Stories from United States

Royal Caribbean stock, ticker RCL, rose 6 percent despite falling approximately 9 percent so far this year. April bookings are reportedly exceeding last year's levels. The company is seeing strength in last-minute reservations and high-yield Mediterranean trips. Wall Street analysts view this demand as resilience against headwinds including higher fuel costs and the war with Iran. The company noted that bookings are beginning to pick up again in April. The slowdown was attributed specifically to the regional conflict.

Wellspect HealthCare has enhanced its Surity™ product line with a new male external catheter in the United States.

Cigna intends to withdraw from the Obamacare market in 2027.

Major technology companies including Google, Amazon, and Meta are providing or building AI processors for outside customers. Meta is currently building its own chips to specialize for particular needs.

Attorney Carlos Augusto Suárez allegedly helped coordinate visits for Piedad Córdoba to several prisons in the United States. This information was found in documents from CISA MW.

The US core PCE index met expectations for March, signaling stable inflation. Applications for unemployment benefits have fallen to their lowest levels in decades. This indicates that recent job cut announcements have not yet resulted in layoffs.

Terrorist groups are acquiring more powerful drone equipment, according to a report on W Radio Colombia. The source noted that these groups are obtaining drones with significantly higher capabilities.

Caterpillar reported a 22 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026. The company noted that tariffs have negatively impacted its profit margins.

Hong Kong-born writer Liang Lizhi traveled to New York for the 21st PEN America Voice of the World Literary Festival.

Twenty-two people have been indicted in connection with an extortion ring. Among those indicted is James Geradimas.