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18 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

Musk's next venture is to reimagine education system in US

Elon Musk, the world's richest man famous for his tech and space exploration ventures, is now entering the field of education.

13 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk plans to turn SpaceX's Starbase into hi-tech city

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to turn SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas into an official city.

27 Nov 2024

Dallas

Texas influencer gets 10-year jail for murder-for-hire plot

Ashley Grayson, a 35-year-old social media influencer from Dallas, Texas, has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison.

This quantum-inspired tech converts heat to electricity at 60% efficiency

In a major breakthrough in thermal energy storage (TES) systems, a team of researchers at Rice University in Texas has developed an efficient thermal emitter.

08 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump-appointed judge declares immigration program for US citizens' spouses illegal

A federal judge in the United States has ruled an immigration program launched by the Joe Biden administration illegal.

06 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

US elections: Harris cancels speech as Trump nears victory

As former President Donald Trump took the lead in the United States Presidential race, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has canceled her election night speech.

06 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

US: Trump nears 270-mark, Harris falters in key swing states

Former President Donald Trump edged ahead of Democratic opponent Kamala Harris in the critical battleground states of North Carolina and Georgia, drawing closer to a potential second term in the White House, according to Associated Press projections.

US elections: How NASA enables astronauts to vote from space

As the United States gears up for its presidential election on November 5, two astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) will be casting their votes from space.

03 Nov 2024

Business

TGI Fridays, restaurant chain that popularized 'happy hour,' seeks bankruptcy

Renowned American restaurant chain TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy protection amid the financial toll of COVID-19 and changing dining trends.

31 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Who's Karthik Naralasetty, Andhra-origin businessman running for mayor in Texas

Karthik Naralasetty, an Indian-American businessman hailing from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is contesting for the mayoral position in The Hills, Texas.

18 Oct 2024

California

Intel 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.

14 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Watch: 'Young Sheldon' predicted SpaceX's rocket catch feat years ago

In a remarkable twist of art predicting life, fans noticed that the popular TV show Young Sheldon had predicted a major SpaceX achievement years before it happened.

11 Oct 2024

California

Tesla unveils Cybercab, a $30,000 robotaxi with no steering wheel

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed the company's latest innovation - the Cybercab.

04 Oct 2024

Music Industry

Hotline for Diddy complaints received 12K calls in a day!

A hotline established by Tony Buzbee, a Texas-based lawyer representing 120 alleged sexual abuse victims against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, has reportedly received an overwhelming 12,000 calls within approximately 24 hours.

09 Sep 2024

Giriraj Singh

'Ask your grandmother about RSS...': Minister Giriraj's swipe at Rahul 

Union Minister Giriraj Singh took a jab at Rahul Gandhi on Monday, suggesting that if there were a way to communicate with the deceased, Rahul should ask his grandmother, Indira Gandhi, about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) role.

09 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

Rahul—in US—says Indians lost fear of BJP after 2024  results

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has said that people lost their fear of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party after the party failed to secure a majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

08 Sep 2024

Dallas

'Looking forward to..': Rahul Gandhi as he arrives in Dallas 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday for a three-day visit to the United States.

04 Sep 2024

Coimbatore

4 Indians dead: 5-vehicle crash in US leaves SUV charred

Four Indian nationals, including a woman, were killed in a horrific multi-vehicle crash in Texas, United States.

31 Aug 2024

Dallas

Rahul Gandhi to visit US in September

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, will embark on his first overseas trip since assuming his new role next month.

23 Aug 2024

Kentucky

How Kentucky prisoners hacked state-issued tablets, digitally created $1 million

In a surprising turn of events, several hundred inmates in Kentucky prisons have managed to exploit their state-issued computer tablets.

14 Aug 2024

General Motors

General Motors sued for allegedly selling driver data to insurers

The state of Texas has initiated a lawsuit against General Motors (GM), accusing the automaker of infringing on drivers' privacy rights.

10 Aug 2024

3D Printing

Largest 3D-printed neighborhood with 100 homes nears completion in US

The world's largest 3D-printed neighborhood, a project by ICON, is on the verge of completion in Wolf Ranch, a community in Georgetown, Texas.

08 Aug 2024

Kerala

Meet Hanumankind: The next big thing in Indian rap

Indian rapper Hanumankind, whose real name is Sooraj Cherukat, has taken the world by storm with his latest music video Big Dawgs.

30 Jul 2024

Facebook

Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement in Texas facial recognition lawsuit

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement in a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas, US.

25 Jul 2024

Microsoft

CrowdStrike's IT outage to cost Fortune 500 companies over $5B

A recent global IT outage, triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, is projected to cost US Fortune 500 companies a staggering $5.4 billion, insurers have estimated.

19 Jul 2024

Barack Obama

Biden reevaluating presidential candidacy amid party pressure

United States President Joe Biden is reportedly on the verge of pulling out of the presidential race, with allies, including Barack Obama, appearing skeptical about his ability to win.

17 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Musk shifts X and SpaceX headquarters to Texas: Here's why

Elon Musk has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas.

15 Jul 2024

Hollywood

Brazilian Instagram influencer Kat Torres sentenced for human trafficking, slavery

Former Brazilian model and United States-based wellness influencer, Kat Torres, has been sentenced to eight years in prison following a Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into human trafficking and slavery.

09 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Investigation exposes environmental damage from Elon Musk's Starship rocket testing

A recent investigation by the New York Times has revealed 19 instances of environmental damage at SpaceX's Boca Chica, Texas launch facility since 2019.

09 Jul 2024

Bitcoin

Texas town's tale: Bitcoin mining is causing devastating health issues

In December 2023, Sarah Rosenkranz (43), a small business owner from Granbury, Texas, suffered a severe five-day migraine that led to an emergency room visit, reported TIME.

08 Jul 2024

Colorado

Bullet vending machines introduced in three US states

American Rounds, a United States-based company, has launched automated ammunition vending machines in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas.

17 Jun 2024

Hollywood

Actor Nick Pasqual extradited on attempted murder charge

Nick Pasqual, known for his roles in How I Met Your Mother and Archive 81, and as a producer of the comedy series National Day Riff, has been extradited from Texas to Los Angeles.

27 May 2024

Dallas

Tornadoes sweep southern US, claiming 14 lives

Over the holiday weekend, a series of tornado-spawning thunderstorms swept across the Southern Plains and Ozarks in the United States.

24 May 2024

Columbia University

What is 'heat dome,' phenomenon causing extreme heat in Americas 

A heat dome is causing extreme heat across Mexico, Central America, and parts of the US South, to the extent that howler monkeys in Mexico are dropping dead from trees.

23 May 2024

Bird Flu

US: 2nd human bird flu case linked to cows reported 

The health authorities in the United States have confirmed a second case of bird flu in a human, following the first case reported less than two months ago.

07 May 2024

New York City

Equinox and Function Health launch $40,000 anti-aging gym membership plan

Equinox, a luxury gym chain in the US, has joined forces with lab-test start-up Function Health, to introduce an annual gym membership costing $40,000.

22 Apr 2024

Colorado

Bird 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.

18 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

What Musk's Tesla pay package vote means for his wealth

Elon Musk, the influential founder and CEO behind Tesla, is calling on shareholders to reapprove his $56 billion compensation package initially approved in 2018.

17 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla urges shareholders to reapprove Musk's $56 billion package

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is encouraging its shareholders to reapprove a substantial $56 billion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk.

Explained: US bird flu outbreak, concerns of next pandemic

The diagnosis of the H5N1 bird flu virus in a Texas farm worker in the United States, the second human case in the United States, has raised concerns.

06 Apr 2024

Samsung

Samsung amplifies chip-manufacturing in Texas with $44 billion investment commitment

Samsung is set to significantly bolster its investment in Texas, raising its total commitment to the state's chip-manufacturing industry to an impressive $44 billion, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

US's bird flu outbreak '100X worse' than Covid, warn experts

The recent outbreak of bird flu, specifically Type A H5N1, in the United States has sparked concern among scientists.

US: 2nd case of avian influenza detected in Texas

An unusual case of avian influenza, also known as H5N1, has been reported in Texas.

28 Mar 2024

Houston

US: 8-year-old dies after being sucked into pool pipe

An eight-year-old girl died after being "sucked" into the piping system of a hotel swimming pool in Texas, United States.

19 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Step back in time at Dinosaur Valley State Park, Texas

Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas, is a portal to an ancient world.

Man who spent 70 years inside an iron lung dies

Paul Alexander, who spent the past seven decades in an iron lung and defied expectations by becoming an author and a lawyer, died on Monday aged 78 at a Dallas hospital in Texas, United States (US).

06 Mar 2024

Joe Biden

'Super Tuesday': Trump, Biden projected to win several state primaries

United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have emerged victorious in all of their respective party contests so far, as ballot counting continues on the crucial US election day—"Super Tuesday."

04 Mar 2024

Google

Unionized YouTube Music employees axed during ongoing city council meeting

In a surprising turn of events, Google laid off unionized YouTube Music workers in Austin, Texas, during a city council meeting last week.

29 Feb 2024

World

Wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma: Massive burn scar seen from space

At least one person has died in the massive fires that have been burning across the Texas panhandle and rapidly spreading into Oklahoma.

Texas sues Pornhub for alleged age verification law violation

Texas's Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action against Pornhub's parent company, alleging that it has broken the state's age verification law.

15 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves incorporation from Delaware to Texas

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the company has shifted its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas, in the US.

02 Aug 2023

Austin

A sneak into world's largest 3D-printed neighborhood in Texas

In Texas, United States, the world's largest community of 3D-printed homes is taking shape, and the features of its first fully constructed house is out.

07 Jul 2023

Houston

Teen kept as 'sex slave' by mother for 8 years

A man from Texas, who allegedly went missing eight years ago as a teenager, was living with his mother the entire time, the Houston Police revealed.

19 Jun 2023

Music Industry

Houston rapper Big Pokey (45) dies after collapsing on stage

In a blow to the rapping community, popular Houston rapper Big Pokey has passed away at the age of 45.

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