Stories from United States

Amtrak is operating limited services between New York and Boston due to debris falling onto the tracks from the Route 10 bridge in Cranston, Rhode Island. Cleanup is ongoing, and passengers may face delays or cancellations, with options to rebook without extra charge. Parts of the Route 10 bridge in Cranston fell onto the railroad tracks last night. Crews are currently cleaning up the debris. Passengers should expect potential delays and cancellations during the cleanup process.

The Montgomery County Public School System has received a $6 million state grant to train staff members to become fully certified teachers. The funding will enable partnerships with universities and local associations to create new educational pathways. Montgomery County Public Schools aims to have 200 newly licensed candidates filling classroom vacancies. Margie López Muzazzos, director of professional learning, stated that grants will cover the costs of classes and books. The program allows candidates to complete coursework during the week to avoid sacrificing nights and weekends. The county hopes to have 80 candidates enrolled by the fall.

The Burr & Eagles club, a popular venue for Chicago's indie wrestling scene, will be closing its doors after more than two decades. The closure follows a fight between a fan and wrestlers at a March 28th event. While the venue's entertainment license was not revoked, its closure represents a loss for local wrestling fans and performers. The mall has been in business for over 35 years. Demolition is planned for the site. Demolition of the space is expected to begin next month. The announcement follows the mall's transition to electronic monitoring.

Senator Drew Dalman has announced his unexpected retirement, creating a vacancy in his seat.

Texas-based Kusava Sciences is researching Semufilm, an experimental drug designed to treat Alzheimer's disease. The company's research, involving collaborator Hao Yan Wang from the City University of New York, focuses on reversing the misfolding of protein filaments. This shift in focus follows the company's previous attempts to enter the opioid market.

A new animated series, 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85,' is set to explore events between the second and third seasons of the original show. The series will feature new characters and monsters, set during winter, with a new voice cast.

A researcher's attempt to reproduce findings from a scientific paper during their PhD training highlighted potential issues with judgment and reproducibility in the field. The researcher believes a change in direction is needed, emphasizing the importance of validating scientific research. Scientists are still struggling to understand why experimental results do not match previously agreed-upon figures. Researchers have identified potential flaws in prior experiments, but the core mystery persists. The difficulty in pinning down the exact reasons is likened to climbing Mount Everest, suggesting a challenge in the field.

The EPA, FBI, CISA, and NSA have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory regarding cyberattacks on water systems linked to Iranian-affiliated actors.

Investor Michael Burry has made a significant bet against the semiconductor sector, recording his largest single-day increase in put option volume since 1987.

Bain Capital is reportedly preparing to offload its majority stake in Tyger Capital.