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Americas News

Dyson put someone else’s motor in its robot vacuum
Technology

Dyson put someone else’s motor in its robot vacuum

Dyson, a company built on engineering high-speed motors, has confirmed to The Verge that its newest robot vacuum doesn't use a Dyson motor. The recently launche...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · 01 May, 2026
Thinking about peptides? Doctors reveal key dos and don’ts as ‘Wild West’ market grows
World

Thinking about peptides? Doctors reveal key dos and don’ts as ‘Wild West’ market grows

The peptide craze is booming as the FDA weighs loosening restrictions. Experts outline the dos and don'ts, explaining how to use them safely and effectively.

Tracey Dibbert · 01 May, 2026
Another day in DC, another amnesty deal attempt for illegal immigrants
World

Another day in DC, another amnesty deal attempt for illegal immigrants

Nineteen Republicans co-sponsor the DIGNIDAD Act, a bipartisan immigration bill critics argue amounts to amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants.

Ruthe Zboncak · 01 May, 2026
Top school district put on notice as watchdog group threatens legal action over gender policy
World

Top school district put on notice as watchdog group threatens legal action over gender policy

A Trump-aligned lawfare group is demanding Fairfax City Public Schools in Virginia rescind policy concealing students' gender identity changes from parents at s...

Noah Mante · 01 May, 2026
Minnesota mayors drag 'ridiculous' bill penalizing cities for not flying new controversial flag
World

Minnesota mayors drag 'ridiculous' bill penalizing cities for not flying new controversial flag

Minnesota mayors pushed back against a Democratic-introduced bill that would reduce state aid to cities refusing to fly the redesigned state flag adopted in 202...

Ettie Kertzmann · 01 May, 2026
The ASUS V16 gaming laptop has dropped to $1,099.99 at Amazon — act fast to save $200
Technology

The ASUS V16 gaming laptop has dropped to $1,099.99 at Amazon — act fast to save $200

As of May 1, the ASUS V16 Gaming Laptop is on sale for $1,099.99 at Amazon, 15% off its list price of $1,299.99.

Summer Grady · 01 May, 2026
Mary Cain's book and Nike's trans-athlete study reveal the same pattern of corporate hypocrisy
World

Mary Cain's book and Nike's trans-athlete study reveal the same pattern of corporate hypocrisy

Mary Cain claims Nike's inclusivity and body positivity rhetoric clashes with alleged treatment of her and it ties in with the company's previous evasiveness on...

Humberto Fahey · 01 May, 2026
Everyone keeps talking about AI taking jobs. We put it to the test.
Business

Everyone keeps talking about AI taking jobs. We put it to the test.

BI's Amanda Hoover created an AI bot to see if it could replace her role at work. The experiment didn't leave her worried about losing her job to AI.

Dan DeFrancesco · 01 May, 2026
Toilet maker Toto is here to help with the RAM crisis
Technology

Toilet maker Toto is here to help with the RAM crisis

It's pledged to invest more into its division making ceramics used in the production of NAND memory.

Dannie Lebsack · 01 May, 2026
Another city's transit system is jacking up prices for World Cup fans
Business

Another city's transit system is jacking up prices for World Cup fans

Miami is hosting seven FIFA World Cup games, but fans will have to pay between $76 and $151 to travel by Brightline. It usually costs $24.

Pete Syme · 01 May, 2026
600 groups with $2B in revenue mobilize 3,000 May Day protests in a 'red-blue' alliance, probe finds
World

600 groups with $2B in revenue mobilize 3,000 May Day protests in a 'red-blue' alliance, probe finds

A network of about 600 groups, including communist organizations and Democratic Party committees, is mobilizing roughly 3,000 pro-socialist May Day events.

Maximo Russel · 01 May, 2026
Simone Biles questions whether $23,000 for a red carpet glam is 'the new norm' in viral TikTok
World

Simone Biles questions whether $23,000 for a red carpet glam is 'the new norm' in viral TikTok

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles broke down the $23,000 cost of her red carpet styling team on TikTok, leaving her 5.6 million followers divided over the jaw-droppi...

Desiree Welch · 01 May, 2026