Stories from United States

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.

A grand jury has issued an arrest warrant for Navid Akram following a Department of Justice presentation of evidence.

Thermo Fisher Scientific reported first-quarter revenue of $11.01 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $10.84 billion. The company also completed its acquisition of Clario ahead of schedule.

A suspect faces felony charges following an investigation into a methamphetamine laboratory at Michigan State University's Wells Hall. The investigation led to an evacuation of the building in East Lansing. A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly operating a methamphetamine laboratory inside a Michigan State University building. Michigan State University Police confirmed the arrest on Wednesday evening. Police reported finding the individual with chemicals including hydrochloric acid, butane, acetone, and sodium hydroxide. Wells Hall remains closed through tomorrow, according to University police chief Mike Yankowski. A 31-year-old man was charged with malicious destruction of property and possessing substances used to operate a methamphetamine lab. Campus police chief Mike Yonkowski noted that flooring, doors, and carpet would require cleaning or replacement due to the substances.

St. Petersburg police have launched a drone hive system designed to provide rapid aerial surveillance. The technology allows officers to deploy eyes in the sky within seconds of activation.

Investors in the United States have filed a lawsuit against Globant and its executives in a New York court. The plaintiffs allege the company misrepresented and inflated financial results to induce investment, leading to losses following a stock price decline.

The New York Times submitted a 'Leave to File' document (Doc #1356) in its ongoing copyright lawsuit against Microsoft.

Microsoft expects its Azure cloud unit sales to increase approximately 40 percent in the current quarter. Senior research analyst Daniel Flaks at Neuberger Berman noted that the explosion of new workloads is creating value for cloud companies and partners like NVIDIA and Broadcom. Tokyo markets traded lower by 1.2 percent during the report. The growth suggests a return on the company's investments in artificial intelligence. Unlike Meta, Microsoft did not increase its capital expenditure budget for the remainder of the year. This distinction contributed to a decline in Meta's shares during the previous night's trading. Microsoft reported faster third-quarter sales growth in its cloud computing division. This decision follows a period of investor concern regarding AI-related spending.

Two people were killed in an aircraft accident at Parifield Airport, according to reports. The area at the accident site has been taped off by authorities. The crash caused a large fire in a hangar, which was intensified by stored fuel.