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Americas News

The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle
World

The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle

Democrats may target the hidden 0.9% Medicare surtax created under Obamacare as a key funding tool heading into the upcoming midterm elections.

Wanda McDermott · 18 May, 2026
New pancreatic cancer pill could reshape treatment as early trial results stun researchers
World

New pancreatic cancer pill could reshape treatment as early trial results stun researchers

A new daily pill called daraxonrasib is showing promise against advanced pancreatic cancer in a first-in-human trial of 168 patients with RAS mutations.

Darien Ledner · 18 May, 2026
Trump to convene top-level Situation Room meeting on Iran with no nuclear deal in sight and more top headlines
World

Trump to convene top-level Situation Room meeting on Iran with no nuclear deal in sight and more top headlines

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Alia Emard · 18 May, 2026
This tech exec sued Tesla over its Full Self-Driving promises — and won
Business

This tech exec sued Tesla over its Full Self-Driving promises — and won

Tesla's FSD rollbacks have sparked frustration among many long-time owners, some of whom paid thousands of dollars for fully autonomous driving.

Tom Carter · 18 May, 2026
Audemars Piguet x Swatch 'Royal Pop' release sparks mob scenes, pepper spray and arrests at malls
World

Audemars Piguet x Swatch 'Royal Pop' release sparks mob scenes, pepper spray and arrests at malls

The AP x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration sparked chaos at stores nationwide, with massive crowds, arrests, and resale prices topping $2,000 on the watches.

Mariane Collins · 18 May, 2026
Googlebooks: Excited. Terrified. Heres why
Technology

Googlebooks: Excited. Terrified. Heres why

Googlebooks could finally bring deep Android integration to laptops, but Google’s history of shutting down products raises concerns.

Demond Hegmann · 18 May, 2026
Celtics star Jaylen Brown tears into ESPN's Stephen A Smith as feud escalates: 'Face of clickbait media'
World

Celtics star Jaylen Brown tears into ESPN's Stephen A Smith as feud escalates: 'Face of clickbait media'

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown slams Stephen A. Smith on his livestream, calling for the ESPN pundit's retirement amid their ongoing public feud.

Cyril Christiansen · 18 May, 2026
Bose QuietComfort earbuds are below $150 at Amazon — act fast to save $30
Technology

Bose QuietComfort earbuds are below $150 at Amazon — act fast to save $30

As of May 18, the Bose QuietComfort earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $149. This is 17% off their list price of $179.

Arlene Hilpert · 18 May, 2026
Euphoria Season 3, episode 7 trailer is tense and messy
Technology

Euphoria Season 3, episode 7 trailer is tense and messy

HBO has released its preview for "Euphoria" Season 3, episode 7.

Jesse Lemke · 18 May, 2026
Markipliers Iron Lung to stream on YouTube
Technology

Markipliers Iron Lung to stream on YouTube

Markiplier's feature film debut Iron Lung is about to hit streaming on the creator's platform of choice: YouTube.

Wilhelmine Medhurst · 18 May, 2026
How F1 became a global obsession
Technology

How F1 became a global obsession

How fandom drove F1's unprecedented popularity.

Carmen Kutch · 18 May, 2026
Yankees infielders collide, allowing Mets to score game-winning run in dramatic comeback
World

Yankees infielders collide, allowing Mets to score game-winning run in dramatic comeback

Carson Benge's 10th-inning walk-off hit caps a dramatic Mets comeback as New York beats the Yankees 7-6 in the first Subway Series of the season.

Katlyn Kautzer · 18 May, 2026