US FDA recalls over 500,000 Covid tests over bacteria risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled more than 500,000 Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests distributed to CVS drugstores and 16,000 tests distributed to Amazon due to concerns over bacterial contamination in the...
Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine defends NYC subway chokehold
Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old ex-Marine, has defended his actions after putting Jordan Neely, a New York City subway passenger, in a chokehold that led to his death. Penny and other passengers claim they acted...
Four Proud Boys guilty in major US Capitol riot case
Five members of the far-right Proud Boys, including former leader Enrique Tarrio, have been found guilty for their involvement in the January 6 US Capitol riot. Four of them were convicted of seditious conspiracy,...
Tyre Nichols autopsy shows he died of blunt force injuries
An autopsy report has revealed that Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old man who died three days after being beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop, suffered from brain injuries, wounds to his head,...
Carrie Fisher: Star Wars Day Walk of Fame honour overshadowed by family row
On Star Wars Day, Hollywood is set to honor Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the iconic movie franchise, with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, the occasion is...
US drug regulator approves world’s first RSV vaccine
The US FDA has approved a vaccine called Arexvy by GSK for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is responsible for killing thousands of Americans every year. The vaccine needs approval from the US Centers...
Title 42: 1,500 US troops to be deployed to southern border
The US Department of Defense has announced the deployment of 1,500 troops to the southern border to supplement the work of US Customs and Border Patrol officers. They will support the 2,500 National Guard...
Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline
The US government will not delay the July 1 deadline for airlines to retrofit their planes with new sensors to address potential interference from 5G technology. Despite concerns raised by airlines, Transport Secretary Pete...
Hollywood strike: Late night comedy shows to go dark as writers’ walkout begins
Thousands of Hollywood TV and movie screenwriters belonging to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) have gone on strike after last-minute talks with major studios failed to reach an agreement. The strike, which is...
Met Gala 2023: Stars gather for event celebrating Karl Lagerfeld
The annual Met Gala, which took place in New York City, focused on the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. The event, which is known for its extravagant outfits and star-studded guest list, celebrated Lagerfeld...