USA – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:16:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png USA – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 FedEx workers left scrambling after a scaly surprise jumps from parcel https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/03/fedex-workers-left-scrambling-after-a-scaly-surprise-jumps-from-parcel/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/03/fedex-workers-left-scrambling-after-a-scaly-surprise-jumps-from-parcel/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:16:10 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575545 Most courier deliveries arrive with nothing mor than a signature and a tracking number. This one stopped an entire counter in its tracks. Employees at a FedEx collection point gathered around a customer collecting a specially shipped package after learning it contained a live animal. Before handing it over, they asked whether everything inside had survived the journey. The customer opened the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/03/fedex-workers-left-scrambling-after-a-scaly-surprise-jumps-from-parcel/feed/ 0 Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to end baby powder cancer lawsuits https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/johnson-johnson-offers-5-5-billion-to-end-baby-powder-cancer-lawsuits/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/johnson-johnson-offers-5-5-billion-to-end-baby-powder-cancer-lawsuits/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:39:30 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575188 For generations, it was one of the most recognisable products in bathrooms and nurseries around the world. Johnson’s Baby Powder became a household staple, trusted by parents, recommended by families and used by millions of women long after childhood. That familiar white bottle represented comfort, care and safety. Now, one of the world’s most iconic consumer products is once again making…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/29/johnson-johnson-offers-5-5-billion-to-end-baby-powder-cancer-lawsuits/feed/ 0 A washed-up luggage tag helps uncover the 1952 Pan Am wreckage after 74 years https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/22/a-washed-up-luggage-tag-helps-uncover-the-1952-pan-am-wreckage-after-74-years/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/22/a-washed-up-luggage-tag-helps-uncover-the-1952-pan-am-wreckage-after-74-years/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:28:45 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574574 A battered luggage tag, a decades-long mystery and the discovery of the wreck that transformed air safety forever. Most people don’t know this but every time you board a plane, fasten your seatbelt or watch cabin crew demonstrate how to use a life jacket, you’re witnessing the legacy of a disaster that happened more than seven decades ago. Now, after 74 years hidden beneath the Caribbean Sea…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/22/a-washed-up-luggage-tag-helps-uncover-the-1952-pan-am-wreckage-after-74-years/feed/ 1 Trump puts himself on a US passport in unprecedented presidential first https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/28/trump-puts-himself-on-a-us-passport-in-unprecedented-presidential-first/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:31:12 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=572669 For generations, American passports have carried the symbols of the United States rather than the face of the president occupying the White House. Donald Trump has now broken with that tradition. On Friday, June 26, the US president shared the design of a limited edition passport created for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The commemorative document features Trump’s own…

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]]> People heard a huge boom and felt their homes shake. NASA says a meteor was responsible https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/31/people-heard-a-huge-boom-and-felt-their-homes-shake-nasa-says-a-meteor-was-responsible/ Sun, 31 May 2026 16:26:55 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570494 For a few confusing moments on Saturday afternoon, residents across parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire were left wondering what had just happened. Some described hearing a loud boom that echoed across the area. Others said their homes shook unexpectedly. As reports began appearing on social media, people searched for answers. Was it an explosion? An earthquake? Some kind of aircraft…

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]]> Trump issues warning to Iran: “A whole civilisation will die tonight” https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/07/trump-issues-warning-to-iran-a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:01:37 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565980 Fighting in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has reached a pivotal stage. The ongoing confrontation centres on control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage through which a significant proportion of the world’s oil supply is transported. Any disruption in the area could have consequences far beyond the region, affecting global energy markets and international…

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]]> Scientists have accidentally been contaminating their own microplastic studies with their gloves https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/06/scientists-have-accidentally-been-contaminating-their-own-microplastics-studies-with-their-gloves/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:24:40 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565846 In the world of science, researchers often expect the unexpected, or so I read once on a bumper sticker. But even seasoned scientists have been taken aback when their latest microplastic study began showing impossibly high particle counts. The mystery persisted despite careful handling, pristine samples, and hours spent double-checking equipment. Eventually, the culprit revealed itself in a way…

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]]> Watch Here: NASA launches Artemis II in first crewed Moon mission for over 50 years https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/01/watch-here-nasa-launches-artemis-ii-in-first-crewed-moon-mission-for-over-50-years/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:09:45 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565455 NASA is set to launch Artemis II today, April 1, marking the first time astronauts will travel beyond low Earth orbit since the Apollo era more than five decades ago. The mission represents a pivotal step in the United States’ long-term strategy to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustained presence there. The launch is scheduled to take place from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at…

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]]> Forensic tests fail to match bullet to rifle in Charlie Kirk murder case https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/31/forensic-tests-fail-to-match-bullet-to-rifle-in-charlie-kirk-murder-case/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565410 The ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk has taken a significant procedural turn after defence lawyers revealed a key piece of forensic evidence remains unresolved. Court filings made at the end of March state that a federal forensic ballistics analysis could not conclusively connect the bullet recovered from Kirk’s body to the rifle found near the…

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]]> Charles III to make first US state visit during global tensions and Epstein scandal https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/31/charles-iii-to-make-first-us-state-visit-during-global-tensions-and-epstein-scandal/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:45:11 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565407 King Charles III is set to travel to the United States in late April for a state visit, Buckingham Palace has confirmed, marking a significant moment in British diplomatic history. The official visit, scheduled from April 27 to 30, will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a milestone in the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.

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]]> The $3m verdict against Meta and YouTube that could reshape social media https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/25/the-3m-verdict-against-meta-and-youtube-that-could-reshape-social-media/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/25/the-3m-verdict-against-meta-and-youtube-that-could-reshape-social-media/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:57:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564894 A jury in Los Angeles has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a closely watched case examining the impact of social media use on mental health. The verdict orders the companies to pay approximately $3 million (£2.4 million) in damages to a young woman who argued that prolonged exposure to their platforms contributed to serious psychological harm. The plaintiff claimed she began using social…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/25/the-3m-verdict-against-meta-and-youtube-that-could-reshape-social-media/feed/ 1 “Oops!… She did it again”: Britney Spears arrested for DUI https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/05/oops-she-did-it-again-britney-spears-arrested-for-dui/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:46:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=563199 Pop star Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), according to law-enforcement records. The singer was taken into custody in Ventura County on the evening of 4 March 2026 following a traffic stop and later released on a citation, with a court appearance scheduled for May. Authorities confirmed that Spears, 44, was detained by officers…

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]]> ‘Imminent’ threat fears in Iran trigger mass evacuations by multiple countries https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/20/imminent-threat-fears-in-iran-trigger-mass-evacuations-by-multiple-countries/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:35 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=562022 The international community is on heightened alert as diplomatic and military tensions between the United States and Iran surge, prompting several governments to urge their citizens to leave Iran amid fears of potential military action. The situation has been described by officials and analysts as unprecedented in recent years, with fears that an attack could occur within days unless diplomacy…

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]]> US court ruling undermines Trump tariffs, lifting hopes for Spanish olive oil and wine https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/20/us-court-ruling-undermines-trump-tariffs-lifting-hopes-for-spanish-olive-oil-and-wine/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/20/us-court-ruling-undermines-trump-tariffs-lifting-hopes-for-spanish-olive-oil-and-wine/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:17:46 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=562011 Spain’s olive oil and wine industries, two of the country’s leading agricultural export sectors to the United States, have reacted with cautious optimism after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the legality of tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump. The decision is seen as a significant potential reprieve for exporters who have faced higher costs and falling sales in one of their most…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/20/us-court-ruling-undermines-trump-tariffs-lifting-hopes-for-spanish-olive-oil-and-wine/feed/ 1 Hollywood legend Robert Duvall passes away at 95 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/16/hollywood-legend-robert-duvall-passes-away-at-95/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:19:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=561590 Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor whose career spanned more than six decades and shaped modern American cinema, has died at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana Pedraza, confirmed that Duvall passed away peacefully at their home in Virginia. No cause of death was disclosed. Duvall was widely regarded as one of the most accomplished character actors in Hollywood history…

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]]> Did Obama just confirm aliens? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/16/did-obama-just-confirm-aliens/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/16/did-obama-just-confirm-aliens/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:12:03 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=561517 The internet went into meltdown this weekend after former US president Barack Obama appeared to confirm that aliens are real. Clips of a short podcast exchange quickly went viral, sparking headlines across Europe and fuelling a fresh wave of UFO speculation. But did Obama really reveal proof of extraterrestrial life? The truth is far less dramatic than the headlines suggest.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/16/did-obama-just-confirm-aliens/feed/ 1 Ghislaine Maxwell offers to testify on Epstein case in return for clemency https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/10/ghislaine-maxwell-offers-to-testify-on-epstein-case-in-return-for-clemency/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:05:04 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=561041 Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for sex trafficking, has sparked fresh political controversy by signalling she is prepared to speak openly and honestly about the Jeffrey Epstein network, including the role of former Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, but only if she is granted clemency first. The offer comes amid a high-profile…

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]]> Europe awaits as US sets June deadline to end Ukraine-Russia war https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/07/europe-awaits-as-us-sets-june-deadline-to-end-ukraine-russia-war/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:27:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560782 The United States has established a June2026 deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement to end their nearly four‑year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on February 7. The move reflects an intensified diplomatic push by Washington to secure a negotiated end to the conflict amid stalled talks and continued fighting. At a press briefing in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said that U.

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]]> “Dirty Sánchez”: Musk escalates criticism of Spanish PM online https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/03/dirty-sanchez-musk-escalates-criticism-of-spanish-pm-online/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/03/dirty-sanchez-musk-escalates-criticism-of-spanish-pm-online/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:19:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560389 Tech billionaire Elon Musk publicly criticised Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez this week, in a rare and pointed attack on a European head of government over proposed social media regulations. Musk, owner of the social network X (formerly Twitter), labelled Sánchez a “tyrant and traitor to the people of Spain,” igniting a flurry of online debate and drawing international attention to the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/03/dirty-sanchez-musk-escalates-criticism-of-spanish-pm-online/feed/ 5 Groundhog day 2026: Phil foresees an extended winter https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/02/groundhog-day-2026-phil-foresees-an-extended-winter/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/02/groundhog-day-2026-phil-foresees-an-extended-winter/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:11:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560184 In the pre-dawn chill this morning, Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous weather-predicting groundhog, emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow, signalling, according to tradition, six more weeks of winter. Thousands of spectators braved sub-zero temperatures at Gobbler’s Knob to witness the 140th annual Groundhog Day celebration, an event that has become a staple of American culture.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/02/groundhog-day-2026-phil-foresees-an-extended-winter/feed/ 1 A 140-year-old mystery has been unearthed by extreme weather https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/31/a-140-year-old-mystery-has-been-unearthed-by-extreme-weather/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:47:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560078 Recent severe winter storms along the U.S. East Coast have uncovered a long-hidden maritime relic, revealing the remains of a 19th-century ship buried beneath the sand for nearly 140 years. The discovery has drawn attention from historians, archaeologists, and the public, highlighting how extreme weather can reveal pieces of the past. The ship, identified as the Lawrence N. McKenzie was a wooden…

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]]> Meta confirms appeal against €542m Spanish media ruling https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/29/meta-confirms-appeal-against-e542m-spanish-media-ruling/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:34:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559935 Meta has confirmed to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is appealing a landmark Spanish court ruling that ordered the technology company to pay €542 million to a group of Spanish media organisations for unfair competition. The confirmation appears in Meta’s latest regulatory filings in the US, where the company is required to disclose significant legal risks to…

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]]> Trump escalates tensions with Iran, claims ‘massive’ US armada is en route https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/28/trump-escalates-tensions-with-iran-claims-massive-us-armada-is-en-route/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/28/trump-escalates-tensions-with-iran-claims-massive-us-armada-is-en-route/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:34:10 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559861 In a marked escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, US President Donald Trump has publicly declared that a “massive armada” of American warships, larger than the fleet sent to Venezuela, is now heading toward Iranian waters and could be used to launch a devastating attack unless Tehran agrees to negotiate a deal over its nuclear programme. Trump issued the warning on his Truth…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/28/trump-escalates-tensions-with-iran-claims-massive-us-armada-is-en-route/feed/ 1 Monstrous Winter Storm Leaves 700,000 Without Power in U.S. https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/25/monstrous-winter-storm-leaves-700000-without-power-in-u-s/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:25:59 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559533 A powerful winter storm that has stretched from the central United States into the Northeast has left almost 700,000 people and businesses without electricity, snarled transportation networks and prompted widespread weather warnings. The harsh conditions, including snow, ice and plummeting temperatures, have affected tens of millions of people and forced emergency responses across multiple states.

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]]> US withdraws from the World Health Organisation (WHO) https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/25/us-withdraws-from-the-world-health-organisation-who/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/25/us-withdraws-from-the-world-health-organisation-who/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:15:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559531 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that it has received formal notification of withdrawal from the United States of America, shortly after WHO Europe announced a new collaborating centre aimed at strengthening evidence-based immunisation policy across the European region. In a statement dated January 24, 2026, WHO said it “regrets” the United States’ notification of withdrawal…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/25/us-withdraws-from-the-world-health-organisation-who/feed/ 1 Trump acknowledges sacrifice of UK soldiers after backlash over NATO comments https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/24/trump-acknowledges-sacrifice-of-uk-soldiers-after-backlash-over-nato-comments/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:36:32 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559468 U.S. President Donald Trump issued a public tribute to British soldiers who served in Afghanistan, describing them as “great and very brave” and “among the greatest of all warriors.” The statement came after widespread criticism in the United Kingdom over earlier remarks in which Trump questioned the role of NATO allies during the conflict. He posted his message on his social media platform…

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]]> The Oscars 2026: Sinners makes history with record 16 nominations https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/22/the-oscars-2026-sinners-makes-history/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:45:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559286 The full list of Oscar nominations for 2026 is in, and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has made Academy Awards history by leading the field with 16 nominations – the most ever received by a single film. The 98th Academy Awards nominations were revealed today (January 22) in Los Angeles, ahead of the ceremony on March 15. Ryan Coogler’s genre-blending film Sinners topped the Oscar nominations 2026 with…

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]]> Trump invites Pedro Sánchez to join Gaza peace board https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/22/trump-invites-pedro-sanchez-to-join-gaza-peace-board/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:07:07 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559224 Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez has been invited by United States president Donald Trump to take part in a proposed international “peace board” intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza following the war. The invitation, first reported by Spanish media and confirmed by government sources, is currently under review by Spain’s executive, with no decision yet taken.

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]]> Trump’s Air Force One forced to turn back after mid-air technical scare https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/21/trumps-air-force-one-forced-to-turn-back-after-mid-air-technical-scare/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:57:00 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559162 Donald Trump’s trip to Davos got off to an awkward start after Air Force One was forced to turn back shortly after take-off due to a technical issue on board. The US president was heading to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum when the crew detected what officials later described as a minor electrical fault. As a precaution, the aircraft returned to the United States…

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]]> Warner Bros takeover: Netflix $82.7B cash bid meets $108.4B Paramount offer https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/20/warner-bros-takeover-netflix-82-7b-cash-bid-meets-108-4b-paramount-offer/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:14:08 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559087 Netflix has amended its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, moving to an all‑cash proposal valued at approximately $82.7 billion. The revision replaces Netflix’s previous mix of cash and stock, providing shareholders with greater certainty amid a competitive takeover environment. Both Netflix’s board and Warner Bros. Discovery’s board have endorsed the updated…

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