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Americas News

Fentanyl deaths could now cost drug dealers their lives under new GOP proposal
World

Fentanyl deaths could now cost drug dealers their lives under new GOP proposal

Rep. Chip Roy is unveiling the Deal Death, Face Death Act, a bill proposing the death penalty for fentanyl dealers when distribution leads to a death.

Maggie Gutmann · 12 May, 2026
Sega cancels its 'Super Game' plan
Technology

Sega cancels its 'Super Game' plan

The company will focus instead on classic reboots and movies.

Ella Auer · 12 May, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer's real recipients? Elder-care costs.
Business

The Great Wealth Transfer's real recipients? Elder-care costs.

High elder care costs threaten the wealth transfer from boomers to Gen X and millennials, with rising healthcare expenses depleting savings.

Dan DeFrancesco · 12 May, 2026
My husband and I have lived part-time in Mexico for 20 years. I walk all the time when I'm there and am now fluent in Spanish.
Business

My husband and I have lived part-time in Mexico for 20 years. I walk all the time when I'm there and am now fluent in Spanish.

My husband and I live about half the year in Mexico. We got our house there about 20 years ago, and it's been good for my body and mind.

Louisa Rogers · 12 May, 2026
Spotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app
Technology

Spotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app

This will display joining date, first song streamed and more.

Ayla Dickens · 12 May, 2026
Spotify’s latest ‘Wrapped’ covers your entire music history
Technology

Spotify’s latest ‘Wrapped’ covers your entire music history

Spotify is celebrating its 20th anniversary by giving listeners a "fully personalized look at their entire music history." Starting today, Spotify mobile app us...

Jess Weatherbed · 12 May, 2026
AI could hollow out the next generation of workers
Business

AI could hollow out the next generation of workers

Companies embracing AI too quickly risk hollowing out the pipeline that trains future professionals, investment manager Tom Slater said.

Thibault Spirlet · 12 May, 2026
The FBI may have reset your wireless router remotely; if so, you should replace it
Technology

The FBI may have reset your wireless router remotely; if so, you should replace it

The FBI and NSA jointly announced that Russia has been systematically compromising the security of home and small office routers since at least 2024. They obtai...

Ben Lovejoy · 12 May, 2026
Eagles Super Bowl champion accused of kicking out pregnant ex-girlfriend, seeking women on dating app
World

Eagles Super Bowl champion accused of kicking out pregnant ex-girlfriend, seeking women on dating app

Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion Fred Johnson faces allegations from pregnant ex-girlfriend Alyssa Okada in viral TikTok video with millions of views.

Emanuel McClure · 12 May, 2026
Ric Flair takes another verbal chop at Lakers star over injury absence
World

Ric Flair takes another verbal chop at Lakers star over injury absence

Ric Flair took another shot at Luka Doncic ahead of the Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Thunder, saying he has little sympathy for the hamstring.

Rahul Howell · 12 May, 2026
Spotify's 'Party of the Year(s)' is here. Here's how to see your top songs of all time.
Business

Spotify's 'Party of the Year(s)' is here. Here's how to see your top songs of all time.

Spotify released its "Party of the Year(s)" to celebrate 20 years. Its SVP told Business Insider about planning the campaign.

Henry Chandonnet · 12 May, 2026
How to Remove a Tick Without Touching It
Technology

How to Remove a Tick Without Touching It

Skip the burned matches—you're going to need one of these tools.

Beth Skwarecki · 12 May, 2026