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Americas News

The US gets the worst phones
Technology

The US gets the worst phones

Apple and Samsung dominate the US phone market, and they've done so for years. Together with Google, they've shaped our sense of what a smartphone is and what i...

Dominic Preston · 25 Apr, 2026
JOHN YOO: The left’s war on the Supreme Court just hit a terrifying new low
World

JOHN YOO: The left’s war on the Supreme Court just hit a terrifying new low

Leaked Supreme Court memos mark the third breach in four years, raising concerns about progressive political tactics against the judiciary's independence.

Clara White · 25 Apr, 2026
Once-charming mountain escape now battling homelessness homeowners say turned postcard city into no-go zone
World

Once-charming mountain escape now battling homelessness homeowners say turned postcard city into no-go zone

Residents say Asheville's downtown has become unsafe due to rising homelessness, public intoxication and encampments worsened by Hurricane Helene.

Andre Streich · 25 Apr, 2026
Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"
Technology

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Slack messages, interviews with current and former works paint picture of company in turmoil.

Makena Kelly, wired.com · 25 Apr, 2026
I shopped Gap's new Victoria Beckham collection. It's one of the best fashion collaborations of the year — if you're tall enough to wear it.
Business

I shopped Gap's new Victoria Beckham collection. It's one of the best fashion collaborations of the year — if you're tall enough to wear it.

The Gap x Victoria Beckham line is full of high-quality basics and chic designs. Unfortunately, many of the items seemed too tight or too long on me.

Amanda Krause · 25 Apr, 2026
Radical activist groups circle wagons around Southern Poverty Law Center amid federal charges
World

Radical activist groups circle wagons around Southern Poverty Law Center amid federal charges

Nonprofits rally behind the Southern Poverty Law Center as it faces federal charges for allegedly funding members of violent extremist groups like the KKK.

Joanie Volkman · 25 Apr, 2026
I brought my 3-year-old and 6-year-old sons to work with me. Here's what I learned.
Business

I brought my 3-year-old and 6-year-old sons to work with me. Here's what I learned.

In this Saturday edition of Business Insider Today, we're reflecting on Bring Your Kid to Work Day.

Joi-Marie McKenzie · 25 Apr, 2026
Giants make big NFL Draft trade to secure wide receiver Malachi FIelds amid heightened attention
World

Giants make big NFL Draft trade to secure wide receiver Malachi FIelds amid heightened attention

The Giants made a bold trade with the Browns to draft Notre Dame receiver Malachi Fields and added cornerback Colton Hood on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Francisca Aufderhar · 25 Apr, 2026
Military Olympians honored at the Pentagon, against backdrop of Iran war
World

Military Olympians honored at the Pentagon, against backdrop of Iran war

Ten American Olympians serving in the U.S. military were honored at the Pentagon by War Sec. Pete Hegseth for their Milan Cortina Olympics service.

Elda Casper · 25 Apr, 2026
I'm self-employed, and family planning as a freelancer is scary. I don't have parental leave, and I don't know how much money to save.
Business

I'm self-employed, and family planning as a freelancer is scary. I don't have parental leave, and I don't know how much money to save.

Planning to have kids when you're self-employed is scary. As a freelancer, I don't have parental leave, and I don't know how much money to save.

Chloe Gordon Cordover · 25 Apr, 2026
MIKE DAVIS: Southern Poverty Law Center: A tale of a racism scam
World

MIKE DAVIS: Southern Poverty Law Center: A tale of a racism scam

The SPLC is accused of funding the KKK and fueling racial hatred while raising millions by claiming to fight racism, a new indictment alleges.

Isobel Blanda · 25 Apr, 2026
Junior talent 'can see how to disrupt us': Goldman partner Kunal Shah on the next generation of bankers
Business

Junior talent 'can see how to disrupt us': Goldman partner Kunal Shah on the next generation of bankers

Kunal Shah, co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International and co-head of FICC, told BI about Europe's tech ecosystem, AI, and the bank's Middle East presence.

Reed Alexander · 25 Apr, 2026