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19 Dec 2024
Bird FluUS confirms first-ever 'severe' human bird flu; California declares emergency
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as bird flu spreads rapidly among dairy cattle.
17 Dec 2024
Box OfficeYour guide to watching 'Home Alone' movies in chronological order
The Home Alone franchise, a beloved holiday tradition for many, has graced our screens six times over the years.
11 Dec 2024
FacebookCalifornia wildfires: Dick Van Dyke, Cher, Barbra Streisand evacuate homes
The raging Franklin Fire in Southern California has driven thousands of residents, including Hollywood stars Dick Van Dyke, Cher, and Barbra Streisand out of their homes.
04 Dec 2024
AmazonWhy Mattel is sued for $5M over 'Wicked' dolls' packaging
Mattel, the iconic toy maker, is being sued over a packaging error on its special-edition Wicked dolls.
03 Dec 2024
AppleApple sued for allegedly snooping on employees' personal iPhones
Apple is facing a lawsuit for allegedly spying on its employees' personal iPhones and iCloud accounts.
02 Dec 2024
Joe Biden'Hunter...singled out': Joe Biden pardons son in 2 criminal cases
United States President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on charges related to gun possession and tax evasion.
21 Nov 2024
FloridaWhat is 'bomb cyclone' looming over California and Pacific north-west
A "bomb cyclone," a powerful storm system, is currently battering the West Coast of the United States.
19 Nov 2024
Salman KhanWho 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.
17 Nov 2024
Nature Ecology and EvolutionCalifornia 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.
17 Nov 2024
AfricaUS reports first case of rare mpox strain
The United States has reported its first case of the emerging mpox strain (formerly known as monkeypox).
16 Nov 2024
Kaley CuocoPenny appearing in 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff? It's highly likely!
Kaley Cuoco, who played Penny in The Big Bang Theory, is said to be eyeing a return to the franchise.
15 Nov 2024
COVID-19'Clear...present danger': Anti-vaxxer RFK Jr faces backlash after Trump nomination
Former United States President Donald Trump has nominated Robert F Kennedy Jr, a notorious anti-vaccine activist and proponent of debunked health conspiracy theories, for the role of US Secretary of Health and Human Services.
06 Nov 2024
House of RepresentativesUS election results: Republicans win control of Senate
The Republican Party has gained control of the United States Senate after winning crucial West Virginia and Ohio races.
30 Oct 2024
AmazonWork from office thrice-a-week or leave: Starbucks warns corporate employees
Starbucks has warned its corporate employees that they could lose their jobs if they don't comply with the company's hybrid work policy.
28 Oct 2024
Diljit DosanjhCalifornia duplex, Toronto bungalow: Meet Diljit Dosanjh—'GOAT' of real estate
Celebrated singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is known for his grand lifestyle. His wealth is estimated to be around ₹172cr.
25 Oct 2024
Kim KardashianWhat next for Menendez brothers as DA backs resentencing
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon has said he will recommend resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
25 Oct 2024
ColoradoUS: McDonald's E coli outbreak linked to onions
An E Coli outbreak traced to McDonald's burgers has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states of the United States, killing one.
22 Oct 2024
Elon MuskTesla robotaxi event: Musk sued over AI-generated Blade Runner imagery
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is being sued by Alcon Entertainment. The Los Angeles-based production company behind Blade Runner 2049 has accused Musk and Warner Bros. Discovery of copyright infringement.
18 Oct 2024
IntelIntel lays off over 2,000 employees in the US
California-based global chip giant Intel has announced plans to lay off over 2,000 employees across multiple US states.
16 Oct 2024
TherapyInteracting in dreams? Groundbreaking research reveal communication between dreamers
In a breakthrough, California-based startup REMspace has reportedly enabled two-way communication between people in lucid dreams.
12 Oct 2024
AppleApple's self-driving car project hits roadblock as testing permit canceled
Apple's permit to test autonomous vehicles on public roads in California has been revoked by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
11 Oct 2024
Elon MuskTesla unveils Cybercab, a $30,000 robotaxi with no steering wheel
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed the company's latest innovation - the Cybercab.
07 Oct 2024
ChinaThis lake hides enough lithium to power 382 million EVs
California's largest lake, the Salton Sea, is sitting on a lithium deposit worth an estimated $540 billion.
04 Oct 2024
Music IndustryGrammy winner Garth Brooks accused of raping hairstylist, exposing genitals
Country music star Garth Brooks is facing a lawsuit filed by a former hairstylist and makeup artist, who has accused him of sexual assault and battery.
02 Oct 2024
AppleUS labor board accuses Apple of imposing unlawful workplace regulations
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the US has filed a formal complaint against tech giant Apple, claiming that the company has violated employees' rights to unionize and push for better working conditions.
30 Sep 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningCalifornia governor rejects major AI safety legislation: Here's why
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major piece of Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety legislation, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047).
29 Sep 2024
YeNew owner upset with Ye's 'dumb' renovations to Malibu mansion
Bo Belmont, the head honcho at California-based real estate crowdfunding platform Belwood Investments, has taken a jab at rapper Kanye West (Ye)'s recent changes to his Malibu crib.
27 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiIndia 'strongly' condemns vandalism of BAPS temple in California
India on Friday "strongly" condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple in Sacramento, California.
26 Sep 2024
North America'Hindus go back': 2nd BAPS temple vandalized in US
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California, United States, was vandalized with xenophobic and anti-Hindu messages on Wednesday.
24 Sep 2024
EnvironmentWorld's leading plastic producer sued for 'deceiving' public about recycling
ExxonMobil, a global leader in single-use plastic production, is facing a lawsuit filed by the state of California.
23 Sep 2024
DNA6-year-old abducted from California in 1951 found after 70-year search
A California family's seven-decade-long search for their abducted relative, Luis Armando Albino, concluded in June this year.
20 Sep 2024
Donald Trump'Intruders breaking into my house are getting shot': Kamala Harris
United States Vice President Kamala Harris jokingly issued a stern warning to home intruders during an interview with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday.
19 Sep 2024
FloridaUS woman's health 'critical' after severe vaccine reaction
A 23-year-old Florida woman, Alexis Lorenze, is battling a critical health crisis following a severe reaction to vaccines administered at UCI Medical Centre in Orange, California.
18 Sep 2024
Georgia'Panic buttons, bulletproof glass': How US is preparing for polls
Election officials across the United States are beefing up their security measures ahead of the November 5 presidential race.
18 Sep 2024
AmazonAmazon facing class-action lawsuit for allegedly inflating Fire TV prices
Amazon is currently facing a class-action lawsuit in the US, over accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
18 Sep 2024
New JerseyCharlie Puth marries childhood friend Brooke Sansone: Relationship timeline
American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has tied the knot with his childhood friend and fiancée, Brooke Ashley Sansone.
17 Sep 2024
KhalistaniBAPS temple vandalized in New York, Indian consulate condemns act
The Consulate General of India in New York has strongly condemned the recent vandalism at the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York.
16 Sep 2024
Business17,000 ATT workers end one of longest telecom strikes ever
AT&T and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have successfully concluded negotiations, marking the end of a month-long strike involving approximately 17,000 employees.
13 Sep 2024
Burger KingWhy Kevin Hart's vegan restaurant closed abruptly
Hart House, a vegan fast-food chain owned by comedian and actor Kevin Hart, has abruptly shut down all its locations just two years after its launch.
10 Sep 2024
WorldCalifornia Senator accused of sexual misconduct by former staffer
California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is facing a lawsuit filed by her former chief of staff, Chad Condit.
09 Sep 2024
San FranciscoMeet ZBiotics: Silicon Valley's genetically-engineered drink to cure hangovers
Silicon Valley is witnessing a new trend in wedding celebrations, with the introduction of ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol shots.
09 Sep 2024
Apple AirPodsiPhone 16 series launches today: How to watch Apple's event
Apple is set to host its highly anticipated 'Glowtime' special event today, where it will unveil the new iPhone 16 series.
23 Aug 2024
Kamala HarrisWho was Shyamala Gopalan? Kamala Harris' influential mother
Kamala Harris introduced herself to America as the official presidential nominee at the Democratic Party convention in Chicago on Thursday.
22 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle, OpenAI ink $250M deal to support newsrooms across California
The Newsom Administration, news publishers, and major tech companies—particularly Google and OpenAI—have struck a deal to block two state bills.
22 Aug 2024
OpenAIWhy OpenAI is opposing California's AI safety bill
OpenAI's Chief Strategy Officer, Jason Kwon, has voiced concerns over a proposed AI safety bill in California.
21 Aug 2024
TeslaTesla's electric truck just crashed and kept burning for hours
A Tesla Semi truck was involved in a serious accident on a California highway earlier this week.
21 Aug 2024
AnthropicAI unicorn, backed by Google and Amazon, faces copyright battle
Anthropic, one of the world's hottest AI start-ups, is facing legal action from three authors who allege that their copyrighted work was unlawfully used to train the company's artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude.
