Stories from United States

Donald and Karen Whitaker, aged 80 and 79 respectively, were found deceased with serious injuries in their Bermuda Dunes, California home. Investigators believe the incident was a murder-suicide. A friend suggested the couple may have been targeted as part of a scam. A couple has successfully built their own home utilizing artificial intelligence.

Estimates suggest Anthropic's cloud compute costs, including AWS and Google Cloud, could reach approximately $3.75 billion annually. This translates to an estimated $11.25 billion per quarter.

Las Vegas police have arrested a juvenile probation officer on suspicion of sexual conduct with a child under his supervision. Authorities believe there may be additional young victims.

A Bluesky user has filed a claim against Todd Blanche's $1.776 billion fund, seeking $8.647 million in damages. The cryptocurrency is trading near $80,000, with one billionaire potentially driving a portion of the rally.

Apple has asked the Supreme Court to review a contempt ruling related to its App Store policies. The case concerns app store regulations and developer access. Apple has filed a formal request with the Supreme Court to review the Epic Games case.

Consumer Watchdog has accused Chevron of pocketing large refining margins and funding groups that blame state policy for high prices. Chevron recently relocated its headquarters to Houston.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) cybersecurity audit requirements have been operationalized.

Harvard University has sold its entire holdings of Ethereum (ETH), valued at $87 million. The university had acquired these assets just three months prior to the sale.

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a $15 billion budget. This budget will allow for the hiring of 510 new police officers. The approval follows a period of extended jury duty for one council member.

The Senate postponed a planned vote on a $72 billion bill intended to fund a migrant deportation program. The vote has been delayed until at least June, after the Memorial Day recess. Republican senators are balking at President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, forcing a delay in a key vote. Republican senators delayed a vote on a major budget bill on Thursday, a rare setback for Donald Trump. The delay was decided by elected officials from his own party. Senate Republicans are reportedly delaying a vote on the Trump administration's anti-weaponization fund, with some senators choosing to leave Washington instead of addressing the issue.