Stories from United States

Residents are voting on a $175 million school bond measure. District leaders stated the bond is a continuation of an existing measure and will not result in tax increases. The funds are intended for building upgrades and the expansion of early childhood programs.

The Illinois House passed a bill aimed at addressing teen takeovers in areas such as the Navy Yard and the Waterfront Metro Station. The legislation applies to groups of nine or more individuals under the age of 18.

The New York Mets game against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field was postponed due to an impending storm in Denver. Eight inches of snow are expected in the Denver area. The game will be made up on Thursday. Tomorrow's scheduled afternoon game has been pushed back to 7:20 PM.

JetBlue is expanding its operations, according to a report from NBC News Radio.

A jury in Dedham found former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefan Diggs not guilty of assault charges. The charges stemmed from an accusation by Diggs' former personal chef, who alleged he hit and choked her inside his Dedham home last December.

Three suspects are in custody in Delaware awaiting extradition to Chester County following a mass shooting. One of the suspects was also injured in the incident, according to the District Attorney. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. The gunfire killed 20-year-old Jawan Jeffries and wounded five other people. DeBerenas-Serobe stated that social media and public resources assisted in the investigation. The incident occurred on October 25 during Halloween celebrations. The charges were announced on Saturday. Authorities said the suspects brought guns to the event to carry out the planned robberies. Investigators believe the trio had no ties to Lincoln but had some familiarity with Jeffers. One suspect, Zekwius Morgan Thompson, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and faces aggravated assault charges, though officials say he is not linked to the other three defendants.

The Department of Education announced yesterday that it is opening a Title IX investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts. The investigation concerns allegations that the all-women's college failed to properly disclose stock and admitted transgender women. The probe follows claims regarding violations of securities laws and admissions policies. The complaint alleges the institution is violating civil rights laws. Smith College issued a statement saying it is fully committed to its institutional values and compliance with civil rights laws, but the college declined to comment on the pending investigation.

Palantir reported an 85 percent year-over-year increase in revenue, marking its highest growth rate to date. The surge was driven by contracts with the United States government, including the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies. The announcement occurred on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Palantir reported a Q1 revenue surge of 85 percent and raised its full-year guidance beyond previous expectations. Palantir's revenue has surged by 85 percent. Company raised full-year guidance significantly beyond previous expectations due to AI-driven growth. Palantir has raised its full-year guidance following the 85% revenue surge driven by AI-led growth. Palantir Technologies reported an 85 percent surge in revenue for the first quarter. The company's strong financial performance was announced from Washington D.C. This growth indicates demand for Palantir's data analysis and software platforms.

US oil companies strengthened their financial results during the first quarter of the current year. The growth was driven by increasing domestic production and higher prices. This performance occurred despite a decline in their operations within the Middle East. Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips reported first-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Chevron specifically reported first-quarter profits above projections.

A new court filing reveals that Elon Musk sent text messages to top officials at OpenAI. No specific subject matter of the texts was detailed in the filing.