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Tech News

Big Tech shares millions of user accounts with US authorities - report

A new analysis from Swiss privacy firm Proton found that government-backed requests for user data from Apple, Google, and Meta have increased.

03/03/2025

Eco-Innovation

Could cleaner stoves replace ‘leaky’ gas stoves in our kitchens?

Simple plug-in electric stoves could be a cleaner and more climate-friendly cooking solution.

03/03/2025

Lifestyle

Dress to impress! The best looks from the Oscars 2025

The 97th Oscars have wrapped, but the fashion on the red carpet still has us talking. While 'Anora' dominated the awards, who were the winners in the style stakes?

03/03/2025

Space

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully lands on the Moon

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on Earth's satellite Sunday, where it will carry out 10 NASA experiments.

02/03/2025

USA

Ukraine deal off, Trump says after public spat with Zelenskyy

In an unprecedented argument live on TV, US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart on Friday he should "be thankful," accusing Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful" and "gambling with World War III".

28/02/2025

Culture news

US bans most books featuring race and gender themes says new study

Of the thousands of books banned across the US last year, new data reveals the majority featured themes on race and the LGBTQ+ community.

28/02/2025

Business

Citigroup credits client’s account with $81tn in ’fat finger’ mistake

Bank staff meant to send only $280. No funds left the bank, as the error was detected before the transaction was processed the following day.

28/02/2025

Culture news

Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths now being treated as suspicious

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home, with authorities saying the couple had seemingly been deceased for some time when their bodies were discovered. Their deaths are “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”.

28/02/2025

Culture news

Beyond Hawkins: DJO's Joe Keery on his most personal album yet

Joe Keery swaps synths for vintage guitars on The Crux. Can DJO's new era escape the shadow of Stranger Things – or his own viral success?

28/02/2025

USA

Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after travel ban lifted

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were sexually exploited.

28/02/2025

USA

Trump says peace deal in Ukraine to happen 'fairly soon' or not at all

US President Donald Trump says ending the war in Ukraine could either happen fairly soon, or not at all, as he speaks to the media in a joint press conference with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

28/02/2025

Climate

Why climate change could be adding years to your body

Extreme heat may have a bigger impact on biological ageing than smoking and drinking alcohol, research suggests.

27/02/2025

Tech News

Amazon unveils an AI-powered version of its voice assistant Alexa

"I’m not just an assistant, I’m your new best friend in the digital world," Alexa+ said during an onstage demo on Wednesday.

27/02/2025

Culture news

Jeff Bezos takes the opinions out of the Washington Post opinion pages

In a move seen by many to be appeasing Donald Trump, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has announced the restriction of opinions at the paper.

27/02/2025

USA

Trump’s AI video shows Gaza as lavish resort, drawing criticism

The US president posted an AI-generated video of the Gaza Strip as a luxury tourist destination on social media, which users have slammed as offensive and experts warn perpetuates a dangerous narrative.

27/02/2025

No Comment

Horse rescued from pond in New York by police and neighbours

The 1,300-pound horse fell through the ice in a pond in upstate New York but was later rescued.

27/02/2025

Health news

As measles cases rise in the US, what’s the global situation?

More than 10 million people got measles in 2023, and 107,500 died.

27/02/2025

USA

Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on the European Union

Trump said the EU was formed to 'screw the US,' that Kyiv could forget about NATO accession, and praised tech mogul Elon Musk for his DOGE efforts during his first cabinet meeting of his second term.

27/02/2025

Food and Drink

Here's the menu that Wolfgang Puck will be serving stars at the Oscars

Wolfgang Puck’s Oscars Governors Ball menu features a mix of classics and new delights, including chicken pot pie, smoked salmon Oscars, shrimp pad thai, and beef Wellington. Guests will also enjoy indulgent treats like chocolate Oscar statues and Miyazaki beef.

26/02/2025

Culture news

Greece and Italy to receive artefacts worth over €2 million from U`S

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has announced the recovery of ancient artefacts worth a staggering $2.2 million (€2.1 million), which will be returned to Greece and Italy.

26/02/2025

Tech News

US government tech workers resign rather than help Musk's DOGE

The staffers refused to use their technical expertise to "dismantle critical public services".

26/02/2025

Business

Trump launches copper imports' probe as global trade tensions heat up

The US President's copper imports investigation has contributed to rapidly escalating global trade tensions. The metal is a vital component in a number of products, and is also important for the green transition.

26/02/2025

USA

White House seizes control of press pool that covers Trump

Critics say the decision, which breaks with decades of tradition, will undermine independent journalism.

26/02/2025

USA

Trump pitches $5m 'gold card' for rich investors, including Russians

The US's existing investor visa has already been flagged domestically as a fraud risk, but the new proposal did not come with any details of enhanced vetting for applicants.

26/02/2025

Space

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Scientists have ruled out any harm to Earth from the YR4 asteroid, which had an impact likelihood as high as 3 percent earlier this month.

26/02/2025

Business

Apple shareholders reject plan to scrap company's diversity programmes

The proposal, drafted by a self-described conservative think tank, urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have retreated from diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives currently in the Trump administration's crosshairs.

26/02/2025