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Americas News

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
Parental controls arrive on all Android devices
Technology

Parental controls arrive on all Android devices

All Android devices now have a direct path to Google Family Link.

Maxine Botsford · 16 Jun, 2026
Colonial Williamsburg gears up for America 250 birthday to remember
World

Colonial Williamsburg gears up for America 250 birthday to remember

Colonial Williamsburg prepares for its largest-ever July 4th fireworks show and free historic programming to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial.

Antonio Jakubowski · 16 Jun, 2026
The 20 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked
Business

The 20 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked

Amid military tensions overseas, international peace has gained new importance for those looking to travel or move abroad.

Kristine Villarroel,James LaForge · 16 Jun, 2026
10 underrated Apple Watch features you can set up in minutes
Technology

10 underrated Apple Watch features you can set up in minutes

These might not be the most popular or well-known Apple Watch features, but we think they're worth using and setting up.

Johnpaul Runolfsson · 16 Jun, 2026
This Massive Hisense U7 QLED TV Is 40% Off in an Early Prime Day Deal
Technology

This Massive Hisense U7 QLED TV Is 40% Off in an Early Prime Day Deal

At over $800 off, this 75-inch set is at its lowest price ever.

Daniel Oropeza · 16 Jun, 2026
All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR
Technology

All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR

Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 spl...

Stevie Bonifield · 16 Jun, 2026
Security Bite Podcast: WWDC26 security and privacy rundown, big changes coming for users and admins
Technology

Security Bite Podcast: WWDC26 security and privacy rundown, big changes coming for users and admins

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do...

Arin Waichulis · 16 Jun, 2026
Don't bury Texas Tech just yet: Red Raiders should still be CFP contenders, even without Brendan Sorsby
World

Don't bury Texas Tech just yet: Red Raiders should still be CFP contenders, even without Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech ranks 12th in returning production and first in the Big 12 despite losing Brendan Sorsby to the NFL supplemental draft this week.

Nikolas Barrows · 16 Jun, 2026