Stories from United States

Inflation-adjusted average hourly earnings in the US are not keeping pace with the cost of living. This indicates that wages are not keeping up with the rising cost of goods and services.

A motorcyclist died Tuesday morning in a crash involving a truck in the northeast Las Vegas Valley. The specific circumstances of the collision were not immediately available.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks. This trade brings a new player to the Dodgers' roster for the current MLB season. This move strengthens the Dodgers' outfield.

Basketball star LeBron James stated he will announce his retirement decision in the coming days. James indicated he would retire if he cannot dedicate 5-6 hours daily to basketball.

Artificial intelligence is being used to release a new movie from an actor who died last year.

Harvard University faculty are voting on a proposal to rein in grade inflation. The current proposal aims to reduce the percentage of A grades awarded to 20 percent, down from roughly 60 percent last year. The vote will determine new academic policies.

The United States has a principled position that it does not seek conflict and believes cross-strait differences should be resolved peacefully. However, the PLA's missile arsenal has increased, giving it more options.

A lawsuit alleges that Netflix is spying on users in ways they are not aware of. This could potentially create misunderstandings among its users. Similar lawsuits have been filed against the company. The company has not yet responded to these allegations.

New Hampshire Governor Ayotte signed HB1044 into law on May 8, 2026. The bill, designated Chapter 48, will take effect on July 7, 2026. This legislation addresses cybersecurity measures within the state.

Democratic lawmakers are demanding that former President Trump explain and reverse the termination of the National Science Foundation's governing board. The issue concerns the NSF's operational structure and oversight.