Stories from United States

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.

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.