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Americas News

Princess Diana, hot dogs and a presidential matchmaking attempt: Iconic royal visits to America
World

Princess Diana, hot dogs and a presidential matchmaking attempt: Iconic royal visits to America

King Charles and Queen Camilla's upcoming U.S. trip adds to a long history of iconic British royal visits, from state dinners to unforgettable gaffes.

Jalon Wolf · 26 Apr, 2026
'Discriminatory' National Park fee plan slammed by Democrats turns into conservation win, Burgum says
World

'Discriminatory' National Park fee plan slammed by Democrats turns into conservation win, Burgum says

Secretary Doug Burgum's national park pricing plan for foreign visitors has raised over $2 million in new revenue despite Democratic opposition, DOI says.

Alexie Roberts · 26 Apr, 2026
Work of scientists in ‘suspicious’ disappearances is prime target for hostile foes: retired FBI agent
World

Work of scientists in ‘suspicious’ disappearances is prime target for hostile foes: retired FBI agent

Retired high-level FBI official says American nuclear scientist disappearances fit a suspicious pattern potentially linked to foreign intelligence threats.

Brenna Sauer · 26 Apr, 2026
NBA playoffs Game 4 preview: Why the Cavs are favored to bounce back against Toronto after ugly loss
World

NBA playoffs Game 4 preview: Why the Cavs are favored to bounce back against Toronto after ugly loss

Cleveland leads the series 2-1 over Toronto heading into Game 4. Get the NBA playoff breakdown and best betting pick for Cavs vs. Raptors today.

Karen Stark · 26 Apr, 2026
Some startups are tokenmaxxing. Others tell us it's a 'stupid' trend that will die out.
Business

Some startups are tokenmaxxing. Others tell us it's a 'stupid' trend that will die out.

Business Insider asked tech founders about the "tokenmaxxing" trend. Some are spending big and introducing minimum AI token quotas for engineers.

Henry Chandonnet · 26 Apr, 2026
Can Sam Altman be trusted? Elon Musk wants a jury to answer Big Tech's hottest question.
Business

Can Sam Altman be trusted? Elon Musk wants a jury to answer Big Tech's hottest question.

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman asks jurors to dig into grievances that stretch back to OpenAI's founding.

Jacob Shamsian · 26 Apr, 2026
Everyone's focused on AI — but it's aging Americans who are quietly rewiring the job market
Business

Everyone's focused on AI — but it's aging Americans who are quietly rewiring the job market

There's a lot of emphasis on what AI means for the job market. Aging Americans are already having a larger effect.

Madison Hoff · 26 Apr, 2026
Amazon sellers say they're fed up with policy and fee changes: 'It's like death by a thousand cuts'
Business

Amazon sellers say they're fed up with policy and fee changes: 'It's like death by a thousand cuts'

One seller says avoiding Amazon fees is like navigating a fast car down a narrow lane. "There is almost no room for error."

Kathleen Elkins · 26 Apr, 2026
I drive for a ride-hailing cooperative for extra cash instead of Uber or Lyft
Business

I drive for a ride-hailing cooperative for extra cash instead of Uber or Lyft

Daniel Mondragon works for a ride-hailing cooperative in Colorado. The driver-owned service helps him make money as he starts his own nonprofit.

Alex Bitter · 26 Apr, 2026
In pictures: Before and after the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
World

In pictures: Before and after the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

From arrivals to evacuation, see photos from the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a shooting halted the night.

Billy Herzog · 26 Apr, 2026
Dad of illegal immigrant DUI victim issues warning to Americans over lax driver's license laws
World

Dad of illegal immigrant DUI victim issues warning to Americans over lax driver's license laws

Joe Abraham warns Americans after his daughter was killed by an illegal immigrant drunken driver, urging stricter driver's license laws and proper vetting.

Judy Kozey · 26 Apr, 2026
I paid my customers back for tariffs. My business has been on the phone with Customs trying to get our refund.
Business

I paid my customers back for tariffs. My business has been on the phone with Customs trying to get our refund.

Dame cofounder Alexandra Fine describes how she repaid customers for the Trump tariff surcharge and is seeking a refund for her business.

Dominick Reuter · 26 Apr, 2026