Stories from United States

Singer Shakira has released a trailer for the official song of the 2026 World Cup. The trailer offers a preview of the song's melody and theme. The full song is expected to be released closer to the tournament date. This marks her continued involvement with major sporting events.

Babylon and GoMining are planning an integration to activate up to 1,000 BTC through trustless Bitcoin vaults. The move comes as Bitcoin prices approach $80,000. Rhino Bitcoin is positioning itself as a financial services leader amid increasing adoption. Tether has announced its support for a plan to transform Twenty-One into a larger public Bitcoin platform. Strategy has purchased 255 million USD worth of Bitcoin as part of a plan with GoMining. Twenty-One Weighs is in discussions to merge with Strike, aiming to create a publicly traded entity focused on Bitcoin. Leaders suggest this move could reshape traditional finance. The strategy involves a $255 million USD investment in Bitcoin. The deal is valued at an additional 255 million USD.

Infisical has released a honey token feature designed to utilize AWS IAM access keys. The tokens lack actual permissions but trigger immediate detection if used by an attacker to alert on security breaches.

The song is anticipated to be a major release for the tournament. Singer Shakira has released a trailer for the official song of the 2026 World Cup. The trailer offers a preview of the song's theme and sound.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Indianapolis, Indiana, effective until May 16 at 5:36 PM EDT. The warning was initially issued on May 7 at 9:35 PM EDT. Separately, a flood advisory has been issued for Duluth.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The warning is effective until 9:00 AM EDT on May 8.

A Silicon Valley billionaire and minority investor in the San Francisco 49ers is reportedly considering a bid to purchase the Seattle Seahawks. The potential buyer would not be acting alone, according to reports. The news follows discussions regarding NFL team ownership.

Authorities are conducting a forensic investigation in South Elgin related to the 2016 disappearance of 17-year-old Kiana Galvin. The investigation focuses on the 800 block of Revere Road.

The Philadelphia Phillies lost 12-1 to the Los Angeles Angels. Garrett Stubbs pitched the ninth inning for the Phillies during the blowout. The game occurred on Friday, May 08, 2026. The game resulted in a blowout for the Angels, according to the report.

Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund. This development occurs as Bitcoin prices approach the $80,000 mark. Admiral Paparo also revealed that the US Military is running a Bitcoin node.