ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
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Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts
Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body partsJust nowOlivia IrelandandSareen HabeshianGetty ImagesHarvard has agreed to pay $53 million (£39 million) to resolve lawsuits from families who alleged the university mishandled the bodies…
Watch: ‘It’s addictive’ – New Yorkers weigh in on social media
'It's addictive' - New Yorkers weigh in on social mediaThe BBC asked New Yorkers about their thoughts on social media addiction. Tuesday, 18 August, marked the first day of a trial brought by US states against social media giant Meta over claims it…
Tracking USS Lincoln’s months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
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Nigeria influencer ‘KC Luxury’ arrested after cocaine destined for the UK seized
Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK7 hours agoSimi JolaosoAfrica correspondent, LagosNDLEAAfolabi Kazeem Micheal, AKA "KC Luxury", has not commented on the allegationsA Nigerian social media influencer…
Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three
Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three7 hours agoJaroslav LukivWatch: Terrified pets and crushed cars as earthquake shakes GranadaAt least three people have been lightly injured and a number of buildings damaged after an earthquake…
Pranab Doley in Assam: The Indian activist jailed after taking on a hotel in Kaziranga
The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan1 hour agoZoya Mateen,DelhiandDilip Kumar Sharma,AssamYouth for BokakhatPranab Doley is a well-known activist around Kaziranga in Assam On 30 July, the day Pranab Doley was set to be released…
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The critical tech staying safe by going underground25 minutes agoChris BaraniukTechnology ReporterEarthgrid"Like lighting a rocket" the Earthgrid machine operates at very high temperaturesA wall of white granite towered above a small team of engineers…
American Airlines to restore seatback screens on US flights
American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights4 hours agoFrancisco VelasquezBusiness reporter , New YorkGetty ImagesAmerican Airlines removed TVs from US domestic flights in 2017. American Airlines wants its flyers to have screens – and not…
US announces new sanctions on ICC president and top lawyer
US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures 2 hours agoTom BatemanState department correspondentGetty ImagesJudge Tomoko Akane began her three-year term as ICC president in 2024. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced sanctions against the…