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Americas News

GOP lawmaker’s fraud crusade takes dramatic turn as scandal engulfs his own career
World

GOP lawmaker’s fraud crusade takes dramatic turn as scandal engulfs his own career

Utah State Rep. Trevor Lee, a Republican who championed anti-fraud bills and praised Nick Shirley, now faces mortgage fraud charges himself.

Ava Will · 30 Sep, 2026
So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?
Technology

So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?

Russia says it has a "promising, reusable manned transport spacecraft."

Eric Berger · 30 Sep, 2026
Asus won’t say how it escaped the US router ban
Technology

Asus won’t say how it escaped the US router ban

This spring, the United States banned all future foreign-made consumer routers - effectively all future routers - unless their makers could 1) convince the US g...

Sean Hollister · 30 Sep, 2026
The Champion of chonk: Backpack takes the 2026 Fat Bear Week crown at Katmai National Park
World

The Champion of chonk: Backpack takes the 2026 Fat Bear Week crown at Katmai National Park

Bear 89 Backpack defeated Bear 910 by just over 5,000 votes in the Fat Bear Week 2026 final at Alaska's Katmai National Park on Brooks River.

Henriette O'Conner · 30 Sep, 2026
GTA 6 updates: Everything new we learned this week
Technology

GTA 6 updates: Everything new we learned this week

'GTA 6' is out Nov. 19. Here's everything new we learned from Game Informer's cover story, from Leonida's map to hurricanes.

Tyree Purdy · 30 Sep, 2026
You can earn up to $25 in free credits for October Prime Day by ordering groceries on Amazon this week
Technology

You can earn up to $25 in free credits for October Prime Day by ordering groceries on Amazon this week

Prime members can earn up to $25 in free credits for Amazon's "October Prime Day" sale by placing Amazon Now orders this week.

Kariane Rosenbaum · 30 Sep, 2026
I tried Ina Garten's and Martha Stewart's easiest pasta recipes. Both delivered quick dinners, but there was a clear winner.
Business

I tried Ina Garten's and Martha Stewart's easiest pasta recipes. Both delivered quick dinners, but there was a clear winner.

I whipped up Ina Garten's summer garden pasta and Martha Stewart's one-pan pasta. Both recipes are meat-free but rely on different cooking techniques.

Anneta Konstantinides · 30 Sep, 2026
If You Loved 'Furious,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Technology

If You Loved 'Furious,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next

If Emmy Rossum’s tense, twisting story of serial revenge and obsessive police work got you hooked, watch this movie.

Jeff Somers · 30 Sep, 2026
‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief
Technology

‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its Xbox business. The Information reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya N...

Tom Warren · 30 Sep, 2026
Tinder now offers group hangouts as an alternative to one-on-one dates
Technology

Tinder now offers group hangouts as an alternative to one-on-one dates

At least in theory, it's a little less nerve-wracking.

Thomas Morissette · 30 Sep, 2026
At 56, I bought a chateau in France. I never imagined I'd spend my midlife creating my dream home and business.
Business

At 56, I bought a chateau in France. I never imagined I'd spend my midlife creating my dream home and business.

At midlife, I moved out of the US, bought a chateau in France, renovated it, and built a successful business abroad. The pros beat the cons.

Abigail Carter · 30 Sep, 2026
I was tired of asking my boss for permission to take my kids to doctors. So I became my own boss.
Business

I was tired of asking my boss for permission to take my kids to doctors. So I became my own boss.

My baby stopped breathing at four months and had repeated hospital stays. Managing his care eventually pushed me to rethink how I worked.

Kendra Rothermel · 30 Sep, 2026