Skip to main content

North America

Latest North America stories from World.

World

Briefing: The EPA Just Named The Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker, And It's Not Toyota

Strategic angle: Toyota has a reputation for being gas-stingy, but it's actually in fourth place in the EPA's latest mileage rankings. Still, overall, mileage keeps increasing.

World

Briefing: Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air

Strategic angle: In the harsh conditions of Antarctica, certain microbes have adapted to thrive without sunlight by utilizing air as their primary energy source.

World

Briefing: Kayrros sale signals rising demand for satellite intelligence amid Hormuz crisis

Strategic angle: Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed interest in commercial geospatial intelligence services to unprecedented levels.

World

Briefing: Tiny tools, sharp aim: Nanobodies target tumors with precision

Strategic angle: Nanobodies—miniature proteins—derived from camel antibodies demonstrated powerful potential to accurately and safely deliver radioisotopes as specialized cancer treatments.

World

Briefing: Not just spin—electron orbitals can provide new method for controlling magnetism

Strategic angle: Korean researchers propose a new possibility for controlling magnetism through electron orbitals, aiming to enhance device performance while reducing heat generation.

World

Briefing: The 2026 Outlander PHEV’s Range Isn’t The Only Number Going Up

Strategic angle: A mid-cycle refresh gives Mitsubishi's plug-in hybrid SUV 45 miles of electric range and more power.

World

Briefing: Chevy Might Ditch The Corvette E-Ray For A Grand Sport Hybrid: Report

Strategic angle: Chevy will allegedly pair its new 6.7-liter V8 engine with an electric motor for the Grand Sport X.

World

Briefing: Federal judge stalls health secretary RFK Jr.’s overhaul of vaccine policy

Strategic angle: A federal judge on Monday stalled major parts of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to remake vaccine policy in the U.S.

World

Briefing: Feds Tell 97 Car Dealerships To Knock It Off With The Hidden Fees Already

Strategic angle: Many dealerships tack on ridiculous, expensive nonsense to the end of your price, like advertising fees, nitrogen tire inflation, and dealer prep fees.

World

Briefing: Rapid sequencing method offers same day detection of antibiotic resistance

Strategic angle: Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a rapid and cost-efficient sequencing method that can identify antibiotic resistance within the same working day.

World

Briefing: Federally Mandated Impaired-Driver Surveillance Tech Faces Delay After New Findings

Strategic angle: A new NHTSA report says impaired-driving detection tech still isn’t accurate enough, delaying a planned federal rule.

World

Briefing: Man's Car Won't Start So He Gets It Towed To The Dealership. They Can't Believe What's Inside: 'Never Seen This Before'

Strategic angle: A surprising discovery awaits at the dealership after a car breakdown.

World

Briefing: Satellite mapping reveals recent and large-scale habitat changes across the Southern Ocean's seascapes

Strategic angle: New research highlights the impact of declining Antarctic sea ice on marine ecosystems.

World

Briefing: Trump signals coalition to force open Strait of Hormuz is not ready yet: 'Some are less than enthusiastic'

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump expressed concerns about U.S. allies' willingness to join a coalition for tanker protection in the Strait of Hormuz.

World

Briefing: 200,000 Immigrant Truck Drivers Are Officially Losing Their CDLs Which Will Almost Certainly Make Everything Even More Expensive

Strategic angle: The loss of CDLs for immigrant truck drivers is set to exacerbate rising costs in the transportation sector.

World

Briefing: For Sale: Volvo EX30 Wheels, Never Turned

Strategic angle: The electric Volvo EX30 is being discontinued in the U.S., but it'll remain on sale in Mexico and Canada.

World

Briefing: Buick May Bring Sedans Back To America Using A Surprising Platform

Strategic angle: After going all in on crossovers and SUVs, Buick may be flirting with sedans again.

World

Briefing: Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic

Strategic angle: Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis, but understanding their degradation process is crucial.

World

Briefing: Failing to succeed: Why post‑secondary students need more room to mess up

Strategic angle: University students today face a confusing mix of messages about failure, navigating systems that often penalize mistakes.

World

Hyundai Stops Palisade Sales, Recalls 68,500 SUVs After Fatal Incident

Hyundai is urging owners to use caution when operating the SUV's second- and third-row power seats.