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Americas News

Man accused of killing partner arrested in Mexico nearly two years after fleeing with their two children
World

Man accused of killing partner arrested in Mexico nearly two years after fleeing with their two children

Camron Lee was arrested in Mexico in connection with the 2024 murder of his partner, Angelica Bravo, after allegedly fleeing with their two children, the FBI sa...

Raquel Dare · 20 May, 2026
Mercedes’ electric AMG GT 4-door coupe can go 0-60 in 2 seconds
Technology

Mercedes’ electric AMG GT 4-door coupe can go 0-60 in 2 seconds

The era of ultra-high performance Mercedes EVs is here. The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technology borr...

Andrew J. Hawkins · 20 May, 2026
Georgia GOP Senate primary heads to runoff as Republicans battle to unseat Ossoff
World

Georgia GOP Senate primary heads to runoff as Republicans battle to unseat Ossoff

Georgia's GOP Senate primary heads to a June 16 runoff between Rep. Mike Collins and outsider Derek Dooley as both vie to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Nelda Ullrich · 20 May, 2026
Meta begins cutting thousands of jobs in sweeping layoffs. Here's how much it's paying in severance.
Business

Meta begins cutting thousands of jobs in sweeping layoffs. Here's how much it's paying in severance.

Meta has begun sending layoff emails to roughly 10% of its workforce. The cuts are expected to eliminate around 8,000 roles.

Rya Jetha,Charles Rollet,Shubhangi Goel · 20 May, 2026
Firefighters union boss wins hotly-contested Dem primary in a key Pennsylvania swing district
World

Firefighters union boss wins hotly-contested Dem primary in a key Pennsylvania swing district

Firefighters union boss Bob Brooks, backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Bernie Sanders, appeared favored in Pennsylvania's 7th Democratic primary.

Nathanial Auer · 20 May, 2026
Ex-Biden official wins Georgia Dem primary for governor in bid to end party's losing streak
World

Ex-Biden official wins Georgia Dem primary for governor in bid to end party's losing streak

Keisha Lance Bottoms captures the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor, winning a majority of the vote in Tuesday's crowded primary election.

Elsie Mueller · 20 May, 2026
‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ premieres on Apple TV
Technology

‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ premieres on Apple TV

The first two episodes of ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,’ Apple TV’s newest thriller-comedy, are now available to stream. Here’s what the show is about. more…

Marcus Mendes · 20 May, 2026
Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary
World

Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary

Zach Dembo, a former federal prosecutor and Navy JAG officer, won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District to replace outgoing Rep. Andy...

Nigel Raynor · 20 May, 2026
Three stabbed at crowded Rhode Island beach as hundreds of teens pack area, police say
World

Three stabbed at crowded Rhode Island beach as hundreds of teens pack area, police say

Hundreds of teenagers packed a Rhode Island beach where three people were stabbed, sparking chaos as beachgoers fled Narragansett Town Beach Tuesday.

Shana Orn · 20 May, 2026
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 20, 2026
Technology

Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 20, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1796 on May 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Emma Schowalter · 20 May, 2026
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 20, 2026
Technology

NYT Strands hints, answers for May 20, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Michele Emmerich · 20 May, 2026
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 20, 2026
Technology

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 20, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Carolyn Treutel · 20 May, 2026