Stories from United States

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a tornado warning for northeastern St. The watch is in effect until June 18 at 7:00 AM CDT. This follows a Flood Warning issued earlier for the Corpus Christi area. A Tropical Storm Watch has also been issued by NWS Lake Charles LA. The warning is in effect due to anticipated heavy rainfall and potential coastal flooding. Separately, a small craft advisory is in effect for Seattle until 11:00 PM PDT. Separately, a Flood Warning is in effect for Fairbanks, Alaska until 10:00 PM AKDT on June 16. Heavy rainfall is expected to cause flooding in low-lying areas. The National Weather Service in League City has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Montgomery, TX. The warning covers a stretch of the coastline. Warnings were issued for New Orleans, LA, until 2:15 PM CDT and for Houston/Galveston, TX, until 1:30 PM CDT.

Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate President Trump during a dinner in Washington. Further details of the alleged plot were not disclosed. The source stated the plot involved an assassination attempt. A man has pleaded to charges related to an assassination plot against Donald Trump. FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the FBI thwarted another potential assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump. Patel stated that several individuals were involved in the plot. Further details regarding the specifics of the plot or the sentencing were not immediately available. The case involves allegations of a plot against the former president. The plea agreement was reached following an investigation into the alleged conspiracy. Five individuals have been arrested by the FBI in connection with a plot targeting Donald Trump's birthday.

Apple has announced that macOS 27 will no longer support Intel processors, requiring devices to have Apple Silicon. Apple's upcoming macOS 27 operating system will no longer support Intel processors. This move signifies a further transition away from Intel chips for Mac computers. This marks a shift in Apple's hardware strategy. Users with Intel-based Macs will need to upgrade to continue receiving updates. Users will now require Apple Silicon to run the new version.

A 27-year-old man riding a bicycle was shot and killed in Chicago's Grant Park.

SpaceX's total valuation has now exceeded two trillion dollars, according to a new survey. The exact valuation figures were not disclosed. The company is investing in emerging industries in China. SpaceX has agreed to acquire Cursor, an AI coding agent operator, for $60 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. This valuation milestone reflects investor confidence in SpaceX's future endeavors. SpaceX's valuation has increased by $1 trillion since its shares started trading on Friday, reaching $2.7 trillion. This surge in valuation comes amid ongoing discussions about the company's future prospects and potential market impact. A Nobel laureate has criticized Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO, calling it a Ponzi scheme. SpaceX's valuation has reportedly reached $2.7 trillion, a increase that places it near the market capitalization of Microsoft.

Inbound aircraft to Chicago O'Hare International Airport are being held at their origin airports due to an equipment outage. Operations are expected to resume at 7:15 AM. The source did not specify the nature of the equipment or the expected duration of the delays. The outage is affecting critical airport systems. The specific equipment affected and the estimated duration of the delays were not immediately available.

Chicago's social media tax is generating a windfall of revenue, exceeding initial projections for 2026. The tax was initially expected to raise $31 million for the full year. The tax was implemented to generate funds for city services. The exact amount of excess revenue was not specified. Officials are reviewing the impact on social media companies.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned government agencies about a vulnerability in the LiteSpeed web server plugin for cPanel. The flaw is being actively exploited, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access. The FBI disrupted a plot to use explosive-laden drones targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, arresting five suspects. Users are urged to update the plugin immediately. Exploitation of this flaw could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems. The specific plugin and its impact are detailed in the CISA advisory. The agency has not yet specified the exact plugin or the extent of the exploitation. This flaw has reportedly been exploited by malicious actors. The flaw allows for remote code execution. This flaw poses a security risk to affected systems. Users are advised to monitor CISA for further guidance.

Federal contracting records indicate that renovations at a property associated with Donald Trump, which were initially projected to cost $1.5 million, have actually cost almost $16 million. The property's pool is reportedly fouled with green algae.

A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from the Mojave Desert in California. Emergency crews responded to the incident near Edwards Air Force Base. The cause of the crash is currently unknown. The aircraft caught fire immediately after takeoff. A US Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber crashed near the Mojave Desert during a training mission.