Stories from United States

Universities were actively seeking to acquire GPUs from the black market last year due to US import bans. This effort was aimed at enabling the running of larger local AI models, with custom VRAM mods also being utilized.

Hot dogs have seen a price increase, rising from three for $1 to $10 each.

25,000 residents of Ohio have signed a petition to constitutionally ban AI data centers from their state. The petition is related to concerns about climate change and global warming.

A call was made for US Senators to reject the "Save Our Bacon Act" (SOB Act), a GOP-backed factory farm bill. Concerns were raised that 40% of US pigs are owned by Chinese and Brazilian entities, and the bill could lead to extreme cage conditions impacting health.

Donald Trump stated he has a deal and anticipates announcing it shortly. The agreement is expected to involve broad parameters and a 60-day extension of the ceasefire concerning Hormuz passage. Donald Trump claims a peace deal with Iran is largely negotiated, with the Strait of Hormuz on the table. This comes 84 days after the U.S. and Israel reportedly killed Khamenei. Senator Rubio was coy about the situation from India. The agreement reportedly covers a large portion of the negotiations. Turkish President Erdoğan praised Trump, calling him a leader the world has waited for. Trump deleted a social media post where he claimed Erdoğan made these remarks.

Disney executives stated that the success of the Mandalorian and Grogu movie is not a primary concern, as they have other Star Wars projects in development, including Starfighter.

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Charleston, WV. The warning is in effect until 6:15 PM EDT on May 23. Additional details are available.

A petition urging an investigation into Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) responses regarding a Paragon spyware contract has garnered 3,219,588 signatures.

Approximately 10% of Americans utilized cryptocurrency in 2025, according to a report. This statistic emerges amidst discussions of the crypto industry's challenges with falling trading volumes and increased regulatory scrutiny.

Solar power is projected to surpass coal in electricity generation on the Texas grid for the first time this year. No new coal power plants are being built in the state, but solar development is increasing. This shift reflects the growing adoption of renewable energy in the state. This shift is driven by advancements in solar technology and renewable energy policies. This shift is attributed to increasing solar capacity and decreasing coal reliance. Germany is adjusting its subsidy system for solar power, potentially impacting private solar installations. The Bundes government is set to revise the current funding model.