Americas News
New York joins federal school choice initiative despite traditional Democrat opposition
In a surprise move, Gov. Hochul opts New York into the $1,700 federal tax credit program, ending a long-standing Democratic freeze on school choice.
Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump’s China trip
The White House has reportedly confirmed that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among the executives accompanying President Trump on his trip to China this week. Here...
Jena Sims gets the SI Swimsuit launch week started with a behind-the-scenes bikini parade
Former SI Swimsuit Rookie of the Year Jena Sims is back for the 2026 issue and shared behind-the-scenes bikini content ahead of the official launch.
Here’s how to get the U.S. Mint’s $1 coin honoring Steve Jobs
Tomorrow, May 12, marks the public sale of the U.S. Mint’s latest American Innovation $1 coin, which honors Steve Jobs as California’s representative in the pro...
Members of Congress using online prediction markets? Don't bet on it
The Senate voted unanimously to ban prediction markets for senators and aides, while a broader congressional stock trading ban remains seemingly out of reach.
Texas man accused in pregnant wife's murder fights to remain in Italy, citing 'lifestyle and culture'
A Texas man accused of strangling his pregnant wife allegedly fled to Italy using forged documents and is now fighting extradition and seeking asylum.
Notre Dame-USC rivalry game discussions back on after college football series ended in 2026
USC and Notre Dame have renewed talks to restart their historic rivalry series, but the earliest the game would likely return is the 2030 season.
OpenAI just released its answer to Claude Mythos
OpenAI is launching Daybreak, an AI initiative focused on detecting and patching vulnerabilities before attackers find them. Daybreak uses the Codex Security AI...
BuzzFeed's fire sale to Byron Allen marks the end of an era
BuzzFeed was supposed to be the future of media. But that future wasn't supposed to be a last-ditch sale.
New research suggests cancer may develop earlier than we thought — but simple changes can help prevent it
New research on more than 100 cancer risk factors suggests that simple life changes can help prevent cancer or spot it early enough for treatment.
OpenAI board member didn't look at the internet after firing Sam Altman
As a member of OpenAI's board, Ilya Sutskever voted to fire Sam Altman — but later changed his mind.
Astronomers use the Webb telescope to improve our map of the cosmic web
Adding significantly more detail means better future investigations into the universe's past.