Stories from United States

South Carolina's Republican-led state Senate rejected a move to hold a redistricting session. This decision prevents potential changes to congressional districts that could affect election outcomes.

The WNBA's media deal has surpassed $3 billion, with an additional $900 million added to the existing $2.2 billion agreement. The deal includes partners Disney, Amazon, and NBCUniversal, originally announced in 2024.

New legislation, the Connected Vehicle Securities Act, will prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of vehicle technology linked to China. The United States has enacted a law prohibiting vehicle technology linked to China. The ban impacts specific vehicle components.

Senate Republicans plan to move forward with a proposal to give the Secret Service up to a billion dollars for security upgrades. This funding is intended to enhance the security of President Trump's White House ballroom. The plan was met with criticism from Senate Democrats.

A Dallas restaurant owner is feeling the effects of inflation. Rising inflation is straining US cities and affecting consumer spending patterns. Specific cities experiencing the most strain were not identified.

A flood warning remains in effect for the Amite River at Bayou Manchac Point, Louisiana, until May 14, 5:00 AM CDT. Residents are advised to monitor conditions.

An individual described as an illegal alien has been charged with raping the daughter of his deceased girlfriend.

The Criminal Assets Bureau and Europol seized €30 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend. This operation is part of a broader effort to combat illicit financial activities involving digital assets. European Union authorities seized crypto assets as part of an operation.

Kanye West has lost a trial concerning the use of a music sample. The lawsuit was filed in Miami Federal Quarterly. Artists Equity, a film production company owned by Afleg and Damon, was involved. Another report indicates the trial also took place in Los Angeles. The details of the sample dispute were not immediately clear. The case involved allegations of unauthorized sample usage. The verdict was delivered in Miami, impacting his ability to use certain musical elements. This verdict follows recent discussions about AI agents producing content and a report of an assassination attempt on Sam Altman.

Public school teachers in North Carolina are set to receive an 8 percent raise, while state employees will get a 3 percent raise. Retirees will receive a 2.5 percent increase.