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Americas News

SpaceX and Tesla merger chatter is heating up. Here's how Musk's companies work together.
Business

SpaceX and Tesla merger chatter is heating up. Here's how Musk's companies work together.

Elon Musk's companies are intertwined. There's renewed speculation that his sprawling, intermingled business empire could see a Tesla mega merger.

Ben Shimkus · 12 Jun, 2026
$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year
Technology

$130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year

Winning fight against AI data centers gives people a "taste of political power."

Ashley Belanger · 12 Jun, 2026
Siri is good now??
Technology

Siri is good now??

You'd be forgiven for thinking this day would never come. Siri has spent a decade and half somewhere between "sort of useful at a few things" and "utterly disas...

David Pierce · 12 Jun, 2026
FIFA implements mandatory water breaks in each half for first time at 2026 World Cup
World

FIFA implements mandatory water breaks in each half for first time at 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces mandatory three-minute hydration breaks in every match, sparking debate among coaches and fans about game rhythm.

Jace McGlynn · 12 Jun, 2026
Texas overtakes California as 'America’s center of gravity,' Bessent claims in closed-door meeting
World

Texas overtakes California as 'America’s center of gravity,' Bessent claims in closed-door meeting

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights a 'tale of two states' between Texas and California, citing failed governance and energy policy differences.

Francis Glover · 12 Jun, 2026
Texas overtakes California as 'America’s center of gravity,' claims Treasury Sec Bessent
World

Texas overtakes California as 'America’s center of gravity,' claims Treasury Sec Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights a 'tale of two states' between Texas and California, citing failed governance and energy policy differences.

Flossie Champlin · 12 Jun, 2026
How to keep your Mac awake, even when your MacBook lid is closed
Technology

How to keep your Mac awake, even when your MacBook lid is closed

macOS is designed to put your Mac to sleep when it is not being used. That is usually exactly what you want. Sleep saves power, protects battery life, and keeps...

Zac Hall · 12 Jun, 2026
This week's Anthropic-inspired AI freakout, explained
Business

This week's Anthropic-inspired AI freakout, explained

Anthropic limits AI model use, citing safety concerns. But it's also trying to stop open-source models from competing.

Alistair Barr · 12 Jun, 2026
Apple’s Image Playground Just Caught Up to ChatGPT and Gemini
Technology

Apple’s Image Playground Just Caught Up to ChatGPT and Gemini

I might actually start using Image Playground now.

David Nield · 12 Jun, 2026
We found the best Apple Watch deals ahead of Prime Day — shop the Series 11 for $100 off
Technology

We found the best Apple Watch deals ahead of Prime Day — shop the Series 11 for $100 off

Prime Day is coming June 23 to 26 and ahead of Amazon's biggest sale of the year, we found early deals on Apple Watches. Shop the Series 11 for $100 off.

Maxie Brakus · 12 Jun, 2026
The World Cups breakout star is a duck in a tiny Mexico jersey
Technology

The World Cups breakout star is a duck in a tiny Mexico jersey

A duck in a Mexico jersey has become one of the first viral stars of the World Cup.

Tressie O'Connell · 12 Jun, 2026
Expiring spy law sparks warnings of 'fatal' consequences ahead of World Cup
World

Expiring spy law sparks warnings of 'fatal' consequences ahead of World Cup

Section 702 of FISA will go dark as Democrats reject extensions over Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to oversee intelligence services temporarily.

Rosalee Reichel · 12 Jun, 2026