Voice America Journalists

Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America

Rio de Janeiro reached 44C, its highest temperature for more than a decade, last Monday. While North America grappled with widespread cold and wintry conditions last week, South America – now in ...

The Guardian - 5d

'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes

“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiences.

NBC News - 5d

Democrats need to make a compelling case to win back America

Voters have little idea what Democrats stand for, only who they stand against.

The Hill - 4d

Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back

Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.

The New York Times - 4d

Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges

The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...

The Hill - 3d

Wall Street and Silicon Valley Are Betting Big on Trump’s America

Citadel, JPMorgan and Apple are leaning into the president’s agenda.

Inc. - 3d

Trump’s Iron Dome for America system is now reportedly called Golden Dome

The initiative, established by executive order, is touted to protect US skies from attacks, much like Israel’s system. Donald Trump ’s Iron Dome for America initiative for a missile defense ...

The Guardian - 3d

Under Trump, America’s New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus

When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world’s outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and ...

The New York Times - 3d

Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ debacle is no joke – this is how authoritarians get started

The move has disturbing historical precedents, and retaliation against the Associated Press signals more restrictions to come. Last week, the Associated Press sued White House officials for ...

The Guardian - 3d

George Conway: Trump 'wants to have revenge on the United States of America'

Conservative lawyer George Conway said President Trump’s bold changes to the federal government reveal an effort to “destroy” its institutions and exact “revenge” on the country. “This is an ...

The Hill - 2d

Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding

President Trump’s order changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America prompted communities along the coast to think about the basin in a way many never had before.

The New York Times - 2d

Cheekface leans into the DIY mentality that makes it 'America's local band'

The L.A.-based indie rock band dabbles in everything from ska to crabcore on its new album, 'Middle Spoon,' released on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Democrat in Fox News op-ed: Trump 'making America expensive again'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) went after President Trump in a Wednesday Fox News op-ed, accusing him of “making America expensive again.” “One month into his term, President Trump is making America ...

The Hill - 2d

Why is America still building houses in climate danger zones?

Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing shortage

Financial Times - 2d

Desi Lydic: Trump Just ‘Put a Cover Charge on America’

“It’s $5 million to get in, but he’ll waive it if you bring in three hot girls with you,” Lydic said of President Trump’s “gold card” visa idea on the “Daily Show.”

The New York Times - 2d

MapQuest trolls Trump by letting users rename 'Gulf of America'

MapQuest has entered the chat.

The Hill - 1d

Three billionaires: America’s oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich

As Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk alter US media, the connections between wealth and power are in plain sight. One of the unacknowledged advantages of the horrendous era we’ve entered is ...

The Guardian - 1d

America's appetite for gold is 'sucking' bullion out of other countries

"Supply chains have been disrupted because of this huge sucking sound, which has been the United States," said World Gold Council's John Reade.

CNBC - 1d

Theater Ceiling Collapses During ‘Captain America’ Screening in Washington State

Only two people were watching “Captain America: Brave New World” when the ceiling fell. Neither person was injured.

The New York Times - 1d

America must not surrender its Democratic values | Bernie Sanders

Together, we must fight for our long-held values and work with people around the world who share them. For 250 years, the United States has held itself up as a symbol of democracy – an example of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Republican lawmaker on Trump-Zelensky meeting: 'A bad day for America’s foreign policy'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) characterized Friday’s contentious meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “bad day” for U.S. foreign policy. "A bad day for ...

The Hill - 15h

'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885

In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Canada’s ice hockey win over Trump’s America was her soft power laid bare | Colin Horgan

Trump can try to co-opt hockey. But Thursday showed that wherever where you’re from, when you step onto the ice, something about you will always be Canadian. Canada beat US 3-2 on McDavid’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media | Margaret Sullivan

The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity. It might seem like a small matter, just a disagreement over whether a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.

Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rally

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

How a national-security review made AppLovin America’s hottest stock — and its founders billionaires

Who says government can’t create wealth? CFIUS, an obscure panel playing an increasing market role, blocked the sale of AppLovin years before a stock-market bonanza.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Eye on America: Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington film illuminates historic WWII battalion

In Washington D.C., we visit the Library of Congress, where a hand-painted display weaves together the oldest African American family tree. And in Virginia, we speak with Tyler Perry and Kerry ...

CBS News - 6d

Judge declines to restore AP access to White House amid 'Gulf of America' dispute

A federal judge on Monday declined to restore The Associated Press’s access to certain spaces open to the media at the White House, including the Oval Office amid the Trump administration’s battle ...

The Hill - 4d

White House to take over press pool amid 'Gulf of America' fight with AP

The White House said Tuesday that it would take over which outlets are allowed into the press pool covering the president, wresting such control from the White House Correspondents' Association. ...

The Hill - 3d

Eli Lilly unveils $27bn US investment as corporate America seeks to woo Trump

Pharmaceutical industry hopes to ward off growing tariff threat

Financial Times - 2d

In deporting Asians to Central America, Trump strong-arms weaker nations, experts say

Dozens of mostly Asian migrants were put on a deportation flight on Thursday. But instead of landing near their home countries, the plane arrived in San José, Costa Rica.

NBC News - 2d

Movie theater ceiling collapses during screening of 'Captain America: Brave New World'

Two moviegoers got an extra taste of action Tuesday night — and not just from their choice to view "Captain America: Brave New World."

NBC News - 1d

How opportunity awaits AJ Allmendinger, one of NASCAR's best road racers, at Circuit of the Americas

Allmendinger spoke to CBS Sports ahead of COTA, where he figures to contend for a win that could make his whole season

CBS Sports - 1d

The ‘bro bubble’ is bursting, says Bank of America strategist. Here are the key levels to watch for the Nasdaq, Palantir and more.

The so-called ‘bro bubble’ — the testosterone-fueled rally in cryptocurrencies and other speculative tech stocks — is popping, and one strategist identifies the key lines in the sand for closely ...

MarketWatch - 23h

2025 NASCAR at Austin Fantasy rankings, racing picks, lineups, start-sit advice at Circuit of the Americas

Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward

In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.