Skip to main content

North America

Latest North America stories from World.

World

Briefing: Teen Finds Out What Happens When CHP Clocks Your BMW i8 At 130 MPH

Strategic angle: CHP arrested a 16-year-old after a BMW i8 was clocked at 130 mph while weaving through traffic on Highway 101.

World

Briefing: Astronomers discover long-period radio transient of unknown origin

Strategic angle: Using the Australian SKA Pathfinder, astronomers have identified a new long-period radio transient source designated ASKAP J1424.

World

Briefing: Limited-time offer: Earn a $250 bonus with Chase Freedom Unlimited

Strategic angle: Take advantage of this limited-time promotion to boost your rewards.

World

Briefing: Senator Blasts GSK Inhaler Practices, Calls for Reform

Strategic angle: Trump adds pressure to codify MFN, a judge stalls Kennedy's changes to vaccine policy, and more biotech news.

World

Briefing: How plant populations keep a genetic memory of the past

Strategic angle: Plants are usually seen as stationary life forms, quietly supporting environments. But plant communities and populations are far from static.

World

Briefing: Guidewire (GWRE) Lost Some Momentum in Q4 after a Strong Run

Strategic angle: Guidewire (GWRE) shows signs of slowing down in Q4 following a strong performance earlier.

World

Briefing: Laser Business Exit Improved nLIGHT’s (LASR) Profitability

Strategic angle: nLIGHT's strategic exit from its laser business has led to enhanced profitability.

World

Briefing: Amazon's new 'getitfast' delivery page lists items you can have in 1 hour

Strategic angle: Amazon simplifies the search for same-day delivery products with a new feature.

World

Briefing: 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: 20 of the most underrated and overrated by ADP

Strategic angle: Whether it's too high or too low, these players aren't being valued like they should be

World

Briefing: Here’s Why Cathie Wood’s Latest Tesla (TSLA) Prediction May Fall Short

Strategic angle: An analysis of Cathie Wood's recent forecast for Tesla and the potential pitfalls.

World

Briefing: Nintendo Switch 2 update adds ‘Handheld Boost Mode’ for original Switch games

Strategic angle: Nintendo's latest update enhances original Switch games' performance in handheld mode.

World

Briefing: The biggest names on the briefs

Strategic angle: Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making.

World

Briefing: Why Project Hail Mary’s creators were ‘scared’ about making the sci-fi adaptation

Strategic angle: Exploring the challenges faced by the team behind the adaptation of Andy Weir's latest novel.

World

Briefing: At $19,000, Could This 2004 Mercury Marauder Make Your Day?

Strategic angle: Does this $19,000 price seem reasonable for the car as it's presented, minor warts and all? Or for that much, would it need to be darn-near perfect?

World

Briefing: Alphabet’s (GOOGL) YouTube Growth Drives MoffettNathanson’s Buy Rating

Strategic angle: MoffettNathanson has issued a buy rating for Alphabet, citing strong growth in YouTube.

World

Briefing: Meta (META) Sees 17% Surge in User Engagement Across Platforms

Strategic angle: Meta reports a significant increase in user engagement, boosting investor confidence.

World

Briefing: Ryugu asteroid samples contain all DNA and RNA building blocks

Strategic angle: Recent findings reveal that samples from the Ryugu asteroid hold the essential components for life.

World

Briefing: This Classic Alfa Hits 60 In 2.9 Seconds Without Making A Sound

Strategic angle: A California-commissioned Totem Alfa swaps its twin-turbo V6 for an electric motor, delivering speed and a very different driving experience.

World

Briefing: 2026 Just Capital rankings: See the companies on the annual list of corporate leaders

Strategic angle: The annual Just Capital rankings identify companies leading peers on many metrics including those related to workers, communities and the environment.

World

Briefing: When it comes to getting a pay raise, you'll probably have to ask for it

Strategic angle: Understanding the importance of advocating for your own salary increase.