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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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In Canada: Osheaga Festival Draws Near-Record Attendance With Tate McRae, Stella Lefty & More

  • Osheaga drew over 151,000 fans, its second-best attendance figure.
  • Tate McRae drove the festival’s fastest-ever day sell-out.
  • Quebec audiences and returning artists strengthened the local festival atmosphere.

Osheaga’s 19th edition attracted more than 151,000 people, its second-highest attendance total, underlining the continued growth of one of Canada’s largest music festivals. Two of the three days sold out, with Tate McRae’s Saturday headline set becoming the fastest-selling individual festival day after selling out nearly three weeks…

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What can Tom Holland tell us about Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

  • Polygon interviews Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal and Jacob Batalon.
  • The discussion concerns Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
  • No specific plot or production details are provided.

Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal and Jacob Batalon appeared in a Polygon video to discuss and answer questions about the forthcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The article offers little substantive information beyond promoting the interview, so it does not establish any new plot, casting or production details. Spider-Man:…

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Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Duke Law’s alleged race-based admissions accused of defying Supreme Court

  • DOJ scrutinises alleged race-based admissions at Duke Law.
  • Newsletter also covers a BIPOC-only geology camp.
  • AI cheating detection features among campus stories.

Fox News’s Campus Radicals newsletter highlights several higher-education controversies, led by the Justice Department’s accusation that Duke Law may be using race-based admissions practices contrary to a Supreme Court ruling. - Duke Law faces alleged race-based admissions concerns raised by the Justice Department. - The Justice Department has…

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Meshell Ndegeocello, Cat Power Give Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ a Reggae Rework

  • Ndegeocello and Cat Power remake ‘Don’t You Want Me’ as reggae.
  • The track previews Ndegeocello’s album Synonym, due 2 October.
  • Synonym pairs classic songs with a wide range of collaborators.

Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power have released a reggae-influenced reworking of the Human League’s 1981 synth-pop hit ‘Don’t You Want Me’. The new version replaces the original’s tense electronic sound with warm horns and a relaxed groove, offering a more reflective take on its troubled relationship narrative. The…

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What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?

  • Trump issued orders targeting birth tourism and some birthright citizenship cases.
  • Birthright citizenship is protected by the US Constitution.
  • Reliable figures on birth tourism are unavailable.

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders intended to restrict birthright citizenship for some children born in the US and to strengthen action against “birth tourism”, where foreign nationals travel there to give birth. The measures renew his administration’s effort to limit access to citizenship after an earlier…

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Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500

  • Human screwworm cases in Mexico have exceeded 500.
  • Infection rates increased sharply during 2026.
  • Older people with existing illnesses appear especially vulnerable.

Mexico has recorded more than 500 human cases of New World screwworm infestation since the parasite reappeared in the country, according to health surveillance data. The growing number of infections matters because the fly’s larvae feed on living tissue, can cause severe wounds and infections, and pose a…

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Man City explore Fernandez move – Saturday’s gossip

  • Manchester City reportedly consider Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.
  • Arsenal and United are linked with Pio Esposito.
  • Liverpool and Arsenal are targeting Bradley Barcola.

Manchester City are reportedly exploring a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as Rodri is expected to join Barcelona, while Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are also linked with several high-profile transfer targets. The reports underline the potential scale of summer squad rebuilding among leading Premier League clubs,…

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10 New Movies to Watch this Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount Plus

  • Polygon lists 10 new streaming and rental film choices.
  • Horror titles feature prominently, including Evil Dead Burn.
  • Netflix’s The Last House centres on an inescapable home.

Polygon recommends 10 newly available films across subscription services and video-on-demand, ranging from horror and science fiction to drama and romance. Its highlighted selections include franchise sequel Evil Dead Burn, Netflix’s claustrophobic sci-fi drama The Last House, and Angelina Jolie’s Paris Fashion Week drama Couture. - Evil Dead…

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Remember When Steven Tyler Released a Country Album in 2016?

  • Steven Tyler released a country solo album in 2016.
  • He said country music had influenced him since childhood.
  • Two singles reached the country Top 30.

Steven Tyler, best known as Aerosmith’s lead singer, released the country-influenced solo album *We’re All Somebody From Somewhere* in 2016. The article presents the move as consistent with his long-standing interest in country music and Aerosmith’s history of crossing musical boundaries. The 15-track album included songs from established…

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The disastrous 1997 movie that “burned” Bruce Willis’ career for years: “It made him suspicious”

  • Willis abandoned Broadway Brawler's set in 1997, collapsing the production
  • Disney sued him for $17.5 million over the breach of contract
  • He settled by making three films, including hits Armageddon and The Sixth Sense

Bruce Willis's career took a significant hit in 1997 after he abandoned the set of the romantic comedy Broadway Brawler, an incident that reportedly damaged his standing with financiers and distributors for years afterwards. Disney subsidiary Buena Vista Pictures had been funding the project, and the actor's reputation…

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