United States of America: News

Major record labels sue AI music start-ups for copyright infringement

The world's top record companies, Universal Music Group Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records have filed lawsuits against AI music generators Suno and Udio.

25 Jun 2024

Julian Assange

Who is Julian Assange and what secrets did he leak?

Julian Assange, the Australian founder of WikiLeaks, will plead guilty as part of a plea deal with the US Justice Department.

25 Jun 2024

Donald Trump

Donald Trump reverses stance on cryptocurrencies amid presidential re-election campaign

In a significant policy shift, former US President Donald Trump has embraced cryptocurrencies, despite his previous criticisms.

24 Jun 2024

Tesla

Toddler trapped inside Tesla car with depleted battery rescued

A 20-month-old toddler was trapped inside a Tesla Model Y during an Arizona heat wave, when the vehicle's battery unexpectedly died.

24 Jun 2024

Boeing

US prosecutors advise criminal charges against Boeing for settlement violation

US prosecutors have suggested to senior Justice Department officials, that criminal charges should be filed against Boeing.

23 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2024: England thrash USA to reach semi-finals

Defending champions England became the first side to reach the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals after beating co-hosts USA in Bridgetown.

23 Jun 2024

Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan becomes first English bowler with T20I hat-trick: Stats

Hours after Australia's Pat Cummins recorded his second back-to-back hat-trick, England bowler Chris Jordan entered the record books.

20 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: South Africa's highest Powerplay totals

South Africa beat co-hosts USA in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in North Sound.

19 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Highest individual scores by openers in losing run-chases

The United States of America came close to beating South Africa in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in North Sound.

19 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Highest partnerships for USA against full-member teams in T20Is

Co-hosts USA came close to beating South Africa in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.

18 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8: Can USA stun SA?

The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 stage will begin with the clash between co-hosts USA and South Africa on June 19 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.

18 Jun 2024

Boeing

Boeing CEO to testify before US Senate on aircraft safety

Boeing's CEO, David Calhoun, will testify before the US Senate's investigations subcommittee today.

18 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

Neuralink sued for unsafe work conditions and pregnancy discrimination

Elon Musk's Neuralink, a brain-computer interface start-up, is facing a lawsuit from ex-employee Lindsay Short.

18 Jun 2024

Volvo

Volvo ends S60 sedan's production after 24 years

Volvo has announced the cessation of its S60 model's production after a 24-year run in the US market.

AI in news production raises global concerns, says report

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in news production is causing worldwide concern, according to a report from Reuters.

17 Jun 2024

Volkswagen

US drivers shunning new tech-heavy cars for older models

In a surprising revelation, many drivers are choosing used cars over new tech-heavy models, as per The Wall Street Journal's car columnist Dan Neil.

17 Jun 2024

Joe Biden

Explained: Why is US's Jake Sullivan's visit to India important

Jake Sullivan, the National Security Adviser to United States President Joe Biden is on a visit to India starting Monday.

17 Jun 2024

Canada

Pannun 'murder plot': Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to US

An Indian national suspected of involvement in a failed assassination plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Nikhil Gupta, has been extradited to the United States from the Czech Republic.

16 Jun 2024

Startups

Lab-grown meat start-up halts operations due to insufficient funding

SCiFi Foods, a well-known start-up in the lab-grown meat industry, has announced its closure.

16 Jun 2024

Michigan

Gunman opens fire 'randomly' at US park; 10 injured 

At least 10 people were injured when a gunman opened fire in what appeared to be a "random attack" at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Michigan, United States, on Saturday evening.

14 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: USA reach Super 8; Pakistan knocked out

In a historic development, the United States of America have qualified for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s.

14 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

US praises India's historic election; dodges question by Pakistani reporter

The United States State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has praised the recent Lok Sabha elections in India, calling them the largest exercise of electoral franchise in any country in history.

14 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

G7 Summit: What's on PM Modi's agenda? 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy on Thursday night to attend the 50th G7 Summit, his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term.

14 Jun 2024

Music Industry

Man indicted for plotting racial shooting at Bad Bunny's concert

Mark Adams Prieto, a 58-year-old man from Arizona, was indicted on Tuesday for allegedly planning a mass shooting at an Atlanta concert of Latin trap and reggaeton artist Bad Bunny.

12 Jun 2024

Business

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes appeals against fraud conviction in US

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the now-defunct Theranos, has appealed to a US federal court to overturn her fraud conviction.

11 Jun 2024

Joe Biden

US: President Biden's son Hunter guilty in criminal gun trial 

Hunter Biden, the son of United States President Joe Biden, was found guilty on all three counts at his federal gun trial in Delaware on Tuesday.

11 Jun 2024

Jaipur

US national duped in Jaipur: ₹300 jewellery sold for ₹6crore

A United States tourist, identified as Cherish, was conned by a jewellery shop owner in Jaipur.

11 Jun 2024

China

4 US college instructors attacked in Chinese park

Four American college instructors were brutally stabbed while visiting a public park in China, marking a rare case of violent crime against foreigners.

11 Jun 2024

Lifestyle

Oklahoma City's skyscraper gets green light for 'Unlimited' height

The United States is set to witness the construction of its tallest building in Oklahoma City, with developer Matteson Capital receiving approval for unrestricted height.

09 Jun 2024

Health & Wellness

Lupin recalls over 51,000 bottles of antibiotic in the US

Lupin, an Indian multinational pharmaceutical giant, is recalling 51,006 bottles of Cefdinir for Oral Suspension (250mg/5mL) from the US market.

08 Jun 2024

Kia Motors

Kia Motors issues massive recall of Telluride SUVs in US

Kia Motors has announced a significant recall affecting 462,869 of its popular Telluride SUV, from the 2020 to 2024 model years.

07 Jun 2024

Fashion

Anna Delvey's custom dress turns court appearance into fashion show

Anna Delvey, also known as Anna Sorokin, the sensational, infamous con artist who once posed as a German heiress, used her recent court appearance to showcase a custom-designed outfit by Shao New York.

07 Jun 2024

Hamas

'Be fully transparent': US tells Israel after airstrike kills 35

The United States has called on Israel to be "fully transparent" regarding a deadly airstrike on a United Nations (UN) school in central Gaza on Thursday, the BBC reported.

05 Jun 2024

Space News

DARPA and Slingshot Aerospace develop satellite identification system for US

DARPA has collaborated with start-up Slingshot Aerospace, to create a system capable of identifying potentially harmful satellites concealed within mega-constellations.

05 Jun 2024

Joe Biden

US: Report raises concerns over President Biden's cognitive fitness

A report by The Wall Street Journal published on Tuesday has raised concerns about the cognitive health of United States President Joe Biden.

05 Jun 2024

Climate Change

Heatwaves pose deadly threat to people in US and Africa

Experts have warned about the lethal potential of heat waves, which could cause tens of thousands of deaths simultaneously.

05 Jun 2024

World

Louisiana Legislature approves surgical castration for child sex offenders

The Republican-dominated Legislature of Louisiana, a southern state in the United States, has passed a bill that could see judges ordering surgical castration of those convicted of sexual offenses against minors.

31 May 2024

Donald Trump

Trump found guilty on all 34 counts in hush-money case 

A New York jury found former United States President Donald Trump guilty on all charges in the hush money case involving former adult film star Stormy Daniels on Thursday.

US arrests Chinese national behind massive global botnet cyberattacks

The United States has arrested YunHe Wang, a 35-year-old Chinese national, for allegedly operating a botnet, known as 911 S5, that infected over 19 million IP addresses worldwide and stole $5.9 billion.

29 May 2024

Joe Biden

Robocaller using AI-generated Joe Biden voice fined $6 million

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US, has proposed a substantial $6 million fine for Democratic political consultant Steve Kramer.