May 9, 2022
White House names first black press secretary
President Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre as his new top spokesperson - the first time a black, or openly gay, person has held the role.Ms Jean-Pierre, 44, has served as the administration's principal deputy press secretary since Mr Biden was…
May 9, 2022
Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US
Italian luxury brand Gucci will start accepting payments in cryptocurrencies in some of its stores in America. Customers will be able to pay using a number of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.The service will be rolled out…
May 4, 2022
US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years
The US central bank has announced its biggest interest rate increase in more than two decades as it toughens its fight against fast rising prices.The Federal Reserve said it was lifting its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, to a…
April 7, 2022
One arrest made after six shot dead
Police have arrested one suspect in connection with a shooting in the centre of Sacramento, California's capital, on Sunday, that left six dead. Dandre Martin, 26, has been charged with assault and illegal firearm possession, police said on Monday.…
March 3, 2022
Kanye West, Future, and Kendrick Lamar to headline Rolling Loud Miami 2022
Kanye West, Future and Kendrick Lamar are set to headline Rolling Loud Miami 2022, the festival announced Tuesday night. Sharing a poster of the three-night event, Rolling Loud revealed the entire list of performers, which also includes Lil Baby,…
February 22, 2022
Tesla investigated over ‘phantom braking’ problem
The US government is investigating reports of Tesla cars braking unexpectedly on motorways.The so-called "phantom braking" problem is being looked at by US regulator the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).It received 354…
February 22, 2022
Stephen Curry sets record as Team LeBron win 163-160
Stephen Curry scored 50 points and set an All-Star Game record as Team LeBron claimed a 163-160 win over Team Durant. Curry, 33, finished with 16 three-pointers, setting a record for the most in an All-Star quarter (six), half (eight) and game (16)…
February 22, 2022
US Coast Guard repatriates Caribbean migrants
The United States Coast Guard says it repatriated four Dominican Republic nationals and nine Haitians to the Dominican Republic between Monday and Wednesday, following the interdiction of an illegal voyage near Rincon, Puerto Rico. The US Coast…
February 22, 2022
Donald Trump testifying in New York investigation
Former US President Donald Trump and two of his children must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into their business practices, a judge has ruled.New York's attorney general has accused the Trump Organization of obtaining tax…
February 22, 2022
Luxurious cars up in smoke after ship catches fire
Thousands of Porsche and Volkswagen cars have been abandoned on a cargo ship after it caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean en route to the US.The ship, named Felicity Ace, was travelling from Emden in Germany before it caught ablaze off the coast of…