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Americas News

WNBA, players strike late-night deal for new CBA
World

WNBA, players strike late-night deal for new CBA

The WNBA and its players union agreed in principle to a new CBA in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, and is now on track to begin the season on May 8.

Rebekah Thompson · 18 Mar, 2026
Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations in China marred by government pressure
Technology

Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations in China marred by government pressure

We noted yesterday that Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which began in New York, were moving on to China. CEO Tim Cook was spotted at a celebratory event...

Ben Lovejoy · 18 Mar, 2026
Why The Trade Desk has come out swinging against the press, Wall Street, Madison Avenue, and Amazon
Business

Why The Trade Desk has come out swinging against the press, Wall Street, Madison Avenue, and Amazon

The Trade Desk CEO, Jeff Green, has been outspoken about his grievances. The adtech company's CMO says its comms strategy hasn't shifted.

Lara O'Reilly · 18 Mar, 2026
Kash Patel set to tout crucial FBI reforms that many Americans may not know about: 'Real security'
World

Kash Patel set to tout crucial FBI reforms that many Americans may not know about: 'Real security'

Patel plans to defend an FBI overhaul he says is restoring the bureau's law enforcement mission as he appears before US Senators for a hearing on global securit...

Caterina Daniel · 18 Mar, 2026
AI-powered ad spend is set to soar 63% this year as brands ditch manual controls
Business

AI-powered ad spend is set to soar 63% this year as brands ditch manual controls

Tools like Google's Performance Max and Meta's Advantage Plus are driving a lift in AI-powered advertising revenue, per Madison and Wall.

Lara O'Reilly · 18 Mar, 2026
After Discord fiasco, age-check tech promises privacy by running locally. Does it work?
Technology

After Discord fiasco, age-check tech promises privacy by running locally. Does it work?

On-device face scans and cross-platform age keys decrease privacy risks, but trust issues abound.

Ashley Belanger · 18 Mar, 2026
Disney's new CEO is stepping in during a wild time for media
Business

Disney's new CEO is stepping in during a wild time for media

Disney's new CEO officially starts today. He's got his work cut out for him.

Dan DeFrancesco · 18 Mar, 2026
March Madness 2026 deals: Score free food from TGI Fridays, Buffalo Wild Wings, Grubhub, and more
Technology

March Madness 2026 deals: Score free food from TGI Fridays, Buffalo Wild Wings, Grubhub, and more

The best March Madness 2026 deals. Get free food from TGI Fridays, Buffalo Wild Wings, Grubhub, and more.

Celestine Lubowitz · 18 Mar, 2026
Mullin faces Democrat grilling in first hurdle to lead DHS and more top headlines
World

Mullin faces Democrat grilling in first hurdle to lead DHS and more top headlines

Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

Trystan Swaniawski · 18 Mar, 2026
Ikea smart home failings point to a major problem with Matter
Technology

Ikea smart home failings point to a major problem with Matter

Ikea smart home products have long been the preferred choice of those who want to begin or expand a smart home at an affordable price. The company’s use of phys...

Ben Lovejoy · 18 Mar, 2026
AI could shrink paychecks but stretch them further, a Yale economics professor says
Business

AI could shrink paychecks but stretch them further, a Yale economics professor says

"What matters is not the dollar wage but what you can buy with it," Yale's economics professor Pascual Restrepo said.

Thibault Spirlet · 18 Mar, 2026
Can't sleep? 5 foods that may help you get better rest tonight
World

Can't sleep? 5 foods that may help you get better rest tonight

Struggling with sleep? Your diet could be the key. Here are five nutritionist-approved foods that may promote better rest through science-backed ingredients.

Baby Macejkovic · 18 Mar, 2026