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Americas News

Carrie Underwood doesn't skip leg day, spicy Sophie Cunningham & why Trump's World Cup meddling is a win-win
World

Carrie Underwood doesn't skip leg day, spicy Sophie Cunningham & why Trump's World Cup meddling is a win-win

Trump's FIFA phone call creates a political win-win ahead of USA vs. Belgium, while the Marlins manager pulls a pitcher during a perfect game.

Adrian Kutch · 06 Jul, 2026
Media figures melt down over Trump involvement with FIFA as US star Folarin Balogun set to play
World

Media figures melt down over Trump involvement with FIFA as US star Folarin Balogun set to play

Pundits attacked President Donald Trump after he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the Folarin Balogun red card reversal ahead of the upcoming Belgi...

Osvaldo Tromp · 06 Jul, 2026
Apple adds new popup for AI features that send data to Google Cloud
Technology

Apple adds new popup for AI features that send data to Google Cloud

Apple now uses Google servers to power some of its new and upcoming AI features, and the company is using a popup to notify and request user permission in both...

Ryan Christoffel · 06 Jul, 2026
Rumors about Platner's future in critical Senate race swirl after canceled events ahead of key deadline
World

Rumors about Platner's future in critical Senate race swirl after canceled events ahead of key deadline

Graham Platner canceled multiple town hall events, sparking speculation that he may drop out of the Maine Senate race before the July 13 ballot deadline.

Myrtis Marquardt · 06 Jul, 2026
Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race
World

Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race

Rumors are swirling on social media about the future of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after several campaign events were canceled and a Polit...

Chaya Nicolas · 06 Jul, 2026
Walker Buehler targets home-field rebound as San Diego Padres host Arizona Diamondbacks in .500 showdown
World

Walker Buehler targets home-field rebound as San Diego Padres host Arizona Diamondbacks in .500 showdown

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres clash with both teams fighting to reach .500, as Walker Buehler looks to rebound from a rough outing.

Lavinia Windler · 06 Jul, 2026
Pence commends Trump for winning freedom of Beijing's Zion Church pastor Ezra Jin from Chinese detention
World

Pence commends Trump for winning freedom of Beijing's Zion Church pastor Ezra Jin from Chinese detention

Mike Pence commended President Donald Trump for pressing Xi Jinping on pastor Ezra Jin's detention in Beijing, calling on China to also free Jimmy Lai.

Kaitlin Wuckert · 06 Jul, 2026
Google now uses your uploaded search media to train AI
Technology

Google now uses your uploaded search media to train AI

A few simple adjustments to your settings will opt you out of Google's latest AI-training method.

Alisa Zboncak · 06 Jul, 2026
Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free E-Books in July
Technology

Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free E-Books in July

Choose from a list of titles hand-picked by Amazon editors.

Daniel Oropeza · 06 Jul, 2026
watchOS 27 beta 3 includes upgraded Siri AI experience and dedicated Siri app
Technology

watchOS 27 beta 3 includes upgraded Siri AI experience and dedicated Siri app

Apple’s upgraded Siri AI experience and the standalone Siri app have arrived on the Apple Watch with today’s watchOS 27 beta 3 release.

Zac Hall · 06 Jul, 2026
Socialist mayor Katie Wilson silent amid protests over ‘human dumping ground’ ahead of US World Cup match
World

Socialist mayor Katie Wilson silent amid protests over ‘human dumping ground’ ahead of US World Cup match

CID businesses report a major decline in foot traffic during the FIFA World Cup as residents protest Mayor Katie Wilson over crime and drug dealing.

Eusebio Ankunding · 06 Jul, 2026
Stalled Waymo cars involved in July 4 gridlock, company confirms
Technology

Stalled Waymo cars involved in July 4 gridlock, company confirms

The stalled Waymo cars led to an hours-long traffic jam.

Andreane Hane · 06 Jul, 2026