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Americas News

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
Paul McCartney says Beatles classic unites audiences 'in Trump’s America' despite political divide
World

Paul McCartney says Beatles classic unites audiences 'in Trump’s America' despite political divide

Paul McCartney says "Hey Jude" brings together Republicans and Democrats at his concerts, calling music valuable amid divisive American politics today.

Jarrett Collins · 18 May, 2026
Lanterns trailer promises jade DC action with Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler
Technology

Lanterns trailer promises jade DC action with Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler

It's Green Lantern but not as fans know it, with a new teaser dropped for HBO's "Lanterns," starring Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler.

Amy Luettgen · 18 May, 2026
Europe's most outspoken airline CEO has a bumper bonus on the table
Business

Europe's most outspoken airline CEO has a bumper bonus on the table

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is in discussions for a new contract would give him share options possibly worth around $300 million.

Pete Syme · 18 May, 2026
Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts
Technology

Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts

Alexa Plus, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant, can now generate podcasts on "virtually any topic," according to an announcement on Monday. With the update, Amazon...

Emma Roth · 18 May, 2026
'Thank God I'm alive:' A Russian attack tore open this Ukrainian neighborhood, but residents quickly scrambled to pick up the pieces
Business

'Thank God I'm alive:' A Russian attack tore open this Ukrainian neighborhood, but residents quickly scrambled to pick up the pieces

Business Insider visited a neighborhood in Dnipro after Russia attacked the city with drones and missiles.

Jake Epstein · 18 May, 2026
9 of the best and worst looks celebrities wore at the 2026 ACM Awards
Business

9 of the best and worst looks celebrities wore at the 2026 ACM Awards

Shania Twain was among the celebrity attendees of the 2026 ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Her outfit missed the mark, but others impressed in high fashion.

Amanda Krause · 18 May, 2026