1.04.2020

2020 iPhone Shock As ‘All-New’ Apple iPhone Revealed

2020 is set to be a landmark year for Apple. Jaws have already hit the floor on the back of reports the company will release up to six new iPhones with the iPhone 12 set for some particularly notable upgrades. And now yet another new iPhone has...


CES 2020: Preview of tomorrow's tech on show in Las Vegas

How much tech can you take? Next week aims to stretch your horizons, as well as your credulity, as thousands of new products are launched and demoed at the giant CES expo.

Artificial intelligence, 5G, foldables, surveillance tech, 8K and robotics are set to ...

US killed top Iranian commander to stop a war, Trump says as 3,000 American troops head to the region

(CNN)President Donald Trump said he ordered the killing of one of Iran's most powerful men to stop a war, not start one, as tensions between the two nations rise and the United States sends thousands of additional troops to the Middle East.
The US will deploy the troops following a drone strike at Baghdad International Airport that killed military commander Qasem Soleimani, a ...

Greta Thunberg changes Twitter name to 'Sharon' after game show error

Greta Thunberg has changed her name to Sharon on Twitter, in honour of a game show contestant who appeared to have no idea who she was.

While appearing on BBC's Celebrity Mastermind, actor Amanda Henderson was asked to name the teenage climate activist.

Looking stumped, Henderson shook her head and ...

Qasem Soleimani: Strike was to 'stop war', says Trump

President Donald Trump said the US killed Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani "to stop a war, not to start one".

Mr Trump said Soleimani's "reign of terror" was "over" following a strike at Iraq's Baghdad airport on Friday.

Soleimani spearheaded Iran's Middle East operations as leader of the country's Quds Force. Iran vowed t...

1.02.2020

‘Captain America’ Actress Arrested in Connection With Her Mother’s Murder

Mollie Fitzgerald, who had a minor role in “Captain America: The First Avenger,” was arrested on Tuesday in connection to the stabbing death of her mother last month, police said in a statement.

According to the police statement, on Dec. 20, law enforcement officials responded to an armed disturbance at the Oltahe, Kan., home of ...

1.01.2020

Carlos Ghosn: How did the Nissan ex-boss flee from Japan?

He was once a titan of the car industry who held hero status in Japan. He then became one of the country's most well-known criminal suspects. Now he's an international fugitive.

Carlos Ghosn, the multi-millionaire former boss of Nissan, spent months preparing to stand trial on financial misconduct charges. At least, that was what the Japanese authorities were led to believe.

He posted 1bn yen (£6.8m; $8.9m) in bail in April. He was monitored by a 24-hour camera installed outside his...


Asia's richest man takes on retail giant Amazon

A conglomerate run by Asia's richest man has started rolling out a challenger to Amazon in India.

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries said it has been inviting people to sign up to its grocery delivery service.

The company is aiming to use its massive mobile phone customer base as a springboard for the business.

The new e-commerce venture is emerging as a...

Australia fires: NSW declares week-long state of emergency

The premier of the Australian state of New South Wales has declared a week-long state of emergency in response to the escalating bushfire threat.

High temperatures and strong winds are forecast for the weekend, leading to "widespread extreme fire danger" in the eastern Australian state.

Since September, bushfires have killed 18 people and destroyed more than 1,200 homes across NSW and Victoria.

At least 17 people remain missing after fires this week alone.

Thousands of people are already fleeing a vast "tourist leave zone" in NSW, with supplies running low in ...

12.31.2019

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Earthshot Prize: William and Kate launch prize to 'repair the Earth'

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced a global prize to tackle climate issues, pledging "a decade of action to repair the Earth".

Five winners will receive the Earthshot Prize every year between 2021 and 2030.

The cash prize will be for individuals or organisations who come up with solutions to environmental problems.

Prince William said the world faces a "stark choice" to ...

Carlos Ghosn lawyer stunned as Nissan ex-boss flees Japan for Lebanon

A lawyer for former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn says he is "dumbfounded" by the news that his client has fled to Lebanon after jumping bail in Japan.

"We were completely caught by surprise," defence team head Junichiro Hironaka told reporters, adding that he had not spoken with Mr Ghosn.

On Tuesday, Nissan's ex-CEO, who was ....

Australia fires: Military to be deployed to help rescue effort

Australian military aircraft and vessels will be deployed to help emergency services in the fire-ravaged states of New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria.

Thousands of people fled to beaches in the south-eastern states on Tuesday as emergency-level fires spread.

In Mallacoota, Victoria, about 4,000 people sought shelter on the coast.

Two more people have been confirmed dead in NSW, bringing the fire-linked death toll to 12.

Authorities say ...

12.30.2019

Apple Sale Alert: AirPods Pro, iPad Pro, iPhone 11, MacBook Pro Best Deals [New Updates]

Think great deals on Apple products ended with Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Think again. The pre-Christmas sales rush is in full flow with many products now at record lows. Here are my top picks of the best deals on AirPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and the Apple Watch you can buy ...

Nissan's ex-head Carlos Ghosn flees Japan to Lebanon

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has travelled to Lebanon after leaving Japan, where he faces a trial over allegations of financial misconduct.

In a statement, Mr Ghosn said he had not fled justice but "escaped injustice and political persecution".

It is unclear how he managed to leave Japan, where he was arrested in 2018.

The former CEO was awaiting trial in the...

Australia fires: Thousands flee to the sea as fires race to coast

Thousands of people have fled to a beach in Victoria, Australia to escape bushfires racing towards the coast.

Locals in Mallacoota have described a "terrifying experience" of camping on wharves and boarding boats under blood-red skies.

Officials have confirmed another two people have been killed by fires in New South Wales (NSW) - there are now 12 deaths linked to the fire crisis.

Authorities say four people are missing in...

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12.29.2019

Putin thanks Trump for foiling new year attacks

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has thanked US counterpart Donald Trump for intelligence that helped foil "acts of terrorism" on Russian soil, according to a Kremlin statement.

Mr Putin and Mr Trump spoke on the phone on Sunday, it said.

The Kremlin said the information came via i...

Sorry Microsoft, Apple's Windows 10 is the operating system we really want!

Apple has a reputation for producing stylish and elegantly designed hardware and software products. Microsoft, well, not so much.

Windows 10 under Microsoft’s control isn’t a bad looking operating system, but even after all these years it still doesn’t feel quite finished, with elements of the ...

2 Dead, 1 Critically Injured After Shooting At West Freeway Church Of Christ In White Settlement

WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — Two people are dead and another person is critically injured after a shooting at a church in the Tarrant County city of White Settlement, officials said.

Authorities responded to the shooting Sunday morning just before 10 a.m. at the West Freeway Church of Christ on Las Vegas Trail.

A witness told CBS 11 News the gunman walked up to a server during communion with a shotgun and then opened fire. According to the ...

The best apps for your new iPhone

f you’re lucky enough to have unwrapped a new iPhone as a holiday gift this year, you’ll probably want to install some new apps on it. Fortunately, we’re here to help with some suggestions. We’ve divided them into two types: great apps that are just generally fun or useful to have on your phone, and apps that you...

Tesla's Cybertruck found its way into a Travis Scott music video

Tesla likes to brag about racking up sales without a lick of advertising, but it's apparently not averse to some product placement. Rapper Travis Scott has shared the video for "Gang Gang," and the car-centric video includes extensive, conspicuous shots of Scott and crew performing around (and occasionally using) both the Cybertruck and the Cyberquad electric ATV. There's even a Boring Company Not-A-Flamethrower thrown in for good measure -- the supercars in the...

Apple iPhone 12: Everything We Know So Far

Apple’s iPhone 12 is already subject to leak after leak after leak. As such, this article will roundup everything we know so far. There’s a lot to love and some disappointments as well. But, overall, Apple is heading for its most exciting iPhone upgrade in years. Here are the...

Trump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower

US President Donald Trump is facing staunch criticism for retweeting a post that included the alleged name of the whistlebower whose complaint led to the president's impeachment.

Mr Trump shared a post from a user named @surfermom77, who described themselves as a "100% Trump supporter".

The retweet was later removed from the...

Monsey stabbing: Five people wounded at home of New York rabbi

t least five people have been stabbed at the house of a rabbi in New York state, police say.

The house in Monsey, north of New York City, was hosting a religious celebration when the attacker burst in, according to the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council (OJPAC).

The suspect fled but was later taken into custody, police said. The motive was not immediately clear.

One of the victims was stabbed at leas...

12.19.2019

Giannis Antetokounmpo after leading Bucks to win over Lakers: I'm not supposed to be here

MILWAUKEE -- After knocking down a career-best five 3-pointers Thursday night to help take down the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 and lead the Bucks to the NBA's best record at 25-4, Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't bask in glory.

The reigning MVP dressed quickly and then darted to the kids' room of Fiserv Forum for a family meeting with brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex -- plus their mom and Giannis' pregnant girlfriend -- almost forgetting his media obligations, before reflecting on the moment.

"I think the most important thing is to try to stay humble. When you win MVP and you win 60 games, it's hard," Antetokounmpo explained in the...

Apple Looks To Widen Streaming Scope Amid New Report Of MGM And Pac-12 Talks

As Apple looks to draw more viewers to its TV offerings — both original programming on Apple TV+ and third-party app gateway Apple TV — it has been having discussions with a wide range of potential partners.

A Wall Street Journal report Thursday identified two disparate entities: MGM and the Pac-12 conference, with the...

Australia bushfires: PM Morrison apologises for US holiday amid crisis

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for going on holiday in Hawaii this week while the nation's bushfire crisis worsened.

Fires are raging across the nation amid a heatwave which has produced the nation's two hottest days on record.

Two volunteer firefighters died in a...

Miss America 2020: Biochemist wins crown after on-stage experiment

A Virginian biochemist has been named winner of Miss America 2020 after performing a live science experiment that defied stereotypes of the contest.

Camille Schrier defeated 50 women to take the crown at Thursday's final in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Wearing a lab coat, the 24-year-old impressed judges with a chemistry demonstration in the talent show.

Ms Schrier won a...

12.18.2019

Pelosi says House may withhold impeachment articles, delaying Senate trial

Moments after a historic vote to impeach President Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House could at least temporarily withhold the articles from the Senate — a decision, she suggested, that could depend on how the other chamber chooses to conduct its trial on Trump’s removal.


“We cannot name managers until we see what the process is on the Senate side,” she said, referring to the House “managers” who present the case for removal to the...