The Latest Breaking News from North America

A dairy-sponsored women's Fortnite tournament called 'The Milk Cup' is awarding 'the largest women's esports prize pool in North America' this year

The milk lobby continues its quest to make milk "the performance drink of gamers."

PC Gamer · Jul 27, 2024

London could host WrestleMania at Wembley Stadium in 2027, Sadiq Khan hints

Capital could be first venue outside North America for US wrestling spectacular

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024

Landmark new research shows how global warming is messing with our rainfall

The past century of human-induced warming has increased rainfall variability over 75% of the Earth’s land area – particularly over Australia, Europe and eastern North America, new research shows.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Exclusive: How sub-F1 giant Prema is gearing up for IndyCar in 2025

The Italian-based juggernaut of Europe’s junior formulas announced plans in early April to create a base of operations in Indiana and field two full-time cars powered by Chevrolet in North America’s premier open-wheel championship beginning next season. 

Motorsport · Jul 23, 2024

Counter-drug strategies in Central America are worsening deforestation, threatening many species of birds

Activities associated with cocaine trafficking threaten two-thirds of the most important landscapes in Central America for 196 forest bird species, including 67 migratory species. This is the key takeaway from a study that colleagues and I published in June 2024 in the journal Nature Sustainability.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024

The global M&A market’s big-deal bravado is losing steam as rates stay high in 2024

The largest sector for M&A globally was technology, with deal volume up 37% year on year, of which North America made up some 66% of the total.

Fortune · Jul 23, 2024

'Twisters' storms North American box office with $80.5 million weekend; 'Bad Newz' in top 10 with $1.1 million collection

Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling 'Twisters' to a blockbuster opening. The standalone sequel to the 1996 hit made $80.5 million in ticket sales from 4,151 theatres in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2024

Sephora's North America csays DEI is 'just smart business'

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are baked into the beauty retailer's 'ecosystem,' according to Artemis Patrick.

Fortune · Jul 19, 2024

Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns

Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Sephora North America's CEO has a leadership style informed by growing up an outsider

"I think it's critical that, as a leader, you hire people that have different points of view than you do," says Sephora North America CEO Artemis Patrick.

Fortune · Jul 17, 2024