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Americas News

I Tried Proton’s Privacy-First AI Chatbot to See If It’s Better Than ChatGPT
Technology

I Tried Proton’s Privacy-First AI Chatbot to See If It’s Better Than ChatGPT

Proton's AI assistant now has image generation and deep-thinking capabilities.

David Nield · 02 Jul, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's release date has been pushed up to avoid the pre-GTA 6 scramble
Technology

Onimusha: Way of the Sword's release date has been pushed up to avoid the pre-GTA 6 scramble

Capcom is trying to get Onimusha: Way of the Sword out the door before the fall release calendar gets really crowded.

Chelsea Schiller · 02 Jul, 2026
$6.5 billion Freestone Grove's top energy investor is leaving the firm
Business

$6.5 billion Freestone Grove's top energy investor is leaving the firm

Michael Pope closed his firm, Wellfield Capital, before joining Freestone Grove to focus on energy trades. The fund will now focus on other sectors.

Bradley Saacks · 02 Jul, 2026
I changed my location on a dating app to find love outside the US. It's worked better than I ever imagined.
Business

I changed my location on a dating app to find love outside the US. It's worked better than I ever imagined.

Changing my location on dating app Hinge to find matches outside of the US worked for me. I found love and am now planning my move abroad to Paris.

Sarah Gallucci · 02 Jul, 2026
‘Libelous’ NYT report tying Trump family to government-backed deal sparks legal demand
World

‘Libelous’ NYT report tying Trump family to government-backed deal sparks legal demand

The Trump Organization demands The New York Times retract a story allegedly linking Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump to a Kazakhstan tungsten deal.

Litzy Smith · 02 Jul, 2026
I tasted and ranked every bagel at Einstein Bros. Bagels. Turns out, the best ones are sweet.
Business

I tasted and ranked every bagel at Einstein Bros. Bagels. Turns out, the best ones are sweet.

I taste-tested, reviewed, and ranked 22 of Einstein Bros' bagels, including everything and apple cinnamon. Here are the best and worst ones to order.

Paige Bennett · 02 Jul, 2026
Apple TV has five new movies premiering soon, here’s what’s coming
Technology

Apple TV has five new movies premiering soon, here’s what’s coming

Apple TV has a strong lineup of shows about to debut, kicking off with tonight’s Silo season 3 premiere. But there are five new movies on the Apple TV schedule...

Ryan Christoffel · 02 Jul, 2026
Musk’s X poses “serious risk to Americans’ privacy,” advocates warn FTC
Technology

Musk’s X poses “serious risk to Americans’ privacy,” advocates warn FTC

FTC urged to reject Elon Musk’s bid to end X monitoring amid AI concerns.

Ashley Belanger · 02 Jul, 2026
FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card
World

FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card

Folarin Balogun's controversial red card means the USMNT star will miss the Round of 16 match against Belgium with no appeal possible under FIFA rules.

Kennedi Upton · 02 Jul, 2026
CMOs need to show results, but they also need inspire their brand and teams, says Meta's Alex Schultz
Business

CMOs need to show results, but they also need inspire their brand and teams, says Meta's Alex Schultz

Meta's Alex Schultz said that some brands will never use AI for creative work, but most will use some, calibrated to their community and message.

Julia Hood · 02 Jul, 2026
Companies are thinking smarter about how technology can drive business outcomes, says Bain's Erika Serow
Business

Companies are thinking smarter about how technology can drive business outcomes, says Bain's Erika Serow

Erika Serow of Bain said that companies are thinking more strategically about how AI and technology help them meet business goals.

Julia Hood · 02 Jul, 2026
Six Flags mystery coaster already dominates skyline, with more record-breaking height to come
World

Six Flags mystery coaster already dominates skyline, with more record-breaking height to come

Project Purple at Six Flags Great Adventure has surpassed 320 feet, making it the tallest structure at the New Jersey park ahead of its 2027 debut.

Rex Goldner · 02 Jul, 2026