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Americas News

Google’s Pixel 10A is a great deal at 15 percent off
Technology

Google’s Pixel 10A is a great deal at 15 percent off

This week, all of Google’s Pixel 11 phones launched, including the $899 Pixel 11, the $1,099 Pixel 11 Pro (with the same processor and starting 12GB RAM as the...

Cameron Faulkner · 21 Aug, 2026
Texas AG Ken Paxton sends message to WNBA amid 'concerns' over treatment of Sophie Cunningham supporters
World

Texas AG Ken Paxton sends message to WNBA amid 'concerns' over treatment of Sophie Cunningham supporters

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he's monitoring the WNBA's treatment of Sophie Cunningham supporters after incidents at multiple arenas.

Alicia Bergstrom · 21 Aug, 2026
Top JPMorganChase exec warns regulatory proposal could squeeze credit for millions of small businesses
World

Top JPMorganChase exec warns regulatory proposal could squeeze credit for millions of small businesses

JPMorganChase warns Basel III Endgame capital rules could hurt Main Street by raising borrowing costs and reducing small business lending access.

Fleta Carroll · 21 Aug, 2026
Tourists get dangerously close to massive bison in stunning nature video posted online
World

Tourists get dangerously close to massive bison in stunning nature video posted online

Video captures tourists getting dangerously close to massive bison, ignoring basic wildlife safety rules that could prevent a potentially deadly encounter.

Andrew Swaniawski · 21 Aug, 2026
John Ternus as CEO could bring ‘bigger acquisitions,’ new product categories: analyst
Technology

John Ternus as CEO could bring ‘bigger acquisitions,’ new product categories: analyst

Tim Cook is in his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over the top job on September 1. And per Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan, Ternus c...

Ryan Christoffel · 21 Aug, 2026
AOC blasted as too moderate by Maoist DSA faction as 2028 buzz grows
World

AOC blasted as too moderate by Maoist DSA faction as 2028 buzz grows

The DSA Liberation Caucus rejects Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a 2028 presidential standard-bearer, calling her an "opportunist dilettante."

Kaylie Schaefer · 21 Aug, 2026
Pixel Watch 5 review: A fantastic watch that's missing features at launch
Technology

Pixel Watch 5 review: A fantastic watch that's missing features at launch

Our thoughts on Google's new smartwatch as it currently stands.

Rosetta Raynor · 21 Aug, 2026
Walmart finally launching Apple Pay support next week
Technology

Walmart finally launching Apple Pay support next week

Walmart has announced that it will finally begin rolling out Apple Pay support next week. This comes after years of pressure from consumers.

Chance Miller · 21 Aug, 2026
OpenAI’s training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.
Business

OpenAI’s training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.

OpenAI's training pause by CEO Sam Altman after Hugging Face hacking highlights AI safety and cybersecurity issues.

Pranav Dixit · 21 Aug, 2026
I spent a year driving across the US in an RV. These were 7 of my favorite places — and the 2 I'd skip next time.
Business

I spent a year driving across the US in an RV. These were 7 of my favorite places — and the 2 I'd skip next time.

Sarah Silbiger took a yearlong sabbatical traveling around the US. Most of her favorite spots weren't national parks, but rather national monuments.

Roya Shahidi · 21 Aug, 2026
The states where public school students get the most and least teacher attention, ranked
Business

The states where public school students get the most and least teacher attention, ranked

States like Arizona, California, and Florida, all with seven-figure student populations, have among the highest student-to-teacher ratios in the US.

Tristin Hoffman · 21 Aug, 2026
AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton
World

AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses incumbent Sen. Ed Markey as he faces off against Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

Percy Skiles · 21 Aug, 2026