United States of America: News
22 Oct 2024
PhilippinesCameras in passengers' bathroom: Cruise giant Royal Caribbean faces lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against cruise giant, Royal Caribbean International, and a former crew member in the United States.
20 Oct 2024
BoeingBoeing proposes 35% pay hike, $7,000 bonus to end strike
Boeing has offered a tentative deal to its striking workers in the Seattle area, hoping to end the strike that has continued for over a month.
19 Oct 2024
Health & Wellness1 in 4 US adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD
A recent survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, has found that one in four US adults suspect they may have undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
19 Oct 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX to launch 'national security' missions for US Space Force
SpaceX, the pioneering space exploration company led by Elon Musk, has bagged a $733.6 million contract from the US Space Force.
17 Oct 2024
US Federal Trade CommissionNew FTC rule simplifies ending subscriptions with just a click
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new "click to cancel" rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions.
17 Oct 2024
MalaysiaWhy pandas, orangutans are used as diplomatic tools
In a rare diplomatic gesture, China has sent two panda bears to the United States, where they will be housed in the Smithsonian National Zoo.
16 Oct 2024
AirbnbAirbnb rolls out network where hosts can hire other hosts
Airbnb has launched a new feature, the Co-Host Network, to make the process of property management easier for hosts.
16 Oct 2024
HondaHonda recalls 7.2 lakh cars due to faulty fuel pump
Honda has recalled 720,000 vehicles in the US. The recall order has been issued over a defective high-pressure fuel pump, fitted in select models.
16 Oct 2024
Justin TrudeauFive Eyes allies—US, New Zealand—back Canada's 'serious charges' against India
The United States and New Zealand have supported Canada's allegations against India in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
15 Oct 2024
Air ForceIndia-US sign ₹34,500 crore deal for 31 cutting-edge Predator drones
India and the United States have signed a landmark defense deal worth ₹34,500 crore.
14 Oct 2024
FacebookHow to use Facebook's new 'Local Tab' feature
Facebook is testing a 'Local Tab' feature, to bring content from different sections of the platform under one roof.
14 Oct 2024
Kamala HarrisTime magazine owner criticizes Kamala Harris for declining interview requests
Marc Benioff, the owner of Time magazine, has publicly slammed United States Vice President Kamala Harris for repeatedly refusing interview requests from the publication.
14 Oct 2024
IsraelUS sending THAAD to Israel: Key facts of anti-missile system
The United States will send its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, as the latter continues to battle Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.
13 Oct 2024
SpaceXSpaceX catches Starship's Super Heavy booster after 5th flight test
SpaceX has successfully conducted its fifth test flight of the Starship rocket, a major milestone in space exploration technology.
13 Oct 2024
WorldMan sells pumpkin for $10, buys lottery ticket, wins $150,000
Roy Story, a North Carolina resident, has won a staggering $150,000 (approximately ₹1.2 crore) lottery prize.
12 Oct 2024
Health & WellnessLoneliness can lead to frequent, intense nightmares: Study
A recent study by US scientists has found a link between feelings of loneliness and the occurrence of nightmares.
11 Oct 2024
CybercrimesHotel giant Marriott to pay $52 million over data breaches
Global hotel chain Marriott International has reached a $52 million settlement with 49 US states and Washington DC over a string of data breaches that affected more than 334 million customers between 2014 and 2020.
09 Oct 2024
Joe BidenWhat makes Hurricane Milton—heading to Florida— 'worst storm in century'
Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida with wind speeds of up to 289.6km/h.
08 Oct 2024
CognizantCognizant found guilty of discriminating against non-Indian workers in US
Cognizant has been found guilty by a US jury for discriminatory practices against non-Indian employees.
07 Oct 2024
Health & WellnessWe have been measuring BP wrong, say Johns Hopkins doctors
A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that the position of a patient's arm during routine blood pressure screenings, can greatly affect the results.
07 Oct 2024
Data LeakComcast says data of 230,000 customers stolen in ransomware attack
US telecommunications giant, Comcast, has warned about a major data breach.
07 Oct 2024
Federal ReserveIs US out of recession risk? Goldman Sachs weighs in
Goldman Sachs has cut the probability of the United States entering a recession in the next year from 20% to 15%.
07 Oct 2024
CaliforniaThis lake hides enough lithium to power 382 million EVs
California's largest lake, the Salton Sea, is sitting on a lithium deposit worth an estimated $540 billion.
07 Oct 2024
BusinessFrom 90-hour workweeks to $9.5B: Raising Cane founder's inspiring journey
Todd Graves, the founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, has made his way into US's richest.
07 Oct 2024
OxygenThis artificial plant can generate electricity, purify indoor air
In a major breakthrough in sustainable energy, a team of researchers from Binghamton University, US has developed an artificial plant that not only mimics photosynthesis but also produces electricity.
06 Oct 2024
ChinaChinese hackers infiltrate court-authorized wiretap systems in US
Chinese hackers successfully breached the networks of several US broadband providers, including Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies.
06 Oct 2024
AmulAmul sets sights on European market after US success
Amul, India's leading dairy cooperative, is preparing to enter the European market following its successful debut in the United States.
05 Oct 2024
CubaBiden administration won't extend legal status for 530,000 migrants
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Joe Biden administration will not extend the legal status of approximately 530,000 migrants.
03 Oct 2024
Ministry Of External Affairs'Motivated narrative': India rejects US commission's religious freedom report
The Indian government has strongly dismissed the latest report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), calling it biased and politically motivated.
03 Oct 2024
WinterWhat's next for Nibi? Court hearing could determine beaver's fate
A court hearing scheduled for Friday could determine the future of Nibi, a two-year-old orphaned beaver currently residing at Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford, United States.
02 Oct 2024
TeslaTesla's vehicle sales rebound after 2 consecutive quarters of decline
Tesla has reported a significant increase in its vehicle sales, following two consecutive quarters of decline.
02 Oct 2024
ResearchOne-minute phone breaks can improve students' focus, performance: Study
A recent study conducted by researchers at Southern Illinois University in the US, has suggested that one-minute phone breaks could potentially enhance students' focus and academic performance.
02 Oct 2024
AppleUS labor board accuses Apple of imposing unlawful workplace regulations
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the US has filed a formal complaint against tech giant Apple, claiming that the company has violated employees' rights to unionize and push for better working conditions.
02 Oct 2024
AppleThis feature on iPhones is saving lives post Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene in the US, a cool feature on iPhones has become a lifesaver for those caught in the storm.
01 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpWhy Vance-Walz vice presidential debate holds more significance than usual
The only vice-presidential debate of the 2024 US election is set to take place on Tuesday between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz.
30 Sep 2024
WorldUS: Man kills friend during discussion on quitting alcohol
A 43-year-old man from Long Island, United States, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his friend during a heated argument.
29 Sep 2024
YouTubeUS: YouTube removes Adele, Ye's songs over licensing dispute
YouTube has pulled a bunch of popular songs from its platform and YouTube Music in the US, because of a feud with the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC).
28 Sep 2024
IndiaWhy do Indians hate the wealthy? Zerodha's Nithin Kamath explains
Zerodha's co-founder, Nithin Kamath, has been pretty vocal about his views on how some folks in India seem to have a negative vibe toward the rich and entrepreneurs.
28 Sep 2024
MazdaMazda recalls around 77,600 MX-5 Miatas over airbag deployment issue
Japanese automaker Mazda has decided to recall 77,670 units of its MX-5 Miata sports car in the US.
27 Sep 2024
WorldAlabama carries out 2nd nitrogen gas execution in US
Alabama has carried out the second execution by nitrogen gas in the United States.
