Stories from United States

A French woman infected with hantavirus on a cruise ship is critically ill. The case was confirmed on May 13, 2026. At least 11 cases of hantavirus are now confirmed, linked to a Dutch cruise in the Atlantic Ocean. The outbreak was reported by Bloomberg Radio.

Adrian Boafo, a state lawmaker, is reportedly receiving funding from a crypto super PAC and Democratic insiders for a key House primary. Boafo also works as a top lobbyist for Oracle.

Dr. Marty Makary, head of the Food and Drug Administration, is resigning. His tenure faced months of complaints from health industry executives and anti-abortion activists. His resignation followed weeks of pressure. The New York Times reported on the event.

High fawn mortality rates have been observed near the Texas border due to parasitic insects.

UCLA has extended women's basketball coach Cori Close's contract through the 2029-30 season. Close has set records for wins during her tenure with the team.

The Supreme Court has cleared a path for Alabama to use a new voting map for the midterm elections. This decision represents a victory for Republicans. The ruling impacts the state's primary elections.

Fawn mortality rates are high due to parasitic insects near the Texas border.

A judge has ruled that Cook County must pay homeowners for the equity retained in property tax sales. The ruling pertains to property assessments in the county.

The Congressional Budget Office has estimated the cost of President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense program at $1.2 trillion. Space-based interceptors represent the largest portion of this expenditure. The specific cost estimate was not detailed in the provided information. This update provides a revised cost estimate for the project. The estimated cost for a proposed missile shield under a potential Trump administration exceeds $1 trillion. The cost raises budgetary questions.

Sam Altman is testifying in a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk concerning OpenAI. The legal proceedings are taking place in Austin. The lawsuit was filed in Austin, Texas. Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against his former colleagues at OpenAI, alleging breach of contract and fiduciary duty. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk's actions caused damage to the company's culture. This testimony is part of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. Altman defended OpenAI's direction and leadership. Altman stated that Musk wanted long-term control of the company. The testimony was provided to a North America technology reporter. Elon Musk's agreement shift has been rejected. A former chief scientist and co-founder of OpenAI also confirmed awareness of no such commitment. Musk is seeking to remove Altman from his position.