Stories from United States

The United States announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the capture of Mara Salvatrucha leaders. This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat organized crime.

A 17-year-old is in police custody following a large fight in Times Square that resulted in a slashing and a shooting. Further details about the fight and the shooting were not immediately available. Police are investigating the circumstances.

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for New Orleans, effective until June 20 at 5:55 AM CDT. Another Flood Warning is in effect until June 20 at 11:44 PM CDT. The warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding. A Beach Hazards Statement is also in effect until 8:00 AM EDT on June 20. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions due to the potential for rainfall and flooding.

Intel has confirmed a partnership with Apple to design and build chips in the United States. This development comes as Intel's stock has seen a rise, while Apple's did not immediately react. Investors have shown strong interest in Intel this year. The terms of the agreement and the specific chips involved were not disclosed. The partnership signals a deepening relationship between the two tech giants.

Elastic has agreed to acquire DeductiveAI, a company backed by CRV. Elastic has acquired DeductiveAI for a sum of up to $85 million. This move signals a strategic expansion for Elastic. Elastic has announced its acquisition of DeductiveAI, a company specializing in AI-powered data analysis. DeductiveAI specializes in natural language processing. DeductiveAI specializes in AI-driven data interpretation.

Seattle has become the largest U.S. city to pause the approval of new data centers. The city is expected to review its policies regarding data center development. The city is reviewing the environmental impact and infrastructure requirements of these facilities. This decision affects future development plans for data centers. The city cited concerns over energy consumption and environmental impact.

Scores of individuals at an Air Force Base have fallen ill after a decision was made to make the flu vaccine optional. The source indicates this occurred after a vaccine was made optional. The base has made vaccinations optional, leading to a rise in reported illnesses. The outbreak occurred at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. 160 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base were infected with the flu after the repeal of the vaccine mandate. One airman, Keon McDaniel, died from the illness. This outbreak raises public health concerns on the base. He was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center, according to a news release.

Danielle Smith, along with former MLA Nathan Cooper, signed a petition to separate Alberta. Cooper has been installed as the representative for Alberta in Washington D.C. A petition advocating for Alberta's separation has been signed by Danielle Smith.

A major flu outbreak has occurred at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas following the defense secretary's repeal of mandatory vaccinations. The outbreak has affected personnel at the base. The number of affected individuals and the severity of the outbreak are being monitored. The repeal's direct link to the outbreak is under investigation. The base has implemented enhanced health protocols. An influenza outbreak has reportedly sickened nearly 160 people at the Lackland Air Force Base. Personnel are falling ill, impacting base operations. The base is located in San Antonio. Personnel are experiencing illness after the policy change. The extent of the outbreak and its connection to the mandate repeal are under observation.

Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate President Trump during a dinner in Washington. The source stated the alleged plot occurred during a dinner event. A man has pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged assassination plot targeting Donald Trump. Allen faces multiple counts. Todd Blanche's vote percentage on the prediction market is 51%.