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Americas News

Disgraced Murdaugh trial clerk who helped blow up murder conviction claims protection from payback lawsuit
World

Disgraced Murdaugh trial clerk who helped blow up murder conviction claims protection from payback lawsuit

Former clerk Becky Hill asks federal judge to dismiss Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 lawsuit, arguing he would have incurred the same legal fees regardless.

Jazmyn Champlin · 19 Jun, 2026
Dem justices slap Soros-backed Philly DA with power strip in stunning decision: 'Not reliable'
World

Dem justices slap Soros-backed Philly DA with power strip in stunning decision: 'Not reliable'

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court, including two Democrat justices, ordered outside scrutiny of Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner's office over unreliable post-convictio...

Baby Gislason · 19 Jun, 2026
Ukraine's small drone teams keep beating NATO units in exercises, and neither side is surprised
Business

Ukraine's small drone teams keep beating NATO units in exercises, and neither side is surprised

Ukraine has more battlefield drone experience than many NATO allies, and it's eager to share its hard-won expertise.

Sinéad Baker · 19 Jun, 2026
Michelle Obama’s ‘me’ answer about next chapter draws social media backlash
World

Michelle Obama’s ‘me’ answer about next chapter draws social media backlash

Michelle Obama says "me" when asked about her next chapter on "Good Morning America," drawing criticism from conservative commentators on social media.

Jude Kilback · 19 Jun, 2026
After years of home ownership, I decided to rent. It was the best decision I could've made.
Business

After years of home ownership, I decided to rent. It was the best decision I could've made.

After years of being a homeowner, I've decided to rent an apartment. At 47, renting better fits my lifestyle and makes me feel financially secure.

Stacy Boe Miller · 19 Jun, 2026
Iranian and Israeli athletes react to memorandum of understanding to end US-Iran war
World

Iranian and Israeli athletes react to memorandum of understanding to end US-Iran war

Former Iranian wrestler Sardar Pashei and Israeli Olympian AJ Edelman criticize the U.S.-Iran deal, calling it a dangerous lifeline for the regime.

Isaiah Abernathy · 19 Jun, 2026
The global chair of PwC shares 3 takes on what AI means for jobs
Business

The global chair of PwC shares 3 takes on what AI means for jobs

Mohamed Kande, PwC's global chairman, shared three key takeaways on how AI is disrupting jobs in a recent CNBC Squawk Box interview.

Polly Thompson · 19 Jun, 2026
Switzerland confirms talks with the US and Iran are postponed and more top headlines
World

Switzerland confirms talks with the US and Iran are postponed and more top headlines

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Russ Dibbert · 19 Jun, 2026
As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat
Technology

As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat

Researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs.

Teresa Tomassoni, Inside Climate News · 19 Jun, 2026
I built an AI tool that negotiated hotel prices for me. One hotel suspected it was AI, but it got me a better deal.
Business

I built an AI tool that negotiated hotel prices for me. One hotel suspected it was AI, but it got me a better deal.

A 24-year-old engineer built an AI agent that called hotels, asked for discounts, and negotiated perks. Here's the transcript

Jacob Zinkula · 19 Jun, 2026
You can't afford to have FOMO this summer
Business

You can't afford to have FOMO this summer

Higher-earners are likely to keep spending on luxury vacations, but that doesn't mean you just have to sit by in jealousy.

Juliana Kaplan · 19 Jun, 2026
Ex-House Dem who ripped congressional stock trading ban as 'bullsh--' changes her tune in comeback bid
World

Ex-House Dem who ripped congressional stock trading ban as 'bullsh--' changes her tune in comeback bid

Former Rep. Elaine Luria now says she supports a congressional stock trading ban after calling the concept profane in 2022 during her prior term.

Isabell Huel · 19 Jun, 2026