Stories from United States

Over 100 groups are calling on Congress to reject rushed approvals for data centers. The coalition cites concerns regarding irreversible harm and a lack of public oversight for Big Tech operations.

Kennedy fired all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization starting last summer. The move follows a rise in preventable infectious diseases. Dr. Gounder noted the timeline of these changes has been relentless.

Meta shares fell in after-hours trading following a quarterly report showing capital spending came in lower than expected. Meta shares declined after the company's capital expenditures came in below expectations. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company is deploying over one gigawatt of its own silicon developed with Broadcom and quantities of AMD chips, raising infrastructure investment forecasts due to higher component costs. Meta's CAPEX guidance is projected to reach $130 billion this year, with depreciation and operating expenses expected to reduce short-term earnings per share. Meta shares fell approximately 7% following earnings reports. Meta's projected capital spending for 2026 is estimated to be between $35 billion and $145 billion. Meta Chief Financial Officer Susan Li stated the company is managing higher component prices and additional data center costs.

Purdue will cease to exist as of Friday, according to a hearing. President Trump told reporters at the White House he is still considering a government bailout. The company's closure comes one year after the Sackler family reached a $7 billion settlement regarding the company's role in the opioid crisis. A public benefit corporation named Knoa Pharma will replace the company. Knoa Pharma will use the remaining assets to continue producing medication. The shutdown occurs as part of a bankruptcy settlement valued at more than $10 billion. US government officials have blamed the company for fueling the national opioid crisis. The new organization will operate under close government oversight and is barred from lobbying activities. The Sackler family, who have not admitted wrongdoing, are expected to make their first settlement installment payment of $1.5 billion before the end of this year.

Corporate bond yields are rising higher than government debt yields as companies increase issuance to fund artificial intelligence projects. Companies continue to issue debt despite rising interest rates because they anticipate long-term returns.

A radio host has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC in the case Greene v. Google. The filing, documented as Doc #23, involves allegations regarding the unauthorized use of the host's voice.

RTX raised its revenue forecast for the current year to $94 billion. The company reported an order backlog of $186 billion. This follows reports of corporate claims totaling $163 billion related to initial recoveries.

Allies reportedly expressed surprise that President Donald Trump did not inform them about a specific US operation in Iran. The source noted that allies were left to deal with the logistical support of the operation without prior notification.

An NPR investigation reveals a rise in antisemitic conspiracy theories. The report examines the impact of these theories when they reached the New Hampshire state legislature. The investigation covers developments occurring over the last 18 months.

Rachel Zegler will return to Broadway as the lead in Evita in spring 2027. Zegler previously played the role on London's West End last year. The musical's director stated that a specific scene involving singing from a balcony to a crowd will not be possible in the New York City production. Actress Rachel Zegler is set to return to Broadway next year to reprise her lead role in Aveda. The performance is scheduled for next spring following her West End run in London. Zegler recently received an Olivier Award for her performance in the production. The announcement was made during a broadcast regarding her upcoming musical projects. The announcement confirms her return to the stage following her recent success in London. The announcement follows the release of a luxe version of the Great Impersonator album this Friday.