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Americas News

Senator John Kennedy introduces America to ‘Margaret,’ his elliptical trainer named after Thatcher
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Senator John Kennedy introduces America to ‘Margaret,’ his elliptical trainer named after Thatcher

Sen. John Kennedy posts a tongue-in-cheek video introducing his elliptical trainer named Margaret after Margaret Thatcher, going viral on social media.

Forrest Grimes · 16 May, 2026
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 16, 2026
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 16, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1792 on May 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Isidro Adams · 16 May, 2026
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 16, 2026
Technology

NYT Strands hints, answers for May 16, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Verlie Wolff · 16 May, 2026
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 16, 2026
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 16, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Marcelle Harvey · 16 May, 2026
Washington Nationals unveil the latest stadium snack that will excite some, horrify others
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Washington Nationals unveil the latest stadium snack that will excite some, horrify others

The Washington Nationals' Hot Dog Day featured hot dog fries, shoestring-style fried wieners with chipotle ranch, sparking debate among baseball fans.

Olin Walsh · 16 May, 2026
Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids
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Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids

Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood was overrun by empty Waymo driverless cars circling through cul-de-sacs due to a routing behavior issue.

Mertie Oberbrunner · 16 May, 2026
Apple Cash is down for some iPhone users in the U.S.
Technology

Apple Cash is down for some iPhone users in the U.S.

If you’ve been unable to use Apple Cash over the last few hours, you’re not alone, as the service is currently experiencing an outage affecting some users in th...

Marcus Mendes · 16 May, 2026
New Ebola outbreak leaves 65 dead as officials warn of cross-border spread
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New Ebola outbreak leaves 65 dead as officials warn of cross-border spread

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed 65 people with 246 suspected cases as officials investigate which strain is driving the deadly spread.

Mariela Wilkinson · 16 May, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights star Mitch Marner is doing the funniest thing ever with postseason explosion
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Vegas Golden Knights star Mitch Marner is doing the funniest thing ever with postseason explosion

Mitch Marner now leads the Stanley Cup Playoffs in points with 18 after helping the Vegas Golden Knights punch their ticket to the Conference Final.

Everardo Dicki · 16 May, 2026
Possible hantavirus case under investigation in upstate New York; no connection to deadly cruise ship outbreak
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Possible hantavirus case under investigation in upstate New York; no connection to deadly cruise ship outbreak

A "suspected" hantavirus case is under investigation in New York's Ontario County, with officials saying there is no risk to the general public from it.

Marietta Corwin · 16 May, 2026
A replica of KITT from 'Knight Rider' got a traffic ticket in another state despite being in a museum
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A replica of KITT from 'Knight Rider' got a traffic ticket in another state despite being in a museum

A museum car replica of KITT from Knight Rider reportedly received a speeding ticket from New York City, even though the car has never left Illinois.

Dave Olson · 16 May, 2026
NAACP official condemns White politicians trying to replace resigning Black mayor
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NAACP official condemns White politicians trying to replace resigning Black mayor

The North Carolina NAACP defended a local branch president who called White candidates seeking Charlotte's interim mayor position "seriously disturbing."

Lilyan Boyle · 16 May, 2026