Stories from United States

Ping pong ball sized hail, approximately 1.50 inches in diameter, was reported in Attala County, Mississippi. The event occurred at 6:15 PM CDT on April 28, 2026.

Technology stocks fell from recent record highs due to concerns regarding the artificial intelligence boom. These declines follow a Wall Street Journal report questioning OpenAI's weekly growth. Shares of major technology companies fell as investors scrutinized reliance on OpenAI to drive cloud ambitions. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares slid between approximately 2 and 4 percent. Nvidia-backed CoreWeave dropped nearly 6 percent. The market focus shifts to upcoming earnings results from several major AI-linked companies this week. Investors are scrutinizing reliance on OpenAI for cloud ambitions. The report raised questions regarding OpenAI's weekly technology use, revenue, and the ability of the AI leader to sustain spending on data centers. The stock's IPO price was 24.8. The surge follows a period of volatility in new stock listings.

Shopkeepers on Connecticut Avenue in Washington D.C. are requesting $2 million in grant money from the local government. Bill McLeod stated that ongoing construction is driving customers away and making it difficult for merchants to pay rent. The funds are intended to help the Dupont business community survive the construction period. Bill McLeod reported on the efforts to support local businesses during the project. Bill McLeod, executive director of the DuPont Circle Business Improvement District, is seeking assistance for merchants on Connecticut Avenue to manage construction impacts. Business owner Hua Pingxiu of DuPont Lash & Brow Bar is among those affected. The initiative aims to assist local businesses with their bottom line.

Luca Prestiani was banned for six matches following an incident during a European Champions League game in February. Prestiani was accused of making racist comments to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. while covering his mouth with his jersey.

Latest polling data indicates Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a new low during his term. New reports confirm Trump's support has hit a new low during his tenure. The US Senate rejected a Democratic motion on the 28th during a procedural vote. The motion aimed to prevent President Trump from launching military actions against Cuba without Congressional authorization.

A suspect died at the scene following a high-speed chase in Yelm. The driver was traveling approximately 90 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone on a highway southeast of the area. Gunfire was exchanged when the suspect ran into a neighborhood. The chase ended with both a deputy and the suspect crashing near Morse Maryman Road in Olympia. One passenger was injured, but no deputies were hurt.

The Port Authority plans to expand transponder use across its airports following a deadly crash at LaGuardia last month. The agency stated these devices provide air traffic controllers with additional visibility for tracking vehicles on runways. A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board indicated the fire truck involved in the collision lacked a transponder. The move aims to improve safety protocols according to the agency. Officials have not specified the exact timeline for the rollout.

Deputies shot and killed one person in Thurston County following a high-speed chase and a shootout. The Sheriff's Office reported that deputies attempted to stop a vehicle traveling approximately 90 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone in Yelm. The incident occurred on Wednesday.

The defendant allegedly used this information to win more than $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket. The case is being reported by CBS News. He was released from federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday on a $250,000 bond. His lawyer, Mark Garagos, represented him during the proceedings.

The Iranian delegation to the United Nations issued a statement on April 28 asserting Iran's right to take all necessary measures to respond to security threats within its territorial waters. The statement was made regarding Iran's status within the organization. No specific details on which convention were provided in the transcript.