Stories from United States

Firefighters and work crews are working to clear a culvert beneath the 110 freeway in San Pedro. The blaze, which broke out on Monday night, involved material from a nearby homeless camp and the freeway itself. Lindsay Lance of the L.A.

Donald Trump expressed doubt that Tehran will sign a deal that favors Washington, following Iranian denials of Axios reports regarding a potential memorandum to end the conflict. WTI crude dropped to $95.50 per barrel, while Brent crude fell to $102 per barrel. This represents a decline of approximately 6% for WTI and 6.6% for Brent. Market reactions have been clear as the diplomatic situation develops. Iran will communicate its position to Pakistan once the review is complete. An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on May 6 that the US-proposed peace plan is currently under review by Iran. A person briefed on the matter told NPR that even Israel was unaware of the intention to end the operation and had been preparing for escalation. Pakistan's prime minister, acting as a mediator, thanked Trump for the pause in a post on X.

Scientists report a wave created when part of an Alaskan mountain crumbled into the sea last year. The wave reached a height of 481 metres, making it the second tallest ever recorded. This height exceeds that of the Empire State Building.

The United States financed $330 million for the supply of JDAM aerial bombs. These munitions are a recent modification of American aerial bombs featuring a glide correction module.

Mayor Scott addressed a transparency dispute involving Inspector General Isabel Cummings during a hearing.

A new study has been released regarding a tsunami that occurred in Tracy Arm Fjord near Juneau. The tsunami sent water more than 1,500 feet up the sides of the Alaskan fjord last year. The event happened early in the morning, according to the report.

Masai Ujiri was introduced to the media as the new President of the Dallas Mavericks at his first news conference. He was described as an elite executive capable of identifying talent and making necessary team changes.

Wyandotte police are urging lawmakers to pass legislation to tighten penalties for individuals involved in police chases. The department recently arrested a parolee with prior felony convictions, including armed robbery, animal torture, and fleeing and eluding.

Market indicators suggest rising expectations for a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. naval blockade of Iranian ports. US Secretary of State Rubio stated on the 5th that the US will take stronger action if Iran initiates military action, potentially leading to direct military conflict and the end of the current ceasefire. Iran International reports that Israel's red lines in the negotiations remain very clear. The source stated that the current situation is not a matter of compromise, but rather represents a very clear Israeli red line. Iran could serve as a balancer or equalizer to reach a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, according to an analyst. This role would coincide with a potential US-Iran agreement. The source noted that Iran cannot act as a guarantor for Israel regarding a ceasefire.

Nvidia has purchased $500 million worth of rights for shares in fiber optic cable manufacturer Corning. The transaction is part of a broader partnership between the two companies to expand AI infrastructure. Following the news, Corning shares rose by 10.9% and Nvidia shares increased by 4.4%. AMD shares also rose 16.7% following its earnings report. AMD and Super Micro Computer reported better-than-expected earnings and outlooks for the past and current quarters, with AMD rising nearly 1.9% and Super Micro closing at approximately 2.5%. AMD and AMD's performance exceeded expectations in the last quarter and outlook for the current quarter. AMD and Nvidia reported first-quarter financial results that surpassed expectations. AMD's stock rose nearly 1.9%, while Nvidia's stock closed at $207.3, up approximately 2.5%.