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Americas News

I was rejected from the H-1B lottery 3 times. I spent $13,000 to secure another way to stay in the US.
Business

I was rejected from the H-1B lottery 3 times. I spent $13,000 to secure another way to stay in the US.

After three H-1B lottery rejections, Sohan Sethi secured an O-1 visa, allowing him to continue his data analytics career and stay in Chicago.

Faye Bradley · 13 Aug, 2026
Police rescue 60 cats and kittens from abandoned sailboat off Washington beach after 6-day operation
World

Police rescue 60 cats and kittens from abandoned sailboat off Washington beach after 6-day operation

Tacoma police spent six days rescuing 60 cats from an abandoned 40-foot sailboat off Owens Beach, with many animals found frightened and malnourished.

Freeda Hill · 13 Aug, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth airport to install Islamic foot wash stations inside bathrooms
World

Dallas-Fort Worth airport to install Islamic foot wash stations inside bathrooms

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport plans to add ablution stations to Terminal D restrooms in a privately funded $300,000 project sparking debate.

Mossie Erdman · 13 Aug, 2026
Jemele Hill claims to know what DiJonai Carrington meant with 'White privilege' post, so what was it?
World

Jemele Hill claims to know what DiJonai Carrington meant with 'White privilege' post, so what was it?

Jemele Hill says it was "pretty clear" what DiJonai Carrington meant by her "White privilege" post, but has yet to explain it to anyone who asked.

Nico Beier · 13 Aug, 2026
Apple TV publishes the trailer for Stillwater’s fifth season
Technology

Apple TV publishes the trailer for Stillwater’s fifth season

Today, Apple TV published the trailer for the fifth season of Stillwater, the platform’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning mindfulness series. Watch it below.

Marcus Mendes · 13 Aug, 2026
Clueless WNBA attacks 'bad-faith' fans who don't want biological men ruining women's sports
World

Clueless WNBA attacks 'bad-faith' fans who don't want biological men ruining women's sports

The WNBA task force on transgender athletes offered another update with no eligibility definition, scheduling more meetings while scolding critics.

Quinton Mueller · 13 Aug, 2026
A 'made with AI' label on Karoline Leavitt's departure message on X intensifies the AI watermark debate
Business

A 'made with AI' label on Karoline Leavitt's departure message on X intensifies the AI watermark debate

User on X are quick to spot a "made with AI" label on the former press secretary's goodbye post, fueling the debate over AI watermarking practices.

Katherine Li · 13 Aug, 2026
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 13, 2026
Technology

NYT Strands hints, answers for August 13, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Heidi Marquardt · 13 Aug, 2026
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 13, 2026
Technology

Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 13, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1881 on August 13 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Clementina Jerde · 13 Aug, 2026
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 13, 2026
Technology

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 13, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Jon Rippin · 13 Aug, 2026
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 13, 2026
Technology

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 13, 2026

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Josie Abernathy · 13 Aug, 2026
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 13, 2026
Technology

NYT Pips hints, answers for August 13, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Brandy Hagenes · 13 Aug, 2026