The Latest Breaking News from North America

In the early 1900s, America planted European beachgrass to hold coastal sand in place; it later transformed natural dunes and displaced native wildlife

European beachgrass was introduced to North America over a century ago for dune stabilization. This invasive grass significantly altered coastal dune ecosystems and native plant diversity. Its dense root systems stabilized dunes but disrupted natural sand movement processes. Restoration efforts now focus on removing the grass and re-establishing native vegetation.…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Indian national Amritpal Singh added to FBI’s 'Most Wanted' list in drug trafficking case

An Indian national has been added to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Most Wanted list over his alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking network accused of smuggling cocaine and methamphetamine across North America.

The Times of India · Jul 29

Concacaf and AFC stunned by Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off World Cup to investors

The governing bodies for North America and Asian are ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s plan to sell lucrative stakes in its tournaments

The Independent UK · Jul 29

MLBB pros like Ashlay are ready to grind, but NA won’t give them a stage

Ashley "Ashlay" Ann and her Gen.G teammates are ready to compete in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, but North America's near-total lack of regional tournaments is leaving top talent idle between international events.

Dot Esports · Jul 28

Can a global car company survive today's complicated world? Nissan hopes to find out

"You have a China ecosystem, and you have the U.S. ecosystem," CEO Ivan Espinosa said. "If you want to be a global company, you need to live in both."

Fortune · Jul 28

Why Some Countries Ban Car Colours That Are Perfectly Legal Elsewhere

Imagine buying your dream car, picking your favourite colour, and then being told you cannot drive it because the paint itself is illegal. Sounds unbelievable, right? While most people assume car colour is just a matter of style, several countries have surprising rules about which shades can and cannot appear…

MyLifeXP · Jul 27

Bird-safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildings

Birds are facing a crisis — nearly three billion birds have been lost across North America since 1970 as a result of human activities impacting birds and their habitats.

The Conversation · Jul 27

In 1904, Newfoundland released just four moose to boost hunting opportunities. Years later, their population had soared to nearly 200,000, transforming island's forests & becoming one of North America's largest moose populations

More than a century after just four moose were introduced to Newfoundland, the animals multiplied into one of North America's largest moose populations, permanently reshaping the island's forests. With abundant food and few natural predators, their numbers grew rapidly, leading to widespread ecological changes. As the population exceeded the habitat's…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

In 1964, engineers proposed capturing Alaska's rivers and sending them thousands of miles to America's driest deserts

In 1964, American engineers at the Ralph M Parsons Corporation drew up one of the most ambitious infrastructure plans in history, a scheme called the North American Water and Power Alliance, or Nawapa. The idea was to capture excess river water from Alaska and northwestern Canada and send it south…

The Times of India · Jul 27

In 1851, New York released house sparrows to eat caterpillars damaging city trees; within 50 years, the birds had colonised nearly the entire continental US

House sparrows were introduced to Brooklyn in 1851 to control insect pests. These birds rapidly spread across North America, adapting to various environments. Their adaptability allowed them to nest in human-made structures, aiding their expansion. This successful introduction created new problems by displacing native bird species. The house sparrow's story…

The Times of India · Jul 26