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Americas News

Comedian Carlos Mencia hit with 12 felony counts in alleged massive tax dodge
World

Comedian Carlos Mencia hit with 12 felony counts in alleged massive tax dodge

Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested on nearly a dozen felony charges for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8.7 million in earnings.

Lamar Hickle · 19 Jun, 2026
I quit drinking after a brutal hangover. My kids got their dad back.
Business

I quit drinking after a brutal hangover. My kids got their dad back.

Chris Rojas developed a drinking problem when he entered the restaurant profession at 18. He quit alcohol to be more present with his kids.

Jane Ridley · 19 Jun, 2026
DOJ warns former red state is becoming the next California as governor embraces ICE limits
World

DOJ warns former red state is becoming the next California as governor embraces ICE limits

The DOJ is suing Virginia to prevent it from becoming a sanctuary jurisdiction, challenging state laws restricting federal immigration enforcement.

Arvid Kub · 19 Jun, 2026
Doom composer Bobby Prince has died
Technology

Doom composer Bobby Prince has died

Bobby Prince, composer for Doom and other classic shooters, has died.

Prudence Harber · 19 Jun, 2026
Gabbard spotlights Fauci, COVID-origin questions in final act as intelligence chief amid succession fight
World

Gabbard spotlights Fauci, COVID-origin questions in final act as intelligence chief amid succession fight

Tulsi Gabbard released documents claiming Anthony Fauci exerted undue influence over the intelligence community's COVID-19 origins investigation.

Alan Torp · 19 Jun, 2026
China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions
World

China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions

China approves NEO brain chip for commercial medical use in paralysis patients, raising questions about neural data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

Krystal McKenzie · 19 Jun, 2026
One chart shows AI's jobs impact — and how it compares to other tech advances
Business

One chart shows AI's jobs impact — and how it compares to other tech advances

Yale Budget Lab researchers said AI usage has "no connection" to unemployment rates in the US right now.

Allie Kelly · 19 Jun, 2026
Exclusive: Harmeet Dhillon says MLB might face legal consequences for warning Giants players: 'Un-American'
World

Exclusive: Harmeet Dhillon says MLB might face legal consequences for warning Giants players: 'Un-American'

Harmeet Dhillon says USEEOC will investigate MLB after players were warned for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps but BLM patches were allowed.

Wilfred Paucek · 19 Jun, 2026
X tells 'neglected' Meta employees that it is hiring and will 'exceed any snack budget offer'
Business

X tells 'neglected' Meta employees that it is hiring and will 'exceed any snack budget offer'

Meta said it'll be improving its snack-filled office kitchens to improve employee morale. Elon Musk's X says it can match that.

Jacob Shamsian · 19 Jun, 2026
Reporter's Notebook: How Trump's surprise move on DNI confirmation upended key Senate deal on FISA
World

Reporter's Notebook: How Trump's surprise move on DNI confirmation upended key Senate deal on FISA

Trump blindsided senators by forcing cancelation of Jay Clayton's DNI hearing and linking FISA renewal to the president's SAVE America Act.

Ena Rutherford · 19 Jun, 2026
Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay
World

Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay

A U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to take effect Friday as talks with Iran scheduled for Switzerland were abruptly postponed.

Terrell Balistreri · 19 Jun, 2026
Apple Music in iOS 27 introduces new design changes in two key areas
Technology

Apple Music in iOS 27 introduces new design changes in two key areas

Apple Music is getting a handful of improvements in iOS 27, including new designs in two key parts of the app: artist pages and album pages. Here’s what’s comin...

Ryan Christoffel · 19 Jun, 2026