US Government: News
28 Jun 2024
CryptocurrencyFBI places $5 million bounty on 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova
Ruja Ignatova, dubbed the "Cryptoqueen," is a fugitive wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for orchestrating a $4 billion Ponzi scheme.
21 Jun 2024
US Commerce DepartmentUS bans sales of Kaspersky antivirus over Russia links
The US government has announced a ban on the sale of Kaspersky antivirus software due to national security concerns.
21 Jun 2024
Joe BidenTikTok challenges US ban in court, calls it 'unconstitutional'
TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have filed an appeal in a US court to overturn a law threatening to ban the app in the United States from January 19.
18 Jun 2024
AdobeUS government sues Adobe over 'deceptive' subscription practices
The US government has initiated a lawsuit against Adobe, a leading software company.
31 May 2024
AMDUS extends chip export restrictions to Middle East
The US Commerce Department has broadened its chip export restrictions, initially aimed at China and several other foreign adversaries, to now include a large portion of the Middle East.
29 May 2024
Elon MuskMusk's Neuralink seeks 3 patients for long-term brain implant study
Neuralink, the brain-chip company founded by Elon Musk, is planning to enroll three patients in a long-term study to evaluate its revolutionary device.
18 May 2024
TikTokCanadian intelligence chief warns against use of TikTok
David Vigneault, the Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has cautioned Canadians against using the popular social media app TikTok.
09 May 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft develops top-secret AI model for US intelligence agencies
Microsoft has developed a secret generative AI model specifically for the US intelligence agencies.
26 Apr 2024
SnapchatSnap shares surge as restructured digital advertising strategy pays off
Snap Inc.'s restructured digital advertising strategy is yielding positive results as evidenced by the company's latest forecasts.
16 Apr 2024
ChinaMicrosoft invests $1.5 billion in UAE's AI company G42
Microsoft has announced a substantial investment of $1.5 billion in G42, the leading artificial intelligence company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
03 Apr 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft could have stopped 2023 Chinese email breach: US government
An investigation by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has revealed that a significant breach of government emails in 2023, could have been prevented by Microsoft.
03 Apr 2024
NASAUS government commissions NASA to create lunar timekeeping system
The White House has tasked NASA with the creation of a unique time reference system for the Moon, dubbed Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
29 Mar 2024
Elon MuskX accused of selling user data to US government
Despite X's public opposition to state surveillance, the company and its owner, Elon Musk, are now facing scrutiny over allegations of selling user data to law enforcement agencies.
17 Mar 2024
SpaceXElon Musk's SpaceX building spy satellite network for US government
SpaceX is working on a top-secret project to build a network of spy satellites for the US, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the program.
01 Mar 2024
TechnologyUS to investigate security risks in Chinese cars: Here's why
The US government is investigating potential security risks linked to connected technology in cars made in China and other 'countries of concern.'
17 Feb 2024
IntelUS government likely to award $10B in subsidies to Intel
The United States (US) government is in talks to provide Intel Corporation with a subsidy package worth over $10 billion, reported Bloomberg.
10 Feb 2024
Cybercrimes'Warzone RAT' malware service dismantled, suspects arrested: Check details
United States (US) officials have revealed that they seized websites involved in selling a dangerous malware called "Warzone RAT," which allowed cybercriminals to steal data from victims' computers.
09 Feb 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUS bans AI-generated voice robocalls to curb scammers
The US government's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned robocalls using AI-generated voice tools.
08 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaChinese-origin engineer arrested in US for stealing missile tracking technology
Chenguang Gong, a former engineer and US citizen originally from China, has been arrested on federal charges, for allegedly stealing trade secret technology.
08 Jan 2024
Space NewsNASA's first lunar lander in 50 years lifts off
The new Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying a NASA lunar lander, has taken off from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
29 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaUS to launch paperless visa as pilot project succeeds
The United States (US) government has successfully tested a pilot project for "paperless visas," which could eventually replace traditional visa stamps and pasting in passports.
27 Oct 2023
RussiaUS defense contractors see revenue boost amid global armed conflicts
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a significant boost in revenue for major US defense contractors, as the US government and European nations ramp up their defense budgets in response to Moscow's hostile actions.
23 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaWhat US's proposed tweaks to H-1B visa mean for Indians
The United States (US) government is considering modifications to the H-1B visa application process, sparking questions about what aspects will be updated and what stays the same.
18 May 2023
Lashkar-e-TaibaUS court grants Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition
A court in the United States (US) has officially approved the extradition of Pakistani-origin terror convict and Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India, where he is sought for his reported involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
15 May 2023
United States of AmericaLA launches project to track flesh-eating drug, US's deadliest ever
Xylazine, a deadly sedative commonly known as tranq and used for tranquilizing animals, has been abused for years in the United States.
21 Mar 2023
United States of AmericaCan't confirm: US on providing India intelligence about China's incursion
A new report has claimed that for the first time, the Pentagon provided crucial real-time intelligence to the Indian Army, which helped India tackle the border incursion by China in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector in December last year.
20 Aug 2022
Taiwan21 Chinese warplanes, 5 naval ships tracked around Taiwan: Report
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has said that it tracked 21 warplanes and five naval ships of the Chinese military around the country on Friday.
17 Aug 2022
Ministry Of External AffairsBest deal for citizens: Jaishankar on buying oil from Russia
Defending India's decision to buy crude oil from Russia, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that he had a moral obligation to ensure the best deal for Indian citizens.
14 Aug 2022
MichiganMan gets Rs. 20cr from government for building own broadband!
Jared Mauch from Michigan, USA, has received $2.6 million (Rs. 20 crore) from the US government for building his own broadband after getting slapped with a pricey internet bill.
02 Aug 2022
TaiwanUS House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reaches Taiwan amid China's warnings
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly landed in Taiwan late on Tuesday evening as part of her Asia tour, amid repeated "warnings" against her visit from China.
08 Jun 2021
Donald TrumpUS study gives further credence to Wuhan Lab leak theory
After US President Joe Biden revealed that the intelligence community is now exploring the lab-leak hypothesis, a US government national laboratory has backed the theory postulating SARS-CoV-2 virus leaking from the virology labs in Wuhan, according to The Wall Street Journal report.
22 Mar 2021
TechnologyUS House antitrust chairman mulling multiple bills targeting Big Tech
David Cicilline, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel is reportedly planning to announce ten or more pieces of legislation squarely aimed at Big Tech companies.
18 Jan 2021
HuaweiTrump fires parting salvo at Huawei, imposes further restrictions
During its final week in office and a year after it put Huawei on the Entity List, the Trump administration delivered another blow to the Chinese smartphone maker.
16 Jan 2021
SpotifySpotify 'Car Thing' seeks FCC nod; significant redesign, features revealed
Popular music streaming service Spotify has sought FCC certification for a new Bluetooth-enabled device dubbed Car Thing. Last heard of in 2019, the car companion has received a significant design revamp and no longer resembles the 2019 concept.
14 Sep 2020
TikTokOracle wins TikTok US bid, but not for 'full sale'
After months of discussions and complications, Chinese giant ByteDance is finalizing a deal for the US business of TikTok.
12 Sep 2020
ReutersChina may let TikTok face US ban: Here's why
Chinese giant ByteDance is running out of time to comply with the Donald Trump administration's 'sell or close' order for TikTok US.
05 Sep 2020
Keanu Reeves#ComicBytes: Everything you need to know about Keanu Reeves' BRZRKR
From video games to motorcycles, Keanu Reeves has a knack for turning his hobbies into solid products.
27 Aug 2020
Trump AdministrationAmid political turmoil, TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer steps down
Kevin Mayer, the Chief Executive Officer of TikTok and Chief Operating Officer of its Chinese parent company ByteDance, has resigned from his posts.
16 Aug 2020
HuaweiHuawei phones may lose Android update support: Here's why
If you own a Huawei-built phone with Google's Android operating system, there is something you should know.
22 Jul 2020
GoogleEx-Google CEO is creating a 'tech school' for US government
The American government has roped in former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to create a new 'tech school' called US Digital Service Academy.
