United States of America: News
25 Apr 2024
RussiaRussia blocks UN resolution on preventing arms race in space
In a recent development, Russia has exercised its veto power to block a United Nations initiative aimed at preventing the escalation of a potential nuclear arms race in space.
25 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityUS universities swept by pro-Palestinian protests, several arrests made
Several people have been arrested after police quelled pro-Palestine protests at universities across the United States (US).
24 Apr 2024
MurderUS: MIT researcher sentenced to 35 years for murdering student
A 33-year-old former researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was on Tuesday sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Kevin Jiang, a Yale University graduate student.
24 Apr 2024
AustriaAustrian firm to launch luxury submarine yacht for billionaires
Austrian firm Migaloo has announced plans to revolutionize luxury watercraft, with a unique hybrid of a superyacht and submarine, named M5.
24 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis AI system can generate police reports from body cameras
Axon, a leading police contractor, and taser manufacturer in the US, has unveiled an innovative product named "Draft One."
24 Apr 2024
CaliforniaCalifornia is generating enough solar power to lower electricity bills
California, a US state that generates over a quarter of its electricity from solar power, is now experiencing an energy surplus.
24 Apr 2024
RobotsThrowflame's 'Thermonator' is a flamethrower-equipped robot dog: How it works
Throwflame, a tech company, has launched its latest product - a flamethrower-equipped robot dog named "Thermonator."
24 Apr 2024
US Federal Trade CommissionUS FTC moves to ban non-compete agreements for most jobs
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a decisive step to ban most non-compete agreements.
24 Apr 2024
WorldUS: Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
In the United States, Tennessee legislators have approved a controversial bill that would permit educators and school staff to carry concealed firearms on school property.
24 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine
The United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
24 Apr 2024
TikTokUS Senate passes bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok
The US Senate has passed a bill that could force ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, to relinquish its ownership of the popular social media platform.
23 Apr 2024
CybersecurityRansomware attack on UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary affects millions of Americans
UnitedHealth Group, a leading health insurance provider in the US, has confirmed a significant ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare.
23 Apr 2024
AmazonAmazon discontinues Prime Air drone delivery service in California
Amazon has announced the cessation of its Prime Air drone delivery service in Lockeford, California.
23 Apr 2024
ManipurUS rights report on India cites 'significant' abuses in Manipur
There were "significant" human rights abuses in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state, the United States State department said in its "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices."
23 Apr 2024
SpaceXSpaceX reports highest worker injury rate in the industry
SpaceX, a prominent figure in the space industry, has reported an escalating worker injury rate for the second year running.
22 Apr 2024
House of RepresentativesUS House Speaker faces backlash over Ukraine aid package
United States (US) House Speaker Mike Johnson's endorsement of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine has triggered a backlash from his Republican colleagues.
22 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAsk Dalí: Spanish artist's AI persona responds via lobster telephone
Art enthusiasts visiting the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, can now interact with a digital representation of the famed Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.
22 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPentagon poured $53 billion into tech companies; backing AI innovations
The Pentagon is significantly investing in Big Tech and emerging Silicon Valley companies, specifically targeting artificial intelligence (AI) innovations.
22 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessZydus Lifesciences launches overactive bladder medication in the US
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. has introduced a new medication for overactive bladder (OAB) treatment in the US.
22 Apr 2024
ColoradoBird flu outbreak in US raises food safety fears
The United States is currently battling a bird flu outbreak that has affected numerous dairy cow herds across eight states.
22 Apr 2024
TeslaTesla slashes prices of cars globally amid falling sales
Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced significant price cuts in several major markets including China, Germany, and the US.
22 Apr 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement
At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.
22 Apr 2024
TikTokTikTok Shop expands with pre-owned luxury fashion in the UK
TikTok's e-commerce division, called TikTok Shop, is expanding its reach by launching a secondhand luxury fashion category in the UK.
22 Apr 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActCAA provisions may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional report
Some provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—enacted in March—may contradict the Indian Constitution, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), an independent research division of the United States's Congress has said.
21 Apr 2024
TikTokUS moves forward with revised bill to ban TikTok
The US House of Representatives has advanced a revised bill, that could potentially lead to the ban or mandatory sale of popular social media platform, TikTok.
20 Apr 2024
IndiaWhat is 'Blue Whale Challenge' linked to Indian student's death
A 20-year-old Indian student studying at the University of Massachusetts was found dead in March.
20 Apr 2024
TeslaFast-charging stations for EVs expanding rapidly in the US
The US has experienced a significant increase in the number of public fast-charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), with nearly 600 new stations activated in the first quarter of 2024.
19 Apr 2024
United KingdomRising smartphone ownership among UK toddlers sparks concern
A quarter of three- and-four-year-olds in the United Kingdom have a smartphone, data from Ofcom, the country's communications regulator says.
19 Apr 2024
IranIsrael 'launches missile attacks' on Iran's Isfahan
Israel conducted missile strikes on Iran early Friday morning (Mideast time), officials from the United States said.
18 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningByteDance's AI homework helper app sees significant growth in US
Despite political obstacles, Chinese study apps, including ByteDance's Gauth, are making headway in the United States.
18 Apr 2024
World Health OrganizationWHO expresses concern over bird flu's potential human transmission
The World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday, raised serious concerns about the escalating transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus to other species, including humans.
18 Apr 2024
Prince HarryPrince Harry officially declares US as new home
Britain's Prince Harry has officially declared the United States of America his new domicile.
18 Apr 2024
TikTokTikTok to penalize creators who repeatedly share 'problematic' content
In a move to create a safer environment for its users, especially teenagers, TikTok is increasing penalties for creators who disseminate "problematic" content.
18 Apr 2024
KeralaKerala: Bird flu reported in ducks in Alappuzha
An outbreak of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 subtype of the Influenza A virus, has been confirmed in two different locations within Kerala's Alappuzha district.
18 Apr 2024
Elon MuskUS reacts to Musk backing permanent UNSC seat for India
The United States supports reforms in the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press conference on Wednesday (local time).
17 Apr 2024
Green Card3,505 days to get Green Card? What Indian techie claimed
An Indian tech professional, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), has been granted permanent residency status in the United States after living and working there for nearly 10 years.
17 Apr 2024
Music IndustryPreservation: ABBA and Dixie Chicks join National Recording Registry
ABBA's Dancing Queen and Gene Autry's Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer are among the 25 songs that were inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry this year.
17 Apr 2024
Donald TrumpUS: 7 jurors selected in Trump's hush-money criminal trial
The landmark "hush-money" criminal trial of former United States President Donald Trump took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the commencement of jury selection.
16 Apr 2024
NASANASA identifies origin of space debris that damaged US home
NASA has confirmed the source of the mysterious debris that caused significant damage to a Naples, Florida home on March 8.
16 Apr 2024
ResearchFool's Gold reveals hidden lithium trace, new study finds
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found traces of lithium (necessary for the world's energy transition) in pyrite, also known as Fool's Gold.
16 Apr 2024
MetaZuckerberg dodges personal liability in Meta addiction lawsuits in US
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., has successfully avoided personal liability in approximately two dozen lawsuits.
16 Apr 2024
AmazonMeet Wayne: The bad boss of US-based Amazon delivery drivers
Amazon delivery drivers in the US have turned to humor, as a means of expressing their dissatisfaction with demanding workloads.
16 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS: Biden, wife release tax return, showing $620,000 in income
The 2023 tax returns of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden reveal an income of approximately $620,000.
16 Apr 2024
House of RepresentativesUS Congressman raises concern over 'rising attacks' on Hindu temples
United States's Congressman Shri Thanedar has expressed his concern over the increasing number of attacks on Hindu temples in the country.
15 Apr 2024
FloridaUS: Mystery of WWII veteran's murder solved after 50 years
The unsolved murder case of Hiram "Ross" Grayam, a World War II veteran and milkman in Florida, has finally been cracked after half a century.
14 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessGlenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls India-made hypertension drug in the US
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical leader, has initiated a recall of 6,528 bottles of Diltiazem Hydrochloride in the United States. The medication is commonly used to treat hypertension.
14 Apr 2024
AppleApple denies breaching US court order in Epic Games lawsuit
Apple has denied allegations that it breached a court order related to its App Store practices.
13 Apr 2024
FordNHTSA is investigating Ford's recent fuel leak recall: Here's why
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US, has initiated an investigation into Ford's recent recall.
12 Apr 2024
Joe BidenBiden urged to ban Chinese EV imports amid security concerns
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown has called on US President Joe Biden, to take decisive action against the imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), citing national security concerns.
12 Apr 2024
InflationWhy gold and silver are trading at record high prices
Gold and silver prices soared to unprecedented levels on Friday, driven by strong US inflation data and rumors of a potential rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
11 Apr 2024
Joe BidenBiden considering Australia's plea to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder
President Joe Biden is reportedly considering Australia's request to end the US pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (52).
11 Apr 2024
JapanGoogle invests $1B in subsea cables to boost US-Japan connectivity
Google, the tech giant under Alphabet Inc., has committed a $1 billion investment to improve internet connectivity between the US and Japan.
11 Apr 2024
WorldUS astrology influencer worried about solar eclipse, kills partner, infant
A 34-year-old astrology influencer from the United States stabbed her partner to death and threw her two children from a moving SUV because she was "worried about the end of the world with the eclipse."
10 Apr 2024
OhioWhy Indian-origin students are dying in US; diaspora body explains
The year 2024 has witnessed a disturbing surge in fatalities among Indian and Indian-origin students in the United States (US).
