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Americas News

Maldives military diver dies searching for four Italian divers missing inside underwater cave system
World

Maldives military diver dies searching for four Italian divers missing inside underwater cave system

A Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness during a perilous mission to recover bodies of four Italian divers trapped in a deep underwater cave...

Fanny Bechtelar · 17 May, 2026
I did everything 'right' in college, but couldn't get a job in my field after graduation. Now, I'm going back to school.
Business

I did everything 'right' in college, but couldn't get a job in my field after graduation. Now, I'm going back to school.

After graduating from college, I struggled to find a full-time job in my field. Now, I'm going back to school for a master's in a new field.

Ryan Walsh · 17 May, 2026
Therapy culture is turning politics into a national nervous breakdown
World

Therapy culture is turning politics into a national nervous breakdown

A psychotherapist explains how therapy culture teaches Americans to reinterpret political disagreement as emotional harm, fueling division and fragility.

Stefanie Halvorson · 17 May, 2026
We moved from a small town to live with my parents in the city. I'm making sure to build our community here.
Business

We moved from a small town to live with my parents in the city. I'm making sure to build our community here.

My family of five moved from a small town to a big city to live with my parents. I'm making sure we still enjoy simple fun and spend time in nature.

Melissa Noble · 17 May, 2026
If this was Ronda Rousey’s final fight, fans witnessed a legendary farewell on Netflix’s MVP card
World

If this was Ronda Rousey’s final fight, fans witnessed a legendary farewell on Netflix’s MVP card

Ronda Rousey ended Gina Carano's comeback in 17 seconds with a textbook armbar at Intuit Dome before shutting down any talk of a permanent return.

America Reinger · 17 May, 2026
Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday
World

Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday

Trump uses Sen. Bill Cassidy's Louisiana ouster as a warning shot against Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky's Tuesday Republican primary election.

Bernadine Jaskolski · 17 May, 2026
Your 401(k) is the new identity theft target
World

Your 401(k) is the new identity theft target

An impostor allegedly stole $751,430 from a Colgate-Palmolive employee's 401(k) by calling the recordkeeper and changing the account contact information.

Mary Erdman · 17 May, 2026
Becky Hill’s 'disgraceful' comments and book ambitions unraveled Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction: Docs
World

Becky Hill’s 'disgraceful' comments and book ambitions unraveled Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction: Docs

The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing clerk Becky Hill's jury interference as unprecedented.

Skye Maggio · 17 May, 2026
A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease
Technology

A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease

Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system.

Amber Dance, Knowable Magazine · 17 May, 2026
Billionaire Jim Thompson's daughter now runs his company. He reflects on being a founder and a father.
Business

Billionaire Jim Thompson's daughter now runs his company. He reflects on being a founder and a father.

Jim Thompson told Business Insider how he balanced building a company with raising his daughter, who now runs the family business.

Theron Mohamed · 17 May, 2026
What it's like to run the family business when your dad is its billionaire founder
Business

What it's like to run the family business when your dad is its billionaire founder

Jennifer Harvey, the CEO of Crown Worldwide, spoke about the rewards and challenges of running the family business founded by her billionaire father.

Theron Mohamed · 17 May, 2026
My 14-year-old son wants to study abroad. He may be ready — but I'm not.
Business

My 14-year-old son wants to study abroad. He may be ready — but I'm not.

My 14-year-old son loves traveling and wants to study abroad. I want to encourage his independence and think he's ready, but it's hard to let go.

Kristina Wright · 17 May, 2026