Stories from United States

Five people have been diagnosed with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, in Florida since the beginning of 2026. The Florida Department of Health reported the diagnoses. The number of individuals diagnosed with flesh-eating bacteria in Florida has increased to five.

Police reported random gunfire at Lillian Street and West Davis Street on May 31, 2026, at 7:07 AM CDT. The incident was logged under number 26-1010399.

Thousands of Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gathered in Palm Springs, California, to break a Guinness World Record. Participants wore blonde wigs and halter dresses, with red lips being a key requirement. This gathering highlights the enduring cultural impact of Marilyn Monroe. The event aimed to replicate Monroe's iconic style.

Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund. The filing comes as Bitcoin prices are nearing $80,000, with speculation that a billionaire investor may be influencing the rally.

American Bitcoin Shares have spiked after a Trump-backed firm activated 11,000 Bitcoin miners. UTXO management, a Nakamoto subsidiary, has joined Stacks as an inaugural bitcoin staking participant. The activation occurs as Bitcoin prices approach $80,000.

Congressman Takano is backing a bill by Dave Crete that aims to recognize presumptive illnesses for Area 51 veterans and contractors. The bill also seeks to speed up benefits for those with serious illnesses and delayed payments.

Senator Nyamu is sponsoring a bill aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence. The bill's introduction was reported by İhlas Haber Ajansı.

A new investigation by ProPublica reports that the White House asked the Pentagon to provide a $620 million loan to a company linked to Donald Trump's oldest son. The report details the White House's request for the Pentagon to loan money to this specific company.

Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered to launch the GenAI Creators' Fund. This new initiative is specifically developed for visual storytelling using artificial intelligence.

The State Bond Commission approved $45 million in funds for infrastructure improvements. The money will be used for state parks, trails, dams, and cleanup work at contaminated sites. This funding aims to improve public facilities.