Stories from United States

A suspected tornado touched down west of Dallas, causing damage to homes, trees, and power lines. A mother and daughter were forced to seek cover during the event. The incident occurred during a new round of powerful storms across the Southern United States.

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Pocatello, Idaho. The warning is effective from 1:57 AM MDT until 9:00 AM MDT on April 29.

The EPA, FBI, CISA, and NSA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory regarding Iranian-affiliated cyber threats targeting water systems. The advisory specifically targets vulnerabilities within water systems. The RSA Conference announced winners where AI security dominated the awards landscape.

A Florida court granted an emergency restraining order against Kirsten Storm following a mental health crisis. The order stipulates that Storm is only permitted supervised visits with her 12-year-old daughter.

CEO Bill McDermott increased the company's 2026 AI revenue target from $1 billion to $1.5 billion. The adjustment occurred during a mid-call discussion on Tuesday. The growth is driven by 'Now Assist' customers spending over $1 million annually.

Four men were arrested in Tampa, Florida, for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 worth of Patron tequila. The suspects were reportedly caught while unloading an unattended semi-truck. The incident occurred in the Tampa area, according to the report.

Communication since the last Federal Reserve meeting indicates most policymakers are more inclined to keep interest rates on hold than earlier this year. This follows recent economic activity in Washington D.C. Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed concerns regarding potential pressure on the Federal Reserve. Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed opposition to the move, characterizing it as an attempt by Donald Trump to take control of the Fed. The US Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate target range at 3.5% to 3.7% following a two-day meeting. The decision passed with 8 votes in favor and 4 votes against. One dissenting member, Li Simran, advocated for a 0.25% rate cut. The remaining three dissenters included language in their statement suggesting a tendency toward policy easing.

Investors are expressing concerns regarding the return on artificial intelligence investments in the United States. These investments are expected to exceed $1 trillion across 2025 and 2026.

A gilded bronze statue of Donald Trump has been installed at the Trump National Doral golf club in Florida. The statue, which includes a pedestal, exceeds 6.5 meters in height. According to GOLF WIG magazine, the sculpture depicts the president with a raised hand during the 2024 assassination attempt. One visitor described the statue as "very tall and very gold." The project was funded by a group of cryptocurrency investors. The statue was created by a sculptor based in Ohio. A group of crypto-money investors named Patriot funded a gold Trump statue with approximately $500,000. The statue is currently on display at a club in Doral, which is a preferred golf destination for the former U.S. The Trump family announced they are not involved in the Patriot cryptocurrency business. The project was financed by the Patriot investor group.

The United States communications regulator is reevaluating the federal license that authorizes ABC television broadcasting. The announcement follows demands from President Trump and Melania Trump to cancel the license and dismiss host Jimmy Kimmel. The move is reportedly linked to political pressure regarding Kimmel's content. Federal regulators are examining broadcast licenses tied to ABC following a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel that alluded to the death of Donald Trump. The move has raised questions regarding the limits of the Federal Communications Commission's authority over broadcast media. Georgetown Law Professor David Coles stated that while the FCC regulates local stations, it does not have the authority in this specific context. The investigation follows reports of price increases in natural gas and oil due to supply chain issues.