Stories from United States

The Mayor of Hiroshima, Kazumi Matsui, and the Mayor of Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, met with UN Secretary-General Guterres at the United Nations headquarters in New York on April 28.

Middle and high school students from North and South Carolina participated in a basketball tournament at the Second Ward Gymnasium in Charlotte. The program provided these young athletes with financial and legal advice regarding professional opportunities.

During a state visit to the United States, Karl Tretyevn addressed the American Congress. He called on the United States to prepare to defend Ukraine, which he characterized as preparing for a direct conflict with Russia. Tretyevn reminded legislators of the joint military efforts between the US and Britain in two world wars, the Cold War, and Afghanistan. The Congress reportedly gave a standing ovation to his remarks.

Democratic State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith is involved in a debate regarding a bill that allows individuals to opt out of school immunizations for religious reasons. Republican Senator Gail Harrell cited a measles outbreak, noting Florida has recorded over 140 cases this year. Opponents described the bill as dangerous to public health. Whitner stated that while some Republicans in state legislatures are vocal about the bill, they lack broad backing. Most people continue to support near-universal vaccination and the importance of vaccinating children to protect vulnerable populations. The legislative developments are expected to continue on Wednesday. The state senate is anticipated to follow the House's action quickly. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has criticized the move as a gerrymandering effort to influence midterm elections.

Dodgers star Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 6 innings against the Miami Marlins but conceded one run. Yamamoto's fastball reached a top speed of 100.4 mph (161.5 km/h).

King Charles delivered a speech to US lawmakers aimed at smoothing tensions between Britain and America. Commentators discussed Donald Trump's rhetoric regarding Iran and the potential for conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion noted that Trump's language includes implied threats despite ongoing economic pressure on Iran. The exact meaning of Trump's phrasing remains unclear. The source notes that deep mistrust of the U.S. drives Iran's current stance. The move requires a written request to the US Congress, which can grant a 30-day extension unless war is formally approved. The situation involving Iran remains complex following recent US positions. Reports indicate the United States plans to shift its strategy in the Middle East toward a prolonged naval blockade of Iran. This potential move would replace large-scale bombing campaigns.

Apple plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years.

A pharmaceutical company will pay over five billion dollars in criminal penalties following charges related to threats against President Trump.

Thiago Alexander Sosa Martins, a 30-year-old undocumented immigrant from Portugal, was sentenced in federal court. Martins admitted to ramming government vehicles during a December 2025 traffic stop while attempting to flee immigration officers.

T-Mobile US reported significantly higher customer account growth in the first quarter than analysts anticipated.