Stories from United States

Tara Power stated that a new nuclear plant in Wyoming will store spent fuel on site until a permanent federal repository is approved. The company claims the advanced nuclear technology produces less waste than legacy plants. Taxpayers and ratepayers may face ongoing costs associated with the transition to low-emission power technologies. The project is the fourth nuclear reactor of its kind in the United States. Backers of the facility claim advanced technologies will allow for safer and faster construction of nuclear plants. The project is supported by investments from tech companies and the federal government.

An auction featuring memorabilia from the late Friends star Matthew Perry will take place on June 5th at Heritage Auctions. The collection includes 26 scripts from iconic episodes, such as the series finale and the episode featuring Ross's tan.

ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes has been selected as the host for this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee. She is the first celebrity host for the event since LeVar Burton hosted in 2022. The selection follows Scripps taking over the broadcast from ESPN in 2022.

Fulton County officials are fighting a grand jury subpoena issued by the Department of Justice. The subpoena demands the names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails of every election worker involved in the 2020 election in Georgia. Officials claim the request is intended to harass and punish political opponents of Donald Trump. The department is seeking the names of every individual involved in that specific election process. Correspondent Julie Walker reported on the demand in Dallas. No specific deadline for the information was provided in the report.

Tenants of a Brooklyn building announced a rent strike today to protest long-term neglect and a lack of necessary repairs. The group is rallying to demand action from building management regarding the building's condition. No specific address or number of participating tenants was provided. Some tenants in Brooklyn have started a rent strike, according to reports. Tenants have begun a rent strike and are using registered mail to send payments. The move follows disputes regarding housing costs, with one tenant reporting they sent rent via registered mail to document the process. Tenants at 651 Brooklyn Avenue have initiated a rent strike due to unaddressed maintenance issues. Residents reported being forced to stay outside because they do not feel safe inside the building.

French footballer Antoine Griezmann will depart for the North American championship to join Orlando City in July.

Prosecutors in Kirk County requested that a defendant be jailed rather than allowed home monitoring. The prosecution argued to Judge Wieck that the defendant's criminal record is long and violent.

Political advisor Lena Mendoni, a member of the archonts' delegation, recently met with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington. The meeting has reportedly caused a clash with Greek political diplomacy.

Waters from the Gulf of Mexico are projected to encircle New Orleans according to a report in Nature.

New Orleans is the most vulnerable city in the United States to rising sea levels, according to two recent studies. A study published in Science in April and a report in Nature both highlight the extreme risk to the city. Approximately 99% of New Orleans residents are at risk of a major flood event. The studies indicate that rising waters from the Gulf of Mexico are expected to encircle the city. Research published in Nature indicates that Gulf of Mexico waters are projected to encircle New Orleans. This development is part of a larger environmental concern regarding rising sea levels and coastal erosion. Jesse Keenan, a study co-author and director, is cited regarding the findings. The research suggests the city's geography could be fundamentally altered by rising waters.