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Americas News

Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate 'discriminatory' Islamic washing stations
World

Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate 'discriminatory' Islamic washing stations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has referred DFW and George Bush Intercontinental airports to the Justice Department over Islamic wudu washing stations.

Duane Stehr · 21 Aug, 2026
Walmart Tap to Pay: Contactless Apple Pay is finally coming to Walmart
Technology

Walmart Tap to Pay: Contactless Apple Pay is finally coming to Walmart

Walmart and Sam's Club stores will soon accept contactless "Tap to Pay" payment methods, including Apple Pay.

Elton Bruen · 21 Aug, 2026
Pentagon fires longtime publisher, editor, reporter from military newspaper Stars and Stripes
World

Pentagon fires longtime publisher, editor, reporter from military newspaper Stars and Stripes

The Pentagon fired three staffers from the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, including longtime publisher Max Lederer, for alleged insubordination.

Finn Robel · 21 Aug, 2026
HoverAir’s transforming modular drone has already been halted in the US
Technology

HoverAir’s transforming modular drone has already been halted in the US

I am so sorry, fellow US gadget fans: the FCC's drone ban appears to have struck again. The HoverAir Versa - a baby steadycam with snap-on propeller wings that...

Sean Hollister · 21 Aug, 2026
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle DOJ child privacy lawsuit
Technology

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle DOJ child privacy lawsuit

The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2024 over allegedly violating the Children's Onl...

Jay Peters · 21 Aug, 2026
Iryna Zarutska's family files wrongful death lawsuit alleging no security guard was on train
World

Iryna Zarutska's family files wrongful death lawsuit alleging no security guard was on train

The wrongful death lawsuit alleges no security guard was aboard the Charlotte light rail train when Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed in 2025.

Fanny Halvorson · 21 Aug, 2026
Emmy-winning ‘Stillwater’ returns to Apple TV with five new episodes
Technology

Emmy-winning ‘Stillwater’ returns to Apple TV with five new episodes

Apple TV subscribers can now watch the entire new season of Stillwater, the platform’s award-winning mindfulness-focused animated series. Watch the trailer belo...

Marcus Mendes · 21 Aug, 2026
Disney will drop medical insurance for some employees' spouses
Business

Disney will drop medical insurance for some employees' spouses

The new policy will only affect spouses who can get coverage through their own jobs.

Sarah E. Needleman · 21 Aug, 2026
ESPN confirms LSU-Ole Miss as College Gameday's week three destination amid speculation
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ESPN confirms LSU-Ole Miss as College Gameday's week three destination amid speculation

Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford as LSU's coach for the Magnolia Bowl, with College Gameday confirmed and available tickets starting in the $600 range.

Zella Abbott · 21 Aug, 2026
Vance unloads on El-Sayed over Sharia remarks: ‘That’s not my grandpa’s Democratic Party’
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Vance unloads on El-Sayed over Sharia remarks: ‘That’s not my grandpa’s Democratic Party’

JD Vance targeted Abdul El-Sayed's past remarks linking Sharia law criticism to white supremacy, arguing Democrats have abandoned union workers.

Ernestina Padberg · 21 Aug, 2026
Former acting US Attorney Andrew Haden found dead in San Diego federal building: police
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Former acting US Attorney Andrew Haden found dead in San Diego federal building: police

Andrew Haden, 48, who ran the office after Trump fired Biden appointee Tara McGrath, was found dead in a San Diego federal building Wednesday.

Oren Kiehn · 21 Aug, 2026
Meghan Markle’s acting return could spark fresh problems with Prince William, Kate Middleton: expert
World

Meghan Markle’s acting return could spark fresh problems with Prince William, Kate Middleton: expert

Meghan Markle's planned return to acting follows struggles with Netflix and Spotify ventures, as experts say she needs a role that shocks audiences.

Alanis Jones · 21 Aug, 2026