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Americas News

Ukraine is testing out cheap new interceptor missiles to battle Russia's jet-powered attack drones
Business

Ukraine is testing out cheap new interceptor missiles to battle Russia's jet-powered attack drones

Ukraine's defense minister said the goal is to scale production and build a sufficient stockpile before the fall.

Jake Epstein · 21 May, 2026
WWE legend Nikki Bella takes on role as Chief Margarita Officer, talks investment values, best time for margs
World

WWE legend Nikki Bella takes on role as Chief Margarita Officer, talks investment values, best time for margs

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella announced as investor and Chief Margarita Officer for Madam Paleta Tequila, calling it a perfect brand partnership.

Sister Schmeler · 21 May, 2026
Ex-Colombo crime family capo reveals how gas tax scheme raked in millions of dollars weekly
World

Ex-Colombo crime family capo reveals how gas tax scheme raked in millions of dollars weekly

Ex-mobster Michael Franzese reveals how his massive gas tax scheme raked in up to $12 million a week on Sean Hannity's latest podcast episode.

Kristy Smitham · 21 May, 2026
I tested several cases for the Switch 2 and these are the best
Technology

I tested several cases for the Switch 2 and these are the best

You might find it kind of sad to put your hard-earned Switch 2 into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Sure, it can take away from the slick design. But us...

Cameron Faulkner · 21 May, 2026
Musk v. Altman: Much ado about nothing
Technology

Musk v. Altman: Much ado about nothing

Today I’m talking with Liz Lopatto, who spent the last month covering the Musk v. Altman trial in all its chaos. You’ll hear her describe the courthouse as a “z...

Nilay Patel · 21 May, 2026
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' exit marks the death of the good celebrity interview
Business

Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' exit marks the death of the good celebrity interview

Stephen Colbert's last "The Late Show" episode airs as influencers like Jake Shane and Alex Cooper reshape celebrity-interview culture.

Callie Ahlgrim · 21 May, 2026
Figure AI's CEO just raised $700 million for his next big bet
Business

Figure AI's CEO just raised $700 million for his next big bet

Hark, founded by Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock, raises $700M, aiming to compete with OpenAI, Apple, Google, and Meta in AI hardware innovation.

Rya Jetha · 21 May, 2026
I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my own backyard.
Business

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my own backyard.

From vinyl fences to stamped concrete and rugs, there are several things an interior decorator would never have in her backyard or outdoor space.

Kelly Kruger · 21 May, 2026
Next year’s iPhone Pro models to get radical new design, per leaker
Technology

Next year’s iPhone Pro models to get radical new design, per leaker

Next year is the iPhone’s 20th anniversary, and new leaks corroborate a prior report that Apple’s iPhone 19 Pro models will both feature a radical new design. m...

Ryan Christoffel · 21 May, 2026
Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns
World

Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns

A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest in a single day this week, raising fresh concerns about dangerous overcrowding on the world's tallest peak.

Raphael Ziemann · 21 May, 2026
US government takes $2 billion equity stake in nine quantum computing firms
Technology

US government takes $2 billion equity stake in nine quantum computing firms

Beneficiaries include startup backed by firm with links to the Trump family.

Joe Miller and Michael Peel, Financial Times · 21 May, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Phantom employees' scandal spurs GOP crackdown on $36B incentive for companies to bypass Americans
World

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Phantom employees' scandal spurs GOP crackdown on $36B incentive for companies to bypass Americans

A new House bill targets the OPT program's payroll tax loophole after ICE found over 10,000 foreign students tied to suspect employers in fraud scheme.

Rhoda Schroeder · 21 May, 2026