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Americas News

Gorsuch highlights staggering decline in civic literacy that prompted him to author new book
World

Gorsuch highlights staggering decline in civic literacy that prompted him to author new book

Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch says his new children's book aims to combat declining civic literacy among young people across the United States.

Tianna Aufderhar · 07 May, 2026
Top Spanberger ally targeted in FBI corruption probe has long history of controversy
World

Top Spanberger ally targeted in FBI corruption probe has long history of controversy

The FBI raided the office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, who has faced a federal corruption and illegal marijuana sales probe for years.

Otha Paucek · 07 May, 2026
Apple Arcade just added 4 ad-free games, including ‘Good Pizza, Great Pizza+’
Technology

Apple Arcade just added 4 ad-free games, including ‘Good Pizza, Great Pizza+’

Apple Arcade’s May lineup introduces four new titles today on the subscription gaming platform. Apple Arcade games have no ads and no in-app purchases. more…

Zac Hall · 07 May, 2026
Inside Dreame’s wild launch event — packed with products no one can buy
Technology

Inside Dreame’s wild launch event — packed with products no one can buy

Hundreds of influencers, media folks, and a few C-list celebs (sorry, Woz) filled the cavernous halls of the San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts last week. They w...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · 07 May, 2026
Elon Musk tried to hire OpenAI founders to start AI unit inside Tesla
Technology

Elon Musk tried to hire OpenAI founders to start AI unit inside Tesla

Musk was “prepared to do the for-profit, provided he would get control.”

George Hammond, Financial Times · 07 May, 2026
Google accused of copying Apple’s Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it
Technology

Google accused of copying Apple’s Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it

Apple’s Liquid Glass user interface has met with what can best be described as mixed reactions by the company’s own customers – but that seemingly isn’t deterri...

Ben Lovejoy · 07 May, 2026
Apple AI lawsuit settled: Every iPhone included in the $250 million settlement
Technology

Apple AI lawsuit settled: Every iPhone included in the $250 million settlement

Eligible iPhone owners can receive up to $95. See if your iPhone is on the list and who qualifies for payment in the Apple AI lawsuit settlement.

Blair Lemke · 07 May, 2026
29 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis
Business

29 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis

While some people struggle with inhospitable living conditions, others look to tiny homes as a solution for the high cost of living.

Monica Humphries,Caroline Fox,James LaForge · 07 May, 2026
Longtime Dem Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign months into new term
World

Longtime Dem Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign months into new term

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, 73, said Thursday she will resign effective June 30, a surprise move less than six months after the five-term Democrat won reelection...

Kallie Simonis · 07 May, 2026
Smokin' Charley Hull is back to promoting nicotine after giving up the cigs, Mets booth mess & steak tacos!
World

Smokin' Charley Hull is back to promoting nicotine after giving up the cigs, Mets booth mess & steak tacos!

Thursday Screencaps covers DoorDash's staggering delivery numbers, Charley Hull's nicotine pouch deal, and readers sharing inspiring family stories.

Carolina McGlynn · 07 May, 2026
Blake Lively controversy had retail partners 'spooked' behind the scenes, court docs say
World

Blake Lively controversy had retail partners 'spooked' behind the scenes, court docs say

New court filings linked negative press from Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni to sharp declines in her Betty Buzz brand's sales.

Reed Rodriguez · 07 May, 2026
The inconvenient truth behind the left’s horrible Spirit airlines debacle
World

The inconvenient truth behind the left’s horrible Spirit airlines debacle

Spirit Airlines' collapse after the Biden administration blocked its JetBlue merger is driving up air travel prices and reducing competition this summer.

Carmen Wuckert · 07 May, 2026