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Americas News

This summer's interns may be helping to kill summer internships
Business

This summer's interns may be helping to kill summer internships

For summer interns, grabbing coffee is out. Teaching boomers to use AI is in.

Amanda Hoover · 17 Aug, 2026
Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'
World

Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'

New South Wales will be the first Australian state to launch a gun buyback scheme, offering up to $700 per firearm after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Maude Rutherford · 17 Aug, 2026
I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags
Technology

I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags

It's just a hook, sewn into a bag, but I really, really like it. Peak Design is so proud of its clever integration that the San Francisco-based maker of camera...

Thomas Ricker · 17 Aug, 2026
Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating CSAM
Technology

Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating CSAM

A fourth party is pursuing legal action against xAI, alleging that Grok was used to create CSAM based on her childhood photos.

Darlene Denesik · 17 Aug, 2026
Trump blames vandals for dead grass on National Mall where he hosted 4th of July celebration
World

Trump blames vandals for dead grass on National Mall where he hosted 4th of July celebration

President Donald Trump claimed that vandals damaged grass near the World War II Memorial, but photos show his July 4th stage covered the same spot.

Douglas Mertz · 17 Aug, 2026
Law Roach says he tries not to be friends with his clients: ‘I want to get paid’
Business

Law Roach says he tries not to be friends with his clients: ‘I want to get paid’

Law Roach said his friendship with Zendaya is the exception.

Amanda Goh · 17 Aug, 2026
Travis Kalanick says he wouldn't do 'anything different' about the missed Uber-Lyft acquisition
Business

Travis Kalanick says he wouldn't do 'anything different' about the missed Uber-Lyft acquisition

The former Uber CEO said the two companies were culturally just too different.

Shubhangi Goel · 17 Aug, 2026
A granola for breastfeeding mothers has been recalled over Salmonella contamination
Business

A granola for breastfeeding mothers has been recalled over Salmonella contamination

A Hamptons-based food business has recalled a granola flavor intended for breastfeeding mothers, which is sold on Amazon.

Aditi Bharade · 17 Aug, 2026
Hayden Panettiere opened up about motherhood and addiction months before her death at 36
Business

Hayden Panettiere opened up about motherhood and addiction months before her death at 36

Hayden Panettiere released her memoir in May, detailing her postpartum struggles and battle with alcoholism after giving birth to her daughter in 2014.

Amanda Goh · 17 Aug, 2026
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 17
Technology

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 17

See the Moon phase expected for August 17, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Maximo Stroman · 17 Aug, 2026
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 17, 2026
Technology

NYT Pips hints, answers for August 17, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Macie Rohan · 17 Aug, 2026
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 17, 2026
Technology

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 17, 2026

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Nathanael Sipes · 17 Aug, 2026