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Americas News

Disney announces three new Disney+ and Hulu app features
Technology

Disney announces three new Disney+ and Hulu app features

Disney+ and Hulu are on a path toward merging, and to that end, Disney just announced three new features rolling out today for app users, plus another that’s co...

Ryan Christoffel · 19 May, 2026
YouTube: 2 new announcements from Google I/O
Technology

YouTube: 2 new announcements from Google I/O

At its annual developer conference, Google announced it's bringing YouTube to AI Search.

Odell Gottlieb · 19 May, 2026
WATCH: CENTCOM chief unloads after Dem asks ‘how many more Americans’ must die in Iran war
World

WATCH: CENTCOM chief unloads after Dem asks ‘how many more Americans’ must die in Iran war

Adm. Brad Cooper rebukes Rep. Seth Moulton after the Democrat questions "how many more Americans" will die over what he calls a failed Iran strategy.

Garnet Kuvalis · 19 May, 2026
Joy Behar warns 'we're all going to die' in heated clash with co-hosts over TrumpRx initiative
World

Joy Behar warns 'we're all going to die' in heated clash with co-hosts over TrumpRx initiative

"The View" erupted in debate over President Donald Trump's new TrumpRx prescription drug initiative, with co-hosts feuding over whether his involvement helps or...

Vanessa Bartoletti · 19 May, 2026
I Compared Garmin and Strava's Race Day Predictions, and Both Were Off in Different Ways
Technology

I Compared Garmin and Strava's Race Day Predictions, and Both Were Off in Different Ways

Garmin skews optimistic, and Strava skews conservative.

Meredith Dietz · 19 May, 2026
Google isn't releasing its next big AI model yet, drawing groans at its I/O conference
Business

Google isn't releasing its next big AI model yet, drawing groans at its I/O conference

Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model will launch next month, announces CEO Sundar Pichai at I/O 2026—disappointing attendees.

Charles Rollet · 19 May, 2026
MS NOW host roasted for questioning if Mike Johnson is putting 'God over the Declaration of Independence'
World

MS NOW host roasted for questioning if Mike Johnson is putting 'God over the Declaration of Independence'

MS NOW host Katy Tur questioned whether House Speaker Mike Johnson put God over the Declaration of Independence during her show on Monday, sparking backlash.

Selina Pfannerstill · 19 May, 2026
Two AI-based science assistants succeed with drug-retargeting tasks
Technology

Two AI-based science assistants succeed with drug-retargeting tasks

Both tools generate hypotheses; one goes on to analyze some of the data.

John Timmer · 19 May, 2026
2026 Eastern Conference Finals best bets, odds, picks: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks
World

2026 Eastern Conference Finals best bets, odds, picks: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks

The 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals pits the Cavaliers against the Knicks. See odds, series spread and best bets for Cleveland vs. New York.

Orlando O'Hara · 19 May, 2026
Hezbollah grooms children for martyrdom through its scout movement, report claims
World

Hezbollah grooms children for martyrdom through its scout movement, report claims

Experts say Hezbollah recruits and radicalizes youth through its Mahdi Scouts, preparing children to become fighters and carry out jihad missions.

Rosalinda Ankunding · 19 May, 2026
These $70 satin Adidas pants are the latest status symbol in mom groups. They're totally worth it.
Business

These $70 satin Adidas pants are the latest status symbol in mom groups. They're totally worth it.

The Adidas Originals Satin Animal Print Pants have become the latest obsession in mom Facebook groups, repeatedly selling out online.

Conz Preti · 19 May, 2026
Google's SynthID AI watermarking tech is being adopted by OpenAI, Nvidia, and more
Technology

Google's SynthID AI watermarking tech is being adopted by OpenAI, Nvidia, and more

AI content is getting good, but SynthID might be able to help tell truth from fiction.

Ryan Whitwam · 19 May, 2026