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Americas News

Shakira unloads on Spanish government after court tosses tax fraud case, awards her $64 million
World

Shakira unloads on Spanish government after court tosses tax fraud case, awards her $64 million

Shakira was cleared by a Spanish court in her tax fraud case after authorities could not prove she spent more than 183 days in Spain during 2011.

Chance Bernier · 18 May, 2026
10 mistakes guests should never make at weddings, according to etiquette experts
Business

10 mistakes guests should never make at weddings, according to etiquette experts

According to etiquette experts, wedding guests should never arrive late to the ceremony, ignore the dress code, or bring an uninvited plus one.

Alyssa Towns Swantkoski · 18 May, 2026
Paramount hires a former Google exec as its head of consumer AI. Read the memo about its tech ambitions.
Business

Paramount hires a former Google exec as its head of consumer AI. Read the memo about its tech ambitions.

Paramount Skydance just hired a head of consumer AI. Read the memo to staffers about the move as David Ellison's company leans into AI.

James Faris · 18 May, 2026
Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he'd shift US-China policy
World

Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he'd shift US-China policy

President Donald Trump suggests $14 billion Taiwan weapons package could be used as leverage in China negotiations, drawing swift pushback from Taiwan's preside...

Alexzander Schuster · 18 May, 2026
Reporter’s Notebook: Democrats say they can still flip the House despite GOP redistricting gains in the South
World

Reporter’s Notebook: Democrats say they can still flip the House despite GOP redistricting gains in the South

Republicans redraw district maps across Southern states as Democrats frame the fight as a civil rights battle over Black voter representation in Congress.

Grayson Heaney · 18 May, 2026
I quit my corporate job to become an influencer. It's the riskiest thing I've ever done — here are 5 things I learned.
Business

I quit my corporate job to become an influencer. It's the riskiest thing I've ever done — here are 5 things I learned.

Keara Callahan, 28, quit her job as a tech consultant to become a full-time influencer. She said the experience has changed her life for the better.

Alcynna Lloyd · 18 May, 2026
Today is the last day Delta will offer free snacks on short flights. I'll miss the Biscoff, but it's really not a big deal.
Business

Today is the last day Delta will offer free snacks on short flights. I'll miss the Biscoff, but it's really not a big deal.

As someone who has experienced Delta's express service dozens of times, I can survive another 15 minutes without the coffee or Biscoff.

Taylor Rains · 18 May, 2026
Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns 184 acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area
World

Fast-moving Sandy Fire burns 184 acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Simi Valley area

A fast-moving brush fire called the Sandy Fire prompted evacuation orders in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, burning an estimated 184 acres on Monday.

Theodora Hoeger · 18 May, 2026
Here are 3 tips for eating more fiber from a plant-based cardiologist
Business

Here are 3 tips for eating more fiber from a plant-based cardiologist

Stocking up on fresh fruits and vegetables can lead to food waste. A cardiologist shares tips for making healthy, fiber-filled meals more convenient.

Hilary Brueck · 18 May, 2026
Musk v. Altman proved that AI is led by the wrong people
Technology

Musk v. Altman proved that AI is led by the wrong people

The tech trial of the year, Musk v. Altman, was ultimately a fight for control. Elon Musk argued that Sam Altman, with whom he helped found the now-massive comp...

Hayden Field · 18 May, 2026
Apple TV’s twisty new thriller sounds like a big winner, first reviews here
Technology

Apple TV’s twisty new thriller sounds like a big winner, first reviews here

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed premieres on Apple TV this week, and early reviews indicate the Tatiana Maslany thriller-comedy could be another winner for the stre...

Ryan Christoffel · 18 May, 2026
Apologies and cash headed to alleged ‘weaponization’ victims in billion-dollar Trump settlement
World

Apologies and cash headed to alleged ‘weaponization’ victims in billion-dollar Trump settlement

The DOJ created a $1.776 billion fund for people who allege they were victims of government lawfare as part of a Trump IRS lawsuit settlement.

Talon Waters · 18 May, 2026