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Americas News

The perfect commuter bike? Velotric's Discover 3 makes its case.
Technology

The perfect commuter bike? Velotric's Discover 3 makes its case.

A customized mid-motor and Shimano's new Cues components are a winning combination.

John Timmer · 15 May, 2026
Mark Cuban says getting fired taught him how to be a better entrepreneur
Business

Mark Cuban says getting fired taught him how to be a better entrepreneur

The billionaire investor said bad jobs and setbacks taught him what not to do as a business leader.

Thibault Spirlet · 15 May, 2026
Stephen Colbert and David Letterman throwing CBS furniture off the roof is glorious viewing
Technology

Stephen Colbert and David Letterman throwing CBS furniture off the roof is glorious viewing

Stephen Colbert and David Letterman went up on the Ed Sullivan Theater roof and took turns throwing furnitue over the side at a CBS target below.

Delilah West · 15 May, 2026
US Army soldiers are learning to treat the sky above as a source of danger and listen for the buzz of enemy drones
Business

US Army soldiers are learning to treat the sky above as a source of danger and listen for the buzz of enemy drones

US troops training in Lithuania said modern drone warfare is forcing soldiers to constantly monitor the skies and listen for drones overhead.

Kelsey Baker · 15 May, 2026
Wisconsin senator says 'enough is enough' after NFL puts Packers holiday game behind Netflix paywall
World

Wisconsin senator says 'enough is enough' after NFL puts Packers holiday game behind Netflix paywall

Sen. Tammy Baldwin ripped the NFL for requiring a paid Netflix subscription to watch the Green Bay Packers-Los Angeles Rams Thanksgiving Eve game, calling it un...

Christy Rice · 15 May, 2026
Trump wraps widely-watched trip to China, departing on Air Force One after high-stakes Xi meeting
World

Trump wraps widely-watched trip to China, departing on Air Force One after high-stakes Xi meeting

Air Force One lifted off after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to China where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.The visit betw...

Laisha Purdy · 15 May, 2026
Security researchers, aided by Anthropic's Mythos, claim to have breached macOS
Technology

Security researchers, aided by Anthropic's Mythos, claim to have breached macOS

Apple is taking the claims seriously.

Fabiola Ferry · 15 May, 2026
4 NFL teams to invest in and short at the sportsbooks after the 2026 regular-season schedule release show
World

4 NFL teams to invest in and short at the sportsbooks after the 2026 regular-season schedule release show

NFL season is here and it's time to lock in with betting analysis, expert football picks, and weekly insights to help you make smarter wagers all year.

Izabella Bergnaum · 15 May, 2026
GOP can't agree on key part of Trump's housing affordability push as infighting continues
World

GOP can't agree on key part of Trump's housing affordability push as infighting continues

Trump urged Congress to pass housing affordability legislation, but House Republicans balked at the Senate bill and pitched a modified rival proposal.

Jesus Wiza · 15 May, 2026
Claude Code's product lead talks usage limits, transparency, and the "lean harness"
Technology

Claude Code's product lead talks usage limits, transparency, and the "lean harness"

"We have no grand plan," says Anthropic's Cat Wu—but that's by design.

Samuel Axon · 15 May, 2026
Israel, Jews targeted worldwide as well-funded leftist, Islamist groups join for ‘Nakba 78’ protests
World

Israel, Jews targeted worldwide as well-funded leftist, Islamist groups join for ‘Nakba 78’ protests

About 425 anti-Israel groups are mobilizing coordinated Nakba 78 protests worldwide, with 736 events planned across 39 countries this weekend.

Waylon Kulas · 15 May, 2026
Daily Show brutally roasts Trumps meeting with Xi Jinping
Technology

Daily Show brutally roasts Trumps meeting with Xi Jinping

"Daily Show" host Jordan Klepper has recapped Trump's visit to China and meeting with leader Xi Jinping.

Cristal Ullrich · 15 May, 2026