Stories from United States

A federal panel of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has approved President Trump's plans for a 250-foot arch in Washington. The panel members were selected by President Trump and have an advisory role on design. This approval comes despite public pushback.

A man from New York who was on a hantavirus cruise ship described the Nebraska isolation center as feeling like prison. The report was shared on Mastodon.

Singer Jack Avery has spoken out after his ex-partner, Gabbie Gonzalez, was arrested and charged with attempting to hire a hitman to kill him. Avery shares a daughter with Gonzalez.

D'Anthony Chaney was convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Terrence Lindsey outside a Sacramento liquor store in 2022. He faces up to 53 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 31. The incident occurred after he lost his home in a tax auction.

AT&T has filed a lawsuit against California, seeking to block state requirements related to the old phone network. The company is asking a court and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to intervene.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) will expand its cybersecurity efforts across Arkansas with $1 million in funding from Google. This initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity capabilities within the state. The program aims to prepare professionals for the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Entries are now open for the 2026 CSO30 Australia Awards.

Dust storms in Dakota are revealing a economic problem estimated at $150 billion. The full extent and nature of this economic nightmare are not yet detailed.

A Bronx man has been indicted in connection with the 2025 killing of a teenager at a bus stop. The incident occurred while the teen was waiting for a school bus.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is planning a reduction in force expected to save the district $90 million. The district anticipates the savings will help address budget concerns.

Google has partnered with CapCut to integrate image and video editing features directly into Gemini.