Stories from United States

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.

Ralph Baric, a public-health researcher known for his work on coronaviruses that contributed to COVID-19 vaccine development, will retire from UNC-Chapel Hill. His research has also drawn scrutiny.

The suspect in the Raleigh mall shooting, identified as 18-year-old Marcus Neal, allegedly shot a friend who was attempting to protect him from the attack. The incident occurred on April 17.

US inflation has accelerated to an annual rate of 8%, driven significantly by rising gas prices. Wage increases may no longer be outpacing inflation. Core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, rose to 0.4% in April and 2.8% year-over-year.

China has resumed buying U.S. soybeans late last year, though not at the levels previously hoped for. Small businesses report low confidence, with the lowest level since 2024. This action indicates a shift in trade relations. This move comes amid ongoing trade negotiations and evolving global market conditions. The volume of these purchases is being closely watched. The move signals a potential easing of trade tensions. This development was reported from Beijing.