EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.
2023-08-25 07:25
Whirlpool is fined $11.5 million by US agency over hazardous cooktops
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Whirlpool agreed to pay an $11.5 million civil fine to resolve U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
2023-08-25 03:49
Wiltshire charity transports donated fridges to Ukraine
Three trucks full of fridges and essential supplies are heading to those affected by the war.
2023-08-23 17:54
US fines Nomura $35 million over traders' lies about bond prices
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Nomura Holdings agreed to pay a $35 million fine and enter a non-prosecution agreement to resolve
2023-08-23 01:54
Botswana media guide
An overview of the media in Botswana, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-22 00:23
Paintings of refugees given to 'show hosts' generosity'
A Ukrainian refugee who came to Cornwall paints Britons sheltering refugees with an umbrella.
2023-08-20 15:25
3 sets of twins and 2 brothers make history for the University at Buffalo's medical school
The University at Buffalo admitted three sets of twins and two brothers to its Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences' class of 2027. It's the first time in the program's history eight siblings are expected to graduate from the school together.
2023-08-20 14:28
Storm Betty: Disruption due to flooding and fallen trees
Police have advised drivers to take extra care when driving as high winds and rain can cause difficulties
2023-08-19 20:52
Biden hosts historic SK-Japan summit to counter China
The US hosts its first ever joint meeting with South Korea and Japan - neighbours with a tense relationship.
2023-08-18 20:21
Utah school district to pay $2 million to family of bullied student who died by suicide
A school district in Farmington, Utah, announced this week it will pay $2 million to the family of Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor, a Black and autistic student who died by suicide in 2021.
2023-08-12 05:27
Archdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to pay $3.5 million to settle sexual assault case, plaintiff's attorneys say
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a case alleging one of its priests sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy nearly 20 years ago, according to the plaintiff's lawyers.
2023-08-11 08:57
Tutoring firm settles US agency's first bias lawsuit involving AI software
By Daniel Wiessner A China-based tutoring company has agreed to settle a U.S. government agency's novel lawsuit claiming
2023-08-11 04:17