United States of America: News
07 May 2024
Science and TechnologyUS college students discover new proofs of Pythagoras's theorem
Two US college freshmen, Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson, have once again made waves in the mathematical world.
06 May 2024
WorldNew Covid variant FLiRT: Should we be concerned?
A new group of Covid-19 variants, collectively known as FLiRT, is making waves across the United States.
05 May 2024
ChinaChina's semiconductor industry continues to thrive amid US regulations
Despite the United States' persistent efforts to curb China's technological expansion, recent data from South Korea reveals a concerning trend.
02 May 2024
Sidhu Moose Wala'Goldy Brar is alive': US police dismiss gangster's death reports
The police in the United States have denied reports that Goldy Brar, the prime suspect in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, was on Wednesday killed in a shootout in Fresno, California.
01 May 2024
S JaishankarRepresentatives from 10 countries to meet BJP leaders today
Representatives of 18 political parties from 10 countries will meet with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, and Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Wednesday.
01 May 2024
FloridaHow Florida's near-total abortion ban will affect other American states
Florida, United States has recently introduced a comprehensive abortion ban, marking a significant shift in the state's healthcare landscape.
01 May 2024
Sidhu Moose WalaSidhu Moosewala murder mastermind Goldy Brar killed in US: Report
Goldy Brar, the prime suspect in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, has been killed in the United States, according to local media reports.
01 May 2024
GoogleGoogle sued for copyright infringement by artists in US
A group of artists, including photographer Jingna Zhang, and illustrators Sarah Andersen, Jessica Fink, and Hope Larson, have initiated legal proceedings against Google.
01 May 2024
US State DepartmentUS reacts to report on Pannun assassination plot
The United States is "regularly working" with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official said.
01 May 2024
Columbia UniversityPolice begin clearing occupied building at Columbia University, arrest protesters
New York City police officers were called in to Columbia University on Tuesday evening to disperse a protest staged by pro-Palestinian students.
30 Apr 2024
MetaMeta spent record $7.6 million on lobbying in Q1 2024
Meta has set a new record by spending $7.6 million, on lobbying the US government in the first quarter of 2024.
30 Apr 2024
San FranciscoMint Butterfield kidnapping: Valet charged with unlawful intercourse with minor
Christopher "Kio" Dizefalo, a 26-year-old valet worker, is facing charges related to his alleged involvement with Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old child of Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack.
30 Apr 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsMEA responds to report linking India and Pannun's 'assassination' plot
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday commented on a report by The Washington Post, stating that it contains "unwarranted...unsubstantiated imputations" in connection with the alleged involvement of Indian agents in the plot to kill pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
29 Apr 2024
FordFord's BlueCruise hands-free system under US scanner after fatal accidents
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), a division of US's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has launched an investigation into Ford's autonomous driving system, BlueCruise.
29 Apr 2024
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicle sales soar globally, dominating market in 2023
A recent study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed a significant global increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, reaching nearly 140 million units in 2023.
29 Apr 2024
Joe BidenJoe Biden 'most unpopular US President' in 7 decades
Ahead of the United States presidential polls slated to be held in November, President Joe Biden has emerged as the least favored president in seven decades, a recent Gallup poll has said.
29 Apr 2024
HarvardExplained: Pro-Palestine agitation in US universities, protesters' demands
Protests intensified across college and university campuses in the United States Monday with agitators flying a Palestinian flag in a spot reserved for the American flag at Harvard University.
29 Apr 2024
Face IDWhy you should not use face, thumb to unlock phones
A recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California has ignited a debate on the legality and privacy implications of biometric phone unlocking.
28 Apr 2024
Health & WellnessCelebrities investing in anti-aging stem cell treatments despite side effects
John Cleese, the acclaimed British actor and comedian, publicly disclosed his use of experimental anti-aging treatments.
28 Apr 2024
TikTokIndia's action on TikTok could influence US litigation: FCC chief
India's action against TikTok might influence US courts, as ByteDance is expected to challenge the US move to ban its video-streaming service.
28 Apr 2024
Atlantic OceanGold pocket watch of Titanic's wealthiest passenger sold for $1.2M
A gold pocket watch, once owned by the wealthiest passenger on the ill-fated RMS Titanic, has been sold for a record-breaking $1.2 million at an auction.
26 Apr 2024
Kim KardashianKim Kardashian meets Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian met American Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Thursday.
26 Apr 2024
TikTokByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown rather than selling to US firms
ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, has publicly announced its decision not to sell or divest from its US operations.
26 Apr 2024
IsraelIndian student at Princeton expelled for pro-Palestine protest
An Indian-origin student at Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingam, was arrested and subsequently expelled following her participation in a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus.
26 Apr 2024
SlackSlack co-founder Stewart Butterfield's teenage child reported missing
The 16-year-old child of tech industry giants Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, and Caterina Fake, founder of Flickr, has been reported missing.
25 Apr 2024
Manipur'Biased': India trashes US report on 'rights abuse' in Manipur
India on Thursday reacted sharply to the United States State Department's report which said that there were "significant human rights abuses" in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state.
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."
