‘Extreme’ blizzard hits California, Nevada and Utah causing widespread disruption
An “extreme” blizzard has caused widespread disruption in the western US – with more than 10 ft of snow piling up in places. Thousands of properties were left without power in California and Nevada over the weekend, while the state of Utah was also hit. The states have also been affected by heavy rain and […]
US vice president Kamala Harris demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza, calling for Hamas to accept terms – as Israel ‘boycotts’ talks
US vice president Kamala Harris has said there must be an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza as she called on the Israeli government to do more to increase the flow of aid, with “no excuses”. Ms Harris said a six-week ceasefire would get Israeli hostages out and get a significant amount of aid into the war-ravaged […]
Virginia house explosion: Firefighter killed and 11 people injured, including two civilians
One firefighter has been killed and nine others were injured after an explosion in a house where they were investigating a gas leak, US officials say. Two civilians were also injured in the blast, which happened in Sterling, Virginia, at around 8pm local time on Friday. The fiery explosion occurred about 30 minutes after fire […]
University of Colorado: Two people shot dead in campus dormitory room
Two people have died after being shot in a university dormitory room, police in the US have said. The unnamed victims were found dead by officers, who responded to reports of a shooting at the Alpine Village campus, part of the University of Colorado, in Colorado Springs, at around 6am on Friday. The Colorado Springs […]
Catherine ‘Kasha’ Rigby: Renowned US skier dies in Kosovo avalanche
Rigby, 54, known as Kasha, died on Tuesday at Brezovica mountain resort in Kosovo, Magnis Wofe Murray said in a message response on Facebook. Mr Murray said on Saturday: “We were to be married in September. Now I’m widowed and devastated.” The resort’s official account posted on Instagram a picture of rescuers on a snowy […]
Donald Trump’s trial date set as he faces charge over money paid to adult film star
A trial date has been set in Donald Trump’s hush-money case, which centers on the claim he paid off two women – including an adult film star – after they said he had affairs with them. Jury selection will begin on Monday 25 March, a judge ruled today, turning down requests for a delay from […]
Parents of US gun violence victims use AI to recreate their voices in bid to get Congress to tighten laws
Parents of shooting victims are using AI technology to recreate the voices of their children in a bid to get US politicians to strengthen firearms laws. A website, where members of the public can hear six voices, states the victims “have a chance to speak again” after violence “stole their voices and ended their dreams”. […]
Chinese hackers preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on US, warns FBI chief Christopher Wray
Cyber hackers working for the Chinese government are preparing to “wreak havoc” on the US, FBI director Christopher Wray is warning. Critical infrastructure such as water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems are being targeted to cause “real-world harm” to American citizens, he will tell US politicians on Wednesday. Mr Wray will speak […]
US central bank takes step towards first rate cut but signals extended caution
The US central bank has raised expectations that interest rate cuts are around the corner, but also signaled it wants more evidence that easing inflation is sustainable. The Federal Reserve kept its core interest rate range steady between 5.25-5.5% following the first meeting of its Federal Open Market Committee in 2024. Its statement to accompany […]
‘Blood on your hands’: Mark Zuckerberg among social media bosses grilled over child exploitation concerns
Mark Zuckerberg was one of several social media bosses accused of having “blood on [their] hands” at a hearing where companies were criticized for not doing enough to protect children from being exploited on their platforms. Mr Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, faced a sea of people who held […]