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Americas News

200,000 small boat arrivals loom amid UK raising threat level to ‘severe’ following recent terror attack
World

200,000 small boat arrivals loom amid UK raising threat level to ‘severe’ following recent terror attack

The UK is approaching 200,000 small boat arrivals across the English Channel since 2018, according to official figures cited by British media reports.

Twila Torp · 06 May, 2026
Disney+ to become ‘super app’ that goes beyond streaming service: report
Technology

Disney+ to become ‘super app’ that goes beyond streaming service: report

A Bloomberg report last week claimed that Disney intends to make Disney+ into a “super app” that features much more than just a streaming service. And today on...

Ryan Christoffel · 06 May, 2026
Getting into gaming is expensive, but this Acer Nitro V 15 laptop deal saves you $100
Technology

Getting into gaming is expensive, but this Acer Nitro V 15 laptop deal saves you $100

The entry-level Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop is on sale for only $699.99 at Amazon, a savings of $100.

Sarah Volkman · 06 May, 2026
I bought a 54-acre ranch to teach my kids self-reliance. Then I lost millions overnight and learned another lesson.
Business

I bought a 54-acre ranch to teach my kids self-reliance. Then I lost millions overnight and learned another lesson.

Brent Phillips bought a Texas ranch for himself and his family. When he lost millions in a stock crash, he began renting it out on Airbnb.

Jordan Pandy · 06 May, 2026
This HP EliteBook Is Under $300 Right Now
Technology

This HP EliteBook Is Under $300 Right Now

This refurbished business laptop is priced like a budget pick, and makes for a great backup.

Pradershika Sharma · 06 May, 2026
Google's Gemma 4 AI models get 3x speed boost by predicting future tokens
Technology

Google's Gemma 4 AI models get 3x speed boost by predicting future tokens

Up to 3x the speed with no loss of quality—is it too good to be true?

Ryan Whitwam · 06 May, 2026
FBI raids Spanberger ally office as federal corruption probe targets cannabis business
World

FBI raids Spanberger ally office as federal corruption probe targets cannabis business

The FBI raided the office of Virginia Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a key ally of Gov. Spanberger, in a corruption and marijuana probe.

Vida McCullough · 06 May, 2026
Is Bumble getting rid of swiping?
Technology

Is Bumble getting rid of swiping?

Bumble is revamping its app and shared a cryptic Instagram post that makes people question whether it's getting rid of swiping.

Eulalia Pagac · 06 May, 2026
Obama laughs as he hints Colbert could perform better than Trump as president, says 'bar has changed'
World

Obama laughs as he hints Colbert could perform better than Trump as president, says 'bar has changed'

Barack Obama took multiple veiled digs at President Trump during a Stephen Colbert interview, suggesting the late-night host could perform better than him.

Kyra Runte · 06 May, 2026
Ted Danson’s medical wake-up call: Why the TV icon says he no longer gets a ‘free pass’
World

Ted Danson’s medical wake-up call: Why the TV icon says he no longer gets a ‘free pass’

The "Cheers" legend, 78, says a health scare reminded him mortality is real and prompted lifestyle changes including meditating twice a day with his wife.

Geraldine Hill · 06 May, 2026
The spike in gas prices is worsening the K-shaped economy
Business

The spike in gas prices is worsening the K-shaped economy

A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed what higher prices at the gas pump mean for the K-shaped economy and low-income earners.

Madison Hoff,Juliana Kaplan · 06 May, 2026
These airlines have cut the most flights this summer as jet fuel prices skyrocket
Business

These airlines have cut the most flights this summer as jet fuel prices skyrocket

Over a 10-day period, airlines removed over 75,000 flights from their summer schedules. Spirit Airlines and United Airlines canceled the most flights.

Pete Syme · 06 May, 2026