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Americas News

Google's early attempt to pay websites for AI answers is struggling
Technology

Google's early attempt to pay websites for AI answers is struggling

Many sites see just one-tenth of one percent of their advertising revenue from AI payments.

Ryan Whitwam · 30 Sep, 2026
The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
Technology

The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture

A new update to Lux Optics' anti-algorithm Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad adds two new photography looks and support for the variable aperture on the...

Andrew Liszewski · 30 Sep, 2026
Halide 3.2 pro camera arrives with iPhone 18 Pro aperture feature and two new looks
Technology

Halide 3.2 pro camera arrives with iPhone 18 Pro aperture feature and two new looks

In May, Lux Optics launched the all-new Halide Mark III pro camera app for iPhone. Today, Halide is back with its first update for iPhone 18 Pro, plus new featu...

Zac Hall · 30 Sep, 2026
Freckle's smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own
Technology

Freckle's smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own

Freckle's smartphone encourages kids to get outside. What a concept!

Estevan Buckridge · 30 Sep, 2026
Secret phone-record seizure sparks personal lawsuit from GOP senator
World

Secret phone-record seizure sparks personal lawsuit from GOP senator

Marsha Blackburn's lawsuit targets Jack Smith personally, arguing the special counsel was never lawfully appointed and violated her constitutional rights.

Elwin Fay · 30 Sep, 2026
Explosive sleeper issue could fuel midterm shakeups, top Republican predicts: ‘You’re gonna see surprises’
World

Explosive sleeper issue could fuel midterm shakeups, top Republican predicts: ‘You’re gonna see surprises’

Tom Emmer says fraud is the top issue driving Minnesota voters to the polls and predicts Republican "surprises" in several midterm elections.

Oda Trantow · 30 Sep, 2026
CoreWeave’s CEO says data center backlash isn't scaring off AI giants
Business

CoreWeave’s CEO says data center backlash isn't scaring off AI giants

"There has absolutely not been any reduction in orders," CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator told "Squawk On The Street."

Brent D. Griffiths · 30 Sep, 2026
Mamdani’s antisemitism plan draws criticism as rabbis say it avoids key driver of hate
World

Mamdani’s antisemitism plan draws criticism as rabbis say it avoids key driver of hate

Three leading rabbis across Manhattan say they were never consulted on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's antisemitism plan or how funding was allocated.

Marielle Kunze · 30 Sep, 2026
Apple is reportedly preparing a big smart home launch: New smart display, HomePod on the way
Technology

Apple is reportedly preparing a big smart home launch: New smart display, HomePod on the way

Apple is reportedly gearing up for a big push into the smart home space, with a new HomePod and smart display coming in October.

Everette Hegmann · 30 Sep, 2026
Google figures out how to watermark AI-designed proteins
Technology

Google figures out how to watermark AI-designed proteins

Intended to help with biosecurity, it works with a popular AI protein design tool.

John Timmer · 30 Sep, 2026
Teen killer avoids state’s first female execution in over 200 years – for now
World

Teen killer avoids state’s first female execution in over 200 years – for now

Christa Pike's execution was halted by a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stay in a 2-1 split decision, leaving Tennessee's death penalty case unresolved.

Forrest Parisian · 30 Sep, 2026
15 US colleges now cost more than $100,000 a year. See the list, ranked by cost of attendance.
Business

15 US colleges now cost more than $100,000 a year. See the list, ranked by cost of attendance.

Over a dozen colleges are now part of the six-figure club, costing students over $100,000. But all of these schools also offer generous financial aid.

Kristine Villarroel · 30 Sep, 2026