Stories from United States

US student loan debt is currently a topic of discussion. Trending discussions on Zhihu highlight the long-term burden of US student loans, citing examples of graduates and former President Obama. financial corrections could occur in the short term.

Trending discussions on Zhihu highlight the long-term financial burden of US student loans.

The northbound 5 freeway is completely shut down in Gorman due to a big rig wreck. Traffic is heavily impacted in the area. No injuries or specific cause for the accident were provided.

A contractor accused of leaking classified information has been released from custody prior to their scheduled trial.

A $2 million initiative will bring internet access to 2,000 apartments across 50 buildings in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. The project involves retrofitting and installing rooftop network equipment to provide connectivity to affordable housing.

Rudy Giuliani is now breathing on his own following an illness. His condition is reportedly tied in part to a condition related to 9-11 exposure.

Mail order access to an abortion pill is being restored, according to reports this afternoon. The source noted that previous findings showed no suicide risk associated with the medication. The United States has restored access to abortion pills via mail order. The announcement follows previous restrictions on the medication. Full access to the abortion pill Mifepristone has been restored. One individual reported being able to access the pill through telemedicine despite a ban in Louisiana. A federal three-judge panel halted a federal rule that allowed access to Mifepristone on Friday.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced updates to environmental review requirements for multifamily housing. The Federal Housing Administration is removing standalone railroad vibration assessment requirements to reduce costs and complexity for lenders and developers. The update also restores prior policy for pressurized pipelines and updates existing standards. The news release was issued on May 4, 2026.

Forty plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois alleging that defendants failed to warn customers of potential mental health implications of marijuana use.

Spirit Airlines is exiting Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, leaving behind leased gates at Terminal E. The withdrawal of Spirit Airlines has created openings at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) airport.