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Americas News

Lotus will return to combustion engines for its cars
Technology

Lotus will return to combustion engines for its cars

It's part of yet another ambitious pivot for the UK car maker.

Terry O'Reilly · 12 May, 2026
The Roku 65-inch TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $70 right now
Technology

The Roku 65-inch TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $70 right now

Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 16% on the Roku Smart TV 65-inch at Amazon.

Elza Swift · 12 May, 2026
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus power station is massively discounted at Amazon — save over $1,000
Technology

The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus power station is massively discounted at Amazon — save over $1,000

Get the best portable power station deal. Save 38% on the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus at Amazon.

Meagan Gislason · 12 May, 2026
I've struggled for years to find full-time work after multiple layoffs. It's taken a toll on my mental health.
Business

I've struggled for years to find full-time work after multiple layoffs. It's taken a toll on my mental health.

Dominique Alexander says years of job searching and rejection after working for Microsoft and Coca-Cola have taken a toll on her mental health.

Jacob Zinkula · 12 May, 2026
I get Botox as often as I can afford it. My aging face started to distract me on work calls — the cost is worth every penny.
Business

I get Botox as often as I can afford it. My aging face started to distract me on work calls — the cost is worth every penny.

Melissa Petro noticed her skincare routine wasn't cutting it in her late 30s. She looked into injectables and now gets Botox as often as she can.

Melissa Petro · 12 May, 2026
AI coders are carrying half-open laptops through airports, offices, and ice rinks
Business

AI coders are carrying half-open laptops through airports, offices, and ice rinks

Techies are walking with their laptops open to keep their agents running. They told Business Insider their stories, from offices to school halls.

Henry Chandonnet · 12 May, 2026
Route 66 centennial highlights cosmic sites across Northern Arizona
World

Route 66 centennial highlights cosmic sites across Northern Arizona

Route 66 celebrates 100 years and people are driving through the historic highway in hopes of finding those nostalgic diners and motels.

Columbus Will · 12 May, 2026
These new Roombas are smaller and cheaper
Technology

These new Roombas are smaller and cheaper

iRobot has announced a new line of Roombas, a year after it debuted its first lidar-based robot vacuums just prior to filing for bankruptcy. This week, it intro...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · 12 May, 2026
T-Mobile just dropped the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim
Technology

T-Mobile just dropped the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim

How to get free Apple iPhone. Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you switch and bring your number on an Experience Beyond or Better Value plan.

Eda Connelly · 12 May, 2026
Trump's tax cuts hand Republicans a killer argument for the midterms
World

Trump's tax cuts hand Republicans a killer argument for the midterms

Republicans could mobilize 36.8 million small business owners as a key constituency to win the 2026 midterms by championing tax relief and deregulation.

Lavern Sauer · 12 May, 2026
MORNING GLORY: Will Xi free Lai?
World

MORNING GLORY: Will Xi free Lai?

As the Xi-Trump summit approaches, the case is made for releasing Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners as a marker of mercy in history's eyes.

Maria Russel · 12 May, 2026
AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn
World

AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's push for a $30 minimum wage draws opposition from economists who warn it could cost jobs and increase prices.

Giovanni Braun · 12 May, 2026