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Americas News

House Democrat investigated over alleged 'inappropriate sexual contact' with staffer
World

House Democrat investigated over alleged 'inappropriate sexual contact' with staffer

The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez over allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.

Kaia King · 17 Aug, 2026
Wordle meets Clippy in this new word game
Technology

Wordle meets Clippy in this new word game

Like many of us, Sam Rosenthal plays games like Wordle every day, chasing after good scores and sharing the results with friends and family. But he's also a gam...

Andrew Webster · 17 Aug, 2026
I went to Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. It's not for me, but I get why cruisers love it.
Business

I went to Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. It's not for me, but I get why cruisers love it.

Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, has beaches and thrilling activities, but I was looking for something else.

Joey Hadden · 17 Aug, 2026
Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 6
Technology

Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 6

Apple released iOS 27 beta 6 today, giving developer beta testers the next preview update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. Developer beta testers can download the...

Zac Hall · 17 Aug, 2026
I Like This $30 Charging Case Better Than the One Oura Sells for $99
Technology

I Like This $30 Charging Case Better Than the One Oura Sells for $99

It works with other smart rings, too (sort of).

Beth Skwarecki · 17 Aug, 2026
Rugged robotic mules could make dangerous supply missions safer for US soldiers, but there are some things still to work out
Business

Rugged robotic mules could make dangerous supply missions safer for US soldiers, but there are some things still to work out

Ukraine has seen success in using uncrewed ground vehicles, or UGVs, for logistics runs, keeping soldiers out of direct danger.

Chris Panella · 17 Aug, 2026
MagSafe Monday: The Urban Fit is my favorite budget alternative to Apple’s wallet
Technology

MagSafe Monday: The Urban Fit is my favorite budget alternative to Apple’s wallet

Apple’s MagSafe wallet is likely the default option for most people looking to carry a driver’s license, a credit card, and a little cash on the back of their i...

Bradley C · 17 Aug, 2026
I built an AI C-suite to help me run my small business. As a creative, I was hesitant to use AI, but it's helpful for certain things.
Business

I built an AI C-suite to help me run my small business. As a creative, I was hesitant to use AI, but it's helpful for certain things.

A small business owner in Brooklyn created a C-suite filled with AI agents to help run her business, but she refuses to use AI for creative work.

Agnes Applegate · 17 Aug, 2026
Italy-Spain border feud exposes Europe’s deepening immigration divide
World

Italy-Spain border feud exposes Europe’s deepening immigration divide

Italy and Spain face off over immigration and border controls, highlighting a widening European divide over enforcement, national security and the future of Sch...

Evan VonRueden · 17 Aug, 2026
Olympic gold medalist praises Real American Freestyle for 'opportunity' ahead of highly anticipated debut
World

Olympic gold medalist praises Real American Freestyle for 'opportunity' ahead of highly anticipated debut

Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs previews his Real American Freestyle debut and explains why RAF succeeds where other wrestling leagues failed.

Kathlyn Macejkovic · 17 Aug, 2026
Harvard professor caught using AI to condense Financial Times op-ed trashing Trump tariffs
World

Harvard professor caught using AI to condense Financial Times op-ed trashing Trump tariffs

Harvard professor Ricardo Hausmann is facing backlash over the use of AI to condense a opinion piece he wrote for the FT, according to an editors note written a...

Oswald Carroll · 17 Aug, 2026
Reporter calls for more men, diversity in WNBA broadcasts: ‘Feels like a girls’ club’
World

Reporter calls for more men, diversity in WNBA broadcasts: ‘Feels like a girls’ club’

Ric Bucher criticized ESPN and NBC for using all-female WNBA panels, asking why there is no diversity of opinion among studio analysts covering the league.

Sandrine Grant · 17 Aug, 2026