Seattle
New Starbucks boss faces online storm over 1,000-mile commute by private jet
Social media users were quick to criticise the world’s biggest coffee shop chain in light of its sustainability efforts like banning plastic straws.
Sir Ringo Starr ‘on the road again’ after Covid-19 recovery
The former Beatles drummer, 82, thanked fans for waiting and said he would be returning to the stage on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Co Antrim firm Causeway Geotech merge with Alaskan corporation
A CORPORATION owned by thousands of people indigenous to Alaska has gone into business with Co Antrim company Causeway Geotech Limited.
Belfast-based tech unicorn Kainos completes latest acquisition in US
BELFAST tech unicorn Kainos has completed its latest acquisition in the Americas, taking the firm’s global workforce to around 2,500.
Fireball stuns onlookers in Seattle as SpaceX rocket burns in atmosphere
The second stage rocket was briefly confused for a plane and ‘aliens’ by some onlookers.
Free Derry established in Seattle anti-racism protest
BLACK Lives Matter protesters in the US city of Seattle appear to have looked to Free Derry for inspiration.
Co Tyrone man Dominic Gates wins Pulitzer Prize
A CO Tyrone man has won a prestigious journalism award for his work in exposing design flaws in a controversial aircraft.
Uber driver creates ‘conversation menu’ to customise passengers’ rides
If you like to keep yourself to yourself, you can opt for a ‘silent ride’ in this cab.
Chris Cornell’s widow leads tributes at concert in memory of Soundgarden singer
The grunge-rock star died in 2017, aged 52.
Russia threatens to reciprocate as 18 western nations expel spies
SCORES of Russian spies are facing expulsion from western capitals, as allies rallied in an unprecedented show of support for Britain over the Salisbury nerve agent attack.