Twitter is launching a Spaces accelerator program to pay live audio creators
Twitter announced on Tuesday that it plans to support Twitter Spaces creators through a new three-month accelerator program called the Twitter Spaces Spark Program. Twitter’s plans follow…
Fossil fuels are forecast to dry up, but not soon enough
This decade could see the beginning of the end of fossil fuels’ dominance as a source of energy, according to a new report from an agency that…
How to use Safari extensions on your iPhone and iPad
One of the handiest types of software in anyone’s quiver is the browser extension: those cool little applets that let your browser do what you want it…
Prince Harry and Meghan’s ethical investors plough millions into Covid jab companies
The ethical investment company backed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has ploughed millions of pounds into pharmaceutical companies that develop Covid-19 jabs – despite previous…
MP Claudia Webbe may face jail after being convicted of harassing partner’s ex-girlfriend
If she is given a custodial sentence, the Speaker of the House of Commons could trigger a recall petition which could result in a by-election for the…
Christmas sales to be brought forward by month in bid to avoid empty shelves
Peter Wilson, managing director at Cory Brothers shipping agency, said problems affecting shipping and transport was a global issue but added the UK has a “significant pinch…
Women face ‘impossible choice’ as menopause forces one in eight to quit their job
The 12-question survey, which is being presented at the Royal College of GPs’ annual conference, was promoted in Dr Newson’s newsletter and its social media to attract…
State-run app will offer rewards for beating obesity – but there’s fat chance of cheating the system
“My experience of running very, very large programmes is that a small percentage, usually less than 10 per cent of people that join, cheat,” he said. Details…
Ditch ‘illogical’ Covid travel tests for under-11s, ministers urged
Ministers have been urged to ditch “illogical, unnecessary and damaging” Covid travel tests for under-11s, which no other countries impose on children. England is the only country…
Union Pacific to comply with COVID vaccine deadline for U.S. workers
Vials and syringes are seen in front of displayed U.S. flag in this illustration photo taken March 16, 2021. Picture taken March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration WASHINGTON,…
Column: How a historic Social Security hike will affect Americans
People wear masks as they pass through a pedestrian subway as cases of the infectious coronavirus Delta variant continue to rise in New York City, New York,…
More expensive food, rents boost U.S. inflation; further increases anticipated
Consumer price index increases 0.4% in September Food, rents account for more than half of the rise Core CPI gains 0.2%; increases 4.0% year-on-year WASHINGTON, Oct 13…
Renault plans move to rented HQ as it aims to cut costs-spokesperson
The logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Les Sorinieres, near Nantes, France, September 9, 2021. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe PARIS, Oct 13 (Reuters) – French…
Deere workers set to go on strike as UAW fails to reach deal
Oct 13 (Reuters) – Thousands of Deere & Co (DE.N) workers were set to go on strike, days after overwhelmingly rejecting a six-year labor contract that was…
IMF chief Georgieva says data-rigging scandal won’t hamper IMF-World Bank cooperation
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday distanced herself and the fund from a data-rigging scandal involving her former employer, the…
Tech stocks lift Nasdaq, banks weigh on S&P 500, Dow
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 12, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid JPMorgan falls, BlackRock gains on…
Nigeria orders civil servants to show COVID-19 vaccination or negative test from Dec 1
A healthcare worker prepares a dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at the National hospital in Abuja, Nigeria, March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde ABUJA, Oct…
As Spanish volcano roars, drones drop food for dogs stranded by lava
LA PALMA, Spain, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Several emaciated dogs lie curled up in and around a walled, ash-covered yard cut off by volcanic lava in the…
Taiwan says don’t get too close as China defends military drills
Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside a military airplane in this illustration taken April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo TAIPEI/BEIJING, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s…
EU proposes easing controls on British trade to N. Ireland
EU plan focuses on customs, food health checks, medicines Plan could halve customs paperwork, cut food checks by 80% UK wants “significant change” to Northern Ireland protocol…
Agencies distribute food, blankets, cash as hunger and cold threaten Afghanistan
KABUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Aid agencies delivered food, blankets and cash to hundreds of displaced families in Kabul on Wednesday as humanitarian assistance begins to trickle…
Tension over Beirut blast probe tips Lebanon into new crisis
BEIRUT, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Growing tension over a judicial probe into last year’s Beirut port blast threatens to push Lebanon into yet another political crisis, testing…
WHO says it may be ‘last chance’ to find COVID origins
WHO pins hopes on its new scientific advisory panel Calls for China to cooperate, provide early data from Wuhan “It may be our last chance to understand…
Man kills several people in Norway in bow-and-arrow attacks, police say
OSLO, Oct 13 (Reuters) – A man using a bow and arrow killed several people and wounded others in attacks in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg on…
Facebook says interim ads chief will fill role permanently
The Facebook logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/Illustration Oct 13 (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said…