Stories from United States

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. They predict 8 to 14 named storms, with 3 to 6 expected to become hurricanes and 1 to 3 reaching major hurricane strength. The forecast was issued from Washington.

NBA insider reports indicate that LeBron James has 39 days remaining to decide on his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. The situation is described as having 'more of an urgency.'

Atari has filed a new trademark application, suggesting a potential hardware refresh for its classic home computer line. The modern Atari has been noted for its efforts in this area.

Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund. This move comes as Bitcoin's price approaches $80,000, with one billionaire potentially influencing the rally. The cryptocurrency is trading within a $77,000 range despite rising oil prices, supported by ETF inflows.

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added Trend Micro Apex One and Langflow to its catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Organizations are required to implement mitigations against these vulnerabilities. The agency requires federal agencies to address these known exploited vulnerabilities.

Zscaler has acquired Symmetry Systems, a move that marks a milestone in the evolution of technology agent security. The acquisition aims to enhance Zscaler's capabilities in the cybersecurity landscape.

A wildfire, named Arrow, has burned 0.4 acres and was updated on May 21, 2026.

Jane Street is accused of using insider information from a private Telegram group to dump $192 million in UST before Terra's collapse. The firm allegedly profited $134 million from this action.

An election held May 14-15 at Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant chose delegates for the United Auto Workers Constitutional Convention. The convention is scheduled for June 15-18 in Detroit.

A 66-year-old Dallas man, Victor Bur, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a 14-year-old. The teen is recovering from the incident, which occurred inside a vacant home in Pleasant Grove. The motive for the shooting is not yet clear.