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Americas News

Hantavirus outbreak timeline highlights key moments in deadly cruise crisis
World

Hantavirus outbreak timeline highlights key moments in deadly cruise crisis

The Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has been linked to at least three deaths, with authorities tracing passengers globally.

Allison Gislason · 08 May, 2026
Two top NL teams start a three-game set, who should we bet on tonight in Dodgers vs. Braves
World

Two top NL teams start a three-game set, who should we bet on tonight in Dodgers vs. Braves

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in a potential NL pennant preview with Chris Sale on the mound against Emmet Sheehan tonight.

Richie Beatty · 08 May, 2026
Prime Video just launched vertical video inside its iPhone app
Technology

Prime Video just launched vertical video inside its iPhone app

Prime Video is the latest streaming service to debut a vertical video feed in its iPhone app. Here are the details on Prime Video’s new ‘Clips’ vertical video f...

Ryan Christoffel · 08 May, 2026
AOC called out for claim that billionaires 'can't earn' their wealth as she doubles down on remarks
World

AOC called out for claim that billionaires 'can't earn' their wealth as she doubles down on remarks

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced widespread criticism after claiming on a podcast that an individual "can't earn a billion dollars" legitimately.

Mazie Gibson · 08 May, 2026
Judge rules DOGE used ChatGPT in a way that was both dumb and illegal
Technology

Judge rules DOGE used ChatGPT in a way that was both dumb and illegal

The Department of Government Efficiency's cancellation of over $100 million in grants was unconstitutional, according to a ruling on Thursday. In the 143-page d...

Emma Roth · 08 May, 2026
HomeKit Weekly: The Airversa QliQ brings a rechargeable Thread smart button to Apple Home
Technology

HomeKit Weekly: The Airversa QliQ brings a rechargeable Thread smart button to Apple Home

Smart buttons have become incredibly common in the Apple Home ecosystem, but finding one that checks every single box is still surprisingly challenging at times...

Bradley C · 08 May, 2026
Trump DOJ escalates citizenship crackdown on group accused of hiding terror ties, violent crimes
World

Trump DOJ escalates citizenship crackdown on group accused of hiding terror ties, violent crimes

The DOJ is ramping up denaturalization efforts, targeting 12 people accused of hiding ties to terrorism, sham marriages, and sex crimes from authorities.

Hester Willms · 08 May, 2026
Communist, socialist activists push 20-hour workweek, property seizures as presence at protests grows
World

Communist, socialist activists push 20-hour workweek, property seizures as presence at protests grows

Socialist and communist protesters in Minneapolis say the U.S. can shift to a 20-hour workweek and cap rent at 10% of income under worker control.

Shaylee Bailey · 08 May, 2026
These hedge funds killed it in April — and a key Liberation Day lesson helped them
Business

These hedge funds killed it in April — and a key Liberation Day lesson helped them

Hedge funds thrived in April. Here's who had double-digit returns, and how lessons from last year's Liberation Day chaos paid off.

Bradley Saacks,Alex Morrell · 08 May, 2026
ABC and Disney accuse Trump admin of violating First Amendment rights
Technology

ABC and Disney accuse Trump admin of violating First Amendment rights

ABC is accusing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of violating its First Amendment rights by making "major shifts in policy and practice" that the net...

Lauren Feiner · 08 May, 2026
Disney+ app could see major changes, new report reveals
Technology

Disney+ app could see major changes, new report reveals

Disney is reportedly looking to expand Disney+ into a 'super app' that does a lot more than just stream movies and shows.

Lawrence Vandervort · 08 May, 2026
InMusic will acquire Native Instruments, putting it under the same umbrella as Akai
Technology

InMusic will acquire Native Instruments, putting it under the same umbrella as Akai

The company also owns Moog and M-Audio, so this creates an industry juggernaut.

Aditya Ankunding · 08 May, 2026