United States of America: News
29 May 2024
Bill GatesMelinda French Gates announces $1bn donation to support women, families
Melinda French Gates has pledged to donate $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations advocating for women and families.
29 May 2024
JapanJapan's lawmakers form cross-party group to investigate UFO phenomena
In response to global curiosity about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), Japanese lawmakers have initiated a cross-party group.
28 May 2024
Donald TrumpTrump promises to deport pro-Palestinian student protesters after poll win
Former United States President Donald Trump has made a pledge to his campaign donors, promising to deport pro-Palestinian student protesters if he is re-elected for a second term.
27 May 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea announces plans for second spy satellite launch
North Korea has communicated to Japan its plans to launch a second spy satellite by June 4, as per reports from Japanese media quoting the coastguard.
27 May 2024
DallasTornadoes 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.
26 May 2024
CybercrimesUS spyware app pcTattletale suffers data breach
The US-based spyware app, pcTattletale, has been hacked with its internal data published on its own website.
24 May 2024
Joe BidenBiden calls Harris President, expresses frustration at press conference
During a joint press conference with Kenyan President William Ruto, United States President Joe Biden expressed his frustration with the White House press corps.
23 May 2024
International Space Station (ISS)US confirms sending Indian astronaut to ISS by 2024-end
The United States has officially confirmed its plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of 2024.
23 May 2024
Bird FluUS: 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.
23 May 2024
BusinessBuzzFeed shares soar after Vivek Ramaswamy acquires nearly 8% stake
BuzzFeed's stock experienced a significant surge following the acquisition of an activist stake by former Republican presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy.
23 May 2024
SmartphonesSmartphones emerge as India's 4th largest exported items in FY24
Smartphones have climbed the ranks to become India's fourth-largest export item, witnessing a substantial 42% growth and hitting $15.6 billion in FY24, as reported by Business Standard.
22 May 2024
Justin TrudeauPakistan's UN ambassador accuses India of extra-judicial killings
Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Munir Akram, has accused India of conducting extra-judicial assassinations.
22 May 2024
RussiaUS accuses Russia of launching space weapon trailing American satellite
The US Space Command is closely monitoring a Russian satellite, launched on May 16 from the Plesetsk site, which is trailing an American spy satellite in orbit.
21 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalTrump campaign to sue 'The Apprentice' for Ivana rape scene
Donald Trump's campaign has revealed plans to sue the creators of The Apprentice, a film that recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
20 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHollywood agency CAA rolls out AI protection services for celebrities
Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a US-based entertainment and sports talent agency, has initiated a program to offer AI protection services for celebrities.
20 May 2024
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei'No sign of life…': Iran President Raisi's helicopter wreckage found
Rescuers on Monday found the missing helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister, and other officials near the Iran-Azerbaijan border.
19 May 2024
Sun PharmaDr. Reddy's, Sun Pharma, Aurobindo recall medicine in the US
Three major pharmaceutical companies, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma, and Aurobindo Pharma, are recalling several products from the United States due to manufacturing issues.
17 May 2024
CaliforniaMassachusetts teen dies after taking part in 'One Chip Challenge'
A 14-year-old Massachusetts teenager, Harris Wolobah, died of cardiac arrest after participating in a social media dare known as the "One Chip Challenge" in the United States, according to an autopsy report.
17 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUS media conglomerate Gannett introduces AI-generated summaries in news articles
Gannett, a leading media company owning numerous newspapers across the United States, has launched a program to incorporate AI-generated bullet points at the top of its articles.
16 May 2024
WorldIndiana boy, 10, kills himself after suffering horrific bullying
A 10-year-old boy named Sammy Teusch tragically ended his own life on May 5 after enduring persistent bullying at Greenfield Intermediate School in Indiana, United States.
16 May 2024
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationEx-ATC manager, wife, among 16 killed in Ghatkopar hoarding collapse
A retired Air Traffic Control (ATC) manager and his wife were among the 16 people killed when a 250-ton billboard collapsed during a severe dust storm on Monday in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
15 May 2024
Joe BidenUS plans $1bn military aid for Israel amid Gaza conflict
The Joe Biden administration has reportedly informed Congress of its intention to provide a $1 billion military aid package to Israel.
15 May 2024
S JaishankarJaishankar reacts to US's 'sanction warning' after Chabahar Port deal
A day after the United States warned of a "potential risk of sanctions" following India's 10-year agreement to operate Iran's Chabahar Port, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the project will "benefit the entire region."
14 May 2024
TeslaTesla settles with ex-employee allegedly fired for reporting sexual misconduct
Tesla has successfully settled a lawsuit filed by Tyonna Turner, a former factory employee.
14 May 2024
Donald TrumpKey takeaways from Cohen's testimony in Trump's hush money trial
Former United States President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen on Monday gave his testimony in the businessman's hush money trial.
14 May 2024
InstagramMiss Teen USA: After winner's resignation, runner-up also refuses title
In an unexpected turn of events, Miss Teen USA 2023, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned last week.
14 May 2024
US State DepartmentUS warns of 'potential sanctions' for business deals with Iran
The United States has issued a warning to all nations considering business deals with Iran, saying that they run the "potential risk of sanctions."
13 May 2024
ChinaChinese scientists innovate low-cost optical chip production to thwart US
Chinese researchers have pioneered a cost-effective method to mass-produce photonic integrated circuits (PICs), potentially mitigating the effects of US sanctions.
13 May 2024
AppleApple store workers in US approve potential strike: Here's why
Unionized employees at an Apple store in Towson, Maryland, US have given the green light for a potential strike.
12 May 2024
AmazonAmazon's drone delivery program faces heat hurdles in Arizona
Amazon's ambitious plan to launch a drone delivery fleet in Arizona, US is facing significant obstacles due to the state's extreme summer temperatures.
12 May 2024
WorldFirst person to receive genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies
Richard "Rick" Slayman, the first individual to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, has tragically passed away nearly two months post-procedure.
11 May 2024
BYDUS prepares for 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports
The United States is planning to increase the tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, according to the Financial Times.
11 May 2024
DiabetesOver 200 diabetics injured as app controlling insulin pump malfunctions
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for version 2.7 of the t:connect app, an iOS application that controls insulin pumps for diabetes patients.
09 May 2024
HuaweiUS government bars Intel, Qualcomm from selling chips to Huawei
The United States government has revoked licenses that permitted Intel and Qualcomm to sell chips to Huawei Technologies, per the Financial Times.
08 May 2024
TeslaUS DOJ investigating Tesla over potential securities and wire fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the US, is currently investigating Tesla for potential securities and wire fraud, according to a Reuters report.
08 May 2024
Kim Jong-unNorth Korean leader orders demolition of Winter Palace structures
In a surprising development, Kim Jong-Un, North Korea's leader, has ordered the demolition of several structures within his winter residence, Ryokpo Palace.
08 May 2024
United KingdomUS DOJ charges LockBit ransomware mastermind, promises $10 million bounty
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally charged Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a Russian national.
08 May 2024
TikTokTikTok sues US government over law mandating sale or ban
TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government, challenging a recent legislation that could force its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a potential ban in the US.
07 May 2024
Justin Trudeau'India should take it seriously…': US reacts to Nijjar's killing
Reacting on the allegations associated with the case of Indian government's alleged involvement in the murder of the Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the United States on Monday stated that India should take it "very seriously" and should investigate it.
07 May 2024
Mental HealthMiss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly relinquishes her title: Know why
Noelia Voigt, the reigning Miss USA 2023, has voluntarily stepped down from her title after just seven months.
