First Drought, Then Flood. Can the West Learn to Live Between Extremes?
Since New Year’s, storm after storm had pummeled the state, dropping epic quantities of water and snow. The water made its way toward the bottom of the valley, as it…
Armie Hammer: US actor will not be charged with sexual assault
The US actor faced an accusation of rape an allegations he sent a string of explicit messages online.
Canada MPs vote to oust foreign interference tsar
But the special rapporteur, dismissed by critics as the prime minister’s “ski buddy”, vows to stay on.
Amazon to pay $25m over child privacy violations
The online giant is also penalised for allowing Ring doorbell workers access to customer recordings.
US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts
One of his victims, who was raped in 2003, said in a statement quoted by the Associated Press: “I am experiencing a complex array of emotions – relief, exhaustion, strength,…
Five revelations from Nasa’s public UFO meeting
Some sightings turn out to be wayward Bart Simpson balloons. Others remain a mystery.
Debt ceiling deal: US House overwhelmingly passes bill
The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president’s desk this weekend to avoid a default.
Donald Trump recorded saying he kept classified file after leaving office
Prosecutors investigating the former president’s handling of classified files obtain an audio tape.
The untold tale of America’s first spelling bee victor
In 1908, Marie C Bolden, an African American teenager, became the first-ever spelling bee champion in the US, overcoming tricky words like ‘acquiesce’, ‘descendant’ and ‘millinery’ on her way to…
US-Taiwan relations: New trade deal to be signed as China tensions rise
The announcement comes ahead of a high-level global security summit in Singapore this weekend.