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Americas News

Obama-backed $2.2B green energy 'boondoggle' leaves taxpayers on the hook
World

Obama-backed $2.2B green energy 'boondoggle' leaves taxpayers on the hook

Taxpayers and electricity customers face a costly standoff over the Ivanpah solar plant as California regulators block all efforts to shut it down.

Justus Wilderman · 02 May, 2026
I'm an 84-year-old landlord. I charge reduced rent to my housemates who help me with food, tech, and transportation.
Business

I'm an 84-year-old landlord. I charge reduced rent to my housemates who help me with food, tech, and transportation.

Jacob Watson, 84, shares his home with tenants who provide a limited amount of caring in exchange for a reduced rent. He said the arrangement works.

Jane Ridley · 02 May, 2026
All 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' celebrity cameos
Business

All 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' celebrity cameos

Stars from fashion, sports, the internet, and music all appear in the "Devil Wears Prada: sequel.

Jason Guerrasio · 02 May, 2026
Jensen Huang is so over the dire predictions of AI leaders like Dario Amodei
Business

Jensen Huang is so over the dire predictions of AI leaders like Dario Amodei

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said industry leaders need to be more "mindful" of of how they talk about the potential impact of AI.

Lauren Edmonds · 02 May, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway's first Q&A without Warren Buffett opened with a question from a deepfake Warren Buffett
Business

Berkshire Hathaway's first Q&A without Warren Buffett opened with a question from a deepfake Warren Buffett

"Hi, my name is Warren, from Omaha," said a familiar, gravely voice as new CEO Greg Abel opened the floor for questions.

Will Martin · 02 May, 2026
King Charles, Queen Camilla bring royal flair to three US cities on trip marking America’s 250th: PHOTOS
World

King Charles, Queen Camilla bring royal flair to three US cities on trip marking America’s 250th: PHOTOS

King Charles visited the United States in April, and made history as the second monarch to speak during a joint session in Congress.

Orlo Treutel · 02 May, 2026
Black Chicagoans call on reparations from government, money deposits like 'stimulus' checks
World

Black Chicagoans call on reparations from government, money deposits like 'stimulus' checks

Chicago residents call for reparations from local to federal government, with some advocating cash payments and others pushing for tax breaks and housing assist...

Freida Stehr · 02 May, 2026
May Day protests ‘just the beginning’ of student activism push, expert warns
World

May Day protests ‘just the beginning’ of student activism push, expert warns

Education watchdog warns May Day student walkouts may signal a broader effort to expand activism in schools ahead of future protests and the 2028 election.

Mckenzie Parisian · 02 May, 2026
John Fetterman breaks with party over ‘orgy of socialism’ May Day protests
World

John Fetterman breaks with party over ‘orgy of socialism’ May Day protests

Sen. John Fetterman criticized far-left May Day protests, warning of a small communist takeover and calling recent activism an "orgy of socialism."

Nick Parker · 02 May, 2026
Warren Buffett's exit as CEO doesn't mean Berkshire is going all in on AI, Greg Abel says
Business

Warren Buffett's exit as CEO doesn't mean Berkshire is going all in on AI, Greg Abel says

Greg Abel said that Berkshire Hathaway would embrace AI judiciously, striking a different tone from many more bombastic tech CEOs.

Theron Mohamed · 02 May, 2026
Harvard scientist convicted of lying about China ties rebuilds brain-tech lab in China
World

Harvard scientist convicted of lying about China ties rebuilds brain-tech lab in China

Charles Lieber, a convicted former Harvard scientist, has rebuilt his brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China, according to Reuters.

Kavon Mraz · 02 May, 2026
Trump troop cuts in Europe could be blocked by Congress — here’s how he might get around it
World

Trump troop cuts in Europe could be blocked by Congress — here’s how he might get around it

Trump threatens to pull U.S. troops from NATO allies Germany, Italy and Spain after they resisted supporting operations tied to the Iran conflict.

Mohammad Rath · 02 May, 2026