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Americas News

Trump dangles $5,000 checks as debt surges — but only if GOP can clear major midterm hurdle
World

Trump dangles $5,000 checks as debt surges — but only if GOP can clear major midterm hurdle

President Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge could cost roughly $1.2 trillion, with JD Vance suggesting wealthy Americans may be excluded.

Kathlyn Russel · 10 Sep, 2026
Popular beach town cracks down on risky behavior as violators face fines, jail time
World

Popular beach town cracks down on risky behavior as violators face fines, jail time

With fines of up to $500 as the city targets litter and wildlife, Indian Rocks Beach in Florida approved an immediate smoking and vaping ban on its public beach...

Dana Kemmer · 10 Sep, 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is $250 Off Right Now
Technology

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is $250 Off Right Now

The 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is at a record-low $1,849.99.

Pradershika Sharma · 10 Sep, 2026
I landed a brand new job. Five months later, I quit.
Business

I landed a brand new job. Five months later, I quit.

I quit a major journalism job five months after starting it. I had no backup plan, but burnout convinced me something had to change.

Mikhaila Friel · 10 Sep, 2026
Instead of visiting Italy, we bought a home here for about $65,000. Our decision was risky, but it paid off.
Business

Instead of visiting Italy, we bought a home here for about $65,000. Our decision was risky, but it paid off.

Instead of visiting Italy, my husband and I decided to buy an affordable house in a Sicilian village. The risk paid off; we now live here full-time.

Camellia Phillips · 10 Sep, 2026
The Duo is drool-worthy, but the iPhone 18 Pro camera features win for me
Technology

The Duo is drool-worthy, but the iPhone 18 Pro camera features win for me

If ever there was a head versus heart moment in terms of Apple tech, it was in yesterday’s unveiling of the new iPhones. I already started the morning by wiping...

Ben Lovejoy · 10 Sep, 2026
watchOS 27: Here are Apple’s full release notes for new update
Technology

watchOS 27: Here are Apple’s full release notes for new update

watchOS 27 launches next week, the major new Apple Watch update. Here are Apple’s official release notes detailing what’s new in watchOS 27. more…

Ryan Christoffel · 10 Sep, 2026
Trump just promised Americans another check if things go his way. People are adding it to the tab.
Business

Trump just promised Americans another check if things go his way. People are adding it to the tab.

Trump floated paying Americans $5,000 if Republicans win big in the midterms. They have heard these promises before.

Joshua Nelken-Zitser · 10 Sep, 2026
Kim Kardashian's baseball mom reality show looks absolutely full of fireworks, Collinsworth shines & $1 beers
World

Kim Kardashian's baseball mom reality show looks absolutely full of fireworks, Collinsworth shines & $1 beers

Roger Goodell's Wednesday NFL kickoff sets the stage, but Kim Kardashian's "Team Moms: Baseball" trailer is stealing the travel ball spotlight.

Marianna Emard · 10 Sep, 2026
GM's Mary Barra shares Warren Buffett's 'phenomenal advice' to her
Business

GM's Mary Barra shares Warren Buffett's 'phenomenal advice' to her

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said she's "forever grateful" to Warren Buffett for advising and supporting her during some "pretty dicey times."

Theron Mohamed · 10 Sep, 2026
Researchers fear there's a chance AI could kill us all. Here's how experts say that might play out.
Business

Researchers fear there's a chance AI could kill us all. Here's how experts say that might play out.

An Anthropic researcher's resignation reignited a debate over how AI could threaten all of humanity. Experts explained possible paths to catastrophe.

Thibault Spirlet · 10 Sep, 2026
Ukraine says AI is moving beyond drones and into strike missiles for the first time
Business

Ukraine says AI is moving beyond drones and into strike missiles for the first time

Ukrainian defense firms have already widely incorporated AI into their drones, but little has been said about missiles.

Jake Epstein · 10 Sep, 2026