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Americas News

Sonys table tennis robot isnt playing fair
Technology

Sonys table tennis robot isnt playing fair

Sony’s Project Ace robot uses nine cameras and real-time tracking to defeat elite human table tennis players.

Julio Kessler · 15 May, 2026
Here Are the Best Early Memorial Day Sales so Far
Technology

Here Are the Best Early Memorial Day Sales so Far

Memorial Day isn't until May 25, but these sales are already in full swing.

Daniel Oropeza · 15 May, 2026
Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths
Technology

Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths

WHO learned of potential cases May 5; US CDC said it just heard about it yesterday.

Beth Mole · 15 May, 2026
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and Duke center Arianna Roberson go public with relationship in Turks and Caicos
World

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and Duke center Arianna Roberson go public with relationship in Turks and Caicos

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg confirmed his relationship with Duke women's basketball center Arianna Roberson with an Instagram Story post Thursday.

Leonie Auer · 15 May, 2026
The Analogue 3D is finally getting save states
Technology

The Analogue 3D is finally getting save states

Analogue has released a new firmware update for its Analogue 3D console that adds the Memories save state feature. Memories, which was first introduced with its...

Andrew Liszewski · 15 May, 2026
Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to 'ban DEI' in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it
World

Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to 'ban DEI' in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it

GOP candidate Rick Jackson campaigns against DEI in Georgia governor's race, but his nonprofit promoted race-conscious hiring in a wide-ranging 2021 DEI initiat...

Alford Ankunding · 15 May, 2026
First Tren de Aragua gang member extradited to US on historic terrorism charges appears before Houston judge
World

First Tren de Aragua gang member extradited to US on historic terrorism charges appears before Houston judge

An alleged senior Tren de Aragua gang leader appeared in a Houston court after becoming the first TdA member extradited to face terrorism charges.

Rosalee Pagac · 15 May, 2026
Trump announces major new landmark project in DC's West Potomac Park honoring America's greatest heroes
World

Trump announces major new landmark project in DC's West Potomac Park honoring America's greatest heroes

President Trump says he will build a National Garden of American Heroes with statues in Washington D.C.'s West Potomac Park along the Potomac River.

Leonie Cartwright · 15 May, 2026
You Can Now Pre-Order XReal's R1 Gaming AR Glasses (With the ROG Control Deck)
Technology

You Can Now Pre-Order XReal's R1 Gaming AR Glasses (With the ROG Control Deck)

Do your gaming on a pair of sunglasses.

Stephen Johnson · 15 May, 2026
A cheap OLED that’s actually good for gaming?
Technology

A cheap OLED that’s actually good for gaming?

Alienware’s 27-inch 240Hz QD-OLED monitor brings OLED gaming to a lower price point. Here’s whether it’s worth it.

Cordia Nitzsche · 15 May, 2026
How Heathrow partnered with Salesforce to build a customer-service AI agent
Business

How Heathrow partnered with Salesforce to build a customer-service AI agent

Heathrow and Salesforce launched AI assistant Hallie to manage customer inquiries, boosting efficiency at the UK's busiest airport.

John Kell · 15 May, 2026
North Texas dominates in population growth as big blue cities fail to recover to pre-pandemic levels
World

North Texas dominates in population growth as big blue cities fail to recover to pre-pandemic levels

Texas suburbs dominate the U.S. Census Bureau's list of fastest-growing cities, while major blue hubs like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles continue losing re...

Alexandro Watsica · 15 May, 2026