Stories from United States

A fertility clinic has stated that a woman's pregnancy occurred spontaneously and was not caused by the clinic's services. This follows a lawsuit filed by a Maryland man against his ex-girlfriend and the clinic.

A Falcon Heavy rocket is scheduled for launch on April 29, 2026, at 14:13:00Z. The mission aims to deploy the Viasat-3 F3 satellite for the Asia-Pacific region. The launch status is currently listed as 'Go for Launch' with a net time of 14:13:00Z on April 29, 2026. The Vega-C rocket is scheduled to launch the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission on May 19, 2026. The upcoming Falcon 9 Block 5 mission is confirmed for launch on May 3, 2026, at 06:59:00 UTC, carrying CAS500-2 and other payloads.

An ophthalmologist in New York has completed the world's first cataract procedure utilizing Apple Vision Pro technology. The medical milestone marks a new application for the spatial computing headset in surgical environments.

Goldman Sachs has filed paperwork with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a Bitcoin fund.

A legal dispute involving Sam Altman has surfaced regarding allegations of stealing a charity. The trial involving Sam Altman could impact OpenAI's upcoming initial public offering (IPO). OpenAI is currently a leading AI developer in the U.S., closely rivaled by Anthropic. OpenAI has denied recent reports regarding its financial status, noting a record-breaking funding round completed a few weeks ago that valued the company at $835 billion. A man named Mr. The lawsuit claims Altman went back on the firm's original non-profit mission. The BBC reported that a not guilty verdict would set a bad precedent. Elon Musk accused OpenAI of betraying its non-profit mission by transforming into a commercial giant valued at over $850 billion. The dispute occurred in California amidst ongoing competition for AI dominance.

Alphabet's Google has signed an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to provide artificial intelligence models for classified activities. This move joins other major technology firms including OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI in supporting US government operations. Google employees have reportedly expressed concern regarding the partnership. The agreement follows a precedent set by Anthropic, which reportedly declined similar arrangements. New private investments totaling $50 billion are being directed toward new and expanded manufacturing facilities and production lines in the defense sector. These investments are expected to create more than 70,000 new jobs. The source stated these are private investments rather than government spending from taxpayer dollars. The shift follows changes in the US War Department's business model.

Police at the US Capitol reported receiving over 15,000 threats against members of Congress within the past year. The report noted that political violence has become a social norm in the United States due to multiple overlapping factors.

The EPA, FBI, CISA, and NSA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory regarding Iranian-affiliated cyber attacks targeting water systems. The advisory follows a federal strategy to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities in state and local government infrastructure. The advisory focuses on mitigating risks to critical water infrastructure. The US administration has imposed sanctions on 35 entities for their role in facilitating Iranian operations. US Treasury Secretary announced Tuesday in Washington that sanctions are part of a broad campaign targeting Iranian financial and oil networks. The measures aim to disrupt the infrastructure of the banking sector.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of Alabama and New Mexico. The watch for Alabama is effective until April 29 at 12:30 AM CDT, while the New Mexico watch extends until May 2. The warning covers winter weather conditions in the region.

Wes Bryant, former head of the Pentagon's civilian harm reduction team, outlined the requirements for formal investigations into civilian harm.