Stories from United States

A court decision regarding Louisiana's second majority black congressional district could allow Republican-led states to eliminate black and Latino electoral districts. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated on X that the ruling allows Florida to redistrict without race being the defining factor. Democrats dispute the ruling, claiming the new map undermines minority voting power and divides Democratic votes. Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry stated that a court decision prohibits the state from proceeding with next month's primary elections under the current congressional map. Governor Landry is working with state lawmakers and the Louisiana Secretary of State to develop a path forward. The announcement was made via an online post by the Governor. This decision follows a redistricting move two years ago that established a second district out of six total.

Supporters of the 'Making America Healthy Again' (MAHA) coalition are expressing disappointment with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding health reform delivery. The coalition includes vaccine skeptics, nutrition-focused parents, and anti-pesticide activists.

A crash has been reported on the Baltimore Washington Parkway near the Good Luck Road overpass. The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. No details regarding injuries or vehicle involvement were provided. Traffic conditions on the Parkway are currently being monitored.

Kamala Harris stated she welcomes all steps forward in the ongoing police investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Police announced that three women and one man have been interviewed under caution.

The Attorney General is investigating companies for using deceptive strike-through pricing during buy-one-get-one promotions. The investigation focuses on whether retailers raised prices immediately before offering them as 'discounted' through strike-through tags.

Mr. A prosecuting attorney stated that the investigation into Kevin Warsh is not over, despite previous announcements suggesting it was dropped. No specific timeline for the full Senate vote was provided in the report. This development follows the committee's formal approval process. The vote distribution followed party lines, with Republicans supporting the candidacy. Bloomberg reported the committee's decision. A Senate committee approved the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the United States Federal Reserve. The appointment must now proceed to the full Senate for a majority vote to be confirmed. Powell has been a frequent target of President Trump's criticism regarding interest rate cuts. Lawmakers received their first cost estimates for the war with Iran today. The candidate, Cabin Warsha, received a majority vote from commission members.

Everett-based fusion startup Zap Energy has secured more than $330 million in funding. The company is the first to simultaneously pursue both nuclear fusion and fission technologies. Former Navy engineer Zabr has been appointed to the company.

Intel has responded to the MacBook Neo by releasing a new chip designed for similar devices.

IBM reported that teams using its AI coding partner saw an average of 45 percent productivity gains. These improvements were observed across complex, multi-step workflows.

Disruptions to global oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz are adding $300 million per day to United States fuel costs. The average fuel price in the Puget Sound area has reached $5.74 per gallon. Experts attribute these rising costs to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.