US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
The government said the move would help reduce women’s barriers to accessing contraception.
White House cocaine: US Secret Service ends investigation
The cocaine was discovered this month in a part of the White House that is accessible to tour groups.
Pittsburgh gunman found eligible for death penalty
During the most recent phase of the trial, to prove Bowers was eligible for the death penalty, prosecutors had to convince the jury of Bowers’ intent, as well as several…
Anchor Brewing: America’s oldest craft brewery shuts after 127 years
“We recognise the importance and historic significance of Anchor to San Francisco and to the craft brewing industry, but the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, especially in San Francisco, and…
Watch man catch Florida’s longest-ever Burmese python
A local hunter has wrestled and caught the longest Burmese python ever to be documented in Florida. The record was confirmed by a local environmental organisation, which said the animal…
Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers
A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.
Weatherman urges colleagues to seek tornado shelter
Eerie sirens warned Chicago residents as multiple tornadoes swept thought the area, destroying homes and cars. The tornadoes grounded hundreds of flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and caused travellers…
SAG strike: Avatar and Gladiator sequels look set to be hit as actors walk out
“They propose that our background performers should be able to be scanned, get paid for one day’s pay, and their company should own that scan of their image, their likeness,…
Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?
This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.
Sound of Freedom: An unlikely – and controversial – summer movie hit
“On the one hand, Angel Studios is seeking to present this film as a mainstream movie, as an important story,” said John Knefel, a senior writer at the left-wing media…