United States of America: News
05 Aug 2024
ChinaHow China is bypassing US sanctions on AI chips
China has been reportedly circumventing US sanctions on artificial intelligence (AI) chips by utilizing a network of smugglers and shell companies.
05 Aug 2024
New JerseyUS: Father jailed for causing son's death via treadmill workouts
Christopher Gregor, a father from New Jersey, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for causing the death of his son through abusive treadmill workouts.
04 Aug 2024
HollywoodHow this American sting operation inspired M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap'
Hollywood filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan's latest psychological thriller, Trap, reportedly draws inspiration from Operation Flagship, one of the most successful sting operations in US history.
04 Aug 2024
AppleApple compensates MacBook owners with up to $395: Here's why
Apple has initiated the process of compensating troubled MacBook owners who reported issues with their butterfly keyboards.
04 Aug 2024
TeslaTesla files suit over 'highly unsafe' breakaway EV charging adapters
Elon Musk-owned Tesla, the globally recognized automaker, has initiated legal action against EV charging adapter maker EVject.
03 Aug 2024
TechnologyMan survives for 8 days with a titanium heart implant
In a landmark medical achievement, a 58-year-old US man has become the first person globally to receive a temporary, titanium heart.
03 Aug 2024
Coca-ColaCoca-Cola to pay $6B in back taxes in US
Coca-Cola has announced it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the US, while challenging a final federal tax court ruling.
03 Aug 2024
Guantanamo BayUS defense secretary abruptly cancels plea deal with 9/11 mastermind
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has abruptly rescinded a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged orchestrator of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.
01 Aug 2024
Joe BidenUS strikes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind
The United States Defense Department has reached a plea deal with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks.
31 Jul 2024
LifestyleNorthern lights to be visible across US this entire week
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, could be visible in parts of the United States this week following a series of solar storms.
31 Jul 2024
CaliforniaSouth Pasadena becomes first US city with all-electric police fleet
South Pasadena, a city in California, has made history by becoming the first in the US to fully transition its police patrol fleet to electric vehicles.
30 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis tech reduces AI's power consumption by 1,000 times
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the US, have developed a groundbreaking technology known as Computational Random-Access Memory (CRAM).
30 Jul 2024
Joe BidenUS government's decision to kill internet discount leaves millions offline
The discontinuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in the US, has forced a significant number of low-income households terminating their internet services.
29 Jul 2024
Comic-ConIn a surprise Comic-Con appearance, Kamala Harris quotes 'The Simpsons'
American presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris made an unexpected appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 through a resurfaced video clip.
29 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis supercomputer will be 5x faster than world's strongest model
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is set to replace the world's fastest supercomputer, Frontier, with a more powerful machine. It will be called Discovery.
28 Jul 2024
TechnologyMIT's new ultrathin transistor could revolutionize the electronics industry
Physicists at MIT have developed a revolutionary transistor using a ferroelectric material, potentially transforming the electronics industry.
28 Jul 2024
AppleApple inks its first union contract with US retail employees
Apple has tentatively agreed to a collective bargaining contract with its first-ever unionized store in the US, located in Maryland.
27 Jul 2024
Climate ChangeScientists develop material that turns sunlight, water into green hydrogen
Scientists at Oregon State University in the US, have made a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions.
26 Jul 2024
North KoreaNASA data breach: US offers $10M for North Korean hacker
Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean military intelligence operative, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas.
25 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpCentre issues directive on VVIP security citing Trump's assassination attempt
After the recent assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump during his election rally in Pennsylvania, the Indian government has directed Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of states, union territories, and paramilitary forces to enhance security measures for "high-risk dignitaries."
25 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirUS advises Americans in India not to visit these states
The United States Department of State has revised its travel advisory for American citizens in India, as per an announcement made on Tuesday.
25 Jul 2024
DelhiHow a Delhi man cheated US woman of ₹3.34 crore
A Delhi man, Lakshay Vij, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a United States woman of $400,000 (₹3.34 crore) through a cyber scam.
25 Jul 2024
Kamala HarrisReport reveals why Obama hasn't endorsed 'incompetent' Kamala Harris
Former United States President Barack Obama reportedly harbors reservations about Vice President Kamala Harris's ability to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, according to a report in the New York Post.
24 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpElon Musk makes U-turn, denies $45M donation to Donald Trump
Elon Musk has refuted reports suggesting he will donate $45 million a month to a Super Political Action Committee (PAC), aimed at supporting Donald Trump's presidential re-election.
24 Jul 2024
Joe BidenBiden makes first public appearance after absence sparked conspiracy theories
United States President Joe Biden made his first public appearance on Wednesday after a sudden withdrawal from the Presidential race and a COVID-19 diagnosis.
23 Jul 2024
BeyonceBeyoncé backs Kamala Harris, approves 'Freedom' song for presidential campaign
US Vice President Kamala Harris has received approval from Beyoncé to use her song Freedom as part of her presidential campaign, per a CNN report.
23 Jul 2024
Chadwick BosemanChadwick Boseman's last tweet endorsing Kamala Harris goes viral!
The late actor Chadwick Boseman's final tweet from August 2020, endorsing Kamala Harris for the US Presidential elections, has resurfaced.
23 Jul 2024
WorldUS: Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats after 2 deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has traced a multistate listeria outbreak back to sliced deli meats.
22 Jul 2024
IndiaIndia's electronics exports to US hit $8.7B, led by smartphones
India's net electronics exports to the United States have soared, reaching a staggering $8.7 billion in FY24, according to the Economic Survey 2024.
22 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessWeird intersex mosquitoes may be key to stopping Dengue, Chikungunya
Researchers at Virginia Tech, US have uncovered a method to control mosquito populations, which could offer an alternative to insecticides.
22 Jul 2024
CybercrimesRansomware attack shuts down largest US trial court, investigation underway
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the United States, recently fell victim to a ransomware attack.
22 Jul 2024
Joe BidenDid 'The Simpsons' predict Kamala Harris's presidential run 20yrs ago
Just when you think The Simpsons predictions couldn't get any more uncanny, another one surfaces.
22 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshUS: 25-year-old Andhra student killed in car crash
Jetti Harika, a 25-year-old veterinary student from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, lost her life in a multi-vehicle collision in Oklahoma, United States on Friday, reports said.
21 Jul 2024
MexicoRiver on US-Mexico border carried 167B liter sewage in 2023
The Tijuana River, which straddles the US-Mexico border, carried a record-breaking 44 billion gallons of contaminated water into San Diego County, California in 2023.
21 Jul 2024
Climate ChangeWater bodies are losing oxygen, and everyone should be worried
A study conducted by a team of scientists in the US, has reported a rapid loss of dissolved oxygen (DO) in Earth's water bodies.
21 Jul 2024
WorldNewly married Indian-origin man shot dead in Indianapolis; shooter released
An Indian-origin man was shot dead in a suspected road-rage incident on Tuesday evening in Indianapolis, United States.
21 Jul 2024
ChildrenSmart bassinet's extra fee for essential features sparks parent outrage
The highly-rated Snoo smart bassinet, retailing at $1,695 in the US, has recently implemented a $19.99 monthly premium subscription, to access some of its most popular features.
20 Jul 2024
SpainWhy do cats steal random stuff? Scientists take a look
Scientists are now investigating a globally observed but unstudied behavior of cats - their propensity to 'steal' random objects.
20 Jul 2024
Missouri'Longest-held wrongly incarcerated woman' in the US is free
Sandra Hemme, a 64-year-old Missouri woman, was freed on Friday after spending 43 years in prison for a murder conviction that has now been overturned.
19 Jul 2024
TaiwanTSMC boss says AI chip shortage to continue until 2025
C.C. Wei, CEO of TSMC, has projected that the supply-demand equilibrium for advanced chips will not be met until 2025 or 2026.
