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Americas News

3 major ways creators are getting burned by AI
Business

3 major ways creators are getting burned by AI

Influencers are being criticized for using AI, talking about it, or promoting LLMs as the industry becomes increasingly polarizing.

Dan Whateley · 13 Aug, 2026
How a noncitizen suspected killer got caught and released by Newsom-appointed judge: Timeline
World

How a noncitizen suspected killer got caught and released by Newsom-appointed judge: Timeline

Surveillance video allegedly shows Marcos Iriarte-Valdez in a tactical vest stabbing retiree Todd Stewart in a quiet East Bay suburb of California.

Velva Wuckert · 13 Aug, 2026
Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say
Technology

Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say

Flock to lock out cops who stalk exes, but agencies can still hide abuse.

Ashley Belanger · 13 Aug, 2026
Haley Stevens condemns Hasan Piker but rallies behind El-Sayed after narrow primary loss
World

Haley Stevens condemns Hasan Piker but rallies behind El-Sayed after narrow primary loss

Haley Stevens says Hasan Piker "should be condemned" while pledging support for Abdul El-Sayed ahead of the Michigan Senate race against Mike Rogers.

Jakob Yundt · 13 Aug, 2026
White House launches interactive map tracking billions in suspected fraud
World

White House launches interactive map tracking billions in suspected fraud

The White House launched "The Fraud Ledger," an interactive dashboard tracking $230 billion in suspected fraud uncovered by JD Vance's task force.

Albertha Kessler · 13 Aug, 2026
Matic Cues feature lets you just talk to your robot vacuum or point at a mess to clean
Technology

Matic Cues feature lets you just talk to your robot vacuum or point at a mess to clean

Matic has added voice and gesture control to its robot vacuum and mop through a software update called Matic Cues. After testing both features, the short and sw...

Zac Hall · 13 Aug, 2026
You can now just point at a mess and this robot vacuum will suck it up
Technology

You can now just point at a mess and this robot vacuum will suck it up

Matic, my current favorite robot vacuum, just got a big upgrade. The company has launched Matic Cues, which brings voice and gesture control to the robot. Now,...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · 13 Aug, 2026
Reed Hastings says AI may push CEOs to cut their workforce in half — or expand their reach
Business

Reed Hastings says AI may push CEOs to cut their workforce in half — or expand their reach

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says everyone, including CEOs, don't fully appreciate how AI will change things.

Brent D. Griffiths · 13 Aug, 2026
Little League World Series coach divides fans with his 'Jesus' message during mound visit
World

Little League World Series coach divides fans with his 'Jesus' message during mound visit

An ESPN hot mic captured Drew Breivogel's viral mound visit sermon during a Little League World Series regional game, dividing fans online.

Mckenzie Gutkowski · 13 Aug, 2026
Pet owners say smart pet feeder outage led to furry ones going unfed
Technology

Pet owners say smart pet feeder outage led to furry ones going unfed

"I've lost trust ..."

Scharon Harding · 13 Aug, 2026
OpenAI shake-up continues with second major departure of the week
Business

OpenAI shake-up continues with second major departure of the week

OpenAI announced executive changes as Denise Dresser leaves her role, with Dali Rajic stepping in to lead revenue ahead of an IPO.

Stephen Council · 13 Aug, 2026
Gen Z has a new dating app profile rule, apparently
Technology

Gen Z has a new dating app profile rule, apparently

The Hily dating app asked Gen Z about certain types of profile photos — and whether they even belong on dating apps.

Ardith Bode · 13 Aug, 2026