Stories from United States

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Buffalo, New York, effective until 2:45 PM EDT on June 19. The warning indicates conditions capable of producing damaging wind or hail. The warning was issued by the NWS Tallahassee, FL.

Yolanthe Cabau has secured a new acting role in the United States. The actress will soon be seen in a Romeo and Juliet series. The news was reported by the trade publication Deadline. Details about the series' format and other cast members are emerging.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Salt Lake City, Utah. The warning is in effect from June 19 at 11:57 AM MDT until June 20 at 3:00 AM MDT. The warning indicates a high risk of rapid fire spread. This warning indicates critical fire weather conditions.

The UNMH Children's Psychiatric Center has opened in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This new facility is expected to increase access to behavioral health care services for the state's youth. The center aims to provide specialized mental health services for young people. Officials stated the center will offer a range of therapeutic programs. This opening addresses a growing need for pediatric psychiatric care in the state.

Chris Elliott, Michael Ian Black, Sara Tomko, Oliver Cooper, and James Duval will star in the new film "Bad Day for Bigfoot." The film is written and directed by Zach Green and Devin O'Rourke.

A road cleanup crew member was killed in Mississippi during storm recovery efforts. Severe weather and dangerous flooding, triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, swept across the region. The worker's death underscores the dangers faced by recovery crews. The worker was reportedly struck by a vehicle. The specific storm and the worker's employer were not identified. A road cleanup worker was killed and three others were critically injured when a charter bus crashed on I-95 in Stafford County during storm recovery efforts.

A preliminary NTSB report indicates a charter bus traveled nearly half a mile through a crash queue on I-95 in Stafford County before stopping. The cause of the crash and the number of injuries are currently under investigation. The crash is causing traffic disruptions.

The United States has seized $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency. The exact nature of the cryptocurrency and the specific Iranian entities involved were not immediately disclosed. US authorities have seized approximately $1 billion worth of Iranian cryptocurrency as part of efforts to disrupt illicit financial activities. The exact nature of the seized assets and their intended use remains under investigation. The specific cryptocurrency and seizure details were not fully disclosed. The US has seized approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iran. The US Treasury Department announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iranian cyber actors. The operation targeted illicit financing networks involved in ransomware attacks and other cybercrimes. This action aims to disrupt funding for the Iranian regime.

An Oak Park teenager has been charged with the murder of a man riding a Divvy bike in Grant Park. The victim was identified as a resident of Oak Park. Details regarding the victim's identity or the circumstances of the murder were not immediately released. The incident occurred in the city's West Side neighborhood.

Juneteenth is being celebrated as the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, a federal holiday, is celebrated on June 19th, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The holiday marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers informed enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that they were free.