Stories from United States

An eyewitness, Miramar Martinez, was shot five times by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers while sitting in her car. Martinez was reportedly yelling and honking her horn after witnessing CBP and ICE agents targeting individuals based on race and accents.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele experienced a setback during rehabilitation from left elbow surgery. The injury delays his expected return, which was previously projected for late May or early June. ESPN first reported that Steele's last major league pitch occurred in April of last year. The team shut him down on Tuesday. While Steele was previously scheduled to return in May or June, his return is now expected to occur after the All-Star break.

FedEx plans to have its MD-11 aircraft back in service next month. The Wall Street Journal reported the move would spare the company specific costs. The plan aims to reintegrate the older cargo jets into the active fleet. No specific cost-saving figure was provided in the report.

The MTA will implement shutdowns for a tunnel between Long Island City and Greenpoint to facilitate work on an island project capable of powering one million homes.

Nielsen has hired Julie DeTraglia to serve as the Head of Content and Strategic Insights. The appointment aims to bolster the company's strategic insight capabilities.

Fire crews have made progress combating two large wildfires in Georgia. The Highway 82 blaze grew rapidly due to dry, windy conditions and low humidity. At least 87 homes have been destroyed by the fire.

Griff Reyes, chair of United Steelworkers Local Five, stated that individual operators are now performing the work previously handled by four or five people. Reyes noted that tasks such as handling flammables or heavy equipment are being split between only one or two people. The shift is described as a change in how loads are split among workers.

Oklahoma Republican Attorney General Gantner Drummond has joined a lawsuit against State Farm regarding alleged cost-cutting initiatives. The company is accused of assessing insurance claims using definitions and exclusions not found in customer policies. Additionally, the company allegedly restricts claims adjusters from independently deciding when roofs require replacement. State Farm denies any unlawful conduct. The lawsuit follows allegations that these tactics expose homeowners to financial risk. The lawsuits allege the insurer refused to pay owed claims, with one case involving a customer named Willard who had his car insurance cancelled. State Farm has denied the allegations in court filings.

Starbucks stock is surging in after-hours trading following the release of strong second-quarter earnings. The surge occurred during after-hours trading sessions. Starbucks reported second-quarter revenue of $9.5 billion, representing a 9% increase. CEO Brian Nichols noted a second consecutive quarter of customer traffic growth within stores. The company also raised its financial outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year. The company also boosted its full-year comparable sales forecast. Sales of cold foam products increased by more than 40 percent during the second quarter. The stock performance represents the largest intraday gain for the company since January. Starbucks stock rose approximately 8 percent on Wednesday following the release of its quarterly earnings report.

A 19-year-old man was arrested following a vehicle crash in Othello that resulted in the deaths of three teenage girls. Three Othello High School students were killed in a vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon. The Adams County Sheriff's Office stated that the ex-boyfriend of one of the girls crashed into the truck the students were riding in. The impact sent the truck into an irrigation canal near Othello. Court documents indicate the 19-year-old male suspect did not call 911 and continued driving after the collision. The suspect is currently in jail on three counts. The investigation into the specific circumstances of the crash is ongoing.