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Culture news

Percival Everett wins National Book Award for 'James'

After disappointment at the Booker Prize, Everett has taken home one of the US's top gongs for his retelling of Mark Twain's story.

21/11/2024

USA

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties."

21/11/2024

Markets

Nvidia's strong earnings fall short of lofty investor expectations

Nvidia shares declined following strong quarterly results as investors set a high bar for earnings. A lower gross margin and slowing growth also contributed to the fall.

21/11/2024

Tech News

News is shared on social media without being read, study finds

Seventy-five per cent of news-related social media posts were shared without being read, a new study has found.

20/11/2024

Health news

Who is Dr Mehmet Oz, Trump's choice for a key health job?

Surgeon and TV personality Dr Mehmet Oz is the latest figure to be tapped for a role in Donald Trump's second administration.

20/11/2024

USA

Trump nominates former wrestling CEO and TV doctor to cabinet

Donald Trump has nominated three more people for top roles in his administration, but leading jobs including Treasury secretary remain unfilled.

20/11/2024

Art

Painting by René Magritte makes surrealist history at auction

This is the first time that a painting by the Belgian artist René Magritte has sold for more than $100 million.

20/11/2024

EuroVerify

No, NATO's chief has not threatened to expel US

Since Donald Trump's reelection, claims have circulated on social media that the US will be pushed out of NATO if it fails to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

20/11/2024

Space

SpaceX launches sixth test flight of Starship rocket

President-elect Donald Trump flew in for the launch in the latest sign of his deepening bond with Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO.

20/11/2024

Space

Donald Trump may attend Elon Musk's SpaceX 'Starship' launch

US president-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend the latest test launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX 'Starship'.

19/11/2024

Business

Nvidia earnings preview: Another record quarter expected

Investors are keenly awaiting Nvidia's 2025 financial earnings report for its third quarter on 20 November, with expectations of record revenue. Nvidia's performance remains pivotal to AI industry trends and broader tech markets.

19/11/2024

Markets

Tesla shares surge on hopes for self-driving rules relaxation

Tesla may soon overcome a critical regulatory hurdle for its autonomous driving system, with Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump appearing to pay off. If the electric carmaker's Robotaxi services receive regulatory approval, it could usher in another phase of meteoric growth for the company.

19/11/2024

Green News

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

Fracking advocate Chris Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost.

18/11/2024

Tech News

What is Bluesky and why are millions of people joining it?

The decentralised social media platform has seen a large uptick in users since the US election.

18/11/2024

Culture news

Watch of captain who rescued Titanic survivors breaks auction record

The gold pocket watch, recognizing bravery of the captain who rescued 700 passengers from Titanic, has set an auction record.

18/11/2024

USA

Trump picks climate change sceptic to be his new energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as his new energy secretary.

17/11/2024

USA

Iran's U.N. Ambassador met with Elon Musk in New York, report suggests

Iran met with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.

16/11/2024

Tech News

Scientist warns AI arms race could be ‘suicide’ for humanity

“Losing control of AGI is just like walking right off a cliff, in which case it's game over for humanity,” warned Max Tegmark.

16/11/2024

Sport

Mike Tyson - aged 58 - loses on points to Jake Paul in Texas

Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Tyson in a fight between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion.

16/11/2024

Culture news

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: A circus act or boxing's new era?

The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has sparked intense debate: is it just a cash-grab spectacle designed for entertainment, or is it a must-watch showdown.

15/11/2024

Culture news

Sylvester Stallone: Donald Trump is the 'second George Washington'

Sylvester Stallone called President-elect Donald Trump the “second George Washington” while introducing him at a gala.

15/11/2024

Tech News

US government releases guidelines for AI in critical infrastructure

The framework recommends that AI developers evaluate potentially dangerous capabilities in their products.

15/11/2024

Culture news

Satirical publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction

How will Infowars transition from Jones' conspiracy theory soapbox to the satirical style of its new owners?

15/11/2024

USA

US court charges man with murder of wife who went missing in Spain

Florida-based David Knezevich is accused of travelling from Miami to Madrid via his native Serbia before kidnapping and murdering his estranged wife, Ana Maria Henao.

15/11/2024

USA

Trump picks vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr for health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has said Kennedy is his choice for the role of health secretary in the run up to his election victory, even if senior members of his campaign ruled out Kennedy having an official role.

15/11/2024

Markets

Trump's red wave drives the euro down: How low could it go?

The euro fell to 1.05 against the dollar on Thursday, hitting a fresh 13-month low as President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies and tax cuts are expected to strengthen the greenback. Analysts warn of further euro weakness, potentially falling even below parity.

14/11/2024