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Americas News

Rupert dreamed it, Lachlan bought it: the strategy behind Fox's $22 billion Roku acquisition
Business

Rupert dreamed it, Lachlan bought it: the strategy behind Fox's $22 billion Roku acquisition

Rupert Murdoch spent decades chasing a digital TV Guide. His son Lachlan just bought one, but TV is different now. Here's what it means for streaming.

Peter Kafka · 15 Jun, 2026
Trump’s Anthropic shutdown just made the case for non-American AI
Technology

Trump’s Anthropic shutdown just made the case for non-American AI

At Washington's request, Anthropic suddenly took its newest and most powerful AI models offline over the weekend. The American company said it had little choice...

Robert Hart · 15 Jun, 2026
Google Chrome is closing the loopholes that let old ad blockers keep working
Technology

Google Chrome is closing the loopholes that let old ad blockers keep working

Google Chrome version 150 and 151, expected in late June and July, respectively, will cut off support for the last remaining workarounds for running older ad bl...

Stevie Bonifield · 15 Jun, 2026
Google Will Save More of Your Search Data to Train AI, but You Can Opt Out
Technology

Google Will Save More of Your Search Data to Train AI, but You Can Opt Out

Disable media saving under Google's updated privacy settings.

Emily Long · 15 Jun, 2026
I thought vaping was harmless until I couldn't stop. I co-founded a company with my best friend to help others quit.
Business

I thought vaping was harmless until I couldn't stop. I co-founded a company with my best friend to help others quit.

Caroline Huber says her vaping addiction inspired her and her best friend to launch a nicotine-cessation startup for Gen Z.

Kelly Burch · 15 Jun, 2026
Users cry foul after AMD stripped memory crypto from its consumer CPUs
Technology

Users cry foul after AMD stripped memory crypto from its consumer CPUs

AMD's stripping of TSME from consumer CPUs appears to be a deliberate, covert move.

Dan Goodin · 15 Jun, 2026
Fleeing suspect in New Jersey strikes ICE agent, who opens fire
World

Fleeing suspect in New Jersey strikes ICE agent, who opens fire

An ICE agent was struck by a fleeing suspect's vehicle and opened fire during an immigration enforcement operation in Manahawkin, New Jersey.

Kaela Pacocha · 15 Jun, 2026
FBI raids Soros-backed voter group’s headquarters in reported fraud probe
World

FBI raids Soros-backed voter group’s headquarters in reported fraud probe

FBI agents reportedly raided Ohio Organizing Collaborative headquarters as part of a federal fraud investigation into the liberal voter mobilization group.

Glenna Powlowski · 15 Jun, 2026
Facebook's new AI tools offer more of the same, with photo-editing and question-answering capabilities
Technology

Facebook's new AI tools offer more of the same, with photo-editing and question-answering capabilities

Don't worry, there's yet another chatbot you can ask for restaurant recommendations.

Quinn Parisian · 15 Jun, 2026
Big Tech’s desperate last push at AI regulation
Technology

Big Tech’s desperate last push at AI regulation

For months, Big Tech's Washington lobbyists have chased after the holy grail of pro-AI legislation: preemption. This would be a comprehensive federal law, passe...

Tina Nguyen · 15 Jun, 2026
Scottie Scheffler's first attempt at the career grand slam tops US Open storylines to watch at Shinnecock
World

Scottie Scheffler's first attempt at the career grand slam tops US Open storylines to watch at Shinnecock

Scottie Scheffler seeks a career grand slam at Shinnecock Hills as the 2026 U.S. Open brings compelling storylines to Long Island this week.

Modesta Trantow · 15 Jun, 2026
Google Earth Has a Hidden Flight Simulator
Technology

Google Earth Has a Hidden Flight Simulator

It's totally free to use on the web.

David Nield · 15 Jun, 2026