Stories from United States

The Supreme Court issued a ruling on Thursday, stating that tattoo procedures performed by nonmedical practitioners do not constitute illegal medical practice. This decision overturns a 34-year-old legal precedent.

Bellevue has approved funding for a $200 million pedestrian and bike bridge. The bridge will span over Interstate 405. This approval paves the way for public improvements in the city. The project is expected to be transformative for the area.

Donald Trump made remarks at a rally, joking that being called 'dumb' bothers him more than being labeled a 'brilliant tyrant dictator'.

Scandalous messages have emerged in a JPMorgan lawsuit alleging "sex slavery." The allegations include threats and harassment. The case is unfolding with new details being revealed.

Faraday Future has obtained $25 million in funding to deliver 1,500 robots by the end of the year. The company is involved in the electric vehicle and robotics sectors.

MAGA influencer Joshua Heffner, who has nearly half a million followers on TikTok, has been arrested. The charges against him are for possession of child pornography.

Yields on US Treasury bonds, particularly the 30-year note, have climbed over five percent. US Treasury yields have experienced a sharp increase. US Treasury yields climbed sharply on Friday. This rise was driven by strong demand at a Treasury auction and ongoing inflation concerns. The climb could impact borrowing costs and investment strategies. This indicates a shift in the bond market. The movement in yields can impact various financial markets. Bitcoin Cash saw a market move of -7.5% to $348.14, while Ethena dropped -8.2% to $0.10. This rise is attributed to recent economic data and market expectations regarding interest rates. The climb could affect borrowing costs for the government and businesses.

Minnesota may be headed towards a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks. This potential regulation follows actions by the Criminal Assets Bureau and Europol, who seized €30 million in cryptocurrency.

Zoom's initial $51 million investment in AI company Anthropic, made in 2023, has reportedly grown to approximately $1.3 billion. This represents a net gain of around $1 billion for Zoom.

Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace organizations for hundreds of millions of dollars. The lawsuit is in solidarity with Indigenous-led resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline.