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Americas News

Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update
Technology

Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update

The Rivian Assistant is available for both Gen1 and Gen2 hardware.

Jonathan M. Gitlin · 13 May, 2026
This Google Whole-Home Mesh System Is $170 Off Right Now
Technology

This Google Whole-Home Mesh System Is $170 Off Right Now

For people dealing with weak wifi in larger homes.

Pradershika Sharma · 13 May, 2026
This popular LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor has dipped under $500 at Amazon — save over $300
Technology

This popular LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor has dipped under $500 at Amazon — save over $300

Amazon has the LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor on sale for $477.99, saving you $322 on a glossy QHD display.

Lonnie Johns · 13 May, 2026
The LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $500
Technology

The LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $500

As of May 13, the LG gram Pro 16-inch laptop has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $2,299. This is 18% off its list price of $2,799.99.

Deondre Boyle · 13 May, 2026
House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority
World

House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will remain absent from Congress for over two months due to an unspecified health issue, with his office saying he will return to a full sched...

Torey O'Keefe · 13 May, 2026
Mike Johnson predicts GOP could gain up to eight seats in midterms, defying historical trends
World

Mike Johnson predicts GOP could gain up to eight seats in midterms, defying historical trends

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Republicans could pick up seven or eight House seats in midterms, defying historical trends favoring opposition.

Thomas Nienow · 13 May, 2026
Unitree will sell you a massive ‘transformable mecha’ for $650,000
Technology

Unitree will sell you a massive ‘transformable mecha’ for $650,000

Unitree is already one of the most recognizable names in the humanoid robot industry, but now it's pursuing even nicher sci-fi tech: giant mech suits. The Chine...

Jess Weatherbed · 13 May, 2026
Rory McIlroy cuts PGA Championship practice round short after ripping toenail off amid nasty blister issues
World

Rory McIlroy cuts PGA Championship practice round short after ripping toenail off amid nasty blister issues

Rory McIlroy says he performed at-home surgery on a painful toe blister, ripping off his toenail before the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.

Myrtice Cartwright · 13 May, 2026
Chinese spy infiltration: Mayor’s bust adds to growing timeline of foreign influence creeping into US
World

Chinese spy infiltration: Mayor’s bust adds to growing timeline of foreign influence creeping into US

From a California mayor to Congress to campuses, a growing list of China-linked cases raises alarms about foreign influence across U.S. institutions.

Lindsay Haag · 13 May, 2026
This could be the best thing to ever happen to Apple’s Camera app
Technology

This could be the best thing to ever happen to Apple’s Camera app

Apple’s stock Camera app started out with a very straightforward goal: it was intended to allow anyone to pick it up, press a button and get a decent result. It...

Ben Lovejoy · 13 May, 2026
Archaeologists unearth ancient Roman burials beneath bustling district of coastal tourist destination
World

Archaeologists unearth ancient Roman burials beneath bustling district of coastal tourist destination

Ancient Roman graves discovered beneath Croatia's bustling coastal city of Zadar reveal cremation and burial practices spanning nearly 500 years of history.

Jaydon Hills · 13 May, 2026
AI's newest aesthetic has some people upset
Business

AI's newest aesthetic has some people upset

We wrote about AI coders carrying around half-open laptops to keep their AI agents working, and a lot of you crashed out over it.

Dan DeFrancesco · 13 May, 2026