United States of America: News
19 Jul 2024
KentuckyKentucky motel fine $2mn after guest dies from 150-degree shower
A Kentucky motel in the United States, Econo Lodge in Erlanger, has been mandated to pay over $2 million in damages following a fatal shower incident.
19 Jul 2024
Donald Trump'God on my side...': Trump recounts assassination bid in speech
Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) accepted the party's presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention, Milwaukee.
18 Jul 2024
RobotsThis revolutionary bricklayer robot can build houses in a day
The world's first outdoor-capable bricklayer robot, Hadrian X, has landed in the United States.
17 Jul 2024
WorldArizona: PlayStation-occupied father forgets 2-year-old in hot car; she dies
Christopher Scholtes, a 37-year-old father from Arizona, United States, has been charged with murder and child endangerment following the death of his two-year-old daughter, Parker Scholtes.
17 Jul 2024
LawsuitsSkechers sues apparel company L.L.Bean for allegedly copying shoe designs
Footwear giant Skechers USA has initiated a lawsuit against outdoor gear and apparel company L.L.Bean, accusing it of illegally copying its shoe designs.
17 Jul 2024
ChinaUS: Chinese businessman Guo Wengui convicted in $1B fraud scheme
Chinese business magnate Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Kwok, was found guilty by a US jury on Tuesday for defrauding his followers in a $1 billion scheme.
17 Jul 2024
TechnologyHelium jackpot: Minnesota's reserves are much bigger than we thought
New data indicates that a helium reservoir in northern Minnesota, US is larger and richer than initially estimated. It might alleviate US shortages.
17 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpUS: Knife-wielding man shot dead near Republican event
A man identified as Samuel Sharpe was shot dead by Ohio police officers near the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
16 Jul 2024
ChinaUS, China are battling over underwater cables that power internet
The technological tensions between US and China have now extended to the underwater cables that power the global internet.
15 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpDonald Trump adds 'Victory' to his exclusive fragrance line
Donald Trump has launched "Victory," the latest addition to his exclusive fragrance line.
14 Jul 2024
Climate ChangePlant species goes extinct in US because of climate change
The Key Largo tree cactus, a species native to the US, has been driven to extinction in the wild due to rising sea levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
14 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpElon Musk endorses Donald Trump for 2024 US Presidential race
SpaceX CEO and tech billionaire, Elon Musk, has publicly endorsed former US President Donald Trump for the 2024 US Presidential elections.
13 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpElon Musk donates 'sizable amount' to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign
Elon Musk has made a significant donation to America PAC, a super political action committee (PAC) supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, according to Bloomberg.
12 Jul 2024
BelgiumStudy links lithium-ion batteries to rising air and water pollution
A study published in Nature Communications has identified lithium-ion batteries, a key component of clean energy infrastructure, as an increasing source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) pollution.
12 Jul 2024
CybercrimesAT&T data breach: Phone records of 'nearly all' customers stolen
US telecommunications giant AT&T has confirmed a fresh data breach affecting "nearly all" of its customers.
12 Jul 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA powers dazzling visuals of world's largest sphere in Vegas
NVIDIA, a key player in the AI industry, has revealed that its technology is responsible for the impressive visuals of the Las Vegas Sphere.
12 Jul 2024
Technology843 kilometers, zero emissions: Hydrogen air taxi takes flight
Joby Aviation, a company specializing in vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (VTOLs), has successfully finished an 843.4km test flight using a hydrogen-powered aircraft.
11 Jul 2024
TaiwanWorld will add many millionaires by 2028, thanks to Taiwan
A new report from financial firm UBS forecasts a significant global increase in the number of millionaires by 2028.
11 Jul 2024
US Federal Trade CommissionDecoy buttons, hidden fees: How subscription services are tricking you
A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) review has revealed that over 75% of websites and apps employ manipulative design techniques, or "dark patterns," to deceive consumers into compromising their privacy or buying unnecessary products.
11 Jul 2024
TechnologyHeard of cryopreservation? Billionaires are freezing themselves to defy death!
Cryopreservation, the practice of freezing bodies for future revival, has evolved from being a "crackpot" idea to an intriguing concept for billionaires, says Mark House.
11 Jul 2024
BMWBMW recalls nearly 4L cars in US over faulty airbags
BMW has recalled over 390,000 vehicles in the US, due to a potential issue with airbag inflators, that could explode and cause serious injury or death.
09 Jul 2024
Climate ChangeAmerican mountaineer found mummified in Peru after 22 years
The preserved remains of American mountaineer, William Stampfl, who disappeared while climbing a Peruvian peak 22 years ago, have been discovered due to ice melt caused by climate change.
08 Jul 2024
InstagramThis US state requires parenting influencers to pay child stars
A new law in Illinois, US requires parenting influencers to set aside 15% of their earnings for their children, featured in over 30% of their video content.
08 Jul 2024
ColoradoBullet 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.
08 Jul 2024
Joe BidenStaff provides US President Biden enter-exit instructions before event: Report
United States President Joe Biden's staff reportedly provides him with detailed instructions, including large print and photos of venue interiors, before his event appearances, a report said.
08 Jul 2024
DronesWhat happens when you shoot down delivery drones
A recent incident in Clermont, Florida has brought the legal implications of shooting down delivery drones into sharp focus.
07 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUS supermarkets now sell bullets at AI-powered vending machines
American Rounds has introduced vending machines selling bullets in Oklahoma and Alabama, southern regions of the United States.
03 Jul 2024
SpaceXWhy SpaceX's rivals are worried about its ambitious launch plans
SpaceX, the US aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, has proposed to launch its Starship rocket up to 44 times per year from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
02 Jul 2024
Goldman SachsIndian-American CEO Rishi Shah jailed for $1 billion fraud
Rishi Shah, the ex-billionaire co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, following his conviction on over a dozen charges of fraud and money laundering.
02 Jul 2024
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)SEC charges Silvergate Bank with fraud over unmonitored cryptocurrency transactions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Silvergate Bank, a former cryptocurrency financial sector giant, of defrauding investors.
01 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpUS: What happens if Biden decides to leave presidential race?
Following United States President Joe Biden's lackluster debate performance, Democrats are questioning the possibility of his departure from the 2024 presidential race.
29 Jun 2024
HondaNHTSA recalls over 1.2 lakh Honda cars in US
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a recall query into more than 120,000 Honda's Ridgeline vehicles.
28 Jun 2024
US State Department'Deeply biased...': India dismisses US State Department's religious freedom report
India has strongly rejected the United States State Department's report on religious freedom, labeling it "deeply biased" and "visibly driven by vote bank considerations and a prescriptive outlook."
28 Jun 2024
Joe BidenKey takeaways from Trump and Biden's first 2024 presidential debate
United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in a debate on Thursday night that provided viewers with a rare bird's-eye view of the two oldest candidates ever to run for president.
27 Jun 2024
WorldUS: Nationwide recall of ice cream products amid listeria scare
"Totally Cool," a major ice cream producer in the United States, has initiated a nationwide recall of its products due to potential listeria contamination.
26 Jun 2024
Joe BidenUS: Bidens's Delaware properties yield $4.2 million from $350K investment
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have reportedly leveraged their Delaware real estate holdings for personal income, refinancing them 35 times, according to a report.
26 Jun 2024
Health & WellnessMillions of Miniverse toy sets recalled due to health risks
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of millions of Miniverse toy sets, produced by MGA Entertainment.
26 Jun 2024
Julian AssangeWhy Julian Assange pleaded guilty in remote US court?
In an unexpected turn of events, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to a felony count pertaining to publishing classified US military information.
26 Jun 2024
WorldIndian-American couple jailed, fined ₹1.8 crore for forced labor
An Indian-American couple, Harmanpreet Singh, 31, and Kulbir Kaur, 43, have been sentenced by a United States court for forcing a relative into labor at their gas station and convenience store for over three years.
25 Jun 2024
TeslaTesla recalls Cybertrucks in US over wiper and trim defects
Tesla has issued a recall for 11,688 units of its Cybertruck model, due to a faulty windshield wiper that could potentially impair driver visibility.
