Stories from United States

A robbery on Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island resulted in two individuals sustaining injuries.

Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City is offering tips to patients on maintaining bone strength during aging. The hospital recommends a diet high in calcium, vitamin D, and protein. It also advises performing weight-bearing exercises and consulting doctors regarding prescribed medications. One study lead author noted vitamin D is an accessible and inexpensive option compared to other drugs used to improve chemotherapy response. Officials stated that bone density decreases after peaking in a person's 30s, increasing the risk of fractures. Patients are also advised to consult doctors regarding prescribed medications to improve bone density.

Representative Marie Glues and Republican Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania are co-sponsoring the Fuel the Force Act. The legislation involves active duty police officers with at least five years of service.

USCIS has added new security checks to immigration applications, according to spokesperson Zach Kaler. The agency is gaining increased access to federal criminal databases to facilitate these checks.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a joint guide on adapting Zero Trust principles to Operational Technology (OT). The document provides principles for securing industrial and operational environments.

The Federal Reserve indicated that inflation remains high due to global energy prices. The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee reduced the Selic basic interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, from 14.75% to 14.5% per year. The cut occurs amid Middle East conflict pressures. The Copom mentioned that the Selic rate decision occurs amid Middle East war pressures causing global inflationary concerns. The Federal Reserve maintained US interest rates at 3.5% to 3.75% per year, the lowest level since September 2022. Jerome Powell will leave his position as Fed Chair on May 15. Three regional Federal Reserve presidents dissented from the Federal Open Market Committee regarding interest rate decisions. Chairman Powell reinforced the importance of Federal Reserve independence during his comments. The members also changed the description of inflation from 'slightly elevated' to 'elevated'.

The United States national debt has reached approximately $39 trillion. The source noted that the debt continues to rise annually. According to Fox Business New citing Bureau of Economic Analysis data, the debt reached $31.27 trillion as of March 31. This development follows reports of US defense measures aimed at accelerating the transition to an AI-oriented military model. Inflation for March was recorded at 3.5%. GDP was estimated at $31.22 trillion for the 12-month period ending in March. Gasoline prices in the U.S. rose by 33 cents a gallon over the last week, including a 9-cent increase overnight. AAA reports the average price for regular gasoline nationwide is currently $4.39 a gallon. Energy markets remain volatile as the conflict with Iran enters its third month.

Federal agents raided a stash house in El Paso, resulting in the detention of 12 adults and 3 children.

U.S. Representative Nancy Mace entered documents into the record claiming Cory Mills lied about his military service for years. Five fellow soldiers and a general on his Bronze Star paperwork reportedly contradict his claims.

Baltimore County is considering the implementation of micro transit to assist residents living in areas without access to mass transit. Officials are seeking public input before making a final decision on the service. The initiative aims to provide transportation for individuals who do not own cars and live too far to walk. A survey indicates 30% of Baltimore County residents believe crime in their neighborhood has increased. This contrasts with Baltimore City, where only 21% of residents reported an increase in crime. Additionally, 29% of Baltimore County residents stated they feel unsafe walking in their neighborhoods after dark. The survey also found that 15% of county residents believe crime has decreased, while 48% reported it remains about the same.