Stories from United States

Palo Alto Networks has announced plans to acquire Portkey to enhance security for AI agents.

A proposed plan warns of a water supply gap in San Francisco by the end of the summer. The regional population has grown by 13% over the last 20 years, straining the water system.

A new court filing regarding the Cole Allen case does not claim he shot a Secret Service officer. The updated version states that a shotgun was fired toward the stairs. Correspondent Peter Bose reported the detail. The alleged gunman, Cole Allen, was not injured in the incident. Allen did not enter a plea during a brief federal court appearance this week. The release follows a hearing where details of the attack were provided by federal investigators. Prosecutors allege Allen planned an attack for several weeks by tracking Trump's movements online. The defense indicated they may seek Allen's release before the trial begins. The video was released as part of an ongoing investigation.

Musician Will I Am is developing a car featuring an AI agent. He is also planning to teach a second semester at Arizona State University. The Black Eyed Peas are scheduled for an overseas tour in June.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reinstated employees who had previously criticized budget cuts under the Trump administration. The move follows internal agency developments regarding staffing and policy. These individuals were previously placed on leave in August 2025 following their signature on a public letter of dissent against agency leadership.

A Powerball drawing has resulted in 11 new millionaires within the state of Louisiana.

Musician Will I Am demonstrated a new AI agent capable of animating a teddy bear at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The agent uses a teddy bear exterior to help humanize the artificial intelligence technology.

A new indictment is expected to be returned by a grand jury in the coming days. The defendant, Allen, has agreed to remain behind bars until his trial. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for May 11th at the DC federal courthouse, though its occurrence is uncertain.

Amazon is set to begin testing artificial intelligence tools specifically designed for film and television production.

Meta is establishing a dedicated hardware team focused on developing artificial intelligence devices.