North America: News

23 Dec 2024

Denmark

After Panama Canal, Trump wants US to buy Greenland

United States President-elect Donald Trump has once again shown interest in buying Greenland, a territory under Denmark but with autonomous rule.

17 Dec 2024

Chris Evans

'Red One' bounces back: OTT success after poor theatrical run

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans's Christmas-themed film Red One has broken a new record on Amazon Prime Video.

12 Dec 2024

Canada

Legalizing marijuana America's 'greatest mistake,' says 34-year sober Elton John

Legendary musician Sir Elton John has come out against the legalization of marijuana in parts of North America, calling it "one of the greatest mistakes of all time."

30 Nov 2024

Nissan

Nissan CFO to step down as automaker confronts multiple challenges

Stephen Ma, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nissan Motor Company, is readying to leave his post, according to Bloomberg.

28 Nov 2024

Beyonce

No, Beyoncé isn't planning a tour after Netflix halftime show

Beyoncé has quashed rumors that she is planning a tour next year after her much-awaited Christmas Day halftime show.

17 Nov 2024

Climate Change

Extreme heatwaves reduce Earth's ability to absorb carbon: Study

A recent European Space Agency (ESA)-backed study has found that the extreme heatwaves of 2023 severely limited Earth's capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon.

29 Oct 2024

Preity Zinta

'Veer-Zaara' to re-release in 600 international theaters on November 7

The much-loved Indian classic Veer-Zaara, directed by Yash Chopra and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, will be re-released internationally on November 7.

23 Oct 2024

Colorado

McDonald's burgers linked to deadly E coli outbreak in US

An E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has killed one and sickened at least 49 people across 10 states of the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported.

17 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' is slow yet steady; collects ₹119cr in 7 days

Rajinikanth's latest film, Vettaiyan, has taken the box office by storm since its release on October 10. However, its pace slackened over the week.

07 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' eyes massive opening; current collection stands at ₹8cr 

The much-awaited film Vettaiyan, which stars superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, will hit the screens on Thursday, October 10.

07 Oct 2024

Batman

'Joker 2' is slow but steady; collects ₹11cr in 5-days

After getting mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, Joker: Folie a Deux, a dark musical spinoff for the infamous Batman villain, got its results for the North American box office debut.

26 Sep 2024

California

'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.

26 Sep 2024

Anirudh Ravichander

Jr NTR's 'Devara' crosses ₹60cr mark in advance bookings!

Devara: Part 1, directed by Koratala Siva and featuring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, has reportedly surpassed the ₹60cr mark in advance bookings, reported Hindustan Times.

12 Sep 2024

Cycling

US cyclist sets new world record for fastest global circumnavigation

American "ultra-endurance" cyclist Lael Wilcox has shattered the world record for the fastest woman to cycle around the globe, setting a new benchmark with her remarkable achievement.

09 Sep 2024

Eddie Brock

Before 'Venom: The Last Dance' trailer lands, meet new symbiote

The highly-anticipated final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance—the third installment in the Venom franchise—is set to be released this week.

09 Sep 2024

Box Office

'Devara' smashes records with $800K pre-sales before trailer even drops!

The upcoming film Devara Part 1, directed by Koratala Siva and featuring stars Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, is making waves with its record-breaking advance ticket sales in North America.

06 Sep 2024

Box Office

OTT: Where to watch Nani's 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' after theatrical run

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, the latest blockbuster film starring Nani, is reportedly set to premiere on Netflix from September 27.

23 Aug 2024

Houston

Everything about Hanuman statue, 3rd tallest in US 

Texas, United States, has become home to the tallest statue of Lord Hanuman outside India.

11 Aug 2024

COVID-19

Virus responsible for COVID-19 now widespread among wild animals

A recent study conducted in the US has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is now prevalent among wildlife.

04 Aug 2024

Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean's critical current system could collapse by 2030s

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean, is at risk of collapsing as early as the 2030s.

29 Jul 2024

Apple

Why US power grid cant handle demands of generative AI

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is putting significant strain on the US power grid due to the high electricity demands of data centers.

28 Jul 2024

Avengers: Endgame

Marvel makes history! 'Deadpool & Wolverine' helps MCU cross $30B

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a franchise owned by Disney, has set a new record by becoming the first film franchise to surpass $30B at the global box office.

26 Jul 2024

Deadpool

'Deadpool & Wolverine' breaks pre-sales record in India

Marvel Studios's highly anticipated film Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has set a new pre-sales record in India with ₹14.61 crore in advance bookings.

19 Jul 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh's dancers shut down non-payment talk

Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's Bhangra team has responded to allegations of non-payment made by Los Angeles-based choreographer Rajat Rocky Batta.

19 Jul 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

Choreographer accuses Diljit Dosanjh of not paying desi dancers

Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, renowned for his electrifying concerts, is facing allegations of not compensating dancers who participated in his North America tour.

17 Jul 2024

Canada

Drake's Toronto mansion flooded amid record rainfall

Canadian rapper Drake's luxury mansion, known as "the Embassy," in Toronto's upscale Bridle Path neighborhood was flooded due to a record-breaking rainstorm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

10 Jul 2024

Deepika Padukone

'Kalki 2898 AD' nears ₹550 crore despite box office dip

The blockbuster film Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, saw a significant drop in its box office collection on its second Monday.

07 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Kalki 2898 AD' bounces back, crosses ₹465cr in India

The Prabhas-led film Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, has made a remarkable comeback at the box office, surpassing the ₹465 crore mark in India.

02 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Jatt & Juliet 3' continues strong performance at box office

The romantic-comedy film Jatt & Juliet 3, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, is maintaining a strong presence at the box office despite facing tough competition.

02 Jul 2024

Hollywood

'Big shoes to fill': 'John Wick' team on remaking 'Kill'

Lionsgate and 87Eleven Entertainment—the production powerhouses behind the John Wick franchise—have revealed plans to create an English-language remake of the Indian action thriller Kill.

01 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Inside Out 2' breaks record, fastest to gross $1B globally

Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2 has set a new record by becoming the fastest animated movie to gross over $1B at the global box office.

01 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Kalki 2898 AD' surpasses ₹500 crore in opening weekend

The science fiction film Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, has made a remarkable debut by crossing the ₹500 crore mark worldwide in its opening weekend.

30 Jun 2024

Nissan

Nissan to end GT-R production in 2024 after 17-year run

Nissan has confirmed that it will cease production of its R35 GT-R sports car in October 2024, marking the end of a successful 17-year run.

23 Jun 2024

Kalki 2898 AD

'Kalki 2898 AD' pre-release sales surpass $2.6M in North America

The upcoming sci-fi film, Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, has already made a significant mark in North America with its pre-release sales.

16 Jun 2024

Box Office

'Inside Out 2' US weekend collection predicted to reach $140-150M

Pixar's latest release, Inside Out 2, is off to a promising start, raking in $62M on its opening Friday.

14 Jun 2024

England

Taylor Swift announces end of record-breaking 'Eras Tour'

Pop music sensation Taylor Swift has confirmed that her highly successful Eras Tour will wrap up in December this year.

04 Jun 2024

Amazon

Amazon's Project PI detects product defects prior to shipment

Amazon has launched an advanced system named Project PI, also known as "Private Investigator."

28 May 2024

Box Office

'Furiosa' narrowly defeats 'The Garfield Movie' in Memorial Day showdown

In a tight race at the North American box office during the Memorial Day weekend, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga narrowly outperformed The Garfield Movie.

25 May 2024

Deepika Padukone

'Kalki 2898 AD' strikes gold with ₹50cr North America rights

The upcoming science fiction film, Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, has secured a reported ₹50cr from the sale of its North American distribution rights.

16 May 2024

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine linked to another rare blood clotting disorder

A new research has linked AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to an increased risk of a rare but fatal blood clotting disorder known as Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (VITT).

15 May 2024

Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo unveils limited-run Quadrifoglio with red carbon interior

Alfa Romeo has ceased accepting bookings for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models in the US, but continues to offer these models in Europe.

22 Apr 2024

HYBE

HYBE launches audit of ADOR Management, CEO Min under scrutiny

South Korean entertainment giant, HYBE, has commenced an investigation into its subsidiary music label, ADOR.

Scientists clone black-footed ferrets from cells dating back to 1988

In a significant conservation achievement, scientists have successfully cloned two black-footed ferrets, Noreen and Antonia.

08 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

Why ISRO's Aditya-L1 will not see today's total solar eclipse

Aditya-L1, India's leading space-based solar observatory, will not capture today's total solar eclipse.

04 Jul 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Carry On Jatta 3' is on global domination

Carry On Jatta 3 is on a dream box office ride. The film is performing very well in India and abroad. The third installment of the Carry On Jatta franchise received decent reviews and is working like magic in North America and Australia.

03 Jun 2023

Bird Flu

More contagious bird flu virus poses global pandemic risk: Experts

Scientists warned that the H5N1 virus that caused record cases of bird flu or avian influenza in birds across the world is changing rapidly and can cause a global pandemic, AFP reported.

05 Feb 2023

Madonna

Madonna's kids to join 'The Celebration Tour'; upset fans react

The "queen of pop," Madonna, has defined and redefined the pop-culture sphere over her four-decade career.

11 Dec 2022

Menstruation

5 unique menstrual rituals around the world

Menstruation is not only about physical transformation in a girl's body, but it also involves celebration and honor in different cultures across the globe.

24 Sep 2021

Research

Early humans were walking across North America 23,000 years ago

Fossilized footprints discovered in New Mexico indicate that early humans were walking across North America around 23,000 years ago, researchers reported Thursday.

10 Jan 2021

Germany

Despite pandemic, over two million Mercedes-Benz cars sold in 2020

In a proud moment for Mercedes-Benz, the company sold over two million cars for the fifth consecutive year in 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

08 Jan 2021

Europe

OnePlus 8T gets a bug fix with OxygenOS 11.0.6.8 update

OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 11.0.6.8 update for the 8T smartphones in India, North America, and Europe, a week after it released the OxygenOS 11.0.6.7 update.

24 Dec 2020

Europe

OxygenOS 10.5.8 update released for OnePlus Nord N10 5G

OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 10.5.8 update for its Nord N10 5G smartphone in parts of Europe and North America.

28 Nov 2020

Uttar Pradesh

Lunar eclipse on November 30: All you need to know

The fourth and final lunar eclipse of this year will occur on November 30.

24 Aug 2020

Russell Crowe

'Unhinged' thrills US movie buffs, earns $4 million since Friday

Unhinged has broken into the long lonely theaters of the US and has earned $4.06 million after opening in select screens across the country on Friday.

09 Jun 2020

Honda

#HackAlert: Honda hit by cyber attack, global operations disrupted

Japanese auto giant Honda Motor Company has been hit by a major cyber attack.

08 Apr 2020

Bob Dylan

Legendary singer John Prine dies from coronavirus at 73

Legendary American country and folk singer-songwriter John Prine has passed away due to complications related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

13 Mar 2020

Karnataka

Google employee in Bengaluru gets infected with coronavirus, work-from-home announced

Tech giant Google on Thursday confirmed that one of its employees, working at the Bengaluru office, caught the coronavirus infection on his trip to Greece.

30 Jan 2020

Wuhan

10-year-old boy who had coronavirus 'without symptoms' raises fears

Amid a global coronavirus outbreak, the case of a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with the viral infection in China has raised fears about how easily the disease can spread.

10 Jan 2020

Europe

2020's first Lunar eclipse tonight: Things you should know

We may not have been far into the new year, but a Lunar eclipse is upon us. Tonight, the moon will pass behind the Earth to enter its shadow, giving us the first penumbral Lunar eclipse of this year.

13 Dec 2019

India

Zetwerk raises Rs. 225 crore in Series B round

Zetwerk, a Bengaluru-based B2B online marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers for manufacturing jobs, has raised Rs. 225 crore ($32 million) in a Series B round of funding.

06 Nov 2019

Hollywood

Five interesting facts about Golden Retrievers you should know

One of the most popular dog breeds around the world, Golden Retrievers are utterly gentle, loyal, and family-friendly companions.

22 Oct 2019

Lifestyle

Top five most beautiful waterfalls in the world

Witnessing a waterfall is truly an exceptional experience.

05 Oct 2019

Apple

Apple offers free repairs for iPhone 6s with power issues

Apple has announced that select iPhone 6s, 6s Plus models are facing a problem that is keeping them from switching on.

16 Sep 2019

Narendra Modi

Howdy Modi: Trump to attend PM's mega event in Houston

United States President Donald Trump will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, on September 22, the White House confirmed on Sunday.

09 Sep 2019

Acer Laptops

Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop goes official

Acer has announced the Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop at the IFA 2019 in Berlin.

28 Jun 2019

India

Slack messages are going twice, reason remains unknown

Over the last few hours, users of popular work collaboration and chat app Slack have reported a weird message repetition issue.

12 May 2019

San Francisco

In San Francisco, one in every 11,600 is a billionaire

If you think seeing a billionaire is a rare phenomenon, maybe you should pay a visit to San Francisco.

14 Mar 2019

Football

Copa America 2020: Argentina and Colombia to co-host the event

Argentina and Colombia have been selected as the host nations for the upcoming edition of Copa America football tournament, to be held in 2020.

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