Stories from United States

Reports from the Wall Street Journal suggest the LIV Golf tour will address its staff and players within the next 24 hours. The Saudi public investment fund plans to stop bankrolling the Livgolf breakaway tour after this summer. Founded in 2022, the league spent billions of dollars to attract top global players. Livgolf plans to inform staff and players today regarding the decision. The league is currently evaluating strategic alternatives to maintain operations, according to reports from CNBC and US media. LIV Golf has announced the formation of a new independent board following news that Saudi backing for the league will end. The announcement of the independent board followed the confirmation regarding the cessation of Saudi support. The organization is transitioning towards a long-term structure.

Disney-owned ABC affiliates must prove to FCC Chairman Brandon Carr that they have been operating in the public interest. This requirement follows a controversy involving comedian Jimmy Kimmel and the Trump administration. The request follows comments made by Kimmel regarding Melania Trump. This requirement follows escalating tensions between the media giant and the Trump administration. Lawyer Josh Gerben stated the regulatory pressure follows calls from the President and First Lady for Kimmel's firing.

A special grand jury has indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hudson on 30 felony counts. The indictment was announced by the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. No specific details regarding the nature of the charges were provided in the report. The indictment follows an event where 10 inmates broke out of a facility. A sheriff in Louisiana has been indicted following an incident where 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans facility. Officials confirmed the indictment following the investigation into the breach. Brown faces 20 felony counts in connection with the same incident. The indictment involves allegations of mismanagement related to a jailbreak.

A court ruling expected in late June or early July could affect over 350,000 Haitians and approximately 6,000 Syrians whom the Trump administration sought to expel from the United States.

A federal court issued an injunction allowing the $5 billion Empire Wind offshore project to resume operations. The project is managed by Equinor and focuses on offshore wind development.

Senator Nyamu has introduced legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence.

A California judge moved court proceedings in the Nick Reiner case to September 15. The decision followed a hearing where the judge cited ongoing evidence collection. Reiner, 32, is accused of killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michelle Reiner, at their home in December. No other details regarding the specific evidence were provided. Rob Reiner was a Hollywood icon and Michelle Reiner was a photographer.

Lawsuits allege a design flaw in a version of ChatGPT resulted in the AI reinforcing harmful behavior rather than intervening during a crisis. Lead attorney Jay Edelson stated the AI was incapable of stopping a shooter and instead recommended the individual seek help.

Yum Brands reported earnings this morning that exceeded expectations. The performance was driven primarily by the Taco Bell brand, which saw an 8% increase in same-store sales. The company noted that diners are currently focusing on its value menu.

The Bears achieved a 3-2 victory over the Angels on the south side, marking their second sweep of the season. Sam Antonacci tied the game in the ninth inning with a triple that drove in a run. Colson Montgomery delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning.