Stories from United States

King County Council member Rod Dummowski has introduced legislation to end the county's participation in the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. The proposal follows an audit revealing $13 million in mismanaged taxpayer funds and a growing $45 million deficit. Dummowski co-sponsored the legislation with Reagan Dunne. He stated the agency has had too many chances to succeed. Seattle City Council member Maritza Rivera is leading a similar effort at the city level. Council Member Bob Kettle described the existing ordinance as a failure.

UBS has reduced its price target for United Parcel Service (UPS) stock to $123 from a previous target of $125.

Major US semiconductor and AI stocks saw declines, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falling over 3%.

Comey maintained his innocence and expressed belief in the independent federal judiciary. The case is being described by some commentators as patently absurd. The judge assigned to the case is reportedly a Republican appointee from the Bush administration. The judge ruled that the indictment process could not stand and that the indictments were not properly obtained. Federal judges have reportedly maintained the rule of law against administration pressure. The Department of Justice remains intent on prosecuting Comey, though some observers suggest the current process may undermine their credibility. The BBC World Service reported that the proceedings regarding the prosecution of James Comey may be undermining credibility.

A 14-year-old candidate has collected 500 signatures from registered voters in Vermont to support a run for governor. The candidate describes themselves as a loose centrist seeking political independence from the Democratic and Republican parties. Supporters expressed interest in the campaign due to perceived corruption and dysfunction within the current political system. The student is currently the president of his ninth-grade class. The individual is noted as an incumbent in his current role but is too young to vote for himself. Roy stated he is unlikely to win but hopes the campaign builds a foundation for a future in politics. He is on the ballot for governor in Vermont this fall but is ineligible to vote for himself or others due to age. Dean Roy, a 14-year-old resident of Vermont, has announced a candidacy for governor of the state.

Christine Noem has terminated Haiti's designation under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) framework in response to a Trump executive order. Noem stated that terminating the protection is required because it is contrary to the national interest, even if Haiti remains unsafe.

A Harvard School of Public Health study found that coffee and tea consumption could help lower the risk of developing dementia. Individuals consuming one to three caffeinated cups daily saw the most impact. The study noted that coffee contains hundreds of bioactive compounds that influence glucose metabolism, vascular function, oxidative stress, and inflammation. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that coffee drinkers may face a 65 percent reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The report notes that coffee can be consumed as a daily beverage in appropriate amounts. The findings were discussed on RTM Nasional FM. The findings highlight potential neurological benefits associated with regular consumption. The research indicates that consuming coffee as a daily beverage may offer neuroprotective benefits.

Security updates have been released for GitHub and GitHub Enterprise Server to address a vulnerability allowing attackers with push rights to inject malicious code. The flaw enabled code smuggling via repository pushes.

United States authorities have introduced expanded checks for green card and citizenship applications, according to Reuters. The source noted that eligibility is subject to very strict criteria.

Representative Delia Ramirez has assumed the role of ranking member for the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. The transition follows recent leadership changes within the House committee structure.