Stories from United States

The NIFC reported updates to the Highway D wildfire perimeter on June 01, 2026, at 15:29 UTC. The Highway D fire covered 0.3 acres. Separately, the Granite fire perimeter was updated at 15:33 UTC, covering 0.0 acres.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed several bills related to agriculture and the environment into law on Monday. The measures include new legislation concerning water quality, ethanol production, and the Iowa Farm Act.

An estimated $25-45 million will be spent on Donald Trump's birthday event, according to a social media post. This cost is drawn from the military budget, representing taxpayer money. Donald Trump urged Xi Jinping to help end the war in Ukraine.

Residents in North Aurora are sounding the alarm about shootings and organized sex trafficking threatening their families and children. They are urging immediate action from city officials.

Belgian crypto firm Keyrock is acquiring bankrupt lender BlockFills, which had filed for Chapter 11. The Brussels-based digital asset services firm plans to purchase the Chicago-based company pending court approval.

Former President Trump's FEMA is experiencing a meltdown with billions in disaster aid frozen for a year. Blue states have been starved of resources while red states have received preferential treatment. Staff are reportedly fleeing the agency as hurricane season begins.

NASA has awarded a modification contract for a reduced gravity test aircraft. The contract was awarded to Armstrong Flight Research Center and Johnson Space Center.

Veteran 60 Minutes journalist Scott Pelley has publicly criticized CBS leadership, accusing executives of "murdering" the news program. Pelley's comments were made in a recent statement.

A Grand Rapids police dog is recovering at home after being stabbed three times while pursuing a suspect over the weekend. The dog is expected to make a full recovery.

Parents are suing a private school in Fort Worth after their 16-year-old son suffered a spinal cord injury from bullying. The suit states the student sustained a severe concussion along with the spinal cord injury.