insert_link Videos Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling A New York judge ordered Donald Trump on Friday to pay $355 million (€329.4 million) in penalties, finding that the former US president lied about his wealth for years in a sweeping civil fraud verdict that pierces his billionaire image but stops short of putting his real estate empire out of business. Judge Arthur Engoron’s decision after a trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit punishes Trump, his […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 11
Environment Scientists study levels of toxic mercury in Antarctic mammals Marine biologists collect skin samples from humpback whales and leopard seals in Antarctica to detect the presence of mercury in their bodies. The toxic heavy metal is believed to reach the ocean through rivers or rain. According to the UN environmental agency UNEP, if an animal consumes mercury, it may suffer "reproductive failure, behavioural changes and may even (die)." todayFebruary 21, 2024 17
insert_link Science & Technology NASA seeks volunteers for year-long mars simulation mission Houston, get ready for a unique opportunity! NASA is on the lookout for volunteers to participate in a year-long simulation mission to Mars at the Johnson Space Center. Selected candidates will experience life in a three-D printed habitat, facing challenges such as spacewalks, crop growth, and technology failures. todayFebruary 21, 2024 23
insert_link Science & Technology Brain-computer technology lets kids with disabilities move and play Eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser can't walk, lift her arms or speak — but for a couple of hours at a time, she can use her brain waves to move and play. When she concentrates on a specific thought, a brain-computer interface (BCI) can interpret those electrical brain signals into action, such as moving her wheelchair across the room to get a toy. todayFebruary 21, 2024 17
insert_link Videos Food security ‘vital part of national security’, Sunak tells farmers Rishi Sunak has told farmers that food security is a vital part of national security as he set out support for the sector. Speaking at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) annual conference, the Prime Minister outlined a doubling of the amount going to technology and innovation schemes such as robotics, roof-top solar and agricultural research, to £220 million, helping farmers to increase productivity. The money is part of the Government’s […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 6
insert_link Sport England back under-fire Root, Bairstow to keep India series alive England are blocking out all "external noise" to help Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit form and keep the series alive against India in Friday's fourth Test in Ranchi. After England slumped to their second-worst defeat since 1934, in terms of runs, in the third Test, Ben Stokes' side are 2-1 down and must win or draw to avoid losing the series with a game to spare. England's […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 4
insert_link Sport New Zealand win toss, bat in first T20 against Australia New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and the hosts elected to bat in the opening Twenty20 international against Australia in Wellington on Wednesday. The three-match series is the last for both teams before the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies in June. Finn Allen and Devon Conway opened the batting for New Zealand with Kane Williamson rested. Australia left out Steve Smith, with […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 3
insert_link Lifestyle Is aromatherapy good or bad for you? Many people have turned to essential oils to help with stress, insomnia, headaches and other conditions. It's called aromatherapy, and FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin explores how it works. todayFebruary 21, 2024 16
insert_link Videos Prince William is “deeply concerned” about the rising death toll of the Gaza conflict In an unprecedented royal statement on the Israel-Hamas war, Prince William has declared he is “deeply concerned” by its “human cost” and said “too many have been killed”. todayFebruary 21, 2024 16
