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Americas News

WATCH: Mamdani bashed for going 'full deranged marxist' with rip on famous Ronald Reagan line
World

WATCH: Mamdani bashed for going 'full deranged marxist' with rip on famous Ronald Reagan line

New York City socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces scorn from conservatives after countering Reagan's famous quote at a government-run grocery store announcemen...

Demetrius Davis · 18 May, 2026
Ronda Rousey's 17-second win over Gina Carano wasn't a letdown; it was vintage | Bobby Burack
World

Ronda Rousey's 17-second win over Gina Carano wasn't a letdown; it was vintage | Bobby Burack

Ronda Rousey's 17-second submission of Gina Carano on Netflix drew criticism, but it reflected the dominance that defined her legendary MMA career.

Oleta Pouros · 18 May, 2026
Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech
Technology

Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech

The complaint says park visitors don't get sufficient notice they're being scanned.

Ophelia Hilpert · 18 May, 2026
Where the former Google executive who backed OpenAI and Anthropic is investing now
Business

Where the former Google executive who backed OpenAI and Anthropic is investing now

Bradley Horowitz tells Business Insider's Ben Bergman why he is now focused on tech-enabled wellness.

Ben Bergman · 18 May, 2026
10 Hacks Every 1Password User Should Know
Technology

10 Hacks Every 1Password User Should Know

Make password management as easy (and helpful) as possible.

Emily Long · 18 May, 2026
Elon Musk vows to appeal OpenAI verdict, saying there's 'no question' Sam Altman enriched himself
Business

Elon Musk vows to appeal OpenAI verdict, saying there's 'no question' Sam Altman enriched himself

Elon Musk wrote on X that there was "no question" that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman "did in fact enrich themselves."

Brent D. Griffiths · 18 May, 2026
A flying taxi company faces its first big test in New York after a commuter train strike leaves people stranded
Business

A flying taxi company faces its first big test in New York after a commuter train strike leaves people stranded

Flying taxi companies have tried to persuade people to try a vertical commute. Now, with a railroad strike in New York, they've got an opening.

Taylor Rains · 18 May, 2026
Democrats outnumber Republicans 6-to-1 among college graduation speakers, report finds
World

Democrats outnumber Republicans 6-to-1 among college graduation speakers, report finds

Democrats outnumbered Republicans 6-to-1 among commencement speakers at elite U.S. colleges this year, according to a new College Fix report.

Leola Batz · 18 May, 2026
Nationals ban attendee after white nationalist banner unfurled during Sunday's game vs Orioles
World

Nationals ban attendee after white nationalist banner unfurled during Sunday's game vs Orioles

The Nationals condemned hateful rhetoric and banned an attendee after a banner promoting a white nationalist website appeared at Nationals Park on Sunday.

Alysha Crist · 18 May, 2026
Meta is rolling out its mega-layoffs around the clock
Business

Meta is rolling out its mega-layoffs around the clock

Meta is slated to cut 10% of its staff this week. On Monday, its HR chief Janelle Gale gave staff a better idea of what to expect.

Hugh Langley,Charles Rollet · 18 May, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro release date: Here’s when Apple’s new model is coming
Technology

iPhone 18 Pro release date: Here’s when Apple’s new model is coming

Apple’s new flagship iPhone 18 Pro and companion models are expected to be unveiled this fall, following the same pattern the company has followed for years. He...

Ryan Christoffel · 18 May, 2026
Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected
Technology

Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected

CDC is working to move the infected American and six others to Germany.

Beth Mole · 18 May, 2026