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Americas News

Beloved mom of 3 killed when massive tree crashes onto SUV in freak highway accident
World

Beloved mom of 3 killed when massive tree crashes onto SUV in freak highway accident

Bridget Reagan, 35, of Minerva, Ohio, was killed when a massive tree crashed onto her Jeep Wagoneer on U.S. Route 30, the highway patrol said.

Keira Littel · 18 Aug, 2026
Keke Palmer says Queen Latifah helped her realize the value of a strong professional reputation
Business

Keke Palmer says Queen Latifah helped her realize the value of a strong professional reputation

Keke Palmer credited her "Barbershop 2" costar, Queen Latifah, with teaching her a valuable professional lesson about reputation early in her career.

Kristine Villarroel · 18 Aug, 2026
Taylor Sheridan takes swipe at Los Angeles after building TV empire from Texas
World

Taylor Sheridan takes swipe at Los Angeles after building TV empire from Texas

Taylor Sheridan called Los Angeles an "awful place" and revealed he hasn't visited in seven years while running his TV empire from North Texas.

Halle Boyer · 18 Aug, 2026
Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump
Technology

Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump

The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.

Diamond Johnson · 18 Aug, 2026
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research
Technology

"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research

US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.

Beth Mole · 18 Aug, 2026
Billions spent by key federal agency hasn't made American dream of homeownership any easier: report
World

Billions spent by key federal agency hasn't made American dream of homeownership any easier: report

The American Dream of home ownership slipped further away in all 50 states despite $460 billion in HUD spending over a decade, watchdog finds.

Osborne Little · 18 Aug, 2026
Carville torches Democratic socialists as 'pack of fools,' praises AOC's political evolution
World

Carville torches Democratic socialists as 'pack of fools,' praises AOC's political evolution

James Carville dismissed the Democratic Socialists of America as a "pack of fools" while praising Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political growth.

Eda Langworth · 18 Aug, 2026
Jon Rahm could be set to leave LIV Golf, pay massive penalties to return to PGA Tour in matter of weeks
World

Jon Rahm could be set to leave LIV Golf, pay massive penalties to return to PGA Tour in matter of weeks

Jon Rahm has reportedly made a deal to return to the PGA Tour within weeks, facing a $25 million fine donated to charity and an apology tour.

Brionna Stroman · 18 Aug, 2026
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Technology

Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now

Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.

Jeremy Hsu · 18 Aug, 2026
Jemele Hill posts misleading study to suggest there are too many 'white men' in sports media
World

Jemele Hill posts misleading study to suggest there are too many 'white men' in sports media

Jemele Hill called Ric Bucher's push for male voices on WNBA broadcasts "deeply unserious," citing stats on white men dominating sports media roles.

Dell Klocko · 18 Aug, 2026
Get 6 hours of Claude and ChatGPT project management training for $20
Technology

Get 6 hours of Claude and ChatGPT project management training for $20

Learn how to use Claude and ChatGPT for project planning, scheduling, risk management and other project management tasks for $19.99.

London Hermiston · 18 Aug, 2026
Keep your gadgets charged with this 100W 8-in-1 cable for $25
Technology

Keep your gadgets charged with this 100W 8-in-1 cable for $25

Save 50% on the GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable for $24.99 and get fast charging, universal connectors, data transfer and built-in travel tools.

Jacynthe Hirthe · 18 Aug, 2026