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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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Dems hammer Mace for saying all Muslims in public office are ‘a trojan horse’

  • Nancy Mace claimed all Muslim officeholders are a security threat.
  • Democrat Pramila Jayapal condemned the remarks as bigoted.
  • Jayapal urged Republicans to also denounce Mace's comments.

Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina has sparked a political row after declaring that every Muslim holding public office in the United States poses a threat to national security. Her remarks, posted on social media, prompted swift condemnation from Democrats, who accused her of bigotry and called…

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Anya Taylor-Joy’s “Glorious and Breathless” Sci-Fi Epic Storms HBO Max

  • Taylor-Joy's underperforming "Mad Max" film thrives on HBO Max streaming
  • She also stars in Apple TV's "Lucky" and "The Gorge"
  • Up next: a role in "Dune: Part Three" later this year

Anya Taylor-Joy's big-budget "Mad Max" prequel, which underperformed at the box office on its 2024 release, is now streaming on HBO Max in the United States and has built a strong cult following in the two years since. The film adds to a run of recent home-viewing successes…

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Kyle Shanahan, returning after serious car crash, has new perspective on Tesla Autopilot and concussions

  • Kyle Shanahan returns to coach 49ers after serious car crash.
  • Crash caused broken ribs, nose, hand and a concussion.
  • Shanahan reflects on Tesla Autopilot's role and concussion risks.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has spoken publicly for the first time since a serious car crash left him with broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken left hand, facial lacerations and a concussion. At his first press conference since the collision, he confirmed he will…

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Mourners gather for funeral of Irish traveller shot dead in United States by Vietnam veteran after ‘$70,000 construction scam’

  • Irish traveller shot dead in US by Vietnam veteran
  • Dispute reportedly tied to $70,000 construction scam
  • Mourners gathered for the victim's funeral

Mourners have gathered in the United States for the funeral of an Irish traveller who was shot dead by a Vietnam veteran, reportedly following a dispute linked to a $70,000 construction scam. The killing has drawn attention within the traveller community and raises questions about the circumstances that…

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Brazilian footballer falls down hole celebrating goal that was then disallowed

  • Coritiba defender fell down a hole celebrating a goal
  • Video assistant referee then disallowed the goal anyway
  • Coritiba still won the match 2-1

A Brazilian footballer's exuberant goal celebration went badly wrong when he leapt over advertising boards and fell down a hole leading to the away dressing room, in a moment that went viral. Jacy Maranhão, a Coritiba defender, escaped without serious injury, though the effort proved pointless after the…

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Cathy review – snappy comedy with a perfect role for Elaine C Smith

  • Guardian reviews Cathy, a new comedy at Edinburgh's Traverse theatre
  • Elaine C Smith praised as ideal casting in lead role
  • Play explores grief after a husband's funeral; runs until 30 August

The Guardian's review of Cathy, Eilidh Loan's new play at the Traverse theatre in Edinburgh, praises Elaine C Smith's central performance as ideally suited to the writer-director's grief-tinged family comedy. Loan, who previously wrote the acclaimed male-focused comedy Moorcroft, drew on her grandmother for this story, and it…

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AEW star shows nasty cut on head, says he’ll be out of action for ‘a few days or weeks’

  • MJF attacked Andrade El Idolo at AEW Grand Slam Mexico.
  • Andrade suffered a head cut, may miss weeks of action.
  • MJF plans to qualify for the same Casino Gauntlet match.

AEW wrestler Andrade El Idolo has given a health update after being ambushed by MJF during the promotion's Grand Slam Mexico event, warning fans he could be sidelined for "a few days or weeks." The attack came moments after Andrade secured the number one entry spot in the…

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Passenger flight is cancelled after young child refuses to sit down and buckle up, despite parent and crew pleading with them

  • Child's refusal to sit and buckle up forced flight cancellation
  • Parent and crew unable to persuade child to comply
  • Safety rules require all seated and belted before takeoff

A passenger flight was cancelled after a young child repeatedly refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt, despite efforts from both the child's parent and cabin crew to resolve the situation. Airlines require all passengers to be seated with seatbelts fastened before takeoff for safety reasons, meaning…

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SanDisk’s new Optimus line provides more storage options for Xbox players with its new up to 2TB expansion cards

  • SanDisk launches Optimus expansion card line for Xbox consoles.
  • New cards offer storage capacities of up to 2TB.
  • Gives Xbox players more choice for expandable console storage.

SanDisk has introduced a new range of storage expansion cards for Xbox consoles, branded Optimus, giving players additional capacity options up to 2TB. The move addresses a persistent pain point for Xbox Series X/S owners, whose consoles use proprietary expansion cards to add storage beyond the limited built-in…

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