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Americas News

Unearthed posts show Dem Senate hopeful praising vulgar graffiti, making crude porta-potty admission
World

Unearthed posts show Dem Senate hopeful praising vulgar graffiti, making crude porta-potty admission

Democrat Graham Platner, Maine's presumptive Senate nominee, made graphic sexual comments on Reddit about portable toilets during military service.

Blanca Labadie · 19 May, 2026
MORNING GLORY: The war against Iran is the right war at the right time
World

MORNING GLORY: The war against Iran is the right war at the right time

President Trump argues Operation Epic Fury against Iran is necessary to prevent religious fanatics from obtaining nuclear weapons despite rising costs.

Roosevelt Hauck · 19 May, 2026
LIZ PEEK: President Trump’s China trip sent an important message liberal media missed
World

LIZ PEEK: President Trump’s China trip sent an important message liberal media missed

Critics call Trump's Beijing trip a failure, but his surprise inclusion of American CEOs sent a powerful message about U.S. economic dominance to Xi.

Brandon Thompson · 19 May, 2026
STEPHEN MOORE: Government control of chip sales has a shocking downside
World

STEPHEN MOORE: Government control of chip sales has a shocking downside

U.S. export controls on semiconductors act as a self-imposed tax, cutting chipmakers off from China and encouraging Beijing's domestic chip manufacturing.

Aryanna Gusikowski · 19 May, 2026
The Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 Series TV is under $300 at Best Buy — save $265 for Memorial Day
Technology

The Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 Series TV is under $300 at Best Buy — save $265 for Memorial Day

Get the best TV deal at Best Buy. Save 50% on the Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 Series.

Perry Walsh · 19 May, 2026
The DJI Neo drone hits record-low price at Amazon — save $30 on this beginner-friendly drone
Technology

The DJI Neo drone hits record-low price at Amazon — save $30 on this beginner-friendly drone

Find the best DJI drone deal. Save 15% on the DJI Neo at Amazon — that's the best-ever price.

Rosalia Gleason · 19 May, 2026
Walmart is starting to deliver restaurant meals with your grocery order
Business

Walmart is starting to deliver restaurant meals with your grocery order

Walmart's Spark service now includes delivering food from in-store restaurants like McDonald's, enhancing its delivery network.

Alex Bitter · 19 May, 2026
The huge 100-inch Hisense U6 Pro Series TV is over $1,000 off at Amazon — save ahead of the World Cup
Technology

The huge 100-inch Hisense U6 Pro Series TV is over $1,000 off at Amazon — save ahead of the World Cup

Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 34% on the Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Series at Amazon.

Ara Kuhic · 19 May, 2026
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 19, 2026
Technology

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 19, 2026

Answers to each clue for the May 19, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Archibald Cole · 19 May, 2026
Chinese brands coming for Starbucks, Nike, and your wallet
Business

Chinese brands coming for Starbucks, Nike, and your wallet

From Luckin to Pop Mart, China's hottest companies are trying to become cool, build stores in the US, and sell directly to Americans.

Huileng Tan · 19 May, 2026
LG's UltraGear is a native 1,000Hz Full HD gaming monitor
Technology

LG's UltraGear is a native 1,000Hz Full HD gaming monitor

LG has unveiled a new gaming monitor that can achieve 1,000Hz at Full HD.

Chesley Satterfield · 19 May, 2026
Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries
World

Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries

Six states hold primaries Tuesday testing President Trump's grip on the GOP, with high-profile races in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.

Nash Deckow · 19 May, 2026