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The Americas hub covers political, diplomatic and security developments across North, Central and South America, alongside events that affect the region’s links with the rest of the world. It also follows stories in sport, technology and everyday life.

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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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‘The Odyssey’ reminds us of the nightmare we are leaving for American children

  • The article compares national debt to the depletion of Odysseus’s household.
  • It says US debt is nearing $40 trillion.
  • It argues future generations will bear the cost.

The article uses Christopher Nolan’s portrayal of “The Odyssey” to argue that America’s growing national debt is a burden being imposed on children and future generations. It compares the suitors consuming Odysseus’s estate while Telemachus watches helplessly with present-day political leaders spending money that younger Americans will ultimately…

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4 Woodstock Versions of Classic Songs That Will Give You Serious Festival FOMO

  • Four performances capture Woodstock’s enduring appeal.
  • Joplin, Cocker, Sly and Santana are featured.
  • The article stresses energy, emotion and festival atmosphere.

Four Woodstock performances are highlighted as recordings that still evoke the scale and atmosphere of the 1969 festival: Janis Joplin’s “Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)”, Joe Cocker’s “With A Little Help From My Friends”, Sly And The Family Stone’s “I Want To Take You Higher” and Santana’s…

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Guide: These 25+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming to PS5 Next Week (17th-23rd August)

  • Over 25 PS5 and PS Plus games arrive next week.
  • The Sinking City 2 and Mortal Shell 2 headline the releases.
  • Most listed titles launch on 20th August.

More than 25 PS5 and PS Plus titles are scheduled to arrive during the week of 17th to 23rd August, marking a particularly busy release period for Sony’s console. The line-up spans survival horror, detective games, roguelites, sports titles and relaxed life simulations, giving players a wide range…

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‘A Chocolate Christmas,’ a Brazilian Holiday Romantic Drama, Set to Shoot in Gramado and New York From December

  • Brazilian Christmas romance will film in Gramado and New York.
  • Natal Luz festival will provide major festive production value.
  • Brazilian release is planned for Christmas 2027.

Brazilian director-producer Paulo Nascimento is preparing “A Chocolate Christmas”, a Portuguese-language romantic drama to be filmed in Gramado, southern Brazil, and New York City from December. The project will use Gramado’s large-scale Natal Luz Christmas festival as a backdrop, giving the production access to major festive events and…

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Ayo Adenekan: Homeland Insecurity review – SNL UK writer woos the room with summer romance

  • Promising comic delivers warmth and sharp jokes.
  • The Fringe romance story feels familiar.
  • Several ideas need stronger development.

Ayo Adenekan’s second Edinburgh Fringe show, Homeland Insecurity, is a warm, mischievous comedy set built around a brief summer romance. The reviewer finds his perspective as a queer Scottish-African comic fresh and his joke-writing skilful, noting his rapid move from Fringe newcomer to Saturday Night Live UK writer,…

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Channel children at risk as Stourbridge wildfire forces evacuations

  • Wildfire spread from land near Stourbridge Golf Club into residential areas, triggering evacuations.
  • Firefighters, police aviation and local authorities mounted a major multi-agency response.
  • A child and three firefighters were reported taken to hospital; recovery briefings began on 15 August.

A major grass and woodland fire near Racecourse Lane and Stourbridge Golf Club spread into residential areas on 13 August, prompting a major emergency response. Around 100 firefighters were deployed, while police aviation crews supplied live aerial and thermal-imaging intelligence to help commanders track hotspots, assess vulnerable properties…

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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s I Vividly Remember Listening to on the School Bus

  • Three nostalgic 1990s songs are linked to school-bus listening.
  • “Ice Ice Baby” inspired lyric memorisation among young fans.
  • “Jump” and “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” reflected fashion and relatable stories.

The article nostalgically identifies three 1990s songs presented as one-hit wonders that the writer associates with listening to music on the school bus. It argues that these tracks mattered because they became shared cultural touchstones for young listeners, influencing singalongs, fashion and emotional connection. The selections are Vanilla…

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Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too

  • Pass-through tax breaks largely benefit wealthy business owners.
  • The deduction is projected to cost $820bn over a decade.
  • Supporters describe beneficiaries as small-business job creators.

The article argues that Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act gives substantial tax advantages to wealthy owners of “pass-through” businesses, despite Republican claims that the measures chiefly support small firms and local job creators. It says the policy matters because it reduces government revenue while benefits are…

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Will Poulter on challenging stereotypes in new opioid drama: ‘Shame on us for stigmatizing people’

  • Poulter’s new film examines addiction without stigmatising those affected.
  • Union County draws on a real Ohio recovery court.
  • The drama blends fiction with lived recovery experiences.

Will Poulter discusses his leading role in Union County, an independent drama about opioid addiction and recovery set around a real drug recovery court in rural Ohio. He says the film aims to challenge the stigma attached to people with substance dependency by focusing on their dignity, individual…

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Urša Menart Recalls Finding Inspiration on Influencers’ Fake Tragic Life Stories for Intimate Dramedy ‘Everything That’s Wrong With You’

  • A Slovenian dramedy explores loneliness and deceptive online intimacy.
  • It premieres in Sarajevo’s narrative feature competition.
  • Its director links the story to Covid isolation and AI-era connection.

Slovenian director Urša Menart’s dramedy “Everything That’s Wrong With You” examines loneliness, online deception and the fragile connections formed through social media. Premiering in Sarajevo Film Festival’s narrative feature competition, it was inspired by influencers who fabricated tragic personal stories and by the intense parasocial bonds followers formed…

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