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Americas News

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
The 14 best Father's Day grilling gifts for barbecue-loving dads
World

The 14 best Father's Day grilling gifts for barbecue-loving dads

If dad takes grilling seriously, these Father's Day gifts — from bristle-free grill brushes to heat-resistant gloves — fit the bill and start at just $7.

Taylor Erdman · 21 May, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch show
Technology

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch show

We're sure Twitch chat will be entirely normal about this.

Matilda Smitham · 21 May, 2026
Anthropic is paying $15 billion a year for access to Elon Musk’s data centers
Technology

Anthropic is paying $15 billion a year for access to Elon Musk’s data centers

Earlier this month, SpaceX and Anthropic announced a new compute partnership that provides access to the rocket company's Colossus data centers in Memphis, TN....

Andrew J. Hawkins · 21 May, 2026
Plug-in hybrids get plugged in more than you might think
Technology

Plug-in hybrids get plugged in more than you might think

Toyota is the latest automaker to report PHEV charging stats, and they're encouraging.

Jonathan M. Gitlin · 21 May, 2026
Ring girl Sydney Thomas dumps out red carpet content from Vegas, Hannah Barron in the gym & Coach O is back
World

Ring girl Sydney Thomas dumps out red carpet content from Vegas, Hannah Barron in the gym & Coach O is back

Thursday's Screencaps features Sydney Thomas at the ACM Awards, reader-submitted grilling content, and tips for the unofficial start of summer.

Easton Gislason · 21 May, 2026