Americas News
Massive World Trade Center steel beam arrives at West Point, uniting 9/11 heroes with generation sent to war
A 16,900-pound steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center arrived at West Point as Tunnel to Towers marks 25 years since 9/11.
Apple tells Mac App Store developers they can now drop Intel support
Apple started informing developers today that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that require macOS 13 or later can now drop support for Intel-based Macs...
Self-funded CEO claims GOP nomination to challenge Massachusetts Democrat’s second-term bid
Mike Minogue won 70% at the Massachusetts GOP convention and defeated former MBTA executive Brian Shortsleeve to take on Gov. Maura Healey.
80-year-old Dem beats back generational challenge after going all-in on trans athletes
Ed Markey defeated Seth Moulton's generational change campaign by leaning into progressive credentials and taking a bold stance on transgender rights in sports.
Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot
The U.S. State Department warns Americans about express kidnappings, drink drugging and armed robbery across Brazil, with Rio de Janeiro flagged specifically.
Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport
Germany closed Russia's Bonn consulate after linking Moscow to a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended as Sony investigates allegations
Sony Pictures Television Studios says it is recasting the "Wheel of Fortune" announcer role as an investigation into Jim Thornton's conduct continues.
Rams star Puka Nacua faces new abuse allegations as $150 million payday hangs in balance
Hallie Aiono accused Puka Nacua of abuse and neglect in a TikTok video as the NFL reviews the Los Angeles Rams star under its conduct policy.
Sam Altman says fears that AI data centers guzzle water are overblown — but hard to dispel
Sam Altman says concerns about AI's water use are overblown, comparing ChatGPT's water use to that of growing almonds in California.
Florida takes sweeping action against license plate readers as cities drop Flock
Florida ordered Flock and other automated license plate readers removed from state highways as cities and states nationwide respond to privacy and police misuse...
Scandal-plagued 'Squad' rep cruises to Democratic nomination with no GOP roadblocks in view
Ayanna Pressley faces no challengers in the Massachusetts 7th district, but controversies over her husband's federal contract and finances loom large.
Sylvester Stallone's 'Tulsa King' season 4 teaser sparks fan frenzy: 'The king is back!'
The "Tulsa King" Season 4 teaser shows Sylvester Stallone's Dwight Manfredi targeted by someone posing as a police officer amid rising tensions.