Stories from United States

The United States fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level, indicating a declining population trend. This indicates a declining birth rate across the nation. The exact rate was not specified in the broadcast.

Chicago aldermen have advanced a $54.7 million tax break for the $7 billion 1901 Project, which is located around the United Center. The project is backed by the ownership groups of the Bulls and Blackhawks. The proposal now moves to a final city council vote.

US inflation figures released this morning show a rise to 0.8%, the highest level since October. The price of crude oil remains a factor in the inflation rate. This is significantly higher than the Federal Reserve's target of 2.0%.

Senate's top Democrat Chuck Schumer is critical of the GOP plan to provide a billion dollars for the Secret Service. The funding is intended to help cover costs. Schumer's criticism was reported by Mitchell Miller. Senate Democrats have condemned a Republican proposal to allocate $1 billion in taxpayer funds for a ballroom in the East Wing of the White House. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of this plan.

The U.S. fertility rate has fallen below the level needed for population replacement. This means three Americans are now born for every child they want.

A trial concerning wrongful deaths from a 2022 Legionnaires' outbreak in Napa has concluded with a settlement. Specific terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

U.S. Two companies linked to the ship that struck and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore have been indicted. The FBI is investigating the incident. Construction work was ongoing at the time.

A US law firm has been ordered to pay DJ Tiësto €17 million. The firm had previously been found liable for infringing on the artist's work.

Philadelphia has reportedly earned back its investment of less than $15 million through job creation. The city's investment is said to have generated more revenue than it cost.

A high wind warning has been issued for the Ruskin, Florida area, part of the Tampa Bay region. The warning is in effect until May 13 at 4:00 PM CDT. This alert comes from the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay.