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Topic: North America

Why a drop in air pollution is warming northern oceans

Cleaner air benefits human health, but it also reveals the full force of greenhouse-gas warming, which has historically been 'masked' by the cooling effect of particulate pollution.

1 killed & thousands displaced as category 4 Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica

A woman died in Jamaica’s Hanover parish after a tree fell on her home. Warning for hurricane is in effect for Jamaica, Cayman Islands & eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.

North America prepares for total solar eclipse Monday. Wait for 2 years if you miss it

US will have clearest view, with Canada & Mexico also being able to sight phenomenon. Partial eclipse will be visible over northern parts of South America, Caribbean islands.

Witch on a broomstick—how the medieval invention came about and survived over the years

Although witch-hunting ended – at least in Europe and North America – in the 18th century, the image of witches flying on brooms endures.

US to unveil tallest Ambedkar statue in North America on 14 October

The 19-foot statue, named ‘Statue of Equality,’ is part of the Ambedkar International Centre being built on 13-acre land in Accokeek city, Maryland.

Insects are climbing out of the ground in North America after 17 yrs only to mate, die in weeks

Brood X Cicadas have an unusual life cycle of 13 or 17 years underground. However, climate change is disrupting their cycle.

India is one of the largest gold smuggling hubs, and UAE plays big intermediary: Report

Over a quarter of India’s approximate 1,000 tonne gold imports is not accounted for, says a new report by Canada-based NGO IMPACT.

Climate change in focus as record-breaking tide floods Venice

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Amazon wants to conquer the world but is a long way from getting there

Amazon is making major efforts to expand outside the US but its growth outside the home market is relatively lagging.

Climate change is accelerating, says another UN report. Here’s why

A new UN report says climate change is occurring at an increasing rate and its consequences are affecting people on every continent.

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India-EU FTA will change how US looks at trade with New Delhi. We must be ready

For India and the EU, the reliance on the US for security needs and on China for goods and services is associated with greater risks and vulnerability to major disruptions.

In Pinarayi’s pre-poll Kerala budget, gig hubs, global school and a welfare bonanza

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced the 2026-27 Kerala Budget Thursday.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.