Stories from United States

A judge in Las Vegas sentenced 49-year-old former actor Nathan Chasing Horse to at least 37 years in prison. Chasing Horse gained early fame as a teenager for his role in the Western film 'Dances with Wolves'. Jurors previously found him guilty of 13 out of 21 charges. The sentencing follows a trial earlier this year.

Plans have been submitted to New York City to expand a 2.2 million square foot facility. Candidate Winder and other Democrats in the race are calling for a short-term moratorium to study the environmental impacts of the site. The campaign of Van Drew has reportedly received more than $19,000 from an investor in the race. The mayor stated the federally funded expansion will support thousands more across the Bronx over the next couple of years. The initiative aims to expand access to library services in these areas.

The New Orleans Saints have declined the fifth-year option for defensive end Tyree Wilson. Wilson was recently acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders in a draft day trade. The decision follows the team's recent roster management moves.

President Trump's 25 percent tariffs have made smaller, cheaper cars unprofitable for foreign automakers. The current profitability of models like the Nissan Sentra and Honda Civic depends on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement allowing duty-free parts shipments. If the trade agreement is not renewed or is weakened, automakers may no longer be able to build and sell these smaller vehicles in the U.S. according to CBS correspondent Michael Wallace.

Low-cost airlines are requesting $2.5 billion from the White House to offset rising jet fuel costs. The Trump administration has been in talks to offer Spirit Airlines a buyout or other assistance. Trump administration officials stated that Congress needs to play a role in processing the request. The relief aims to mitigate the impact of these high prices on airline operations. The meeting was reported by ABC News correspondent Mike Dabusky. This request follows a previous $60 billion government bailout of airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spirit Airlines is currently negotiating for up to $500 million USD from the Trump administration. The airline aims to maintain affordable airfares through these targeted measures. The president has reportedly suggested support for these efforts.

A water main break in Bartlett has closed southbound Bartlett Road at Stearns. High winds have left thousands of residents in Northwest Indiana without power, including areas in St. John. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is calling for state legislation to provide one-time cash assistance to individuals losing benefits. Vice President Daniel Perry stated the assistance would support both families and local grocers.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie established a new role for an Executive Director of Arts and Culture. Matthew Godot, former deputy chief of staff, will lead the position. The role will oversee the San Francisco Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and the Film Commission to streamline city gallery spaces, grant distribution, and film production. These agencies previously operated as separate entities. The new role aims to centralize the management of city gallery spaces, artist grants, and nonprofit support. The announcement was reported by KQED News.

Redmond police have launched a trial period for new speed cameras located in front of Redmond Middle School, Redmond High School, and Rose Hill Middle School. The cameras are intended to warn drivers of speed limits. The trial period began on Tuesday. City officials in Redmond announced that new speed cameras are currently in a warning-only phase. A speed survey revealed that over 20% of drivers exceed the limit by at least six miles per hour near Redmond Middle and High School. Additionally, more than 50% of drivers speed in front of Rose Hill. Automated citations, with fines ranging from $110 to $250, will begin being mailed to drivers starting June 12th. New speed cameras in Redmond will begin issuing citations on June 12th. Fines for violations will range from $110 to $250.

A nine-foot-tall bronze sculpture titled ' Spirit' was unveiled outside Lumen Field in Seattle. The artwork marks the city's role as a host city for the FIFA World Cup. No specific artist was named in the report. Artist Gerard Sudecowa designed the abstract figure to symbolize global unity through soccer. The piece is the first addition to the stadium's public art collection since 1999. The venue, known as Lumen Field during the upcoming World Cup tournament, is scheduled to host six matches this summer.

A new analysis indicates that inflation in the United States economy has declined by nearly 5% over the past decade. The report also notes that public school student-to-teacher ratios remained steady at approximately 15 to 1. Federal funding for public schools has continued to decrease, with federal dollars estimated to account for only 7% of school funding this year.