Stories from United States

Evanston Fire Chief Paul Pollock is retiring after nearly 30 years of service with the department. Pollock began his career as a firefighter paramedic in September 1996. He held several roles including captain, division chief, and deputy chief before being promoted to fire chief in April 2021. He is credited with implementing a third community ambulance to improve response times. Paul Pollock's last day in office has arrived following his retirement. The community noted that the addition of a third ambulance during his tenure improved response times. The station noted that the department will soon have a new leader.

Ford sales experienced a 14 percent decline in April compared to the previous year. Ford's sales dropped 14 percent in April.

Los Angeles property owners will receive a special ballot to decide on a new tax to fund streetlight repairs. The proposed fee could more than double if the tax is approved. The ballot is separate from upcoming mayoral and gubernatorial elections.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has recruited Will Boyle from Morgan Stanley. Boyle will lead a team focused on advising private equity firms regarding the structuring of private deals.

U.S. Representative Tom Barrett is a co-sponsor of bipartisan legislation targeting betting on sites such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

A new information disclosure vulnerability, identified as EUVD-2025-209631, has been reported affecting Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The flaw occurs during the processing of IOCTL handles and carries a CVSS score of 6.1.

Justice Samuel Alito has issued a temporary administrative stay regarding the abortion drug Mifepristone. Alito oversees the Fifth Circuit of courts in the United States and holds responsibility for the case.

Regional Transportation Council member Angela Hunt stated that the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system remains strong despite Highland Park leaving the agency. Hunt said Saturday's vote demonstrates that regionalism is strong and that member cities will collaborate on solutions.

The collapse of Spirit Airlines has left more than 1,300 crew members and 17,000 employees out of work. Most stranded passengers have returned home using rescue fares from American, Delta, United, JetBlue, and Southwest.

South Texas is experiencing a prolonged drought, leading to concerns about reservoir levels. Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon stated that climate change has increased temperatures, resulting in higher evaporation losses from lakes and decreased soil moisture.