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Americas News

Good news, AI coders: You can keep your laptop running while closed
Business

Good news, AI coders: You can keep your laptop running while closed

Business Insider readers sounded off about techies walking around with laptops slightly open for their AI agents. Many recommended workarounds.

Henry Chandonnet · 13 May, 2026
The Anker 3-in-1 charging station is heavily discounted at Amazon — save $70 right now
Technology

The Anker 3-in-1 charging station is heavily discounted at Amazon — save $70 right now

Get the best charger deal. Save 30% on the Anker 3-in-1 charger at Amazon.

Brandon Stiedemann · 13 May, 2026
The Holy Stone HS600 drone is under $300 at Amazon — act fast to save $100
Technology

The Holy Stone HS600 drone is under $300 at Amazon — act fast to save $100

As of May 13, the Holy Stone HS600 drone is on sale for $299.98 at Amazon. This is 25% off its list price of $399.99.

Queenie Ryan · 13 May, 2026
A day in the life of Molly Sims, including what she eats, drinks, and focuses on to stay healthy and fit
Business

A day in the life of Molly Sims, including what she eats, drinks, and focuses on to stay healthy and fit

Molly Sims, a former model and actor, founded her skincare line, YSE Beauty, in 2023. Here's a day in her life.

Julia Pugachevsky · 13 May, 2026
Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again
World

Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again

H.Res.50 aims to establish that states like Texas can constitutionally act to secure their borders if future administrations fail to enforce the law.

Johnathan Toy · 13 May, 2026
America’s child care crisis needs more parental freedom — not more Washington control
World

America’s child care crisis needs more parental freedom — not more Washington control

The Administration for Children and Families outlines reforms aimed at empowering parents, cutting bureaucracy, and expanding child care access.

Montana Block · 13 May, 2026
Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks as Taiwan tensions, trade disputes test US strength
World

Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks as Taiwan tensions, trade disputes test US strength

President Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks on Taiwan, trade, Iran and China's support for Russia amid rising U.S.–China tensions.

Melvin Vandervort · 13 May, 2026
Data centers are coming for rural America
Technology

Data centers are coming for rural America

At its peak, the Androscoggin paper mill in Jay, Maine, a rural town about 67 miles northwest of Portland, employed about 1,500 people - until a pulp digester e...

Abigail Bassett · 13 May, 2026
This 8-in-1 keyring cable replaces your entire charging mess for $22
Technology

This 8-in-1 keyring cable replaces your entire charging mess for $22

Stay powered up from anywhere with the GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable.

Kayden Lind · 13 May, 2026
Kevin O'Leary said his Utah data center will create 10,000 construction jobs. The real number is far lower.
Business

Kevin O'Leary said his Utah data center will create 10,000 construction jobs. The real number is far lower.

The 'Shark Tank' investor says his Utah data center will create 10,000 construction jobs. The project faces opposition due to environmental concerns.

Ellen Thomas · 13 May, 2026
Mira Murati's AI dream team got their stock options. Now many are out.
Business

Mira Murati's AI dream team got their stock options. Now many are out.

Thinking Machines Lab, led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, faces talent loss to rivals like Meta amid Silicon Valley's competitive AI sector.

Charles Rollet · 13 May, 2026
These are the top 4 robot vacuums for carpet after passing the cat hair test on my rugs
Technology

These are the top 4 robot vacuums for carpet after passing the cat hair test on my rugs

What robot vacuum works the best on carpet and rugs? These four had the best crumb, lint, and hair pickup on plush and low pile.

Jeremy Kovacek · 13 May, 2026