North America News & Breaking Stories

Norwegian writer Jon Fosse wins the Nobel Prize for Literature for his work that gives "voice to the unsayable."

Boulder is hosting a series of events to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, honoring the culture and contributions of Native tribes.

Boulder is hosting a series of events to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, honoring the culture and contributions of Native tribes.

No One Will Save You is a new sci-fi thriller premiering on Hulu and Disney Plus, but geo-restrictions can be bypassed with a VPN.

Noah Kahan announces his biggest tour yet, the We'll All Be Here Forever Tour 2024, with dates across North America.

Protests are planned outside Indian consulates in Canada after the murder of a Sikh leader in the country. Sikhs for Justice, an organization known for organizing referendum votes on Khalistan, is seeking the expulsion of the Indian High Commissioner to Canada and urging the Canadian government to label India a state sponsor of terror. The Indian government has strongly denied any involvement in the murder and has called on the Canadian government to take action against anti-India elements operating from their soil. The murder is currently being investigated by the RCMP.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was placed on lockdown for over an hour following reports of an armed person near campus. This is the second time in less than three weeks that the university has been locked down due to an armed person.

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has injured his vocal cords, leading to the rescheduling of six shows on their farewell tour.

Hurricane Lee is predicted to reach Category 5 status with potential for "catastrophic" damage, according to federal forecasters.

Travis Scott brings his "Utopia Tour" to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Newark this December. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

'Gran Turismo' inches ahead of 'Barbie' in the box office lead, but 'Barbie' expected to have sold more tickets.

Country superstar Luke Combs announces new stadium shows, including two nights at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood in 2024.

Israeli media site warns Bella Hadid to "think" before criticizing Israel after she opens up about her battle with Lyme disease.

Taylor Swift made headlines during her Los Angeles concert by gifting her hat to Bianka Bryant, daughter of late basketball star Kobe Bryant. The heartwarming moment went viral on social media. Swift also gave $55 million in bonuses to her Eras Tour crew, including truck drivers.

Amazon's shares surged nearly 8% after the company reported a net profit of $6.7 billion in Q2, compared to a loss of $2 billion last year. The company's revenue increased 11% to $134.4 billion.

Amazon's Q3 revenue growth is expected to be strong, beating expectations and leading to a rally in its shares.

Toyota has officially unveiled the all-new Land Cruiser Prado, which will be sold in the US as the Land Cruiser 250. The SUV features two distinct front facias and is based on Toyota's body-on-frame TNGA-F platform. It measures 4,925 mm long and has been made 50% more rigid than its predecessor. The Prado will be available with a range of engine options, including a 2.7-litre petrol, a 2.4-litre turbo petrol and a 2.8-litre turbodiesel. The Land Cruiser Prado is expected to go on sale in South Africa in the first half of 2024.

The UK is set to see a bigger and brighter moon on Tuesday night, known as the supermoon. The moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. The phenomenon is expected to be visible at dusk on August 1. Another supermoon will appear on August 30.

UPS and Teamsters reach tentative contract, averting supply chain crisis.

Hollywood bounces back as "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" drive box office success.

Famous hacker Kevin Mitnick, known as the 'Condor,' dies at 59 from pancreatic cancer.

Canada's worst wildfire season has caused toxic smoke to spread across the US, affecting air quality in 20 states. The smoke contains fine particulate matter, which can cause short-term health effects such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as long-term effects like asthma and heart disease. Major cities including Chicago have experienced poor air quality, prompting warnings for vulnerable groups to stay indoors. Red flag warnings have also been issued in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Colorado due to dry conditions that increase the risk of wildfires.

Psychologists explain why people think they have a shot at winning, despite near-impossible odds:

"Blue Beetle" film marks DC superhero's first appearance on the big screen.

US and Canada meet in 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals rematch.

Ticket prices for Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' concerts in Kansas City have significantly dropped.

First of four supermoons in 2023 to appear in July.

Madonna postpones tour after being hospitalized with serious bacterial infection.