Stories from United States

The Criminal Assets Bureau and Europol seized €30 million in cryptocurrency as part of a weekend operation. A Chicago-based cryptocurrency company founder was also indicted in a separate $10 million money laundering conspiracy.

A new budget proposal in the United States includes a tax cap increase, aiming to adjust fiscal policy. The proposal is consistent with previous years' budgets, with an estimated sixty-six percent impact. This move is expected to lower overall tax burdens. The proposal faces potential debate in Congress. The proposal aims to generate additional revenue. The proposal was detailed on Saturday. The proposal is subject to congressional approval. Further details on the proposed cap increase were not immediately available. The proposal is currently under review by lawmakers. The proposal is set to take effect on June 30, 2026.

Since February 2026, approximately fifteen major incidents have affected refineries in the United States, Mexico, India, Australia, Thailand, Oman, Ecuador, Russia, and Vietnam.

A damaged storage tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, overheated and poses a risk of rupture or explosion. The tank contains 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable chemical.

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Cox Media Group to pay $1 million to settle charges of deceptive marketing.

Leaked audio purportedly reveals an Israeli intent to use lethal force in Latin America, with a quote stating, 'If We Have To Kill People We Will.' The audio is presented in the context of alleged Israeli interference in countries including the US, Cuba, Bolivia, Colombia, and...

Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace and affiliated organizations for hundreds of millions of dollars. The lawsuit stems from Greenpeace's solidarity with Indigenous-led resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

New York City has launched a $20 billion climate resilience project aimed at protecting vulnerable coastal areas. The initiative seeks to protect the city from the impacts of climate change. This project is part of broader urban adaptation strategies. This project represents a urban planning effort. Specific details of the project were not immediately available. Authorities in New York reported an explosion on Friday, with investigations underway to determine the cause. The blast occurred mid-afternoon, and dozens of firefighters responded to the scene. Shortly after the explosion, one person was reported injured.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred off the coast of Central America. It was recorded at 07:54:15 UTC on May 23, 2026.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck near Hilo, Hawaii. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred on May 23, 2026, at 07:46:02 UTC.