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Americas News

Georgia high school teacher allegedly had sex with student in school closet and parked Hummer
World

Georgia high school teacher allegedly had sex with student in school closet and parked Hummer

Georgia teacher Maris Nichols faces two felony counts after allegedly having sex with a student in a school closet and a parked car, authorities say.

Lia Schmeler · 08 May, 2026
The University of Michigan invested $20 million into OpenAI early. Now it could make $2 billion.
Business

The University of Michigan invested $20 million into OpenAI early. Now it could make $2 billion.

The University of Michigan's early stake in OpenAI, before Microsoft's massive investment, could yield $2 billion.

Stephen Council · 08 May, 2026
Ex-college football star gets 16 years for $197M scheme that preyed on seniors and disabled veterans
World

Ex-college football star gets 16 years for $197M scheme that preyed on seniors and disabled veterans

Ex-college football standout Rufus French was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a $197 million fraud scheme involving unnecessary medical braces.

Sarina Kohler · 08 May, 2026
CarPlay keeps getting better, here are two new features I’ve been loving
Technology

CarPlay keeps getting better, here are two new features I’ve been loving

CarPlay has improved a lot with iOS 26 and subsequent updates over the past year, here are two new features I’ve been loving lately. more…

Ryan Christoffel · 08 May, 2026
You Can Get $35 in Google Store Credit If You Preorder the Fitbit Air
Technology

You Can Get $35 in Google Store Credit If You Preorder the Fitbit Air

This screen-free fitness tracker from Google is similar to Whoop—but better.

Naima Karp · 08 May, 2026
Kevin O'Leary defends his Utah data center project: 'Think about the number of jobs'
Business

Kevin O'Leary defends his Utah data center project: 'Think about the number of jobs'

Kevin O'Leary has clashed with residents in Box Elder County, Utah over a new AI data center on a 40,000-acre campus.

Lauren Edmonds · 08 May, 2026
'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged after allegedly shooting dead alligator on livestream
World

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged after allegedly shooting dead alligator on livestream

Clavicular, the viral looksmaxxing influencer, faces a misdemeanor charge after allegedly discharging a firearm at a dead alligator in the Everglades.

Faye Howell · 08 May, 2026
Claude, brought to you by Elon Musk
Business

Claude, brought to you by Elon Musk

Anthropic now relies on a huge SpaceX data center for AI compute, tying Claude's rapid growth and reliability to Elon Musk.

Alistair Barr · 08 May, 2026
The WNBA won't grow this season if mean girls and race bullies refuse to accept Caitlin Clark
World

The WNBA won't grow this season if mean girls and race bullies refuse to accept Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark returns for the 2026 WNBA season with all Fever games airing nationally, but questions remain about whether the league will embrace her.

Jimmy Kilback · 08 May, 2026
Department of War sets up UFO website, but there isn't much to see
Technology

Department of War sets up UFO website, but there isn't much to see

For fans of reading paperwork about aliens.

Shanel Kovacek · 08 May, 2026
Suspect in preppy booze-fueled Connecticut party stabbing death asks court to drop charges: 'Double jeopardy'
World

Suspect in preppy booze-fueled Connecticut party stabbing death asks court to drop charges: 'Double jeopardy'

Attorneys for Raul Valle argue new reckless manslaughter charges filed after his murder acquittal violate double jeopardy protections in Connecticut.

Taya Heaney · 08 May, 2026
Top 3 moments in Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless' reunion on First Take
World

Top 3 moments in Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless' reunion on First Take

After about a ten-year hiatus, Skip Bayless reunited with Stephen A. Smith on First Take to debate LeBron James, the Cowboys, and Tim Tebow's NFL career.

Lawson Mosciski · 08 May, 2026