Stories from United States

The CDC confirmed more than 1,700 measles cases in the United States in 2026. Approximately 92% of these infections occurred in unvaccinated individuals. Other vaccine-preventable diseases, including whooping cough, are also increasing according to recent data. Dr.

Scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, are building and testing hardware for a mission to Titan. Scientist Charles Malesman stated that Titan is unique as the only moon in the solar system with an atmosphere. The mission aims to understand the moon's composition despite temperatures reaching nearly 290 degrees below zero. NASA scientists are testing hardware designed for the exploration of Saturn's moon, Titan. Researchers aim to use these samples to understand the moon's composition and environment. NASA planetary scientist Melissa Traynor discussed the potential for studying Titan's surface chemistry to understand ancient Earth-like environments. The Dragonfly mission aims to sample Titan's frozen ground to investigate habitability. The mission is not a direct search for life, though scientists noted the possibility of discovering organisms.

Viasat has successfully completed the launch and initial signal acquisition of the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite.

Noise hotspots in New York City reach levels of 90 decibels. The city is now categorized among the ten loudest cities in the world. Local residents noted that noise is considered a standard part of the urban environment.

A commission report observed that the proportion of funding allocated to counter terrorism has significantly declined across the National Intelligence Community (NIC) since 2020.

Google is scheduled to hold two major presentations in May, including the Android Show on May 12. The subsequent Google I/O event will follow the week after. The presentations are expected to focus on Android and AI developments.

President Trump stated during a meeting with Artemis II Moon mission astronauts that his administration will release more documents regarding UFOs in the near future. Iran is reportedly preparing a modified version of the proposal to be delivered to Pakistani mediators by Friday. An Iranian representative in Cairo stated that the US is attempting to use the blockade to force Iran into accepting unilateral demands. The Iranian representative also asserted that Iran maintains the right to control the security of the Strait of Hormuz. A second round of negotiations has failed to materialize. The Iranian side expressed willingness for peace talks with the US on the 29th but maintained a hardline stance on not relinquishing control of the Strait of Hormuz.

A new crash has been reported near exit 10 for Centerville Road through Herndon.

Brady House hit his first career Grand Slam at Audi Field to help the Washington Nationals secure a victory. Curtis Mead also recorded a home run during his four-hit performance. Pitcher Cade Cavalli threw six innings to earn his first win of the season. Cavalli is the fifth pitcher in Nationals history to record back-to-back double-digit strikeout games. The Washington Nationals defeated the Mets 14-2 in New York, scoring a season-high 14 runs. The Nationals recorded 15 hits during the game. The play added 14 runs to the score, according to the broadcast.

A Romanian citizen was sentenced in Washington, D.C. Sabo was extradited to the United States in 2024. Thomas Sabo, 27, will serve three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to running online harassment groups. Sabo coordinated hoax threats that repeatedly sent police to the homes of officials. Sabo organized a wave of swatting calls and bomb threats targeting dozens of government leaders. He pleaded guilty last June to conspiracy and making threats charges. Prosecutors stated he organized the calls from Romania. The targets included 25 members of the U.S. Congress, journalists, and religious institutions. The individual allegedly made emergency calls reporting fake bomb threats and active shooters at real addresses. These calls prompted special forces to conduct forceful interventions at the homes of innocent people.