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Americas News

Raskin calls Piker’s rhetoric 'irrelevant distraction' after the streamer said he'd vote for Hamas over Israel
World

Raskin calls Piker’s rhetoric 'irrelevant distraction' after the streamer said he'd vote for Hamas over Israel

Jamie Raskin dismissed Hasan Piker's Hamas comments as an "irrelevant distraction" as Democrats clash over Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid.

Danyka Douglas · 06 Sep, 2026
Army combat veteran challenging Mike Lawler calls Hegseth national security 'hazard,' backs impeachment
World

Army combat veteran challenging Mike Lawler calls Hegseth national security 'hazard,' backs impeachment

Cait Conley, a 16-year Army veteran challenging Rep. Mike Lawler, says she would vote for articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.

Catalina Stamm · 06 Sep, 2026
James Franklin questions 'un-American' Virginia Tech penalty for high-fiving military cadets after touchdown
World

James Franklin questions 'un-American' Virginia Tech penalty for high-fiving military cadets after touchdown

James Franklin called a penalty against Virginia Tech for high-fiving cadets "un-American" after the Hokies' 73-3 blowout win over VMI in Blacksburg.

Deborah Graham · 06 Sep, 2026
NFL signs Roger Goodell through 2030 season as serious issues over antitrust exemption and ongoing growth loom
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NFL signs Roger Goodell through 2030 season as serious issues over antitrust exemption and ongoing growth loom

Roger Goodell's four-year NFL contract extension could reach $300 million over four years, with 95% of his total compensation tied to performance.

Orie Wilkinson · 06 Sep, 2026
What is vibe coding and why does it get so much hate?
Technology

What is vibe coding and why does it get so much hate?

Vibe coding has gotten a bad reputation as lazy, AI-driven coding, but that's not where it came from.

Terrell Hirthe · 06 Sep, 2026
Turns out the trick to lower gas prices is driving less, according to the US energy secretary
Business

Turns out the trick to lower gas prices is driving less, according to the US energy secretary

AAA said Labor Day travelers can expect the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The national average for regular gas was $4.14 on Sunday.

Lauren Edmonds · 06 Sep, 2026
Trump admin’s mail-in ballot fight lands back at Supreme Court
World

Trump admin’s mail-in ballot fight lands back at Supreme Court

The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to enforce postal service ballot mail restrictions as North Carolina ballots already enter the mail.

Molly Smith · 06 Sep, 2026
US-backed effort to disarm Iraq’s Iran-linked militias hits setback, experts say
World

US-backed effort to disarm Iraq’s Iran-linked militias hits setback, experts say

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi vowed to restrict weapons to state control, but militias like Asaib Ahl al-Haq show no credible disarmament evidence.

Kenyon Jenkins · 06 Sep, 2026
Sydney Sweeney, Brittany Snow and Nina Dobrev turn heads at Venice Film Festival: Vote for your favorite looks
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Sydney Sweeney, Brittany Snow and Nina Dobrev turn heads at Venice Film Festival: Vote for your favorite looks

Sydney Sweeney's sheer Armani dress and Kendall Jenner's vintage 1995 gown highlight the boldest fashion moments at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. Check out the...

Elna Roberts · 06 Sep, 2026
Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?
Technology

Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?

Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?

Hilton Wiegand · 06 Sep, 2026
My partner and I had 4 boys between us. Our surprise daughter brought our blended families together.
Business

My partner and I had 4 boys between us. Our surprise daughter brought our blended families together.

Becca Scott and her partner sought professional advice before blending their five children. Aligning household rules early helped ease the transition.

MaryLou Costa · 06 Sep, 2026
Georgia woman celebrates 112th birthday, reveals her secret to a long life
World

Georgia woman celebrates 112th birthday, reveals her secret to a long life

Mabel Dunbar of Fayetteville, Georgia, turned 112 and says religious faith and close family ties are the secrets behind her remarkable longevity.

Isabelle Runte · 06 Sep, 2026