Indian-American teen wins spelling bee title

IANS | May 29, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, May 29 (IANS) Indian-American teenager Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, correctly spelling 32 words in a spell-off to claim the championship and set a new competition record.

Chinese cars face new US border ban bill

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:41 AM

Washington, May 29 (IANS) Two US Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation to block Chinese connected vehicles from entering the United States through Canada and Mexico, warning that the vehicles pose national security risks and threaten the American auto industry.

US rejects central bank digital currency push

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:37 AM

Washington, May 29 (IANS) The Trump administration has ruled out the creation of a US central bank digital currency (CBDC), with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arguing that government-issued digital money could become a tool for tracking financial activity and threatening personal freedoms.

Usha Vance promotes literacy at Team USA centre

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:33 AM

Washington, May 29 (IANS) Second Lady Usha Vance visited the US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to promote childhood literacy, using a stop at one of Team USA's premier training facilities to encourage children to read during the summer break.