Stories from United States

Small Craft Advisories have been issued for coastal areas. One advisory is in effect for Charleston, South Carolina, until June 19. Another advisory was issued for Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The advisories are in effect for parts of New York and Michigan. Conditions are expected to persist through June 19. A Small Craft Advisory was issued by NWS Chicago IL until June 18 at 9:00 AM CDT. A Gale Watch was issued by NWS Gray ME until June 18 at 8:00 PM EDT. These advisories are related to prevailing weather conditions. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for the waters near Des Moines, Iowa, effective until 9:00 PM CDT on June 17. A similar advisory is in effect for Wisconsin until 4:00 AM CDT on June 18. Mariners are advised to exercise caution due to expected hazardous conditions on the water.

A property previously owned by the Trump family was sold to MS They for $75 million, reselling for five times the purchase price. The lender BDTMS took control of the property in January 2025.

President Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget that could negatively impact the Defense Department. The budget figures were released with extensive numerical data. The exact digit count was 4,267,383.

An academic publisher has filed a lawsuit against AI company Anthropic, alleging unauthorized use of training data. The lawsuit claims Anthropic used copyrighted material without permission. The publisher is seeking damages.

During Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi is accused of stepping on an opponent's calf with his studs. The incident occurred during a defensive tackle and has sparked debate on social media, though neither the referee nor VAR intervened.

MaineHealth has received a $1.1 million grant to study the health effects of PFAS exposure in children. The project will be led by researchers in environmental health. MaineHealth has been awarded a grant to conduct a study on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). The grant aims to advance understanding of PFAS contamination. The amount of the grant and the specific focus of the study were not disclosed. The study will investigate the health impacts of PFAS in the region.

Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate President Trump during a dinner in Washington. The incident reportedly occurred during a dinner event in Washington. A teenager who is suing President Trump stated that one does not fight so hard to avoid trial unless they are afraid. A teenager has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, citing fear of facing trial.

The US Senate is reportedly discussing the potential for an AI eclipse and nuclear war. This discussion involves federally insured entities and is expected to continue. The US Senate is currently engaged in a debate concerning the implications of AI eclipses and the potential for nuclear war. The US Senate is holding a debate on the potential impacts of artificial intelligence, including its role in eclipsing human capabilities and its connection to nuclear war scenarios. The discussions highlight growing concerns about AI's dual-use capabilities. Discussions focus on AI safety and control. The discussions highlight the dual-use nature of advanced AI technologies. Discussions are ongoing regarding regulatory measures and safety protocols. Lawmakers are seeking to understand and mitigate these risks.

A Lakeshore Flood Warning has been issued for Buffalo, New York, by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect until June 19 at 8:00 PM EDT. The warning was issued by NWS Buffalo NY and is in effect until 8:00 PM EDT on June 19. Residents are advised to take precautions and avoid driving through flooded areas. Heavy rainfall is expected to cause localized flooding. Residents are advised to be aware of potential flooding along the Lake Erie shoreline. The Embraer 175 aircraft reported an Air to Ground Message regarding a "NOTHING WORST THAN MOD CHOP" warning for Buffalo, NY. This message was issued as a heads-up to ACARS and VDLM2 systems. Residents are advised to stay informed about potential water level changes.

Washington state wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a group of teenage hikers. The attack occurred after the hikers accidentally spooked the bear. Wildlife officials are advising caution in affected areas. The exact number of injured hikers and the severity of their wounds are not yet specified.