Stories from United States

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.

NBC News Radio reported on the upcoming USA Bobsled and Skeleton combine series. Athletes will represent the US in the competition. This series is a key part of the winter sports calendar.

Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate President Trump during a dinner in Washington. A man has pleaded not guilty to charges related to an assassination plot against Donald Trump. The case involves alleged actions during a dinner event. The plea indicates an admission of guilt or a plea agreement. The specific target of the alleged plot was mentioned. The specific details of the plot and the identity of the target were not immediately disclosed. Allen faces serious charges stemming from the incident. Allen remains in custody pending further proceedings. Allen entered his plea on Saturday.