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Americas News

Tourists get dangerously close to massive bison in stunning nature video posted online
World

Tourists get dangerously close to massive bison in stunning nature video posted online

Video captures tourists getting dangerously close to massive bison, ignoring basic wildlife safety rules that could prevent a potentially deadly encounter.

Andrew Swaniawski · 21 Aug, 2026
John Ternus as CEO could bring ‘bigger acquisitions,’ new product categories: analyst
Technology

John Ternus as CEO could bring ‘bigger acquisitions,’ new product categories: analyst

Tim Cook is in his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over the top job on September 1. And per Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan, Ternus c...

Ryan Christoffel · 21 Aug, 2026
AOC blasted as too moderate by Maoist DSA faction as 2028 buzz grows
World

AOC blasted as too moderate by Maoist DSA faction as 2028 buzz grows

The DSA Liberation Caucus rejects Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a 2028 presidential standard-bearer, calling her an "opportunist dilettante."

Kaylie Schaefer · 21 Aug, 2026
Pixel Watch 5 review: A fantastic watch that's missing features at launch
Technology

Pixel Watch 5 review: A fantastic watch that's missing features at launch

Our thoughts on Google's new smartwatch as it currently stands.

Rosetta Raynor · 21 Aug, 2026
Walmart finally launching Apple Pay support next week
Technology

Walmart finally launching Apple Pay support next week

Walmart has announced that it will finally begin rolling out Apple Pay support next week. This comes after years of pressure from consumers.

Chance Miller · 21 Aug, 2026
OpenAI’s training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.
Business

OpenAI’s training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.

OpenAI's training pause by CEO Sam Altman after Hugging Face hacking highlights AI safety and cybersecurity issues.

Pranav Dixit · 21 Aug, 2026
I spent a year driving across the US in an RV. These were 7 of my favorite places — and the 2 I'd skip next time.
Business

I spent a year driving across the US in an RV. These were 7 of my favorite places — and the 2 I'd skip next time.

Sarah Silbiger took a yearlong sabbatical traveling around the US. Most of her favorite spots weren't national parks, but rather national monuments.

Roya Shahidi · 21 Aug, 2026
The states where public school students get the most and least teacher attention, ranked
Business

The states where public school students get the most and least teacher attention, ranked

States like Arizona, California, and Florida, all with seven-figure student populations, have among the highest student-to-teacher ratios in the US.

Tristin Hoffman · 21 Aug, 2026
AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton
World

AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses incumbent Sen. Ed Markey as he faces off against Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

Percy Skiles · 21 Aug, 2026
We tried one of Las Vegas' new all-inclusive deals. From show tickets to meals, the $518 package was a great value.
Business

We tried one of Las Vegas' new all-inclusive deals. From show tickets to meals, the $518 package was a great value.

I booked an all-inclusive package at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. The $518 deal included our hotel, three meals a day, show tickets, and more.

Emy LaCroix · 21 Aug, 2026
Videos show three suspects in shooting death of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez
World

Videos show three suspects in shooting death of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez

The Pima County Sheriff's Department released surveillance video showing suspects linked to the fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez.

Gloria Murray · 21 Aug, 2026
Major YouTube creators are facing backlash for accepting AI money
Technology

Major YouTube creators are facing backlash for accepting AI money

Over the past few days, a number of prominent filmmaking content creators including Matti Haapoja and Sam "Kold" Kolder have posted videos of themselves demonst...

Charles Pulliam-Moore · 21 Aug, 2026