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Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks records on opening weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Tom Holland in the titular role and also starring Zendaya and Sadie Sink, took in a staggering $355 million from 4,487 screens in North America - becoming the second-biggest domestic launch in cinematic history.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has made box office history in its first weekend, becoming the second biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales

The Independent UK

JLR's New North American CEO Has A Lot Of Work To Do

JLR is betting big the United States, with ambitions plans that includes new models and a range of powertrain choices.

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Riders from Canada, Cuba, Mexico and USA among 13 North Americans in the 2026 Tour de France Femmes

Isabella Holmgren leads a charge of five debutants, Canadian Alison Jackson and pair of US riders provide climbing arsenal for French squad St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93

Cycling News

US heat dome, Europe weather shift signal a rare ‘Super El Niño’ — What comes next?

A powerful El Niño is developing and influencing weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere. This warming event is causing heat in the western United States and shifting pressure systems in Europe. Long-range models suggest this El Niño could become exceptionally strong, potentially a Super El Niño. The tropical Pacific's warming…

The Economic Times

BTS are back: return of K-pop superstars sparks US economic boom

Cities in North America hosting 14 concerts in August and September – and economic impact is set to be significant

The Guardian - US

North America once had 400 million beavers. Nearly wiped out by the 1900s, they are now restoring rivers, wetlands and wildlife one dam at a time

Once nearly eradicated due to extensive fur trapping, beavers are making a notable comeback in North American rivers. Their innate talent for constructing dams contributes to the formation of ponds and wetlands, which support a wide array of wildlife. The rejuvenated habitats formed by beavers enhance resilience against droughts and…

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Want a big home? Make it a three-storey townhouse

Bradley Perrett | Three-storey townhouses are common in Europe and North America. Why shouldn't they be here?

Newcastle Herald

Wind Waker 2 was in development before Zelda lead Eiji Aonuma was told Toon Link "alienated" American teenagers, so we got Twilight Princess instead

"We knew that we had to create a Zelda game that would live up to the expectations of fans in North America, and that if we didn't, it could mean the end of the franchise"

GamesRadar

In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers again

North America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their numbers to slowly recover. Remarkably, beavers are now recognized for their role in managing drought and floods. Their dams create wetlands and act as fire refuges, benefiting ecosystems. This rodent's comeback…

The Economic Times

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

Thick smoke from massive wildfires has been spreading in North America and Europe once again in 2026. The health impacts of breathing this particle-filled air are becoming well known, but wildfires’ influence on the weather is less widely recognized.

The Conversation

In the early 1900s, America planted European beachgrass to hold coastal sand in place; it later transformed natural dunes and displaced native wildlife

European beachgrass was introduced to North America over a century ago for dune stabilization. This invasive grass significantly altered coastal dune ecosystems and native plant diversity. Its dense root systems stabilized dunes but disrupted natural sand movement processes. Restoration efforts now focus on removing the grass and re-establishing native vegetation.…

The Times of India

Indian national Amritpal Singh added to FBI’s 'Most Wanted' list in drug trafficking case

An Indian national has been added to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Most Wanted list over his alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking network accused of smuggling cocaine and methamphetamine across North America.

The Times of India

Concacaf and AFC stunned by Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off World Cup to investors

The governing bodies for North America and Asian are ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s plan to sell lucrative stakes in its tournaments

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The Economic Times

Oreo maker Mondelez beats second-quarter estimates on steady demand

Mondelez International exceeded revenue and profit expectations for the second quarter. Steady demand for biscuits and chocolates, along with higher pricing, boosted results. The company raised its annual organic revenue growth forecast to at least two percent. North America saw pricing increases and modest volume growth during the period.

The Times of India

In 1934, this Pennsylvania mountain went from a hawk killing ground to the world's first raptor sanctuary and changed bird conservation forever

Every autumn, the skies above a forested ridge in eastern Pennsylvania fill with movement. Eagles drift on rising air, falcons streak across the horizon and kestrels appear in quick flashes before disappearing south. For generations, Hawk Mountain has been one of North America's best places to witness this seasonal migration…

The Independent UK

It may feel like the world is on fire this summer. But that’s not the case everywhere

More than three-quarters of the global emissions from the burning of plant material comes from Africa and Asia

The Guardian - US

Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years

Three years after Maui wildfires many still struggle with ‘biological, emotional and social consequences’, study says

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MLBB pros like Ashlay are ready to grind, but NA won’t give them a stage

Ashley "Ashlay" Ann and her Gen.G teammates are ready to compete in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, but North America's near-total lack of regional tournaments is leaving top talent idle between international events.

Fortune

Can a global car company survive today's complicated world? Nissan hopes to find out

"You have a China ecosystem, and you have the U.S. ecosystem," CEO Ivan Espinosa said. "If you want to be a global company, you need to live in both."

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Why Some Countries Ban Car Colours That Are Perfectly Legal Elsewhere

Imagine buying your dream car, picking your favourite colour, and then being told you cannot drive it because the paint itself is illegal. Sounds unbelievable, right? While most people assume car colour is just a matter of style, several countries have surprising rules about which shades can and cannot appear…

The Conversation

Bird-safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildings

Birds are facing a crisis — nearly three billion birds have been lost across North America since 1970 as a result of human activities impacting birds and their habitats.

The Economic Times

In 1904, Newfoundland released just four moose to boost hunting opportunities. Years later, their population had soared to nearly 200,000, transforming island's forests & becoming one of North America's largest moose populations

More than a century after just four moose were introduced to Newfoundland, the animals multiplied into one of North America's largest moose populations, permanently reshaping the island's forests. With abundant food and few natural predators, their numbers grew rapidly, leading to widespread ecological changes. As the population exceeded the habitat's…

The Times of India

In 1964, engineers proposed capturing Alaska's rivers and sending them thousands of miles to America's driest deserts

In 1964, American engineers at the Ralph M Parsons Corporation drew up one of the most ambitious infrastructure plans in history, a scheme called the North American Water and Power Alliance, or Nawapa. The idea was to capture excess river water from Alaska and northwestern Canada and send it south…

The Times of India

In 1851, New York released house sparrows to eat caterpillars damaging city trees; within 50 years, the birds had colonised nearly the entire continental US

House sparrows were introduced to Brooklyn in 1851 to control insect pests. These birds rapidly spread across North America, adapting to various environments. Their adaptability allowed them to nest in human-made structures, aiding their expansion. This successful introduction created new problems by displacing native bird species. The house sparrow's story…

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