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Americas News

Michael Rapaport doubles down on 2029 NYC mayoral run, vows 'street fight' against Zohran Mamdani
World

Michael Rapaport doubles down on 2029 NYC mayoral run, vows 'street fight' against Zohran Mamdani

Comedian Michael Rapaport confirms his 2029 NYC mayoral run, saying the only way to beat Mayor Zohran Mamdani is with a "dogfight" campaign style.

Travon Cummerata · 13 May, 2026
OpenAI exec recalls 'tense exchange' where Elon Musk called him a 'jackass'
Business

OpenAI exec recalls 'tense exchange' where Elon Musk called him a 'jackass'

OpenAI's chief futurist told the federal jury in the Musk v. Altman trial that Elon Musk "snapped and called me a jackass" at a 2018 company meeting.

Natalie Musumeci,Stephen Council · 13 May, 2026
The live-music boom has convinced some artists they're bigger than they are
Business

The live-music boom has convinced some artists they're bigger than they are

Artists like Post Malone, Zayn, the Pussycat Dolls, and Meghan Trainor have canceled tours, yet other artists are still selling tickets. What's behind the divid...

Callie Ahlgrim · 13 May, 2026
The physics of how Olympic weightlifters exploit barbell's "whip"
Technology

The physics of how Olympic weightlifters exploit barbell's "whip"

The type of bar matters when it comes to how it bends and recoils, but why is still a mystery.

Jennifer Ouellette · 13 May, 2026
Google Announced a Bunch of Security Upgrades for Android This Week
Technology

Google Announced a Bunch of Security Upgrades for Android This Week

New features protect your data from scams and theft.

Emily Long · 13 May, 2026
Trump gets red-carpet welcome in China, but past Beijing trip shows pageantry only goes so far
World

Trump gets red-carpet welcome in China, but past Beijing trip shows pageantry only goes so far

Trump arrives in Beijing with red carpet ceremony ahead of bilateral talks with Xi Jinping focused on trade tensions and the ongoing war with Iran.

Sincere Swift · 13 May, 2026
Andreessen Horowitz is the midterm elections' biggest donor
Technology

Andreessen Horowitz is the midterm elections' biggest donor

The venture capital firm has reportedly donated $115.5 million during this election cycle.

Isaiah Williamson · 13 May, 2026
Netflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character's name and had to recall official merchandise
Technology

Netflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character's name and had to recall official merchandise

The t-shirt in question refers to Dante and "Virgil."

Rashad Jacobs · 13 May, 2026
Trump turns Air Force One into a boardroom — and dares China to blink
World

Trump turns Air Force One into a boardroom — and dares China to blink

President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One for Beijing with Boeing and Citigroup CEOs, sending a powerful message about American business competing.

Christy Dickens · 13 May, 2026
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus
World

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus

Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair by the Senate, ushering in a new era at the central bank.

Ignacio Welch · 13 May, 2026
ICE drops ‘uncontrolled’ fraud bombshell involving thousands of foreign students, ‘phantom employees’
World

ICE drops ‘uncontrolled’ fraud bombshell involving thousands of foreign students, ‘phantom employees’

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons says over 10,000 foreign students are connected to suspect employers in a massive STEM OPT visa fraud scheme.

Joannie Dicki · 13 May, 2026
Trump keeps secret Vance letter in Resolute Desk if crisis erupts, official reveals
World

Trump keeps secret Vance letter in Resolute Desk if crisis erupts, official reveals

Gorka reveals Trump left a letter addressed to VP JD Vance in the Resolute Desk drawer with a plan should Vance ever need to succeed the president.

Desmond Hudson · 13 May, 2026