Stories from United States

Two victims remain seriously injured following an incident in Boston. One individual appears to have relapsed on crack cocaine and was found with a semi-automatic rifle. The nature of the incident is currently under investigation.

A new survey from the Girl Scouts indicates that girls under 14 are utilizing AI for various tasks. These include assistance with homework and dating.

Prosecutors have stated that a tossed cigarette was the cause of a deadly fire in Manhattan. The fire occurred in the Inwood neighborhood of New York City. Fire officials confirmed the cause of the blaze.

The Tech Interactive has received a $1.65 million grant from ASML to expand STEM access. The three-year grant will support Title I field trips and educational programs.

A three-year-old boy died following a hostage situation that concluded with an officer-involved shooting at a mobile home in Illinois. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

A new report indicates that a percentage of U.S. parents feel concerned about the amount of time their children spend on devices. This sentiment is particularly prevalent among parents who do not have accountants and prefer simpler tax processes.

Pharmacal Issues has issued a nationwide recall for MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream and Skin Protectant Eczema Cream. The recall is due to microbial contamination found in the products.

The FCC has approved EchoStar's spectrum sale to SpaceX and AT&T. EchoStar will sell 65 MHz of spectrum to SpaceX for its direct-to-cell service, and AT&T will acquire 50 MHz. The Federal Communications Commission has approved the spectrum sale from EchoStar to SpaceX and AT&T.

The Inflation Reduction Act is set to provide $5 billion to support electric vehicle (EV) uptake. Despite efforts by the Trump administration to hinder the program's progress, the funds are being released.

The auction of $42 billion of 10-year US Treasury notes experienced weak demand. The auction results could influence future bond pricing. The auction results were reported by Modernity/fed_treasury. The average interest rate for Treasury Bonds was 3.403% as of April 30, 2026.