Stories from United States

Wayfair is holding a Memorial Day clearance sale through May 25th, offering up to off everything home. The sale includes doorbuster deals and surprise flash deals. The sale will run through May 27, 2026.

The United States has introduced an Artificial Intelligence skills requirement for the CyberCorps scholarship program. The requirement is part of broader efforts to enhance national security. The requirement was announced Tuesday.

A D.C. Judge Richard Leon ruled that Trump did not have the authority to demolish the East Wing and build a new structure. The ruling impacts property development.

Sam Altman testified in the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI. The lawsuit concerns allegations related to the company's direction and founding. This is the first time Altman has testified on the matter in 13 years. The lawsuit concerns OpenAI's operations and direction.

The Fourth Street Plaza in Frisco will not be ready for the 2026 World Cup due to construction delays. The project's opening has been postponed.

The company operating the online learning system Canvas has reportedly paid a ransom to hackers to delete data stolen during a cyberattack. The specific amount of the ransom was not disclosed. The company confirmed the payment to resolve the incident.

Overall inflation in the United States has reached 3.2 percent. This figure reflects growing inflationary pressures in the economy. This new level of inflation is attributed to factors such as the ongoing supply chain issues.

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.