Americas News
Germany’s far-right party AfD surges to historic victory in state election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party faces a disastrous blow as AfD aims for Germany's first far-right state government since World War II.
Is it safe to buy a refurbished iPhone from Walmart?
Walmart provides lower-cost refurbished phones than buying from Apple directly, but you also have to navigate through more sellers and terms.
Rome ramps up security around Colosseum with new ‘red zone’ targeting criminals
Rome's new red zone around the Colosseum targets predatory crime and disorder after a violent July 1 confrontation involving roughly 50 people.
MLB tells umpire Doug Eddings he made a mistake in demanding Cardinals pitcher straighten his hat
Umpire Doug Eddings told rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to fix his tilted hat during his MLB debut, sparking an ejection and a reportedly rebuke from the league.
Socialism 2026 speaker slams diet industry for policing 'Black fat flesh,' calls it 'body fascism'
A Socialism 2026 speaker argued that policing "Black fat flesh" anchors entire systems of governance, calling modern health standards body fascism.
When are portable Apple CarPlay screens actually worth it?
Many recent vehicles had CarPlay and Android Auto built in, but if yours doesn't, you can add a portable one to your dash.
I moved from Peru to the US at 17 on a tennis scholarship. 8 years later, an H-1B layoff sent me home.
After Luciana Pereyra lost her H-1B-sponsored job, she had 60 days to find a new sponsor or leave the US. "I treated the job search like the last match of my ca...
Trump appears to debut darker hair, sparking online buzz
New photos of President Trump stepping off Air Force One with what appeared to be a darker hairstyle have quickly fueled social media buzz.
Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement. The two outlets say the company used thei...
Kansas State Wildcats' mascot forced to complete absurd amount of push-ups during 71-3 victory
Willie the Wildcat cranked out 394 push-ups after Kansas State scored 71 points against Nichols State, and he could barely raise his arms by the end.
The pros and cons of using wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto delivers on the promise of making your life easier most of the time, but ditching the cable can come with a number of tradeoffs.
Group of fans kicked out of Portland Thorns NWSL match over pro-women apparel labeled 'transphobic'
Video shows eight fans in XX-XY Athletics gear ejected from a Portland Thorns FC match at Providence Park after LGBTQ organizer lobbied officials.