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Americas News

Gary Player, 90, takes on Bryson DeChambeau in White House push-up contest as Trump watches
World

Gary Player, 90, takes on Bryson DeChambeau in White House push-up contest as Trump watches

Gary Player, 90, took on LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau in a push-up contest at the White House during Trump's Presidential Fitness Test signing event.

Zander Zboncak · 06 May, 2026
Snap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead
Technology

Snap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead

The planned AI search feature for Snapchat never fully rolled out.

Jewell Cummings · 06 May, 2026
The Portable JBL Flip 7 Speaker Is 43% Off Right Now
Technology

The Portable JBL Flip 7 Speaker Is 43% Off Right Now

The rugged JBL Flip 7 upgrades the beloved Flip 6 with bigger sound, longer battery life, and better durability.

Naima Karp · 06 May, 2026
Seattle council member touts ‘Black budget,’ calls for Black residents to form ‘most powerful political party’
World

Seattle council member touts ‘Black budget,’ calls for Black residents to form ‘most powerful political party’

Seattle City Council president says she works with a "Black budget" to address economic disparities faced by the Black community in budget talks.

Mortimer Thiel · 06 May, 2026
Democrat calls Howard Lutnick a 'pathological liar' after closed-door Epstein testimony
World

Democrat calls Howard Lutnick a 'pathological liar' after closed-door Epstein testimony

Howard Lutnick testified he met Jeffrey Epstein only three times, but Democrats say the commerce secretary stonewalled questions and has lost credibility.

Art Miller · 06 May, 2026
Cole Allen's alleged Trump assassination attempt may have been driven by Iran war: intel report
World

Cole Allen's alleged Trump assassination attempt may have been driven by Iran war: intel report

A DHS report suggests the Iran war may have contributed to the alleged assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

Kevon Bode · 06 May, 2026
This Shark Matrix Plus Makes Floor Cleaning Almost Effortless, and It's on Sale for Just $135 Right Now
Technology

This Shark Matrix Plus Makes Floor Cleaning Almost Effortless, and It's on Sale for Just $135 Right Now

With app and voice control, it’s a low-maintenance option for everyday floor cleaning.

Pradershika Sharma · 06 May, 2026
Golden Tempo to skip Preakness Stakes, ending Triple Crown bid as trainer cites long-term health
World

Golden Tempo to skip Preakness Stakes, ending Triple Crown bid as trainer cites long-term health

Golden Tempo, the 23-1 longshot Kentucky Derby winner, will not run in the Preakness Stakes as trainer Cherie DeVaux eyes the Belmont instead.

Stone Skiles · 06 May, 2026
DHS blasts Minnesota board for unanimously pardoning illegal immigrant convicted of 3 assaults
World

DHS blasts Minnesota board for unanimously pardoning illegal immigrant convicted of 3 assaults

DHS blasts Minnesota officials after the state's Board of Pardons unanimously voted to pardon an illegal immigrant facing a deportation order.

Chanelle Rutherford · 06 May, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming this year
Technology

iPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming this year

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch this fall, and in addition to packing a variety of new features, there are three design changes reportedly coming. Here’s...

Ryan Christoffel · 06 May, 2026
What Israel wants from an Iran peace deal: No enrichment, missile limits and strict enforcement
World

What Israel wants from an Iran peace deal: No enrichment, missile limits and strict enforcement

Israel wants Iran to stop enrichment, dismantle underground nuclear sites, restrict missiles, and cut ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, experts say.

Margot Crooks · 06 May, 2026
NYT Connections decided not to use words, and players are not OK
Technology

NYT Connections decided not to use words, and players are not OK

The New York Times' word game Connections was decidedly lacking in words on Wednesday, and the internet had thoughts.

Clinton Gulgowski · 06 May, 2026