Russia in Ukraine war

US President Joe Biden's national security adviser warned a top Chinese official on Monday about China's support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion, even as the Kremlin denied reports it had requested Chinese military equipment to use in the war.

Mobility

US road safety standards finally make way for autonomous cars

The updated rules replace outdated language that assumed a vehicle would always have a human driver and manual controls.

Ukraine

US warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Biden administration says Russia could launch a chemical or biological attack in Ukraine, after Moscow accused Kyiv of developing non-conventional weapons, without giving evidence.

USA

Biden announces Russian fossil fuel import ban, UK follows suit

Only 8% of the US oil and petroleum imports came from Russia in 2021, and the country doesn't import any natural gas from Moscow at all.

Tech News

Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatch over burn fears

The company said the watch posed a potential burn risk to users after 118 reports worldwide.

Work

Tesla is being sued by an ex-worker over alleged racism - again

The former factory worker said nearly every bathroom in the EV maker's California factory was covered in racist graffiti.

23 February 2022

Work

Union says Amazon interfering with re-run of election at US warehouse

Union officials said Amazon removed campaign materials and forced workers to attend anti-union meetings - a practice that is legal in the United States. Amazon said it complied with the law.

23 February 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine begins state of emergency as rebels 'ask Russia for help'

The 30-day measure allows authorities to impose restrictions on movement, block rallies and ban political parties and organisations “in the interests of national security and public order”.

23 February 2022

Nature

Human teeth were shaped by climate change, a new fossil reveals

The discovery of an extinct reptile has revealed the earliest origins of human teeth.

22 February 2022

USA

Police officer gets 2 years in prison for killing unarmed motorist

Kim Potter was convicted in December of first- and second-degree manslaughter in the April 11 killing of Wright, 20.

18 February 2022

Tech News

Donald Trump's Truth app opens to hundreds of testers ahead of launch

Trump was banned from Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube after he voiced support for rioters who stormed the US Capitol.

17 February 2022

Money

US senators draft bill to help 'mitigate' El Salvador's Bitcoin law

"Ok boomers… You have 0 jurisdiction on a sovereign and independent nation," Bukele said, referring to the older generation of "baby boomers".

17 February 2022