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Americas News

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
What are those heartbeats on Hinge?
Technology

What are those heartbeats on Hinge?

Hinge's new feature, Signals, is in testing, and it measures thoughtful participation.

Silas Langworth · 18 May, 2026
The best Memorial Day mattress deals to shop this week
Technology

The best Memorial Day mattress deals to shop this week

Shop the best Memorial Day mattress deals from brands like Saatva, DreamCloud, and Avocado. Save hundreds on a new bed today.

Clara Parker · 18 May, 2026
Microsoft Teams won’t put everyone in a virtual room anymore — no more Together-ness
Technology

Microsoft Teams won’t put everyone in a virtual room anymore — no more Together-ness

Microsoft is ending Together mode in Microsoft Teams.

Kacey Murazik · 18 May, 2026
I used to make myself miserable creating the 'perfect' vacation itinerary — until a disastrous trip shifted my perspective
Business

I used to make myself miserable creating the 'perfect' vacation itinerary — until a disastrous trip shifted my perspective

I used to ruin my trips by trying to make them perfect. Now, I've learned that the unexpected moments when things go wrong can be the best memories.

Annmarie Gajdos · 18 May, 2026
Google's much-improved app icons are rolling out now
Technology

Google's much-improved app icons are rolling out now

The old icons that debuted five years ago had very little to visually differentiate them.

Toby Beatty · 18 May, 2026
Upscale coastal enclave beloved by Kennedys erupts after homeless shelter plan puts it steps from school
World

Upscale coastal enclave beloved by Kennedys erupts after homeless shelter plan puts it steps from school

One business owner in the coastal enclave said he's "getting concerned for the area" amid plans to move a homeless shelter near an elementary school.

Kenny Wunsch · 18 May, 2026
You Can Choose New 'Thinking Levels' for Gemini
Technology

You Can Choose New 'Thinking Levels' for Gemini

You don't need to use the Thinking model to control thinking levels.

Jake Peterson · 18 May, 2026
Deals: M4 iPad Air $150 off, 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, iPhone Air $150 off, AirTag $11 each, more
Technology

Deals: M4 iPad Air $150 off, 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, iPhone Air $150 off, AirTag $11 each, more

The official 2026 Memorial Day sales at Amazon and Best Buy are now live with today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break headlined by a series of notable deals on the new M4...

Justin Kahn · 18 May, 2026
Older Kindles lose support this week: What you can still do with them
Technology

Older Kindles lose support this week: What you can still do with them

Amazon is ending support for lots of old Kindle models this week. What does that mean for you?

Mabel Ullrich · 18 May, 2026