October 9, 2017
Streep and Dame Judi Dench speak out about Harvey Weinstein
Meryl Streep and other Hollywood stars have spoken out against producer Harvey Weinstein in the wake of the sexual harassment claims that saw him being fired by his own company. Streep told the Huffington Post she was "appalled" by the "disgraceful"…
October 9, 2017
Google ‘uncovers Russian ad campaign linked to US election’
Google has found evidence that Russian agents spent tens of thousands of dollars on adverts in a bid to sway the 2016 US election, media reports say. Sources quoted by the Washington Post say the adverts aimed to spread disinformation across…
October 9, 2017
World Bank chief sounds alarm over job automation
The world is on a "crash course" as people's hopes collide with a future in which millions of jobs are automated, the World Bank chief has said. Jim Yong Kim said policymakers should take action by investing in education and health. The World Bank…
October 9, 2017
Deadly wildfires sweep through California
Parts of California's wine region are being ravaged by fast-spreading fires that have killed at least 10 people. Mass evacuations have taken place and at least 1,500 properties have been destroyed. Seven people were killed in Sonoma county,…
October 9, 2017
UPDATE ON REOPENING OF LONG BAY HIGH, CLEMENT HOWELL HIGH AND ENID CAPRON PRIMARY
The Ministry of Education appreciates the understanding that parents and the general public demonstrated over the past few weeks as we worked out the logistics for the resumption of school since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria. As…
October 8, 2017
Theresa May: ‘We can prove Brexit doomsayers wrong’
Theresa May will tell parliament later that the UK can "prove the doomsayers wrong" when it comes to Brexit. The prime minister will say "progress will not always be smooth", but add that she wants the best possible deal for both the UK and the EU.…
October 8, 2017
Asphalt helps batteries charge more quickly
Lithium batteries can be made to charge 10 to 20 times faster by using asphalt, suggests US research. Scientists at Rice University speeded up the charging time by making one component of a battery using carbon derived from the viscous liquid. In…
October 8, 2017
Netflix raises prices for first time in two years
Netflix has raised prices in countries including the UK and US for the first time in two years. The streaming video service will also increase subscription charges in some European countries, a spokeswoman said. A standard UK plan will rise 50p to…
October 8, 2017
GM, Ford, Toyota lead rebound in U.S. auto sales
Ford and GM pickups, a hot Toyota SUV and Nissan's popular crossovers helped recharge U.S. auto sales in September. The auto industry rebounded as several automakers posted significant sales gains, potentially positioning the industry for a strong…
October 8, 2017
Nadal wins sixth title of the season
World number one Rafael Nadal beat Nick Kyrgios 6-2 6-1 in the China Open final to win his sixth title of the season. Australian Kyrgios began well but lost his way after he became frustrated by a line call in the first set in Beijing. The…