Stories from United States

The National Weather Service issued a blowing dust advisory for Northwest Indiana, Northeast Illinois, and the Chicago suburbs. The advisory was effective as of 4:43 PM CDT on May 4.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak to the winners of the 2026 National Small Business Week Award. More than 130 business owners from various industries, including manufacturing, food production, defense, energy, and retail, will be recognized.

Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement regarding the legal dispute surrounding the film 'It Ends With Us'. Lively had privately accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her on the set of 'It Ends With Us.' The terms of their settlement were not released, but they issued a joint statement said their support for raising awareness and making an impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors and all survivors. The dispute involved Lively's claims that Baldoni conspired with publicists to destroy her reputation following private accusations of sexual harassment on a movie set. In a joint statement, both parties expressed hope that the settlement would provide closure and allow for a respectful environment online. The conflict originated after the release of their 2024 film It Ends With Us.

The Dallas County Food Plan is designed to provide affordable and healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods. This initiative will involve collaboration between schools, nonprofits, city leaders, and businesses to improve access to fresh food.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is closing the office responsible for investigating misconduct and abuse within the immigration detention system. The Office of the IMM Detn Ombudsman is currently removing public signage. Analysts suggest the closure is intended to pressure certain immigrants to leave the country voluntarily. The confirmation was made at 5:00 PM local time.

Lawyers for Cole Allen argue that placing him on suicide watch infringed on his due process rights. The defense claims Allen was required to wear a padded suicide vest while in his cell and was strip searched before showering.

A child advocate in Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit to prevent a Department of Justice subpoena directed at Rhode Island Hospital.

The Sylvan Summit site in Nashville has been listed for sale with a starting price of approximately $30 million.

The Washington Nationals have executed a roster swap involving 40-man roster players. The move follows the team claiming a right-handed player off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

Amazon announced a major expansion of its logistics offerings, moving from using partner vendors to supporting standalone companies. Trucking companies, including Old Dominion Freight Line, experienced stock drops following the news. Amazon.com unveiled a host of logistics expansion plans that have triggered a selloff in the transportation sector. Amazon.com unveiled a host of logistics expansions, contributing to a 10.5% drop in FedEx and a 9% drop in other transportation stocks. Amazon is offering comprehensive logistics solutions to clients across various industries, including healthcare, automotive, and retail. Amazon's move into the logistics industry has caused declines in major shipping stocks. Following the news, United Parcel Service (UPS) shares fell by more than 10% on May 4. FedEx shares dropped by over 9%, while Amazon shares rose by 1.41%.