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Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
August 19, 2026The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
August 18, 2026How the Meta trial could change social media for young people
The trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 US states, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children.
August 18, 2026Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
August 17, 2026Liebmann and Douglass set world records on same day
Germany's Johannes Liebmann and American Kate Douglass set swimming world records on Saturday, dazzling crowds at events in Paris and California.
August 15, 2026Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
August 13, 2026Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.
August 7, 2026US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
August 7, 2026Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules - reuters.com
Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules reuters.com
August 6, 2026Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states?
While US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, cyber experts tell the BBC it likely the attack was at the hands of the Iran.
August 4, 2026How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.
July 31, 2026US proposes deep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California, Nevada - Reuters
US proposes deep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California, Nevada Reuters
July 31, 2026How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
July 27, 2026US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota - Reuters
US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota Reuters
July 21, 2026Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
July 18, 2026California, 19 other states back DC's power to punish Trump ally Clark - Reuters
California, 19 other states back DC's power to punish Trump ally Clark Reuters
July 17, 2026US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.
July 17, 2026O'Callaghan fit for Glasgow despite doctor warning
Mollie O'Callaghan says she is fit to compete at the Commonwealth Games despite being told to "stop swimming immediately" by doctors last month.
July 15, 2026Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
July 7, 2026California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction - Reuters
California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction Reuters
July 2, 2026How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
July 2, 2026'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.
July 1, 2026TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says - Reuters
TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says Reuters
June 30, 2026One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone - Reuters
One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone Reuters
June 29, 2026What does it mean to be an American in 2026?
The BBC asked citizens across the United States about their identity ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.
June 24, 2026Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
It is suing the US defence department after it was added to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.
June 23, 2026GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare - Reuters
GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare Reuters
June 18, 2026FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.
June 16, 2026Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.
June 15, 2026US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California; 8-member crew presumed dead - Reuters
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California; 8-member crew presumed dead Reuters
June 15, 2026Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation - Reuters
Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation Reuters
June 15, 2026Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw - Reuters
Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw Reuters
June 13, 2026Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
June 12, 2026Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift - Reuters
Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift Reuters
June 12, 2026Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
June 12, 2026King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
June 12, 2026Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.
June 12, 2026Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
June 11, 2026Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
June 11, 2026Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
June 11, 2026Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race
If British-born Hilton wins in November, he would be the first Republican governor in 15 years.
June 10, 2026Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment finds
The internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026Platner wins Maine primary, setting up face-off with longtime Senator Collins
Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026Hilton projected to advance in race for California governor to face Becerra - Reuters
Hilton projected to advance in race for California governor to face Becerra Reuters
June 10, 2026What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
June 9, 2026Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that
President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.
June 8, 2026Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
June 8, 2026Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim
During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.
June 7, 2026Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?
Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave.
June 7, 2026Korda shares lead as Hull storms into contention
Nelly Korda cards a four-under par 67 as she moves into a share of the lead after the third round of the US Women's Open, while England's Charley Hull hits a 65.
June 7, 2026Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
June 6, 2026California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal - Reuters
California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal Reuters
June 5, 2026Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.
June 3, 2026Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
June 3, 2026More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak
Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion.
May 23, 2026Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims
The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to flag the suspect's ChatGPT activity.
April 29, 2026'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbour
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.
April 28, 2026Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
April 13, 2026Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.
April 11, 2026Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell - Reuters
Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell Reuters
April 11, 2026Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections - Reuters
Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections Reuters
April 11, 2026California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations
The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.
April 11, 2026Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California
April 10, 2026Labrinth not involved in Euphoria's third season
The London singer shaped the music for the first two series but has since said he is "done" with it.
April 10, 2026US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
April 10, 2026This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.
April 10, 2026Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II
Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.
April 9, 2026Jim Whittaker, first American to Mount Everest summit, dies aged 97
The lifelong outdoors advocate and former president of retailer REI returned to Everest decades later with his son.
April 9, 2026Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
April 8, 2026DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities' - Reuters
DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities' Reuters
April 7, 2026China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
April 7, 2026Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor
Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican.
April 6, 2026Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images - Reuters
Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images Reuters
April 5, 2026Trump administration can't make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules - reuters.com
Trump administration can't make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules reuters.com
April 4, 2026Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case - Reuters
Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case Reuters
March 31, 2026King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.
March 31, 2026After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
March 31, 2026Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?
The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.
March 27, 2026Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic
A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.
March 27, 2026Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.
March 20, 2026US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
March 19, 2026Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez - Reuters
Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez Reuters
March 17, 2026Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia
The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.
March 17, 2026Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them
Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.
March 16, 2026FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.
March 15, 2026US sues California over zero emission vehicle, greenhouse gas rules - Reuters
US sues California over zero emission vehicle, greenhouse gas rules Reuters
March 12, 2026Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil - Reuters
Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil Reuters
March 11, 2026Sauce, spice makers attract deal interest as GLP-1s send Americans looking for hot stuff - Reuters
Sauce, spice makers attract deal interest as GLP-1s send Americans looking for hot stuff Reuters
March 10, 2026Woodland 'can't waste energy' hiding PTSD diagnosis
Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
March 10, 2026Anthropic executives say Pentagon blacklisting could hit billions in sales, harm reputation - Reuters
Anthropic executives say Pentagon blacklisting could hit billions in sales, harm reputation Reuters
March 10, 2026Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war - Reuters
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war Reuters
March 10, 2026Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude
March 9, 2026How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
March 9, 2026OpenAI vows safety policy changes after Tumbler Ridge shooting
The tech firm has been criticised for not reporting the suspect's ChatGPT account to police despite it being flagged internally due to concerns over content.
February 27, 2026Walmart to pay $100m over claims it misled drivers over pay
The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.
February 26, 2026Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants - Reuters
Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants Reuters
February 25, 2026Democratic state AGs announce lawsuit against Trump administration over US vaccine policy - Reuters
Democratic state AGs announce lawsuit against Trump administration over US vaccine policy Reuters
February 24, 2026What to know about Trump's State of the Union address
The US president's address to Congress will feature high-profile guests, policy promises and reflections on his first year back in office.
February 24, 2026Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.
February 23, 2026Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him
It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.
February 21, 2026When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
February 20, 2026How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS
The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.
February 20, 2026Kaori Sakamoto's final Olympic skate ends in tears and silver - Reuters
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February 20, 2026USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold
American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.
February 19, 2026