Stories from United States

Two young girls are in critical condition at Harborview after a suspected drunk driving crash in Auburn on Monday night. Auburn police reported a 28-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle and hit a tree on 104th Avenue Southeast in the Leah Hill area. The incident is being investigated as a suspected drunk driving crash.

A resident of Connecticut lost $234,000 in a cryptocurrency heist, according to federal authorities. Federal authorities confirmed the theft of $234,000 in cryptocurrency from a Connecticut resident.

Opening statements warned the Trump administration that automakers may be unable to build and sell smaller, cheaper cars in the U.S. if the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is not renewed or is weakened. The current agreement allows automakers to ship car parts to the U.S. duty-free. However, President Trump's latest 25% tariffs have removed those duty-free benefits, making smaller cars unprofitable for foreign manufacturers. lawmakers, led by Michigan Representative Debbie Dingle, sent a letter warning about the potential for Chinese vehicles to overwhelm the American market. The lawmakers claim China's low-cost production is driven by exploitative labor practices and suppressed wages. This warning comes ahead of a scheduled meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.

Dismantling work began yesterday on a large fountain sculpture in San Francisco that has been installed since 1971. The city intends to redevelop the park where the fountain is located. The project follows a period of high expenses and voluntary departures aimed at reducing pressure. Officials stated the structure is deteriorating, unstable, and corroded. The sculpture is considered a rare cultural work globally, according to the report. Vaillancourt and his family to save the work, is expected to cost the city 4 million dollars. The sculpture will be placed in storage following the dismantling process. The Vaillancourt family had traveled to plead their case to the city last year.

A baby named Brielle was born during an aircraft's taxiing process at Portland International Airport. Emergency responders secured the infant and the mother once the plane touched the runway. Both the mother and child were transported to a hospital for observation. Medical professionals confirmed that both are in good health.

Resorts World New York City in Queens is officially expanding its operations to include live table games such as Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette. This expansion marks the first time live table games will be legally played in New York City. Hundreds of new dealers began their roles today to support the new offerings. One dealer, Lena Duverglass, who previously worked at the casino's food court for 15 years, is now working alongside her daughter, Demetrius Smith. Lena Duva Glass and her daughter Demetria Smith are among the new employees starting their roles. The facility is operated by Genting, which secured the market ahead of competitors Bally's and Steve Cohen.

Runner Mary Cain has published a book titled 'This Is Not About Running' regarding her experiences with former coach Alberto Salazar. Cain previously went public with allegations of physical and emotional abuse at the Nike Oregon Project. The facility also trained athletes such as Mo Farah and Canadian Cam Levins. Author Mary Kane has released a memoir titled "This Is Not About Running." The book discusses her personal journey of finding herself through patience and kindness. The source noted she has returned to running after a period of recovery. Kane describes health battles resulting from severe dietary restrictions and states these experiences led her to the brink of suicide. She joined the program at age 17 under coach Alberto Salazar.

A driver identified as Allen faces at least three criminal counts following a shooting incident on Saturday night. The suspect allegedly opened fire outside the Washington Hilton Ballroom just before 3:15. The incident began when an officer spotted a Honda linked to a missing person experiencing a mental health crisis near Illinois 59 and North Aurora Road. The driver brandished a gun and fled the scene, leading to a pursuit that moved onto I-88 and into DeKalb County. The pursuit involved DeKalb County Police and the Illinois State Police, moving onto I-88. No injuries or arrests were reported in the transcript.

The Washington D.C. region currently has approximately 313,000 federal jobs, the lowest level recorded since 1990. The region lost 16.5 percent of its federal jobs over the past year. More than 62,000 federal workers were lost between January 2025 and January 2026. area contains the majority of federal jobs in the United States. The District of Columbia has lost 16% of its federal jobs, while Baltimore has lost 20%. These figures represent the two highest percentage losses of federal positions among US metro areas. The report noted that Dallas and Houston saw 7% reductions. This workforce decline is described as an existential crisis for the region's economy. The loss of these jobs affects local businesses through a multiplier effect.

Rising gas prices and elevated energy costs are putting pressure on the U.S. consumer. Analysts noted that if consumer spending declines, real GDP could fall below one percent. While the consumer currently appears resilient, experts suggest they may not perpetually withstand high energy costs. A resolution to these economic pressures is sought in the near term. The source noted the impact of these costs on federal economic considerations.