Stories from United States

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has pulled its docket after artificial intelligence was used to recreate the voices of deceased pilots. Artificial intelligence technology has been used to recreate the voices of pilots who died in a plane crash.

Pitcher Shane Bieber is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Monday, throwing two innings for the Florida Complex League Blue Jays. He will build up volume from there, aiming for three innings in his next outing. The assignment will take place in Dunedin.

A paymaster at a Miami clinic has been arrested in connection with an alleged $1.5 million payroll heist. The incident involved the misappropriation of funds intended for employee salaries.

FDA staff were reportedly blindsided by an organizational about-face on flavored vapes. This contradicts stated MAHA goals. The shift in policy was reported by The Independent. FDA staff were reportedly blindsided by a decision that allows more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to enter the U.S. The specific details of the approval and the number of products affected were not immediately clear.

The Detroit Tigers are exploring trades for pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of the August 3 MLB deadline. Skubal is recovering from a NanoNeedle Scope surgery that reportedly accelerates his recovery. No specific trade has been agreed upon. Discussions are ongoing in Detroit.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) will expand its cybersecurity efforts across Arkansas. This expansion is supported by a $1 million grant from Google. The initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity information sharing within the digital asset industry.

A college has received $900,000 in federal funding. The School of Computer and Data Sciences Analysis received an designation from the NSA for its cybersecurity program.

The US administration is reportedly considering military action against Cuba. An analysis suggests looking at insider bets on Polymarket and Kalshi for indicators of potential conflict. The administration's actions regarding Iran are also being monitored. This follows previous reports of potential US military operations targeting the island nation. This potential action was mentioned in recent history. This potential action is part of ongoing geopolitical considerations.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Seattle, Washington, effective May 22nd until 6:00 PM CDT. The warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama.

A Flash Flood Warning was issued for Alabama on May 22 at 3:24 PM CDT until 6:00 PM CDT. Separately, a Special Weather Statement was issued for Georgia on May 22 at 4:24 PM EDT. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Florida, impacting areas including Jacksonville. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for San Francisco, California, by the National Weather Service until May 23 at 9:00 AM PDT. Heavy rainfall is expected, potentially causing localized flooding.