India to apply for licences to explore Pacific Ocean for key minerals
India will apply for licences to explore the Pacific Ocean seabed for minerals essential for energy transition technologies, a senior government scientist has said.
The US West is preparing for more days of record-breaking heat
The western United States is facing another record-breaking heat wave in cities from southern California to northern Idaho by midweek. The National Weather Service reported that some 30 million people…
Biden administration announces $4.3 billion in climate grants
The Biden administration on Monday announced 25 projects submitted by 30 different state, local and tribal governments that applied for the $4.3 billion in grants created by the president's signature…
The Grierson Trust has announced the finalists for the British Documentary Awards
The Grierson Trust has announced the shortlist for the British Documentary Awards in the categories of pop culture, sport, current affairs and music. The BBC tops the list with 28…
Artist swaps British Museum coin for fake one
Ile Sartuzi, a Brazilian conceptual artist, swapped a historic British coin for a fake at the British Museum to highlight the large number of foreign artefacts it contains. Sartuzi said…
Catastrophe film Twisters has grossed over $123 million worldwide
Total box office receipts of the disaster film ‘Twisters’ worldwide exceeded $123 million. The film grossed an impressive $80.5 million on its debut weekend in the US.
Sean Kingston faces decades in prison after being indicted on wire fraud charges
Sean Kingston and his mother have been charged in federal court in Miami in connection with a $1 million wire fraud scheme. If convicted, both face up to 20 years…
Amazon Prime Video buys historic Bray Studios in the UK
Amazon Prime Video is acquiring the UK's Bray Film Studios, the historic site it recently used as a production location for the second season of ‘The Lord of the Rings:…
Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are open to a sequel to ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’
Kate Hudson said that both she and Matthew McConaughey are open to starring in a sequel to ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’. Hudson revealed that she and…
Brazil rules out three possible new cases of Newcastle disease in poultry
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture said it has ruled out three possible new cases of Newcastle disease in poultry after testing additional samples taken from animals in the area close to…
