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Americas News

Victor Wembanyama isn't good or mature enough to be the face of the NBA — at least not yet
World

Victor Wembanyama isn't good or mature enough to be the face of the NBA — at least not yet

Victor Wembanyama has struggled in the NBA Finals biggest moments as the Knicks hold a 3-1 lead, raising questions about his readiness for stardom.

Kevin Bailey · 12 Jun, 2026
Kevin O'Leary on the fight to build a massive data center
Business

Kevin O'Leary on the fight to build a massive data center

Kevin O'Leary on AI, China, and why America needs more compute power.

Erica Star Domena · 12 Jun, 2026
The world’s first trillionaire is a killer
Technology

The world’s first trillionaire is a killer

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO will probably make him the richest person to ever walk the planet. And while his mountain of horrible personal conduct could fill multipl...

TC. Sottek · 12 Jun, 2026
Thursday Night Mowing League growth skyrockets as weekend warriors realize there’s a better way to mow
World

Thursday Night Mowing League growth skyrockets as weekend warriors realize there’s a better way to mow

Thursday Night Mowing League sees 600% Facebook membership growth after urging Americans to stop wasting 1,040 prime summer Saturdays on lawn work.

Ashtyn Torphy · 12 Jun, 2026
Congress lets decades-old spying law lapse amid Trump's controversial DNI nomination
Technology

Congress lets decades-old spying law lapse amid Trump's controversial DNI nomination

Congress, afraid of empowering Bill Pulte, has allowed a decades-old spying law to lapse.

Cole Rosenbaum · 12 Jun, 2026
Here's what Jeff Bezos' new startup Prometheus will do
Technology

Here's what Jeff Bezos' new startup Prometheus will do

It isn't the only startup tackling physical AI, but it's one of the best-funded.

Samuel Axon · 12 Jun, 2026
From grills to boots: American-made products worth every penny
World

From grills to boots: American-made products worth every penny

Ahead of America's 250th, shop U.S.-made products built to last, from Brooks Brothers and Weber to John Deere and Lodge.

Jesus Prohaska · 12 Jun, 2026
'Top Gun: Maverick' star James Handy's official cause of death revealed as new details emerge in murder case
World

'Top Gun: Maverick' star James Handy's official cause of death revealed as new details emerge in murder case

"Top Gun: Maverick" actor James Handy died from a stab wound and neck compression, ruled a homicide. Michael Gledhill now faces murder charges.

Elaina Bruen · 12 Jun, 2026
Inside the vice president's official residence, where JD Vance and Usha Vance live
Business

Inside the vice president's official residence, where JD Vance and Usha Vance live

The vice president's official residence is on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory. Take a look inside the historic home.

Talia Lakritz · 12 Jun, 2026
Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?
Technology

Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?

A pending report on climate attribution may be setting the stage for conflict.

John Timmer · 12 Jun, 2026
Five Hacks Every Meta Smart Glasses User Should Know
Technology

Five Hacks Every Meta Smart Glasses User Should Know

You can get more out of your Meta smart glasses.

Stephen Johnson · 12 Jun, 2026
'Deranged message' on National Mall sparks police probe as Trump security fears mount
World

'Deranged message' on National Mall sparks police probe as Trump security fears mount

A giant "8647" message was found etched into grass on the National Mall, prompting a U.S. Park Police investigation amid threats against Trump.

Kelsi Zieme · 12 Jun, 2026