Stories from United States

The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contracted with a spyware company. ICE is redacting essentially all information related to this contract.

The New York Knicks' offensive firepower will face the San Antonio Spurs' defensive impact in the upcoming NBA Finals. In the 2026 postseason, the Knicks lead in field goal percentage at 51.5%, while the Spurs lead in opponent field goal percentage at 41.3%.

The Pentagon has decided to close its press access control for journalists.

A sexting scandal involving Graham Platner threatens Democratic hopes for the US midterm elections.

A US radio broadcast explored literary themes, specifically discussing the subversion of the 'marriage plot' in a book. The author was noted for her work in this area.

A US radio broadcast explored how the brain processes information, focusing on the repetition of words and stimulus. The concept of 'boundary will country will' was mentioned in relation to exact moments.

A US radio broadcast mentioned a rally for 'Make America Great' and discussed music, with a reference to President Trump. The segment also touched on overpricing and singer Martina McBride. US radio stations are discussing the music played at a Donald Trump rally.

Influencers like Andrew Kibay and Altimatch are sharing self-improvement content on TikTok, with videos viewed hundreds of millions of times. This content often focuses on masculinity and personal growth.

The US Treasury reported average interest rates for Treasury Bills at 3.696% on April 30, 2026. Treasury Notes averaged 3.230%, and Treasury Bonds averaged 3.403% on the same date.

One person died and two others were hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash Monday morning in Highland, Colorado. The driver fled the scene, according to the sheriff's office.