United States of America: News
28 Apr 2020
US MilitaryPentagon releases UFO videos captured by US Navy pilots
In a major development, the Pentagon has declassified three videos showing unidentified flying objects or UFOs.
27 Apr 2020
MicrosoftHackers can hijack your Microsoft Teams account via GIFs
In a major shocker, researchers at CyberArk, a US-based cybersecurity firm, have flagged a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Teams, the work communication service that goes against Slack.
26 Apr 2020
FacebookIsraeli firm spied on WhatsApp users via US servers: Facebook
In a shocking development, Facebook has accused Israeli security firm NSO Group of using servers located in the US to launch a coordinated spyware attack on hundreds of users of WhatsApp, its main messaging service.
25 Apr 2020
Boston DynamicsHow Boston Dynamics' robot-dog is helping COVID-19 patients
When COVID-19 proliferated in China, we all saw how the country deployed its fleet of robots and drones to test, treat, and inform people more aggressively.
24 Apr 2020
InstagramRapper Fred the Godson dies of coronavirus at 35
In a tragic piece of news, New York-based rapper Fred the Godson (real name: Fredrick Thomas) has died due to complications related to the novel coronavirus.
24 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpCoronavirus: Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting 'injections' of disinfectant
A massive public outcry followed after United States President Donald Trump suggested "injections" of disinfectant and exposure to ultraviolet light as ways to treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
24 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpSunlight, heat, and humidity weakens coronavirus, says US official
On Thursday, a US official said the deadly coronavirus weakens when exposed to sunlight, heat, and humidity, making way for hopes that the pandemic might come to an end in summer months.
23 Apr 2020
CoronavirusReal life hero Dr. Anthony Fauci features in a game
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert of the United States, has featured as the hero of Fauci's Revenge, a new game aimed at raising funds for COVID-19 relief.
23 Apr 2020
FacebookNow, Facebook and Instagram will show account location information
In a bid to ensure transparency for its users, Facebook is bringing the ability to show the location of 'high-reach' pages and accounts.
23 Apr 2020
South KoreaWho will lead North Korea if Kim Jong-un dies?
With recent reports that North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un is not keeping well, the question arises: who will succeed him?
23 Apr 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsCoronavirus: First Lady Savita Kovind stitches masks for shelter homes
As gloomy times have taken over the entire world, any and every help is appreciated. Abiding by these words, First Lady Savita Kovind, the wife of President Ram Nath Kovind, stitched masks on Wednesday that will be distributed to shelter homes.
23 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus will be with us for long time, says WHO
As deaths across the globe due to COVID-19 continue unabated, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that the coronavirus is here to stay.
23 Apr 2020
OxfordOxford University's COVID-19 vaccine goes into human trials this week
In a major development, researchers at the Oxford University claimed to have developed a vaccine for COVID-19, aka the novel coronavirus disease.
22 Apr 2020
MissouriMissouri becomes first US state to sue China over coronavirus
The US state of Missouri on Tuesday filed a civil lawsuit against the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
22 Apr 2020
South KoreaIndia procuring Korean rapid-test kits amid questions over Chinese ones
Amid questions over the accuracy of rapid test kits imported from China, India is gearing up to procure new ones from South Korea.
22 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpTrump halts immigration for 60-days, will affect green card seekers
A day after he announced the plans to halt immigration into the United States "temporarily", President Donald Trump said there will be a ban on those seeking permanent residency for 60 days.
21 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpDonald Trump will temporarily suspend immigration into US
As coronavirus continues to rip the United States apart, President Donald Trump said he would be signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the country.
21 Apr 2020
BBCAmid coronavirus crisis, US oil prices turn negative
For the first time in history, the price of US oil has turned negative. It implies that the oil producers are paying the buyers to offload their commodity over fears that they would run out of storage capacity in May.
20 Apr 2020
ReutersDylan's 'The Times' lyrics up for sale for $2.2 million
Bob Dylan's thoughts and words are worth millions of dollars, literally!
20 Apr 2020
Yale UniversityCoronavirus: Thousands in US file class-action lawsuit against China
Amid a global outcry over China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, 10,000 Americans have reportedly signed a class-action lawsuit against the country.
20 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationNobel-winning virologist says coronavirus was created in Wuhan's lab
Luc Antoine Montagnier, the French virologist who had won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Medicine, has claimed the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is man-made.
20 Apr 2020
CanadaCanada: 16 killed in country's worst shooting, attacker dead
Dressed as a police officer, a lone gunman killed at least 16 in Canada this weekend, making it one of the worst violent crimes the country has seen in recent history.
20 Apr 2020
ZomatoAfter Apple, Google reportedly planning to launch its own card
In the age of digital payments and peer-to-peer transfers, third-party smart cards, promising plenty of benefits and user-facing features, are becoming increasingly popular.
19 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 vaccine not guaranteed, says leading world health expert
With more than 160,000 deaths and 2.3 million infected cases globally, COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world.
19 Apr 2020
COVID-19Now, New Yorkers can have 'video weddings' via Zoom
Given the whole COVID-19 situation, New York has officially started allowing wedding ceremonies to be conducted via video conference.
19 Apr 2020
MotorolaMotorola launches Moto G Stylus in the US for $300
Alongside the Moto G Power, Motorola has also launched the Moto G Stylus in the US market. The mid-range handset comes equipped with a stylus and aims to attract buyers looking for improved productivity.
19 Apr 2020
AppleiPhone SE's pre-orders open, shipping to commence from April 24
Apple has started taking pre-orders for the new iPhone SE in the US and 40 other countries. The shipping for these models is slated to begin from April 24. However, for all forthcoming bookings, the delivery is likely to start from the first week of May.
18 Apr 2020
MotorolaMotorola releases its mid-range Moto G Power in the US
Motorola has launched its Moto G Power smartphone in the United States. It is listed on the company's website at $250.
18 Apr 2020
IndiaWhy government banned alcohol sale during the 40-day lockdown?
When the Centre released a new set of guidelines for the second bout of lockdown, it clearly stated that the sale of alcohol would be banned till May 3. This decision was taken despite some state governments mulling the option of re-opening liquor shops to generate revenue.
18 Apr 2020
WuhanWuhan lab intern accidentally leaked novel coronavirus, says US media
As the question of the origins of the novel coronavirus remains unanswered, reports claimed that the virus may have leaked from a laboratory in China's Wuhan city.
18 Apr 2020
Coronavirus#CoronavirusInnovation: This smart band can stop your uncontrollable face-touching
Despite multiple warnings from health experts, many of us end up touching our faces.
17 Apr 2020
IndiaSecond coronavirus wave likely next year, claims CDC Director
The outbreak of COVID-19, aka the novel coronavirus disease, has killed more than 1.4 lakh around the world.
17 Apr 2020
World Health OrganizationChina adds 1,290 deaths to Wuhan's tally; admits past miscalculations
China, which has faced accusations of under-reporting cases during the coronavirus pandemic, has now admitted to some errors made in the past.
17 Apr 2020
Narendra ModiCoronavirus: Stimulus 2.0 in mind, Modi and Sitharaman hold talks
With economic activity coming to a standstill for almost a month due to the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a package that could keep the wheels churning.
16 Apr 2020
Bollywood'Khubsoorat' actor Ranjit Chowdhry passes away at 64
In a saddening piece of news, film and theatre actor Ranjit Chowdhry, best known for his roles in movies like Khatta Meetha and Khubsoorat, passed away on Wednesday.
16 Apr 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: From first to second million in just 13 days
In what serves as another reminder of how contagious the coronavirus is, the worldwide cases topped 2 million (20 lakhs) on Wednesday. Across the globe, 2,064,115 have contracted the infection and 137,020 have died.
15 Apr 2020
Joaquin PhoenixCOVID-19: Joaquin Phoenix, John Legend urge NY to release prisoners
Oscar award-winning Hollywood actor Joaquin Phoenix has called for New York authorities to free some prison inmates, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
15 Apr 2020
India#Lockdown2: Industry bodies want package of nearly Rs. 16L crore
As India's lockdown was extended for another nineteen days on Tuesday, several industry bodies asked the government to release a financial package to help them and revive growth in various sectors.
14 Apr 2020
SecurityZoom will let customers choose data centers for routing calls
It has become dichotomous for video-conferencing giant Zoom. On one hand, its user have sky-rocketed, but on the other, those users are fast losing confidence, given the shady security practices of the company.
13 Apr 2020
MicrosoftBill Gates on COVID-19 response: We are in 'uncharted territory'
From Italy to India, several countries are reeling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
