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Americas News

Chaotic teen brawl goes viral after teen terror prompts US Attorney Pirro's plan to prosecute parents
World

Chaotic teen brawl goes viral after teen terror prompts US Attorney Pirro's plan to prosecute parents

A massive brawl among juveniles inside a Navy Yard Chipotle goes viral days after Pirro announced plans to charge parents of lawbreaking minors.

Zackary Halvorson · 18 May, 2026
The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse
World

The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse

Companies are fleeing high-tax blue states like California and New York for Republican-led states like Texas and Florida, accelerating a major corporate power s...

Eula Toy · 18 May, 2026
Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420
Technology

Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420

xAI promised workers the money in exchange for tax information to train Grok.

Brandi Walter · 18 May, 2026
I left Google to pursue an MBA. I think higher education is still worth the investment in the age of AI.
Business

I left Google to pursue an MBA. I think higher education is still worth the investment in the age of AI.

A former Google employee left Big Tech to pursue an MBA. She is now building a portfolio career and says going back to school was worth the money.

Tess Martinelli · 18 May, 2026
25 high-paying jobs that are projected to grow a lot over the next decade
Business

25 high-paying jobs that are projected to grow a lot over the next decade

Software developers had a median annual pay of $135,980 in 2025, and employment was projected to increase by 267,700 from 2024 to 2034.

Madison Hoff · 18 May, 2026
Sharing Between Android and iPhones Just Got Easier Than Ever
Technology

Sharing Between Android and iPhones Just Got Easier Than Ever

QR codes to the rescue.

David Nield · 18 May, 2026
Payroll data exposes six-figure salaries behind transit strike grinding NYC travel to a halt
World

Payroll data exposes six-figure salaries behind transit strike grinding NYC travel to a halt

Long Island Rail Road employees with median pay over $131,000 are on strike, disrupting travel for nearly 300,000 daily riders across the region.

Nathanael Farrell · 18 May, 2026
Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)
Technology

Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)

Microsoft is also testing a smaller taskbar and more customizable Start menu.

Andrew Cunningham · 18 May, 2026
Google Gemini app to get deeper thinking and more third-party app support, report says
Technology

Google Gemini app to get deeper thinking and more third-party app support, report says

Google's Gemini app adds extended thinking levels, plus third-party integrations.

Ahmad Quitzon · 18 May, 2026
REI's biggest sale of the year: Up to 66% off North Face, Garmin, Coleman and more
World

REI's biggest sale of the year: Up to 66% off North Face, Garmin, Coleman and more

Shop REI’s Anniversary Sale through May 25 and save up to 66% on outdoor gear from Coleman, The North Face, Garmin and more, including tents, hiking boots and w...

Adrian Pfannerstill · 18 May, 2026
Volvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60
Technology

Volvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60

Volvo's upcoming mainstream EV SUV is available to order now.

Hipolito Schuppe · 18 May, 2026
Tudor Dixon returns to Michigan politics with new PAC aimed at boosting Republicans in key battleground
World

Tudor Dixon returns to Michigan politics with new PAC aimed at boosting Republicans in key battleground

Tudor Dixon announces her role leading United We Fund, a new multi-million dollar PAC aimed at boosting Republicans in battleground state Michigan.

Dayana Boyer · 18 May, 2026