America

Amazon’s battle with newly-formed union continues despite workers’ historic win

Regardless of an increase in organising efforts, the share of workers who belong to unions has continued to shrink over the years, dropping to 10.1 percent last year from 10.3 percent in 2021.

What Russia's war in Ukraine has taught us about power

Ukraine's ability to portray itself as the defender of democracy against a brutal tyrant has enabled it to get lots of weapons from the West. With this, the picture of Russian dominance vanishes

What is fentanyl, deadly drug seized in record numbers, enough to kill every American?

According to the US CDC, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. Fifty times more powerful than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, it is mainly produced in Mexico with ingredients from China

Zelenskyy thanks 'every American,' sees 'turning point'

The highly sensitive trip came after 10 months of a brutal war that has seen tens of thousands of casualties on both sides and devastation for Ukrainian civilians

US: Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

In recent decades, severe obesity among children in America has nearly quadrupled, experts said

Explained: How the Federal Reserve's half-point rate hike will affect American wallets

The effects of the Federal Reserve raising its key interest rate several times this year have been felt by Americans. Those who save will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt

'Railways to export Vande Bharat trains by 2025-26': Officials say

The latest version of the indigenous trains with sleeper coaches will be operational by the first quarter of 2024

2022 second worst ever for mass shootings in US history

With more than a month left in 2022, the number of mass shootings in the US is probably about to surpass the 610 recorded in 2020

Off track: What a looming rail strike could mean for the US economy

If freight trains stop running next month, nearly every industry in the United States will suffer. Many businesses only have a few days' worth of raw materials and finished goods storage space. Food, fuel, automobiles, and chemical manufacturers, as well as their customers, would all feel the pinch

'Donald Trump has failed America,' says US President Biden

Trump, 76, is seeking a potential rematch with Democratic President Biden