Stories from United States

A rotating wall cloud was observed 7 miles east-northeast of Abernathy, Texas, at 23:19 UTC. The wall cloud was located 2 miles northeast of the spotting location.

The White House has approved $9 billion in funding for U.S. spy agencies to advance their artificial intelligence capabilities. This funding aims to help these agencies catch up in the rapidly evolving field of AI. This funding aims to enhance AI capabilities for agencies like the CIA and NSA, addressing chip shortages that hinder deployment on classified systems. This funding aims to enhance intelligence gathering and analysis through advanced AI technologies.

The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for Albuquerque on May 22 at 5:07 PM MDT. This statement is separate from a Tornado Warning issued by NWS Jackson MS.

A tornado warning was issued for Mills County, Iowa. At 6:01 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 3 miles south of Pacific Junction. The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM CDT. Residents are advised to take shelter immediately.

Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund. The price of Bitcoin is nearing $80,000, with speculation that a single billionaire may be significantly influencing the rally. The Bitcoin Conference has noted volatility impacting the BTC USD price.

A user expressed disbelief that Donald Trump won the 2024 election.

Elon Musk's baby mama reportedly heard him bragging about rigging the 2024 election for Trump. Another individual, Mark, stated he has always believed votes were manipulated. These claims were discussed in a segment titled '2 Men in Black and White: An Honest Conve...'.

A vapor release from a tank containing an industrial chemical used in plastics and manufacturing occurred at an aerospace plant in Orange County. The incident triggered broad evacuations on Friday. The incident occurred in a community with a Vietnamese American population, near major Orange County attractions. Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate following a leak of 34,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate from an aerospace plastics facility. The leak released potentially toxic vapors into the air, prompting the evacuation order. Approximately 40,000 residents were affected by the evacuation order.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Duluth, Minnesota. The warning is in effect until 9:45 PM EDT on May 22. Separately, a Special Weather Statement was issued for Jackson, Mississippi.

Colorado has been awarded $40 million in federal funding to acquire water rights associated with the Shoshone Power Plant. The Ark Valley Voice reported on the funding.