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Americas News

Apple debuts new Mac video that says ‘Great ideas start here’
Technology

Apple debuts new Mac video that says ‘Great ideas start here’

Apple has debuted a new video today to promote the Mac, with students the prime target. It has the tagline ‘Great ideas start here.’ more…

Ryan Christoffel · 11 May, 2026
Gear up with the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station while its back at an all-time low price
Technology

Gear up with the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station while its back at an all-time low price

The Bluetti Elite 300 is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, down from the list price of $1,199. That's an 8% discount.

Charley Lubowitz · 11 May, 2026
NBA legend Magic Johnson breaks from his former Lakers boss to endorse Karen Bass in LA mayoral race
World

NBA legend Magic Johnson breaks from his former Lakers boss to endorse Karen Bass in LA mayoral race

Magic Johnson endorsed Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, breaking away from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, who appeared to back Spencer Pratt.

Salvador Stanton · 11 May, 2026
Missouri's Ahmad Hardy in stable condition after being shot at Mississippi concert over the weekend
World

Missouri's Ahmad Hardy in stable condition after being shot at Mississippi concert over the weekend

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, the SEC's leading rusher, is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning.

May O'Connell · 11 May, 2026
Matter and OpenADR team up to connect smart homes to the grid
Technology

Matter and OpenADR team up to connect smart homes to the grid

Smart energy management just took a step closer to becoming simpler. This week, the organizations behind Matter, the smart-home interoperability standard, and t...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · 11 May, 2026
A Ukrainian arms maker was surprised to see Russian soldiers surrender to its war robots
Business

A Ukrainian arms maker was surprised to see Russian soldiers surrender to its war robots

Using robots to approach Russian soldiers in surrender situations keeps Ukrainian soldiers safe from attacks, manufacturer DevDroid said.

Sinéad Baker · 11 May, 2026
Alabama's congressional map hinges on US Supreme Court
World

Alabama's congressional map hinges on US Supreme Court

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation to hold special primary elections if federal courts allow.

Reta Frami · 11 May, 2026
Discord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass
Technology

Discord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass

The Nitro Rewards program also includes discounts on Logitech G and SteelSeries gear.

Antwon Ondricka · 11 May, 2026
Hit Apple TV comedy just achieved a feat that no show ever has before
Technology

Hit Apple TV comedy just achieved a feat that no show ever has before

Apple TV’s hit series The Studio has consistently won every major award this season, and now it’s achieved something historic that no comedy ever has before. mo...

Ryan Christoffel · 11 May, 2026
Reitan wins after nearly quitting for YouTube, Snedeker's well-earned cry, and early PGA Championship hype
World

Reitan wins after nearly quitting for YouTube, Snedeker's well-earned cry, and early PGA Championship hype

Kristoffer Reitan wins the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow in just his 15th career PGA Tour start after nearly quitting to do YouTube golf.

Quinton Streich · 11 May, 2026
Foreign black ops member reveals the secret American unit he loved working with in combat
World

Foreign black ops member reveals the secret American unit he loved working with in combat

A former 22 SAS commando explains why Delta Force operators are the first people he looks for in dangerous locations around the world on a new podcast.

Valentine Koelpin · 11 May, 2026
The AI industry is turning to an old energy favorite to bring its data centers online fast
Business

The AI industry is turning to an old energy favorite to bring its data centers online fast

AI companies are in a race to secure energy for their data centers. They are finding that natural gas is the easiest solution, if not the cleanest.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 11 May, 2026