Stories from United States

The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a statement on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:35 AM CDT. The statement was released by the National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans at 7:35 AM CDT.

A prosecutor in Georgia has been suspended from practice for using unchecked artificial intelligence in an appeal and a judge's order. The prosecutor also used AI in at least a dozen other cases.

Ecovyst has announced an increase to its strategic term loan. This financial move is intended to fund the company's acquisition plans. The company operates in the United States and is involved with sulfuric acid.

Enterprise leaders at the AI Agent Conference in New York reported increased adoption of AI agents. Key areas of focus include security, simulation, and human oversight.

Burger King has deployed an AI assistant named Patty, and Starbucks has rolled out Green Dot Assist. These AI systems are designed to monitor drive-thrus, provide recipes, and track performance within the fast-food chains.

A Skywest CRJ2 aircraft experienced gear problems on May 10th, 2026, while operating flight UA-5134 at Washington. The specific nature of the gear issue and any resulting consequences are not detailed.

The Kennedy Space Center is promoting telescope exploration for viewing planets, with a provided link to TelescopeAdvisor.com for purchasing telescopes. The announcement highlights Mercury and other planets. A study focusing on the dense collection of stars surrounding the galactic center is utilizing data from the Hubble Space Telescope. The research involves analyzing planets within this region. This research was mentioned by Spaceflight.

Isolated storms may develop across east-central Georgia on Monday afternoon and evening along a cold front. Some of these storms could become strong to severe.

Elevator 2 in the Buckhead station's north concourse, providing access to Peachtree Street, has been returned to service. The elevator was previously out of service.

Fox Corporation reported a dip in its third-quarter profit, attributed to the absence of revenue from the Super Bowl. The company's financial performance was discussed in relation to media earnings.