Stories from United States

AI startup Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate of $30 billion as of April 2026, a significant increase from $9 billion at the end of 2025. This growth follows the launch of Claude Code, which contributes approximately $2.5 billion to the company's annual recurring revenue. The surge highlights the rapid commercial scaling of major artificial intelligence providers. This figure surpasses OpenAI's reported $24 billion revenue.

A new federal bill has been introduced to establish a grant program aimed at training the cybersecurity workforce. This initiative seeks to address the expanding attack surface created by the rise of agentic AI. Counselor Crystal Oriata stated the grants will help providers start or expand services. Jasmine Mumtaz, a childcare provider, expressed confidence in relaunching her business due to the potential support. County Executive Aisha Braveway was absent from the signing ceremony despite her signature being required for the legislation to become law.

A mass shooting has occurred at a shopping mall in Louisiana, according to social media reports. Details regarding the number of casualties or the identity of the shooter are currently unavailable. The incident has prompted immediate discussions regarding gun control in the United States. The Gun Violence Archive reported over 175 shootings involving injury or death across the United States in the last 72 hours. This follows a foiled attack on President Trump and the death of eight children in Louisiana two weeks ago.

Multiple subway lines are experiencing delays in both directions following a report of a track fire near Pelham Bay Park. The FDNY is currently on the scene responding to the incident. The fire has disrupted service for 6X trains and other lines in the area. This disruption is affecting travel between Manhattan and Queens. Uptown A, B, and D subway trains are experiencing delays. The disruptions follow an investigation conducted by the NYPD at the 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

The U.S. The DOJ alleges the post was a call to assassinate President Trump. Comey denies the allegations and stated he is ready to defend himself. He maintains his innocence and expressed belief in the independent federal judiciary. The indictment also includes charges for allegedly lying to Congress. The indictment follows a previous case that was reportedly dismissed. The post in question allegedly featured a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach from one year ago. The Justice Department is pursuing indictments against former FBI Director James Comey. The case involves an online photograph posted by Comey last year that authorities allege was an attempt to harm President Trump. Comey stated he believed the photo had a political message rather than a threat and has since removed it.

A man from Bedford has been legally prohibited from conducting any form of securities business within the state of New Hampshire. The restriction follows regulatory actions regarding financial conduct.

American agricultural producers are demanding legislative action to pass a new comprehensive farm bill. The current lack of updated legislation is creating economic instability and market volatility for farmers. This push comes seven years after the last major farm bill was implemented. The United States Congress is preparing to consider and pass a new version of the Farm Bill. The legislation is a law that covers agriculture and food assistance programs. Michael Hap of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy stated the bill sets the rules for the food and farm economies. The bill consists of 12 sections or titles. This legislation is typically reviewed and passed approximately every five years. The process is being monitored by Marketplace in New York.

Major US stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, closed at record highs on April 22, 2026. Two out of three major US market indexes have reached record highs. Fixed income assets have seen a rebound across different asset classes during April. High yield and emerging markets are currently performing the best among risk assets. The market is experiencing this growth without the volatility typically seen in equities. The S&P 500, NASDAQ, and NASDAQ 100 indices are trading at record levels. The NASDAQ rose 196 points, or 0.8%, and the NASDAQ 100 index gained 202 points, or 0.7%. The VIX is trading below 17 at 4.37%, and gold prices increased by $8 per ounce. The Nasdaq Composite closed at 25,185, marking a 0.3 percent increase. The S&P 500 rose 0.9 percent, marking its fifth consecutive week of gains.

SpaceX plans to launch a new telescope using a Falcon Heavy rocket as early as September 2026. The mission follows recent confirmations of launch readiness for upcoming spaceflight objectives. This deployment is part of a broader schedule of heavy-lift missions planned for the second half of the year. The observatory will operate from space, positioned above the Earth's atmosphere, to observe the universe with increased clarity. The mission aims to provide new scientific discoveries through high-precision instruments. The specific nature of the upcoming discoveries remains unknown.

The US Department of the Treasury has issued sanctions against a criminal network operating across India, Mexico, and Guatemala to traffic drugs. This move targets the infrastructure used by the Sinaloa Cartel to facilitate international distribution. The sanctions aim to disrupt the financial and logistical capabilities of the organization. The US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on 35 entities and individuals. These targets are accused of overseeing a parallel banking network used by Iran to bypass sanctions. The network reportedly moves tens of billions of dollars. One specific target is the head of operations for Hamas military intelligence in northern Gaza.