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Family of 911 caller—shot dead by Vegas police—seeks officer's arrest
The family of Brandon Durham, a 43-year-old realtor shot dead by police in his own home, is demanding the arrest of the cop involved.
Want to 'scold' your boss anonymously? This company can help
In a first of its kind service in the US, a company called OCDA is giving employees a chance to voice their grievances against their bosses anonymously.
Trump confirms plans for military deployment for illegal migrants' deportation
President-elect Donald Trump has affirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use the United States military for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.
Who is Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol—detained in the US
Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishhoi, has been arrested in California, United States.
California researchers announce new species of bioluminescent sea slug
Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) in California have announced a new species of sea slug.
India has successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile
In a major boost to its military capabilities, India has successfully conducted a flight trial of its first long-range hypersonic missile.
TikTok's parent ByteDance is now valued at $300 billion
ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, has now reached a valuation of about $300 billion.
This major Trump Media shareholder has offloaded nearly entire stake
ARC Global Investments, a major shareholder in Trump Media & Technology Group, has divested nearly its entire stake in the media firm.
US to deploy Gremlin, world's 1st alien-hunting system, next year
The Pentagon is gearing up to deploy a revolutionary UFO surveillance system, dubbed Gremlin, in early 2025.
US heading toward 'millions' of government job cuts: Vivek Ramaswamy
Entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy has hinted at a drastic cut to federal government jobs in the United States.
General Motors fires 1,000 employees amid cost-cutting and reorganization
General Motors (GM), one of the world's largest automakers, has laid off around 1,000 employees as part of its cost-cutting and restructuring strategy.
Musk's DOGE is now hiring: High-IQ, long hours, no salary
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's recently launched Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has begun hiring.
'Go back...': Khalistani supporters call Canadians 'invaders' in viral video
As tensions escalate in Canada, a viral two-minute video shows Khalistani supporters referring to Canadians as "invaders."
Bob Lee's murder: Accused says 'bad joke' caused fatal altercation
Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee (43), has testified in court that a "bad joke" led to a fatal altercation.
Who's Tulsi Gabbard? Trump's Hindu pick for national intelligence director
United States President-elect on Wednesday (local time) Donald Trump appointed Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat, to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in his administration.
CNN to fire hundreds of employees as ratings tank: Report
After suffering a major ratings drop during the recent Presidential Election Day coverage in the US, CNN is gearing up for major layoffs, as per Puck News.
US military testing AI-powered machine guns to take down drones
The US Army is looking at a revolutionary way to combat the growing menace of drone attacks, WIRED reported.
1.4M Honda cars being probed in US for engine failure
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US has launched an investigation into complaints of possible engine failure, in some 1.4 million Honda and Acura (Honda's performance division) vehicles.
Mazda recalls thousands of SUVs in US over faulty software
Mazda has issued a series of recalls for its two-row CX-70 and three-row CX-90 SUVs over possible software issues.
'Pick cotton at...plantation': Black students targeted in racist texts post-election
Black college students across the United States have complained of receiving anonymous racist text messages.
NYT tech workers create their own games amid protest
Tech workers from The New York Times, who are currently on strike, have created a series of strike-themed games.
Trump wins US elections, marks unprecedented comeback to White House
Following a closely contested race, former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Associated Press reported.
US sanctions Indian firms over alleged war supplies to Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions on 275 people and entities across the globe, including 15 from India, for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial base.
1 dead, 2 injured in Halloween shooting at Washington mall
A festive Halloween event at Vancouver Mall in Washington, United States turned tragic after a shooting left one person dead and two others injured.
How a researcher discovered ancient Maya city while browsing Google
In an extraordinary discovery, Luke Auld-Thomas, a PhD student at Tulane University in the US, has unearthed a long-lost Maya city.
Teen math geniuses present new ways to prove 2,000-year-old theorem
In a remarkable academic feat, two Louisiana students, Ne'Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson, have found a unique way to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean theorem.
US: Jay Johnston gets one-year in prison for Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, the actor known for his roles in the animated TV series Bob's Burgers and the comedy film Anchorman, has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison.
Explained: Why paper ballots are still used in US elections
The 2024 United States presidential elections are slated for November 5. As many as 29 million people have already voted.
US man wins $1mn lottery using $20 bill he found
Jerry Hicks, a master carpenter from Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States, transformed a lucky find into a life-changing fortune.
Elon Musk says he can slash US budget by $2T
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has claimed that he can slash the US federal budget by $2 trillion.
Video game preservationists denied remote access to discontinued titles
The US Copyright Office has rejected a proposal from video game preservationists, seeking permission for libraries and museums to provide temporary remote access to discontinued games.
10 Indians tried entering US illegally each hour last year
In 2024 financial year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024), the United States authorities arrested around 2.9 million illegal immigrants.
NASA to study lunar samples brought by China's Chang'e-6 mission
NASA is in talks with China to finalize a loan agreement to study lunar rock samples from the Chang'e-6 mission, Reuters has reported.
After US and Brazil, Uber India surpasses 1 million drivers
Uber has announced that it now has over one million drivers in India.
JPMorgan CEO privately supports Harris's US presidential bid: Report
Jamie Dimon, the Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, is reportedly offering support for Kamala Harris's US presidential bid behind closed doors.
Electric air taxis can now become reality in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final ruling permitting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to operate in US airspace.
US seeks 'meaningful accountability' from India in Pannun case
The United States has called on India to ensure "meaningful accountability" in the probe into the alleged assassination plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
US: EY fires employees for attending 2 training sessions simultaneously
EY, one of the top accounting and auditing firms, has fired a number of US employees for attending two online training sessions at the same time.
Air India to help US, European airlines create AI chatbots
Air India is already in talks with a number of leading US and European airlines.
Why first Tuesday of November is US's Presidential voting day
The United States has a long-standing tradition of holding its presidential elections on the first Tuesday in November.