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Americas News

America needs thousands of blue-collar workers to manufacture our AI future
World

America needs thousands of blue-collar workers to manufacture our AI future

The United States needs 140,000 additional skilled trades workers by 2030 to build AI data centers, and Switzerland's apprenticeship model may help.

Brody Hauck · 13 Aug, 2026
Mamdani’s affordability revolution stumbled as rent costs soar to record highs
World

Mamdani’s affordability revolution stumbled as rent costs soar to record highs

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze plan faces economist scrutiny as the citywide median asking rent hits a record $4,200 in June.

Lurline Pacocha · 13 Aug, 2026
An industrywide power crunch is changing how Amazon runs its e-commerce empire
Business

An industrywide power crunch is changing how Amazon runs its e-commerce empire

Amazon is spreading e-commerce workloads across more AWS regions as power and capacity constraints reshape cloud computing in the AI era.

Eugene Kim · 13 Aug, 2026
The 10 best noise-cancelling headphones we use, love, and recommend
Technology

The 10 best noise-cancelling headphones we use, love, and recommend

We put the top noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds from Bose, Sony, and Apple to the test. These are 10 we recommend buying.

Alejandra Bartoletti · 13 Aug, 2026
We found the 7 best noise-cancelling earbuds after extensive testing
Technology

We found the 7 best noise-cancelling earbuds after extensive testing

Our headphones expert and Mashable team members tested the best noise-cancelling earbuds to find the truly elite. Here are the top buds from Bose, Sony, Apple,...

Harvey Davis · 13 Aug, 2026
Whats new to streaming this week? (Aug. 14, 2026)
Technology

Whats new to streaming this week? (Aug. 14, 2026)

What’s new to streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and more for the week of Aug. 14, 2026? We've got you covered.

Vince Hahn · 13 Aug, 2026
This thin, metal wallet can house an AirTag, and it’s on sale for just $29.99
Technology

This thin, metal wallet can house an AirTag, and it’s on sale for just $29.99

Keep your wallet slim, RFID-protected, and AirTag-ready for $29.99 (reg. $79.95).

Payton Ortiz · 13 Aug, 2026
The ultimate phone case for art lovers: Casetify drops an exclusive Matisse collection
Technology

The ultimate phone case for art lovers: Casetify drops an exclusive Matisse collection

Casetify is launching a Henri Matisse-inspired collection on Aug. 13, featuring phone cases, laptop sleeves, iPad cases, and watch bands starting at £33.

Georgette Rodriguez · 13 Aug, 2026
REP. RO KHANNA: Washington needs a 14-point plan to rebuild America, not just countries overseas
World

REP. RO KHANNA: Washington needs a 14-point plan to rebuild America, not just countries overseas

Trump mobilized billions for Iran's war and reconstruction, but Rep. Ro Khanna's Team America plan argues that we need to rebuild our country and put working fa...

Tad Jaskolski · 13 Aug, 2026
Ex-Googler Jeff Dean shares his grueling weekly workout routine — and how he takes care of his knees and ankles
Business

Ex-Googler Jeff Dean shares his grueling weekly workout routine — and how he takes care of his knees and ankles

Jeff Dean, one of Google's earliest employees, built a near-mythical reputation at the tech giant. He just shared his grueling weekly workout routine.

Ben Shimkus · 13 Aug, 2026
New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
World

New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions

A new Mississippi law allows the death penalty for sexual battery of a child under 12, but critics warn capital punishment may deter victims.

Damian Abshire · 13 Aug, 2026
Former Google, Tinder, and AWS interns share 4 tips for turning an internship into a full-time offer
Business

Former Google, Tinder, and AWS interns share 4 tips for turning an internship into a full-time offer

Google, AWS, and Tinder interns share their advice on landing full-time offers, emphasizing relationship-building and taking initiative.

Ana Altchek · 13 Aug, 2026