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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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Bethesda veteran says Oblivion Remastered can’t be called a remake, unlike Final Fantasy 7 and Resident Evil 2 which are “completely new games”

  • Bethesda veteran says Oblivion Remastered isn't truly a "remake"
  • Contrasts it with FF7 Remake and RE2, calling those "completely new games"
  • Highlights industry debate over remaster vs remake definitions

A veteran Bethesda developer has argued that Oblivion Remastered should not be classed as a "remake" in the same way as titles like the Final Fantasy 7 Remake or the Resident Evil 2 remake, which he describes as "completely new games". The comment touches on an ongoing debate…

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Residents hit out at ‘waste of money’ plans to tear down Wandsworth’s famous ‘Pretzel’ landmark and replace with a ‘Middle Eastern’ sculpture

  • Wandsworth residents oppose demolishing the 'Pretzel' landmark
  • Replacement sculpture described as 'Middle Eastern' in design
  • Locals call the plan a "waste of money"

Residents in Wandsworth, south London, have criticised council plans to remove the area's well-known 'Pretzel' landmark and replace it with a new sculpture described as having a 'Middle Eastern' design. Locals have branded the proposal a "waste of money," arguing that funds would be better spent elsewhere rather…

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Unbe-leafably cute! Sweet baby bear pops its head through foliage

  • Photographer captures bear cub with leaf stuck to its head
  • Moment occurred in Romania's Carpathian Mountains
  • Cub was foraging with its mother and sibling

A landscape gardener and wildlife photographer captured a charming photograph of a brown bear cub with a single leaf stuck to its head while foraging with its mother and sibling in Romania's Carpathian Mountains. The image shows the cub poking its curious face through long grass before revealing…

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Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying & Husband Mark Bring Their Baby Girl Along for New Children’s Album ‘Little Birdie’s Big Symphony’

  • Scott and Mark Hoying's baby daughter Birdie debuts on their new children's album
  • "Little Birdie's Big Symphony" releases 20 August, featuring Christina Perri and others
  • Album blends personal family moments with guest artists tied to the couple's history

Pentatonix's Scott Hoying and his husband Mark Hoying have announced a new children's album, "Little Birdie's Big Symphony," which features their baby daughter Birdie James Hoying on her recording debut. The 10-track album, due for release on 20 August, was inspired by the couple's early experiences of parenthood,…

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Your Steam Deck Can Now Moonlight as a PS Portal, with PS Plus Cloud Streaming

  • Asobi app lets Steam Deck and Linux handhelds play PS5 games via PS Plus Premium cloud streaming
  • Testing phase offers unrestricted 60fps/4K access; commercial release will cap free tier at 30fps/1080p with paid upgrade
  • Sony unlikely to block it since the app reinforces PS Plus Premium adoption rather than cannibalising PS Portal sales

A new app called Asobi, currently in testing, lets Steam Deck owners and other Linux-based handheld PC users stream PlayStation Plus Premium's cloud gaming catalogue directly on their device, effectively turning the handheld into an unofficial PS Portal. Unlike Android-based alternatives such as PX Play, Asobi's key advantage…

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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Battling Serious Health Issues: Report

  • ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard managing serious health issues; substitute Michael Monahan now handling drumming
  • Band cancelled August 5 Hollywood Bowl show; tour continues through October with replacement drummer
  • Billy Gibbons is sole remaining original member, following bassist Dusty Hill's 2021 death

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is reportedly dealing with serious health issues, according to TMZ, after the band cancelled its 5 August concert at the Hollywood Bowl citing "unforeseen personnel matters" and "insurmountable obstacles." That show was meant to kick off the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…

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Key Burnham ally puts pressure on for 2% ‘wealth tax’ on the richest – plus more state regulation of media

  • Burnham ally pushes for a 2% wealth tax on richest Britons
  • Same figure calls for more state regulation of media
  • Seen as part of Burnham's push to shape Labour policy

An ally of Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is pushing for a 2% wealth tax on Britain's richest as part of a broader set of policy demands, which also include tighter state regulation of the media. The proposals reflect ongoing pressure from Burnham's camp to shape Labour's domestic agenda…

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US 1500m champion Koech gets three-year doping ban

  • US 1500m champion Jonah Koech receives three-year doping ban for blood doping
  • His championship title and all competitive results since July 2025 have been stripped
  • Abnormal blood values detected through athlete biological passport monitoring system

American middle-distance runner Jonah Koech has been banned from athletics for three years after the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) found evidence of blood doping. The violation was uncovered through "highly atypical" values in Koech's athlete biological passport, a monitoring system that tracks blood data over time to detect…

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Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care

  • Jackie the bald eagle, an online star, died on Monday
  • She'd been treated for weeks after being attacked by other eagles
  • Her Big Bear Valley nest livestream had hundreds of thousands of followers

Jackie, a bald eagle who became a global online sensation via a livestream from her nest in California's Big Bear Valley, died on Monday after weeks of intensive veterinary care. She had been receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center following an attack by other eagles, but her…

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3 Musicians Who Turned Their Songwriting Genius Into Award-Winning Musicals

  • Three recording artists—Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, and Pete Townshend—successfully adapted their songwriting talents to stage musicals.
  • Their theatrical projects (Waitress, Kinky Boots, Tommy) drew audiences by combining melodic strength with compelling narratives.
  • Each demonstrated that songwriting skill extends beyond pop/rock records into robust storytelling for live theatre.

American Songwriter highlights three musicians who stepped beyond recording careers to write acclaimed stage musicals, showing how their songwriting talents translated successfully to theatre. The piece looks at Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper and Pete Townshend, each of whom adapted existing material—a film, a film again, and their own…

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