Storms, heavy rains, and snow disrupted millions of Americans' travels. A tornado destroyed dozens of homes in Texas, and new heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the South.
The US has signed a defense contract with Boeing for the production of up to 60 CH-47F Block II heavy-lift helicopters for Germany. The contract is valued at $876 million, with work to be completed by October 28, 2035.
Sixteen US states and the District of Columbia offer property tax relief for seniors. Another 18 states provide tax credits, five have implemented tax freezes, and six offer deferral programs.
The US House of Representatives has approved an $892. 6 billion defense bill that includes a pay raise for service members. The document also includes bans that restrict the rights of transgender service members.
Donald Trump stated that the US has become a leader in space thanks to the creation of the Space Force. The headquarters of the US Space Command is moving to Huntsville, Alabama.
Donald Trump officially stated that the headquarters of the US Space Forces will move to Huntsville, Alabama. He noted that he had planned this during his first term, but the Biden administration placed it in Colorado.
The Pentagon is developing a plan to create a National Guard rapid reaction force to suppress domestic unrest. This initiative, costing hundreds of millions of dollars, is causing legal and political disputes.
The median rent in the US has increased from $824 in 2008 to over $1300 in 2025, forcing Americans to spend a significant portion of their income on housing. On average, 38.3 hours of work per month are needed to cover rent, but in Vermont, this figure reaches 60.2 hours, and in New York, 90.2 hours.
The commander-in-chief of the US troops stated that he had given Trump options for striking Iran. The army is ready to act if it receives the appropriate order against the background of tension between the US and Iran.
The housing market in the USA is changing: demand is not keeping up with supply. The most affordable housing can be found in Arkansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, and Kentucky.
As a result of floods and tornadoes in a number of US states, 20 people have died. Most of the victims are in Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky, the storm is moving east, causing rain and thunderstorms.
Deadly weather in the southern and central US states has caused floods and tornadoes, killing at least 12 people, including a child. More floods are expected from Louisiana to Pennsylvania.
In the US, a tornado led to deaths and widespread destruction. More than 200,000 Americans in four states were left without power, towers were toppled, and buildings were destroyed.
At least 28 people have died as a result of storms in the United States. Almost 10 million people are at risk of tornadoes, and the bad weather is moving east to the Atlantic coast.
The FDA has approved two biotechnology companies to conduct clinical trials on transplanting organs from genetically modified pigs. The first trials will begin with six patients with kidney failure in mid-2024.
53-year-old Tovana Luni has been living with a pig kidney for 61 days after an experimental transplant. The patient, who had previously donated a kidney to her mother, could not receive a human organ due to high levels of antibodies.
Tovana Looney became the fifth American woman to receive a transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney. 11 days after the experimental surgery, the patient feels well and full of energy.
A shooting occurs at the University of Tuskegee in Alabama during a homecoming celebration. A 25-year-old suspect has been arrested, and the FBI is investigating and collecting video evidence.
The FBI is investigating a series of anonymous racist messages sent to black citizens in various US states after Trump's victory. The messages contain references to slavery and have caused nationwide concern.
According to the preliminary results of the vote count, Donald Trump won 6 states with 95 votes. Kamala Harris won 4 states with 35 electoral votes.
The Biden administration is working on a plan to extend arms authorization to Ukraine by $5. 9 billion by the end of the month. This will allow the supply of weapons to Kyiv to continue without congressional action.
An AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed at a military base in Alabama. The crash killed 46-year-old flight instructor Daniel Munger and injured the student pilot. An investigation into the incident is underway.
Volkswagen is considering closing its plant in Brussels due to low demand for electric vehicles, which could be the first plant closure for the automaker since 1988, when it stopped production in Alabama.
Russia claims to have captured an intact guidance system from an American ATACMS missile and is analyzing the technology to identify vulnerabilities and improve its countermeasures against such missiles.
Halla Tomasdottir, an entrepreneur and former director of Richard Branson's company, won Iceland's presidential election with 34. 1% of the vote, becoming the country's second female president.
A woman shot two drivers in Florida, claiming she was told to do so by God because of a solar eclipse, and was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Nikki Haley won the Republican primary in Vermont by a narrow margin. Elsewhere, the former president and the current White House chief of staff of the White House won one victory after another.
The United States announced plans to deliver aid to Gaza by sea in addition to airlift, continuing humanitarian efforts in the region.
The EU condemned the US for the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith in Alabama using nitrogen gas. The EU opposes the death penalty in all cases as a violation of the right to life and human dignity.
