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Americas News

Of course, the left is celebrating Luigi Mangione. They helped create him
World

Of course, the left is celebrating Luigi Mangione. They helped create him

'Luigi: The Musical' premieres in New York City in June, depicting alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione as a satirical stage character.

Lura Bednar · 22 May, 2026
Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs
World

Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs

Taxpayer watchdog OpenTheBooks flags $3.85 million in public funds linked to the SPLC amid a federal indictment and congressional scrutiny of the group.

Margarett Greenfelder · 22 May, 2026
President Aleksandar Vučić: Europe vilifies Trump, but we in Serbia see a friend
World

President Aleksandar Vučić: Europe vilifies Trump, but we in Serbia see a friend

While much of Europe distances itself from Washington, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says his country embraces Trump's vision of sovereignty and partnershi...

Verna Emard · 22 May, 2026
NYC GOP hopeful says Mamdani ‘running city into the ground’ as taxes, crime fears fuel backlash
World

NYC GOP hopeful says Mamdani ‘running city into the ground’ as taxes, crime fears fuel backlash

GOP candidate Caroline Shinkle says conservative principles can save NYC from decline under Mayor Zohran Mamdani's progressive leadership agenda.

Eve Hoeger · 22 May, 2026
Crypto and the blockchain tech behind it give US a sizable military advantage
World

Crypto and the blockchain tech behind it give US a sizable military advantage

Trump administration's embrace of cryptocurrency creates an opportunity for the Pentagon to adopt blockchain for defense and national security uses.

Jabari Considine · 22 May, 2026
iOS 26 tweaks iPhone Always On Display in a way you might not like
Technology

iOS 26 tweaks iPhone Always On Display in a way you might not like

Apple’s Always On Display has been fairly consistent since it debuted on iPhone 14 Pro. With iOS 26, Apple quietly changed how it works in a way that may not be...

Zac Hall · 22 May, 2026
The CEO of Standard Chartered says he's sorry for his 'lower value human capital' comments
Business

The CEO of Standard Chartered says he's sorry for his 'lower value human capital' comments

Bill Winters said he was "sorry" for his "choice of words" and said the bank valued "all" of its employees.

Thibault Spirlet · 22 May, 2026
Destiny developer Bungie will reportedly lay off a 'significant number' of people
Technology

Destiny developer Bungie will reportedly lay off a 'significant number' of people

Bungie is reportedly laying off a significant number of people and has not started work on Destiny 3.

Sylvester Smitham · 22 May, 2026
Teslas FSD is now available for a monthly fee in Europe
Technology

Teslas FSD is now available for a monthly fee in Europe

Tesla's Full Self-Driving assistance package is no longer available as a one-time purchase in Europe.

Brady Champlin · 22 May, 2026
He built Smorgasburg. Now, he's using AI to organize the construction of his 'forever house.'
Business

He built Smorgasburg. Now, he's using AI to organize the construction of his 'forever house.'

Jonathan Butler cofounded Smorgasburg and Brownstoner. Now he's building a house in New York — and vibe coding a construction management tool.

Henry Chandonnet · 22 May, 2026
Stephen Colberts final Late Show monologue is packed full of surprise celebrity guests
Technology

Stephen Colberts final Late Show monologue is packed full of surprise celebrity guests

Stephen Colbert's last ever "Late Show" monologue featured cameo appearances from Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Tim Meadows.

Alfred Dare · 22 May, 2026
Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body
World

Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body

Angry residents reportedly set fire to an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo during a clash over retrieving the body of a suspected Ebola victim.

Gavin Gerlach · 22 May, 2026