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Americas News

Penn State frat cocaine bust blows lid off wider stimulant scourge hitting college campuses — and beyond
World

Penn State frat cocaine bust blows lid off wider stimulant scourge hitting college campuses — and beyond

The alleged Penn State cocaine ring exposed a surge in stimulant use across rural America, with methamphetamine and synthetic drugs alarming officials.

Demario Pfannerstill · 13 Sep, 2026
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on gridiron grazing and silver-screen secrets
World

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on gridiron grazing and silver-screen secrets

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of gridiron grazing, silver-screen...

Keira Schoen · 13 Sep, 2026
Vulnerable House Republicans embrace Trump as GOP bets on defying midterm history
World

Vulnerable House Republicans embrace Trump as GOP bets on defying midterm history

President Donald Trump urged Republicans to "pretend that I'm on the ballot," as vulnerable GOP incumbents rallied at the first-ever midterm convention.

Cayla Wolff · 13 Sep, 2026
Sweden votes as migration, crime and economy dominate high-stakes election
World

Sweden votes as migration, crime and economy dominate high-stakes election

Gun violence, asylum policy and welfare reform dominate Sweden's election as Ulf Kristersson's coalition battles Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.

Maudie Huel · 13 Sep, 2026
A gut health scientist shared 3 recipes that help her eat 30 grams of fiber a day, from noodles to chocolate slices
Business

A gut health scientist shared 3 recipes that help her eat 30 grams of fiber a day, from noodles to chocolate slices

Beyond its reputation for aiding smooth digestion, fiber helps lower cholesterol levels and keep blood sugar levels balanced throughout the day.

Kim Schewitz · 13 Sep, 2026
A Florida investor explains how he bought 3 condos for $360,000 and turned them into cash-flowing rentals using the 1% rule
Business

A Florida investor explains how he bought 3 condos for $360,000 and turned them into cash-flowing rentals using the 1% rule

Ted Garber broadened his search for cash flowing properties when he couldn't find what he wanted closer to home. He shares the numbers behind one deal.

Kathleen Elkins · 13 Sep, 2026
Why AI researchers keep building something they think will kill humans
Business

Why AI researchers keep building something they think will kill humans

Why do AI researchers keep building technology they believe will kill? Inside the commercial, ethical, and psychological forces driving doomers.

Alistair Barr · 13 Sep, 2026
Attention shoppers: digital ad screens are about to be everywhere you look
Business

Attention shoppers: digital ad screens are about to be everywhere you look

Retailers have been gradually adding digital display ads to their stores for the past year, but now the pace appears to be picking up.

Dominick Reuter · 13 Sep, 2026
I visited Capital One's lounge at LaGuardia. I loved the free steak and shrimp, but I'll do 1 thing differently next time.
Business

I visited Capital One's lounge at LaGuardia. I loved the free steak and shrimp, but I'll do 1 thing differently next time.

Business Insider's editor visited the Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport. She enjoyed the shrimp and steak, but there's one thing she'd change.

Jane Zhang · 13 Sep, 2026
A laid-off Grubhub worker created a tracker to help others find jobs. 18 months later, recruiters are learning from it.
Business

A laid-off Grubhub worker created a tracker to help others find jobs. 18 months later, recruiters are learning from it.

Irvin Thevaranjan builds Ex-Grubhub Talent Network aiding laid-off workers with job searches amid widespread tech industry layoffs.

Alex Bitter · 13 Sep, 2026
I own a house rental business near a future Meta AI data center. Construction workers make up most of our tenants.
Business

I own a house rental business near a future Meta AI data center. Construction workers make up most of our tenants.

Angel Crawford and her husband launched their rental home business in northeast Louisiana just before Meta announced its Hyperion AI data center.

Lauren Edmonds · 13 Sep, 2026
What happens when you tell Jensen Huang you're quitting Nvidia
Business

What happens when you tell Jensen Huang you're quitting Nvidia

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gives blunt feedback to departing employees, influencing startups like Flexion Robotics and INT21 with direct insights.

Geoff Weiss · 13 Sep, 2026