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Americas News

A man spent $3,000 transforming his old tool shed into an impressive man cave that doubles as a whiskey and cigar lounge
Business

A man spent $3,000 transforming his old tool shed into an impressive man cave that doubles as a whiskey and cigar lounge

Tyler Graham said his old tool shed was always "a disaster." He decided to transform the space into a man cave where he can enjoy whiskey and cigars.

Amanda Krause · 24 May, 2026
The red states racing ahead in America’s powerful wealth boom — and the states falling behind
World

The red states racing ahead in America’s powerful wealth boom — and the states falling behind

Americans, along with billions in taxable income, are flocking to Southern and Sun Belt states, accelerating a population and wealth shift away from several coa...

Ryan Bartoletti · 24 May, 2026
Cavs need LeBron James 'to return home to save the day,' ESPN star Stephen A Smith says
World

Cavs need LeBron James 'to return home to save the day,' ESPN star Stephen A Smith says

The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead as Cleveland's late-game collapse draws sharp criticism.

Lambert Littel · 24 May, 2026
Fake CAPTCHA scam can hack your computer
World

Fake CAPTCHA scam can hack your computer

Fake CAPTCHA scams trick users into opening command windows and pasting malicious scripts, installing StealC malware that steals passwords silently.

Luisa Sanford · 24 May, 2026
I went on a 3-day solo trip designed to unplug — just as we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick
Business

I went on a 3-day solo trip designed to unplug — just as we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick

I went on a 3-day trip without WiFi designed to unplug. It was a bad time to do it — we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick.

Alesandra Dubin · 24 May, 2026
Johnny Manziel picks up MMA victory with first-round win over social media influencer
World

Johnny Manziel picks up MMA victory with first-round win over social media influencer

Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is now 1-0 in MMA after defeating Bob Menery in a Brand Risk Promotions co-main event fight card.

Viviane Howell · 24 May, 2026
White House gunman had criminal record, history of mental health issues
World

White House gunman had criminal record, history of mental health issues

The gunman killed after firing at a White House checkpoint had a history of mental health concerns and prior Secret Service encounters, officials say.

Fabian Terry · 24 May, 2026
I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.
Business

I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

The thought of traveling and living in a van alone scared me, but solo van life has been better than I expected because of the kindness of strangers.

Sydnee Chapman · 24 May, 2026
Viral teen takeovers unleash chaos nationwide as malls, beaches and restaurants become battlegrounds
World

Viral teen takeovers unleash chaos nationwide as malls, beaches and restaurants become battlegrounds

Viral teen takeovers are erupting across the U.S., with police responding to brawls, robberies and gunfire in restaurants, malls and neighborhoods.

Elfrieda Daniel · 24 May, 2026
Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
Technology

Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arriv...

Robert Hart · 24 May, 2026
Three key reasons why America cannot afford to lose Taiwan to Communist China
World

Three key reasons why America cannot afford to lose Taiwan to Communist China

Taiwan's importance to America goes far beyond semiconductors, encompassing geography, diplomacy and the symbolism of democracy near China's coast.

Brandi Barton · 24 May, 2026
Followers of Bible-based diet say scripture-guided eating transformed their health
World

Followers of Bible-based diet say scripture-guided eating transformed their health

Some Christians are turning to the Bible for dietary guidance, following a healthy nutrition plan that eliminates processed food and prioritizes whole foods.

Emmy Welch · 24 May, 2026