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Americas News

Air Force intel vet allegedly spiraled into Iran’s terror underworld: Timeline of deceit, hunt for spy suspect
World

Air Force intel vet allegedly spiraled into Iran’s terror underworld: Timeline of deceit, hunt for spy suspect

The FBI offers a $200,000 reward for tips on Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer wanted on espionage charges tied to Iran.

Arlene Cremin · 17 May, 2026
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Knicks knowledge and sitcom similarities
World

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Knicks knowledge and sitcom similarities

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of Knicks knowledge, sitcom simila...

Tremayne Kozey · 17 May, 2026
A nurse sued for $55,000 in student loans is navigating a court battle on her own: 'I'm just trying my best to juggle it'
Business

A nurse sued for $55,000 in student loans is navigating a court battle on her own: 'I'm just trying my best to juggle it'

A student-loan borrower who was sued by Sallie Mae is representing herself in court. What started as a "glitch" spiraled into a confusing legal maze.

Ayelet Sheffey · 17 May, 2026
High-earning real estate investors are using 'REPS' to slash tax bills. Here's who qualifies.
Business

High-earning real estate investors are using 'REPS' to slash tax bills. Here's who qualifies.

A unique IRS designation called real estate professional status can allow rental losses that are typically considered passive to offset active income.

Kathleen Elkins · 17 May, 2026
Elevator mechanics can make over $150,000, and this CEO says they can't hire them fast enough
Business

Elevator mechanics can make over $150,000, and this CEO says they can't hire them fast enough

The CEO of Otis says the elevator giant has expanded its field workforce by 12.5% since 2020.

Ana Altchek · 17 May, 2026
King Charles 'shocked and saddened' over soldier's 'unexplained' death at horse show he attended
World

King Charles 'shocked and saddened' over soldier's 'unexplained' death at horse show he attended

King Charles was "shocked and saddened" after a soldier died following a fall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show during a King's Troop display Friday.

Laurel Parisian · 17 May, 2026
Samsung's phone delay handed Apple an opening for a big iPhone year
Business

Samsung's phone delay handed Apple an opening for a big iPhone year

Apple had a strong start to 2026 while the rest of the US smartphone market struggled. Delays may have been to blame, Counterpoint Research said.

Jordan Hart · 17 May, 2026
Quiet luxury is out. Loud, in-your-face wealth is booming.
Business

Quiet luxury is out. Loud, in-your-face wealth is booming.

From Lauren Sánchez to the gold-plated Oval Office to "Mar-a-Lago face," America's elite are embracing louder, flashier displays of wealth.

Emily Stewart · 17 May, 2026
Inside Amazon: 12 employees describe life under layoffs, AI pressure, and 5-day RTO
Business

Inside Amazon: 12 employees describe life under layoffs, AI pressure, and 5-day RTO

We spoke to 12 current and former Amazon workers about how layoffs, AI, and return-to-office rules reshaped their jobs in recent years.

Jacob Zinkula,Jane Zhang · 17 May, 2026
What NYC bus riders really want from Zohran Mamdani
Business

What NYC bus riders really want from Zohran Mamdani

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's fast-and-free bus pitch is one of his best-known promises. Commuters are fans of the "fast" part — not so much the "free."

Allie Kelly · 17 May, 2026
I went from Goldman Sachs to running a dance studio. My Wall Street years help me center clients and manage finances.
Business

I went from Goldman Sachs to running a dance studio. My Wall Street years help me center clients and manage finances.

Caila Moed, 35, went from professional dance, to arts and philanthropy, to Goldman Sachs, to entrepreneurship — and a better work-life balance.

Alice Tecotzky · 17 May, 2026
I made $50,000 as a deaf Uber driver last year. I earn more than I did working in restaurants.
Business

I made $50,000 as a deaf Uber driver last year. I earn more than I did working in restaurants.

A deaf Uber driver in Texas shares how driving for a ride-hailing company helped him escape the restaurant industry and earn more money.

Alex Bitter · 17 May, 2026