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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 1960s musician Dave Grohl thought was in his own universe: “A religious experience

  • Bowie's Let's Dance inspired Grohl to become a drummer
  • Grohl later befriended and played with Bowie in the 1990s
  • Bowie hinted at illness before his 2016 cancer death

Dave Grohl has spoken about how David Bowie, though rarely cited among his usual punk and rock influences, was one of the reasons he took up drumming in the first place. Speaking as part of the "David Bowie Is" interview series, the Foo Fighters frontman named Let's Dance…

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Asus ROG XReal R1 XR Glasses Review

  • Excellent directly with handhelds, but poor value overall.
  • The $849 dock undermines an otherwise capable package.
  • Bulky design and awkward controls limit appeal.

Asus’s ROG XReal R1 XR glasses offer a sharp, enjoyable large-screen experience when connected directly to a handheld gaming PC, but the reviewer concludes they are not the gaming-monitor replacement many buyers may expect. Their $849 price is hard to justify because part of the package’s value rests…

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4 Fabulous Songs About Friendship From Rock Legends

  • Rock songs can portray enduring friendship as vividly as romance.
  • The list spans The Band, Beatles, Stones and Springsteen.
  • Several songs reflect real tensions between longtime collaborators.

Four songs by major rock artists are highlighted for portraying friendship with warmth, loyalty and occasional strain. The selections show that friendship songs are less common than romantic ones but can capture long-lasting bonds and reconciliation. - The Band’s “Rockin’ Chair” depicts two ageing friends, including the narrator’s…

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The mad genius of The Beatles’ Revolver, the album that changed the 1960s: “Paul turned up in his pyjamas, carpet slippers, and a jacket over his pyjama top.”

  • Revolver followed the huge success of Rubber Soul.
  • The Beatles aimed to surpass their previous artistic benchmark.
  • The album is portrayed as reshaping 1960s music.

The article examines how The Beatles used the success of Rubber Soul as a springboard for Revolver, an album presented as a major turning point in 1960s popular music. With little outside pressure and growing artistic confidence, the group returned to Abbey Road in April 1966 determined to…

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BORIS JOHNSON: The Cambridge academics who cynically used and abused Jason Arday for their own selfish ends are the REAL racists here…

  • Johnson says Cambridge should answer for alleged failures in appointing Arday.
  • The column cites reported inconsistencies in Arday’s personal and professional claims.
  • It argues Arday should be spared further public humiliation.

Boris Johnson argues that the University of Cambridge bears greater responsibility than Jason Arday for allegedly failing to scrutinise his background before appointing and promoting him. He says academics may have used Arday’s story and identity for institutional purposes, while criticising the prospect of a memoir that could…

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How does cyclospora compare to some of the worst outbreaks in US history?

  • Article access was denied.
  • Headline concerns cyclospora outbreaks.
  • No reliable article details were available.

The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its specific claims and comparisons cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates it concerns cyclospora and how it compares with some of the worst US outbreaks in history. No verified details, figures or historical context…

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Southern elementary school erupts as parents bitterly divided over new transgender teacher… with furious families clashing over claims children are ‘too young’ for a ‘biological male in a dress’

  • Parents are divided over a transgender teacher at an elementary school.
  • Critics raise concerns about children’s age and gender expression.
  • Supporters frame the issue around inclusion and respect.

Parents at a Southern elementary school have reportedly become divided over the arrival of a transgender teacher and the school’s approach to gender expression. The dispute matters because it reflects wider tensions over inclusion, safeguarding and what children should be taught or exposed to at primary-school age. Some…

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Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation

  • Proposed 2030 census changes could exclude undocumented immigrants.
  • Race and sexual-orientation questions may be removed.
  • Funding and political representation could be significantly affected.

The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering a rule for the 2030 census that would stop counting undocumented immigrants and remove questions on race and sexual orientation. The change could reshape congressional representation and the distribution of federal funding, while limiting evidence used to identify discrimination and…

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[seagull] review – silence proves golden in innovative if puzzling shot at Chekhov

  • Sign-language Chekhov feels startlingly fresh and powerful.
  • Expressive performances overcome much of the production’s puzzlement.
  • Too many theatrical tricks dilute its strongest moments.

This inventive Edinburgh festival adaptation of Chekhov’s The Seagull uses Flemish and British Sign Language to make familiar material feel immediate and physically charged. Its near-silence, broken by breath, anguish, gunshots and occasional speech or music, gives the production unusual force and highlights the expressive power of its…

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As PS5 and Xbox prices endlessly balloon, Take-Two CEO says rising console costs are good for no one, but won’t hurt the company as GTA 6 approaches

  • Take-Two says higher console prices harm nobody.
  • GTA 6 demand is expected to remain resilient.
  • The game is scheduled for May 2026.

Take-Two Interactive chief executive Strauss Zelnick said that rising PlayStation 5 and Xbox console prices are “good for no one”, but argued they should not materially affect the company as Grand Theft Auto 6 approaches release. The comments matter because more expensive hardware could reduce the pool of…

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