Stories from United States

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.

The incident occurred in the US. An execution by lethal injection in the United States was postponed because medical personnel could not find a suitable vein.

A tornado warning has been issued for New Orleans, Louisiana, by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect until 5:30 PM CDT on May 21. The warning was issued by the NWS Amarillo TX office. Heavy rainfall is expected to cause flash flooding.

NASA will showcase a mission to boost the orbit of the Swift spacecraft. The mission will utilize Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket. Media are invited to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Wednesday, June 17.

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has accused a council aide of a security leak. The accusation was made during a meeting where Robert Puente, President and CEO of San Antonio Water System, was present.

An author has filed a lawsuit against Adobe, alleging that the company used their work to train AI models without proper authorization. The lawsuit, identified as Tanzer v. Adobe, was filed with the court. The complaint details the specific allegations against Adobe Inc. The filing includes a summons returned executed. Adobe, was noted with a Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment.

Orb Funkee Toys have been recalled nationwide after asbestos was found in the sand component of the toys. The recall affects the Orb Funkee Monkee toy. Toys sold at a popular retail store nationwide have been recalled due to the potential presence of asbestos. The material poses a risk of serious injury or death.