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Americas News

Trump family fires back at 'lawfare,' warns the world their political future is wide open
World

Trump family fires back at 'lawfare,' warns the world their political future is wide open

Eric and Lara Trump refuse to rule out future runs for office, saying years of legal battles and assassination attempts have prepared the family.

Malinda Ward · 16 May, 2026
BROADCAST BIAS: Networks spin Trump’s Xi meeting as weakness despite strategic gain
World

BROADCAST BIAS: Networks spin Trump’s Xi meeting as weakness despite strategic gain

Broadcast networks covered President Trump's China meeting with Xi Jinping differently, with ABC casting negativity and CBS highlighting communist flaws.

Elna Stroman · 16 May, 2026
The US is betting on AI to catch insider trading in prediction markets
Technology

The US is betting on AI to catch insider trading in prediction markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants us to know it's taking this very seriously.

Kate Knibbs, wired.com · 16 May, 2026
MIKE DAVIS: Colorado governor delivers justice to Tina Peters
World

MIKE DAVIS: Colorado governor delivers justice to Tina Peters

Gov. Jared Polis grants clemency to Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk serving nine years in prison, citing concerns over free speech protections.

Fletcher Von · 16 May, 2026
Gunther accuses Cody Rhodes of making his SmackDown arrival about himself ‘just like a typical American’
World

Gunther accuses Cody Rhodes of making his SmackDown arrival about himself ‘just like a typical American’

Gunther and Cody Rhodes clashed over contract terms for a Clash in Italy title match, leading to drama with Royce Keys on "Friday Night SmackDown."

Armani Nolan · 16 May, 2026
Microsoft lets Insiders choose their Windows 11 Start menu size
Technology

Microsoft lets Insiders choose their Windows 11 Start menu size

The company is also testing the ability to reposition the Windows 11 taskbar.

Herta West · 16 May, 2026
The resale OG is back: How eBay won over fashion shoppers again
Business

The resale OG is back: How eBay won over fashion shoppers again

Through savvy partnerships, showing up at key cultural moments, and improving its user experience, the resale OG has become cool again.

Roya Shahidi · 16 May, 2026
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Bishop Barron to address 'true threat to democracy' at Trump prayer event
World

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Bishop Barron to address 'true threat to democracy' at Trump prayer event

Bishop Barron will address what he calls the marginalization of God at Trump's Rededicate 250 prayer event on the National Mall this Sunday.

Maximilian Lehner · 16 May, 2026
Hunter Biden resurfaces in LA, reacts to questions about Biden tapes, UFO files
World

Hunter Biden resurfaces in LA, reacts to questions about Biden tapes, UFO files

Hunter Biden was approached by a videographer in West Los Angeles and asked about litigation to force release of President Joe Biden's interview tapes.

Maud Krajcik · 16 May, 2026
Oklahoma woman discovers husband was a Canadian man who faked his death 37 years earlier in a barn fire
World

Oklahoma woman discovers husband was a Canadian man who faked his death 37 years earlier in a barn fire

An Oklahoma woman discovers her husband faked his death in Canada 37 years earlier, abandoning his wife and children before creating a new identity.

Ted Larkin · 16 May, 2026
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, leaving 330,000 commuters without service on busiest US rail line
World

Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, leaving 330,000 commuters without service on busiest US rail line

The Long Island Rail Road strike leaves 330,000 daily commuters without service as unions and the MTA clash over a proposed fourth-year wage increase.

Hettie Beatty · 16 May, 2026
I've advised ultrawealthy families for decades. The ones who stay rich do these 4 things.
Business

I've advised ultrawealthy families for decades. The ones who stay rich do these 4 things.

The CEO of a wealth management software company said hundreds of good decisions over many years is what preserves riches.

Joshua Nelken-Zitser · 16 May, 2026