Stories from United States

The Tech Interactive has received a $1.65 million grant from ASML to expand STEM access. The three-year grant will support Title I field trips and educational programs.

A three-year-old boy died following a hostage situation that concluded with an officer-involved shooting at a mobile home in Illinois. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

A new report indicates that a percentage of U.S. parents feel concerned about the amount of time their children spend on devices. This sentiment is particularly prevalent among parents who do not have accountants and prefer simpler tax processes.

Pharmacal Issues has issued a nationwide recall for MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream and Skin Protectant Eczema Cream. The recall is due to microbial contamination found in the products.

The FCC has approved EchoStar's spectrum sale to SpaceX and AT&T. EchoStar will sell 65 MHz of spectrum to SpaceX for its direct-to-cell service, and AT&T will acquire 50 MHz. The Federal Communications Commission has approved the spectrum sale from EchoStar to SpaceX and AT&T.

The Inflation Reduction Act is set to provide $5 billion to support electric vehicle (EV) uptake. Despite efforts by the Trump administration to hinder the program's progress, the funds are being released.

The auction of $42 billion of 10-year US Treasury notes experienced weak demand. The auction results could influence future bond pricing. The auction results were reported by Modernity/fed_treasury. The average interest rate for Treasury Bonds was 3.403% as of April 30, 2026.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly initiating investigations within the Department of Health and Human Services. The source expresses skepticism about the predetermined outcomes of these investigations.

Dairy cows in Idaho have tested positive for the bird flu virus. This marks the first time the virus has been detected in dairy cattle. The affected cows are part of a dairy herd in the United States.

Criminal indictments have been announced against the companies that operated the ship that crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The source did not specify the charges or the companies involved.