The Latest Breaking News from The Guardian - US

Piranha drama: boy, 8, hooks fearsome exotic fish in Pennsylvania lake

South American fish with razor-toothed jaws was probably released by someone who owned it as a pet, officials say

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency

Ethics experts and Democrats express alarm as Trump uses office to grow his personal fortune to ‘unprecedented’ level

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

AOC’s public egg-freezing shouldn’t feel radical. But in today’s US, it does

The congresswoman’s decision is an assertion of women’s freedom and dignity at a time when our status is rapidly eroding

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

How Trump’s order on vaccines is sowing confusion, doubt and fear

The order cannot effect change, and is only ‘undermining trust in vaccines’ as CDC guidance remains the same

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Trump administration finalizes rule to end federal support for gender-affirming care

Move blocking funds through Medicaid and Chip to make it harder for vulnerable children to get healthcare, experts say

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda?

The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Schools across the US banned phones. Teens are demanding more offline support

More students are advocating for their own digital wellbeing and developing programs to thrive in tech-free learning environments

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency

Critic of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leadership was put under investigation and suspended from job

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Hollywood encore: how ‘pro-shot’ Broadway shows became a major draw on the big screen

Filmed versions of hit shows such as Hadestown, Hamilton and SIX have been transformed into cinematic events for those without hundreds to spend on tickets

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

This week’s soccer questions: is the Premier League wide open and should Barça avoid Rodri?

We look at the many contenders for the English title this season, one of the big potential moves of the summer and chaos at Fifa

The Guardian - US · Aug 13