Stories from United States

Discount jewelry retailer Claire's Boutique is moving its headquarters to an office building near O'Hare International Airport. The company is relocating from its distressed property in Rosemont. The move follows a buyout of the retailer out of bankruptcy by a private equity firm. The new location will be situated near the airport in the Chicago area.

Authorities have released the identity of an individual involved in a recent attack. The perpetrator sent a lengthy text to family members shortly before the incident explaining his motives and intentions.

Phoebe Ward won the women's division of the NYC Runs half marathon held in Brooklyn on Sunday. The race began in Green Point and proceeded under the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges before concluding in Prospect Park. Aiden Ward won the men's division, while Danica Reinkie won the non-binary division.

A new study from FinancialWeb suggests Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is the most affordable travel destination with costs just over $3,100. Other affordable options identified include Clearwater, Florida, and Glendale, Arizona.

Two employees of the Israeli Embassy in the United States were shot and killed outside the Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. The shooting occurred on May 21, 2025, outside a location in Washington, D.C.

The Ann Arbor City Council approved a sale agreement for a new library project in downtown Ann Arbor. The development includes building a new library atop the Library Lane underground garage and at the current library site. Two buildings will be connected via a pedestrian bridge over Library Lane. Plans also include constructing apartments above the libraries. The Ann Arbor Library Board has not yet approved the deal. This plan aims to expand local library facilities and connectivity in the downtown area.

Security services are analyzing a 1,052-word letter left by a 31-year-old attacker. The suspect reportedly wrote a approximately 1,000-word note stating that administration members were targets chosen based on their importance, from highest to lowest.

The King is scheduled to address both Houses of Congress tomorrow following a visit to the White House this afternoon. This marks the third time in less than two years that an armed person has approached the Republican. The specific circumstances and motives behind the incident remain unclear. Analysis suggests a specific awkward exchange at a White House Correspondents' Association dinner served as a key catalyst for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign decision. The suspect was intercepted and apprehended by authorities. This incident marks the third assassination attempt against Trump since July 2024. The presidential couple was successfully moved to safety following the confrontation. Gunshots were fired Saturday night during a correspondents' dinner in Washington D.C. by a man attempting to enter the room where Donald Trump was present.

WASH is the nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair on May 15. Investors anticipate steady or slightly lower interest rates under WASH's leadership. The nominee has argued that AI-driven productivity gains could lead to rate reductions.

Acting US Justice Minister Todd Blanche rejected calls for stricter gun laws in the United States on Sunday. The rejection follows an attack in Washington on Saturday evening. Republican lawmakers have also called for Democrats to end the ongoing budget impasse regarding the US Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump conducted a televised interview with CBS News on Sunday evening.