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Americas News

ChatGPT users can now choose a trusted contact"
Technology

ChatGPT users can now choose a trusted contact"

OpenAI to notify user's trusted contact in the event of a possible serious safety concern.

Bert Hahn · 07 May, 2026
ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns
Technology

ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns

OpenAI is launching an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that allows adult users to assign an emergency contact for mental health and safety concerns. Friends...

Jess Weatherbed · 07 May, 2026
OpenAI has new voice models that reason, translate, and transcribe as you speak
Technology

OpenAI has new voice models that reason, translate, and transcribe as you speak

OpenAI has just released three new realtime voice models that it says will “unlock a new class of voice apps for developers.” Each new voice intelligence model...

Zac Hall · 07 May, 2026
Cozy city builder Town to City leaves early access on May 26
Technology

Cozy city builder Town to City leaves early access on May 26

One of the genre's top-rated games is going 1.0 and adding a new map.

Marshall Jenkins · 07 May, 2026
I loved living in Florida. The natural disasters and constant flooding drove me out.
Business

I loved living in Florida. The natural disasters and constant flooding drove me out.

After enduring back-to-back hurricanes in 2024, Lorraine English knew she had to leave Florida. She moved to Asheville, North Carolina, and is happier.

Alcynna Lloyd · 07 May, 2026
Google plans to let software engineers use AI assistants in job interviews
Business

Google plans to let software engineers use AI assistants in job interviews

Google is overhauling its interview process for software engineers to better reflect "the GenAI era."

Hugh Langley · 07 May, 2026
DOJ taunts media after Trump scores win in battleground-state ballot fight
World

DOJ taunts media after Trump scores win in battleground-state ballot fight

DOJ took a social media victory lap after a judge denied Fulton County's bid to reclaim 600 boxes of 2020 election records seized by the FBI.

Justyn Bartell · 07 May, 2026
GameStop CEO says he was 'permanently suspended' from eBay — but his listings are still up, including $14,000 socks
Business

GameStop CEO says he was 'permanently suspended' from eBay — but his listings are still up, including $14,000 socks

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen launched an eBay sale to fund his unsolicited bid for the company. Then, he said eBay suspended his account.

Henry Chandonnet · 07 May, 2026
Justin Baldoni's team claps back at Blake Lively declaring 'resounding victory' in settlement
World

Justin Baldoni's team claps back at Blake Lively declaring 'resounding victory' in settlement

Blake Lively seeks potentially tens of millions from Justin Baldoni after settlement, accusing him of filing a retaliatory defamation lawsuit.

Virginie Kuvalis · 07 May, 2026
Did Microsoft just tease a new Xbox UI?
Technology

Did Microsoft just tease a new Xbox UI?

Microsoft showed off a "consistent" Xbox UI across handhelds, consoles, and cloud gaming during its Xbox keynote at the Game Developers Conference in March. At...

Tom Warren · 07 May, 2026
Verizon cuts several hundred US workers months after slashing 13,000 jobs
Business

Verizon cuts several hundred US workers months after slashing 13,000 jobs

Verizon cuts hundreds of jobs across the US, impacting less than 1% of its head count, as it continues to reduce costs beyond 2026.

Dominick Reuter · 07 May, 2026
Best friend booted from wedding for bride's bachelorette cheating, sugar daddy has money troubles & Reno Ruth
World

Best friend booted from wedding for bride's bachelorette cheating, sugar daddy has money troubles & Reno Ruth

A bride allegedly cheated on her bachelorette trip to Nashville, then blamed her maid of honor to save her engagement in this week's True Romance.

Lavina Hudson · 07 May, 2026