Stories from United States

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a flood warning effective until April 30 at 3:28 AM CDT. The warning covers the Fort Worth region following weather developments on April 28.

A CNBC report indicates that for many young Americans, dating is increasingly influenced by financial considerations. Half of single Americans surveyed stated they are going on fewer dates or selecting less expensive activities due to rising costs.

The Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain attraction has experienced a temporary interruption. Average interruption durations for this ride are reported at 52 minutes.

Cleanup efforts continue following severe weather that impacted the Chicago area yesterday. Strong winds caused a tree to strike a house on the south side of Chicago. The storm also resulted in downed power lines in northwest Indiana.

Delta Airlines is pausing or reducing service to Cancun, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta through November. The airline is adjusting flight schedules as jet fuel prices rise due to the Iran War. The decision comes as other airlines also adjust summer flight plans.

A US jury has begun deliberations in the trial of an alleged Islamic State militant. A US jury is currently deliberating in the trial of an alleged ISIS militant charged in connection with a deadly bombing at the Kabul airport.

A new Gallup poll finds that 55% of Americans report their finances are getting worse. The survey indicates that the high cost of living is the most financial problem for 31% of respondents.

A sheriff's deputy in Stevens County was shot this morning near Suncrest, approximately 30 minutes outside of Spokane. The shooting occurred while the deputy was responding to a burglary. The deputy is expected to recover from the injury. The suspect reportedly barricaded himself in the home for hours and exchanged gunfire with the deputy. The wounded deputy is currently in the hospital and is expected to recover, according to a spokesman. A 66-year-old man named Jim Jordan died following a gunfight with law enforcement outside a home in Suncrest on Tuesday morning. Police report that the suspect told his family he wanted to go out in a blaze of glory.

More than 70 Democrats in the United States House of Representatives have requested that President Donald Trump prevent Chinese automakers from building or selling vehicles within the country. The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping is expected to take place in May. The effort was led by Michigan Representative Debbie Dingle and 73 colleagues. This move precedes Trump's scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi in Beijing next month. lawmakers are calling on President Trump to prevent Chinese carmakers from entering the American market. The lawmakers warned that allowing these manufacturers access could lead to irreversible consequences. Beijing has urged Washington to cease these actions, according to the report. lawmakers are proposing a sweeping review of China's artificial intelligence capabilities.

Amazon has begun testing new artificial intelligence tools specifically designed for film and television production.