The execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike has been halted just over an hour before it was due to happen. Pike, 50, has been awaiting execution since she was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. In their ruling on Wednesday, judges from the Sixth Circuit Appeals court said […]
Explore MoreSix Flags Magic Mountain, an amusement park in California, has announced it will permanently close a popular rollercoaster after more than 100 riders alleged they suffered brain injuries. The X2 rollercoaster, one of the park’s main attractions, with long wait times to ride and seats that spin 360 degrees, has been closed since July. Six […]
Explore MoreTrump also reiterated his support for the rapid expansion of data centres – the crucial computing infrastructure that powers AI. The rollout of data centres has drawn pushback around the US over concerns about electricity usage and their potential impact on communities. Data centre construction has also emerged as a potential political obstacle for Trump’s […]
Explore MoreLindsay Clancy has appeared in court for the first time since her murder trial fell apart, with lawyers on both sides arguing how to proceed with the case. Her defence argued that the judge should use his power to declare her not guilty. Her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, also brought a new defence forward arguing there […]
Explore MoreCarney said earlier this month that the bans “are relatively modest measures” when compared to other trade actions the US has imposed on Canada. He acknowledged, however, that the bans will hurt certain businesses and sectors that are directly targeted. Derek Holt, an economist with Canadian bank Scotiabank, wrote in an analysis that “these actions […]
Explore MoreUS journalist Evan Gershkovich has said that he knew he was being set up by Russia when he was arrested by FSB agents and accused of being a spy. In an interview with Radio 4’s Today programme, Gershkovich spoke about the moment he realised he had been “lured into a trap” when masked men surrounded […]
Explore MoreUS President Donald Trump has ruled out any sort of joint venture with China in artificial intelligence (AI), arguing it would be tantamount to “giving away secrets” to America’s main economic rival. Speaking at an event in Washington on Tuesday, Trump again argued against putting any restrictions on the technology that would stifle growth in […]
Explore MoreTau Robotics humanoids are remotely controlled by humans, and cost $30 per hour for house cleaning. “They can wipe your surfaces, it can do your laundry, it can make your beds”, Tau Robotics co-founder Cornelia Weinzierl told the BBC. But does it do the job as well as humans do? Finn Metz in San Francisco […]
Explore MoreTaylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles. Madonna performed at the awards show for the first time in more than 20 years, and took home a handful of awards including artist of the year. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift was […]
Explore More“My heart breaks every single day because I keep reliving it and reliving it, and I can’t no more, and I want this to happen before I die,” she added. “There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think about Colleen or how she died and how rough it was. I just want Christa […]
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