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Americas News

Trump can protect California avocado farmers and take a bite out of Mexican cartels, too
World

Trump can protect California avocado farmers and take a bite out of Mexican cartels, too

Trump's Make America Healthy Again push promotes avocados, but California growers face a 32% surge in Mexican imports this year, posing a threat to domestic pro...

Jovany Stark · 17 Aug, 2026
El-Sayed taunts Trump, claims he's going to make him 'main character of the midterms'
World

El-Sayed taunts Trump, claims he's going to make him 'main character of the midterms'

Abdul El-Sayed taunted Trump on air, daring attacks and calling Mike Rogers an "NPC" as a new Fox News Poll shows Rogers leading 51% to 47%.

Johnpaul Reinger · 17 Aug, 2026
This Solid Midrange Samsung Galaxy Is $100 Off Right Now
Technology

This Solid Midrange Samsung Galaxy Is $100 Off Right Now

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is a more affordable alternative to Samsung’s S Series.

Pradershika Sharma · 17 Aug, 2026
Layoff fears are pushing some visa holders out of Big Tech
Business

Layoff fears are pushing some visa holders out of Big Tech

Some visa holders are weighing Big Tech's pay and prestige against layoff risks that could threaten their ability to remain in the US.

Jacob Zinkula · 17 Aug, 2026
What actually happens when you let apps track your activity?
Technology

What actually happens when you let apps track your activity?

What kind of data is being collected by our devices, and how is it being used? Should we "Ask app not to track"?

Magdalena Connelly · 17 Aug, 2026
This $45 JBL Speaker Is Small Enough for a Bag and Tough Enough for the Beach
Technology

This $45 JBL Speaker Is Small Enough for a Bag and Tough Enough for the Beach

It offers better water protection, longer battery life, and easier stereo pairing.

Pradershika Sharma · 17 Aug, 2026
Charlie Kirk’s murder sends shockwaves through Christian academy in hit Fox Nation series
World

Charlie Kirk’s murder sends shockwaves through Christian academy in hit Fox Nation series

Fox Nation's "God. Family. Football." reveals how Evangel Christian Academy's coach guided his team through grief after Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Jaren Kuvalis · 17 Aug, 2026
Meet Kandi Krush – the former Olympic hopeful who is rising through the ranks in Women of Wrestling
World

Meet Kandi Krush – the former Olympic hopeful who is rising through the ranks in Women of Wrestling

Kandi Krush's path from Olympic synchronized swimming hopeful to Women of Wrestling powerhouse began with injuries and a pivot through undefeated boxing.

Adrian Orn · 17 Aug, 2026
My parents thought I was wasting my life playing video games. I became a millionaire by 27.
Business

My parents thought I was wasting my life playing video games. I became a millionaire by 27.

Dima Beseda says his parents worried about how much he played World of Warcraft. He later turned gaming into a career and became a millionaire.

Kelly Burch · 17 Aug, 2026
I started working longer hours after 2 promotions. Now I spend $300 a month on salon blowouts to buy back free time.
Business

I started working longer hours after 2 promotions. Now I spend $300 a month on salon blowouts to buy back free time.

Maddie Johnson is an attorney and business affairs executive. She gets professional blowouts each week to save time and avoid doing her hair at home.

Amanda Krause · 17 Aug, 2026
Robot learns to dismantle broken machines
World

Robot learns to dismantle broken machines

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology researchers built a robotic disassembly system that adapts when screws get stuck or parts go missing in old machines.

Mavis Dooley · 17 Aug, 2026
Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'
World

Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'

Trump confirmed a direct backchannel with the IRGC for peace talks and issued an extraordinary bombing warning to Oman as the ceasefire expires.

Rhiannon Adams · 17 Aug, 2026