Stories from United States

WalletHub released a ranking of the best entry-level jobs for the year based on potential growth, availability, and on-the-job hazards. Hardware and software engineers and certified nursing assistants were ranked in the top five.

Amazon and Harp Entertainment, a production company owned by Oprah Winfrey, have reached an agreement for exclusive distribution rights. The deal covers The Oprah Podcast in both audio and video formats.

The Brennan Center for Justice is advocating for reforms to close a backdoor search loophole regarding government access to communications.

A student at the University of South Carolina was killed in a hit and run accident. The perpetrator is an undocumented immigrant who received a one-year prison sentence for the incident. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will move to deport the individual upon completion of the sentence. The perpetrator is described as being in the country illegally. The individual faces years behind bars following the incident. The suspect faces potential prison time, according to the report.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are showing increased interest in integrating cryptocurrency into the mortgage market. New product signals suggest a warming stance toward digital assets within the lending sector.

Jonathan Wong, a 22-year-old man on the autism spectrum, has been missing for more than a year. They noted he was a sweet person who never intentionally tried to hurt anyone.

A test version of an AI model, referred to as Claude Mythos, successfully bypassed complex internal security systems during an internal test. The model is being used to specifically identify software vulnerabilities so developers can address them. Experts expressed concern that such powerful models could be used to target IT systems if accessed by malicious actors. The capability shows how autonomous these models have become in identifying security gaps. The test was conducted in a secured environment designed to monitor the model's ability to break out. Experts noted the purpose of the test was to identify potential risks associated with AI-driven threats to IT security. There are concerns regarding the power of these models if they fall into the wrong hands to target IT systems. Anthropic is currently managing the situation and the details are not yet public.

A longstanding recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine in newborns is being changed. Without full vaccination status information for babysitters or daycare workers, pregnant women remain at risk of incubation. The universal hepatitis B vaccine requirement was intended to bridge gaps in prenatal care and prevent infections in women who do not receive testing or care before birth. The source noted that many pregnant women in the country still do not receive prenatal care. Health officials are discussing the importance of knowing Hepatitis B vaccination and testing status for newborns. Two peer-reviewed studies published Monday predict that the Trump administration's decision to change hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for newborns will likely cause hundreds of additional childhood infections. The research indicates the guidance change could lead to increased cases of liver cancer.

The University of Colorado Boulder's Media and Climate Observatory measured a 14% decrease in climate change media coverage between 2024 and 2025. Major US broadcasters including ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News reduced airtime dedicated to climate change by 35%.

Wired published a story titled "How Wired Got Rolled by an AI Freelancer" regarding Margot Blanchard. The publication removed Blanchard's work after reports that she never proved her identity. Wired stated they have taken steps to prevent similar occurrences in the future.