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Americas News

An AI strategist fired half her AI agents after becoming a 'botsitter'
Business

An AI strategist fired half her AI agents after becoming a 'botsitter'

AI strategist Sol Rashidi said "botsitting" unreliable AI agents consumed hours better spent on higher-value work.

Thibault Spirlet · 01 Jul, 2026
The latest green flag? Not using AI, survey states.
Technology

The latest green flag? Not using AI, survey states.

A survey from Hily dating app suggests that some singles find it attractive if a date doesn't use AI.

Earline Mraz · 01 Jul, 2026
BMW's X5 finally goes electric with an impressive 435 miles of range
Technology

BMW's X5 finally goes electric with an impressive 435 miles of range

BMW's X5 lineup finally has an electric option with impressive range.

Lavon Heathcote · 01 Jul, 2026
Fujifilm launches two new QuickSnap cameras because Gen Z can’t get enough
Technology

Fujifilm launches two new QuickSnap cameras because Gen Z can’t get enough

Fujifilm is expanding its QuickSnap lineup with a new disposable camera focused on taking monochrome photos, and another built to survive harsh outdoor environm...

Jess Weatherbed · 01 Jul, 2026
Automatic tip or service charge? New state law requires restaurants to tell diners before they order
World

Automatic tip or service charge? New state law requires restaurants to tell diners before they order

A new Florida law that takes effect July 1 requires restaurants to disclose mandatory fees, service charges and credit card surcharges before diners even order.

Abner Zieme · 01 Jul, 2026
America's favorite beers — and the jobs tied to them — are at the center of a brewing trade fight
World

America's favorite beers — and the jobs tied to them — are at the center of a brewing trade fight

Report says beer tariffs would squeeze the most profitable segment of the U.S. market, putting American distributors and retailers at risk of job losses.

Jaylan Lang · 01 Jul, 2026
Harris-backed Democrat scrubs BLM-era posts as House campaign heats up
World

Harris-backed Democrat scrubs BLM-era posts as House campaign heats up

Dan Koh deleted several Black Lives Matter posts from Twitter as he campaigns for Massachusetts's sixth congressional district, records show.

Antone Grant · 01 Jul, 2026
Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns
World

Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns

Celebrity event planner reveals what it would take to transform Madison Square Garden into a romantic wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.

Vicente Streich · 01 Jul, 2026
AI actors helped this micro drama app raise $100 million in financing
Business

AI actors helped this micro drama app raise $100 million in financing

Israel-based app Shortical secured $100 million from PvX Partners to expand AI micro dramas, highlighting investor interest in the category.

Lucia Moses · 01 Jul, 2026
Let's all agree that dolphins are the 'smart kids who don't apply themselves' of the Animal Kingdom
World

Let's all agree that dolphins are the 'smart kids who don't apply themselves' of the Animal Kingdom

From dolphins being overhyped as smart to talking birds and fire ants invading homes, these animal gripes will make you laugh and want to share.

Jarod Hauck · 01 Jul, 2026
OpenClaw is now available on iOS and Android, but tread carefully
Technology

OpenClaw is now available on iOS and Android, but tread carefully

OpenClaw has announced that its AI personal assistant is now available for smartphones.

Marcelino Leuschke · 01 Jul, 2026
The people getting rich off AI are spending big on some distinctly analog status symbols
Business

The people getting rich off AI are spending big on some distinctly analog status symbols

The AI gold rush has created a whole new class of wealth. Here's how some are choosing to spend their newfound riches.

Roya Shahidi,Mary Hanbury · 01 Jul, 2026