The Latest Breaking News from United States

Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say

Lawyers seek preservation of evidence after prisoner received two doses of pentobarbital on 30 September

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

US Army quickly grounds 400 Apache helicopters after realizing drive system upgrade might cause potentially deadly ‘internal failure’

"Loss of tail rotor thrust, electrical power, and hydraulics."

We Got This Covered · Oct 7

McDonald's Hit With Class Action Lawsuit. Fast Food Giant Accused of Using AI-Powered Menu Price-Fixing

The lawsuit alleges that McDonald's violated federal antitrust law by conspiring with independent franchisees to fix prices using machine-learning algorithms trained on nonpublic restaurant data.

International Business Times · Oct 7

US stocks: Webull shares plunge 18% after report flags structural ties to China

Webull shares fell by more than 18% following a report connecting the platform to the Chinese government. The House Select Committee on China revealed discrepancies between Webull’s marketing and its operational reality. Concerns were raised about the company’s reliance on infrastructure subject to Chinese laws. Analysts expressed uncertainty about the…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Stocks Fall and Bond Yields Rise on Inflation Worries

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.61% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -1.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.70%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.66%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 7

Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the United States

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Why is the US stock market down today? Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 in deep red — rising Treasury yields, oil prices and Fed uncertainty weigh on stocks

Why is the US stock market down today? The Dow Jones crashes today, falling 565 points, or 1.10%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.68% to 7,765.65, while the Nasdaq fell 0.83% to 27,370.15. Rising Treasury yields are driving much of the pressure. The 10-year yield climbed above 5.36%, its highest level…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Greenland sharks can live 400 years without losing their vision: Scientists once thought they were blind, now they know why

Greenland sharks can live for more than 400 years, but scientists once believed the deep-sea giants were functionally blind because of their cloudy eyes and parasites. A new study has challenged that assumption, finding healthy retinal tissue and visual proteins adapted to the dim Arctic depths. Researchers say the findings…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Instagram turns 16, but the internet isn't celebrating

While some users shared their early Instagram grids, replies to the post quickly turned sour. Many users said they wished the app could be undone. Others pointed to concerns about teen mental health, addictive design, and the pressure of a curated online life.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Abortion pill access jumps almost 50% after Australia eases restrictions for pharmacies

The number of pharmacies stocking the MS-2 Step medication increased from 2,228 to 4,107 after rules relaxed in 2023

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7