Stories from United States

A prominent conservative online right-wing figure has a criminal record in the United States. In 2020, the individual was convicted of open lewdness and indecent exposure. The conviction followed a police encounter at 4 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Austin and San Antonio, Texas, effective until 7:30 PM CDT on April 29. Mobile, Alabama also faced warnings earlier in the day.

A popular Twitch streamer was hit by a vehicle during a live broadcast in Indiana. The individual was reportedly on a cross-country faith walk at the time of the collision.

Nearly 70 embassies in Washington DC are set to participate in the Around the World Embassy Tour on 1A. The event allows the public to enter various embassies to learn about different cultures. The Head of Cultural Affairs at Events DC noted the tour provides an opportunity for engagement despite global tensions. running from 9:30 a.m. Information regarding the tour is available at eventsdc.com. Nearly 70 embassies are scheduled to open their doors to the public for the Around the World Embassy tour this Saturday in Washington, D.C. Donnie Ajali, deputy chief of staff and head of cultural affairs at Events DC, said the event allows people to learn about different nations and their cultures.

The Half Moon Bay City Council approved an affordable housing development project for farm workers. The project was proposed three years ago prior to a mass shooting at Half Moon Bay Farm. That incident exposed substandard living conditions for many farm workers in the area.

The FIA has moved to ban the use of boost mode during wet weather conditions for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. The decision follows safety concerns raised by drivers regarding vehicle control in such environments.

Tech giant Alphabet reported a profit of $62.6 billion. The growth was driven by the company's cloud business and artificial intelligence sectors. This performance led the group of major tech companies including Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon in quarterly results. The company is widely known for its Google and YouTube platforms. In comparison, Meta reported revenue of 56 billion US dollars, a 33 percent increase. Meta's profits rose 60 percent to 27 billion US dollars. Despite beating expectations, Meta shares fell in after-hours trading. Driven by AI and cloud services, Amazon revenue rose to 181.5 billion US dollars and net profit increased by 77% to 30 billion US dollars for the quarter. Net income for some Chinese automotive firms has decreased significantly compared to the previous year. BYD reported a 55 percent decline in net income, while other brands saw a 27 percent drop.

Prosecutors allege that US singer D4vd purchased tools online for the purpose of disposing of a girl's body.

An American citizen faces accusations of creating and lodging forged legal documents. The individual allegedly intended to raise an army to invade and reclaim the United States for the late Queen Elizabeth.

The Seattle Kraken and the City of Kirkland have announced plans for a new Community Iceplex.