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Americas News

All about the Specs AR glasses, with Snap CEO Evan Spiegel
Technology

All about the Specs AR glasses, with Snap CEO Evan Spiegel

Mashable talked to Snap CEO Evan Spiegel just minutes after he unveiled the new Specs AR glasses at AWE 2026.

Nyasia Hayes · 16 Jun, 2026
This Sunday’s Apple Watch Activity Challenge celebrates International Day of Yoga
Technology

This Sunday’s Apple Watch Activity Challenge celebrates International Day of Yoga

On June 21, Apple Watch users will be able to earn a special badge and animated iMessage stickers by completing Apple’s International Day of Yoga Challenge. Her...

Marcus Mendes · 16 Jun, 2026
I ate 31 different Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best
Business

I ate 31 different Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best

I'm tasting all the Blizzard flavors at Dairy Queen, from Oreo to cheesecake and other seasonal flavors. Here are the best and worst ones to order.

Savanna Swain-Wilson · 16 Jun, 2026
California co-eds killed after being swept out to sea by dangerous waves while sleeping
World

California co-eds killed after being swept out to sea by dangerous waves while sleeping

Two college students from Fremont, California, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by rising tides while apparently napping near a beach archway.

Juvenal Schoen · 16 Jun, 2026
Rivian trims its workforce as the EV maker pursues profitable growth
Business

Rivian trims its workforce as the EV maker pursues profitable growth

Rivian's layoffs impact less than 2% of the company. It comes as the EV maker's most important car, the R2, reaches customer's driveways.

Ben Shimkus · 16 Jun, 2026
The subtext of Robinhood's layoff memo: It's not us, it's you
Business

The subtext of Robinhood's layoff memo: It's not us, it's you

The trading platform's CEO drew a clear contrast between the workforce the company is shedding and the one it wants to keep.

Sarah E. Needleman,Tim Paradis · 16 Jun, 2026
Pizza Hut is getting a new owner: private equity firm LongRange buys chain in $1.5 billion deal
Business

Pizza Hut is getting a new owner: private equity firm LongRange buys chain in $1.5 billion deal

Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7B, with LongRange Capital and Yum China taking over. Yum! will refocus on KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger.

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert · 16 Jun, 2026
Apple Home adds new smart lock with auto-unlock that’s hands-free
Technology

Apple Home adds new smart lock with auto-unlock that’s hands-free

Earlier this year, Schlage unveiled its Sense Pro smart lock with HomeKit and Ultra Wideband support for auto-unlocking and locking. And today the company annou...

Ryan Christoffel · 16 Jun, 2026
US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers, report says
Technology

US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers, report says

Trump admin green-lighting $111B deal "reeks of corruption," Sen. Warren says.

Jon Brodkin · 16 Jun, 2026
Iran World Cup team forced to leave US after tournament opener in apparent change of plans
World

Iran World Cup team forced to leave US after tournament opener in apparent change of plans

Iran's World Cup soccer team was ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after its opening match, says coach Amir Ghalenoei, disrupting recovery plans.

Trevion Berge · 16 Jun, 2026
The EU won't pursue a mandatory game preservation law
Technology

The EU won't pursue a mandatory game preservation law

The European Commission says it can't force publishers to preserve video games, citing existing copyright and IP law.

Shad Haag · 16 Jun, 2026
US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors
World

US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors

U.S. Embassy has warned Americans to avoid jet ski rentals in the Bahamas, citing deaths, injuries and reported sexual assaults by rogue operators. Here's what...

Kim Hahn · 16 Jun, 2026