Category: AMERICA

Los Angeles: The political journey of Malayali Nithya Raman, who has become a notable presence in American politics, is a matter of pride for Kerala as well. With family roots in Thrissur, Nithya Raman is an Indian-origin political leader holding an important position in the governance of Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the United States. She has gained attention through her stances on issues such as the city’s housing crisis, rehousing of homeless people, social justice, and environmental protection. In the mayoral election held on November 3, 2026, 45-year-old…

Chicago, November 6, 2026: It has been 133 years today since the Lake Street Elevated Railroad service began, marking a revolutionary change in the transportation history of the city of Chicago. Regular public service on this historic railway commenced on November 6, 1893. This route, which today continues as the Green Line of Chicago's proud 'L' train system, made significant contributions to the city's growth and development towards the end of the nineteenth century. Prior to 1893, residents of Chicago primarily traveled on foot, by horse-drawn carriages, and streetcars. Crowded…

Chicago: The political contest for the next mayor of Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States, is heating up. A total of 16 candidates, including the incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson, have submitted nomination papers to contest the mayoral election scheduled for February 23, 2027. With 15 contenders running against Johnson, this race is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched mayoral elections in recent Chicago history. The deadline for submission of nomination papers was October 26. Prominent candidates in the fray include Illinois Secretary of State…

Washington: Three inmates were executed on the same day in the United States. This rare action took place on Thursday in the states of Indiana, Florida, and Alabama. This marks the second time this year that three death penalties have been carried out in the U.S. on a single day. Indiana: Jeffrey Weisheit (50) was executed by lethal injection for the 2010 case in which he set fire to a house, killing his lover’s two infant children. Florida: Jesse Guardado (64) was sentenced to death for the murder of a…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that production of Tesla’s Cybertruck, which has attracted significant attention in the global electric vehicle market, will be phased out by mid-2027 at the Gigafactory in Texas. This decisive move is aimed at increasing production of the new driverless Cybercab. Musk made the announcement on the night of November 5 via the social media platform X. He clarified that production of the Cybertruck at the Texas Gigafactory will be gradually wound down by mid-next year to make more facilities available for Cybercab production. The…

Memphis (Tennessee): To meet the rising electricity demand associated with the growth of artificial intelligence technology, Elon Musk’s xAI company has adopted an unusual approach. The company is converting jet engines formerly used in retired Boeing airplanes to generate electricity. Reports released on November 3 indicate that eight such jet engine turbines have been installed at the xAI power generation facility in Southaven, Mississippi. The electricity generated is used to operate the nearby Colossus 2 AI data center in Memphis. The project utilizes General Electric jet engine technology that was…