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Topic: Americas

The tension between US politics, Latin American affairs and everyday American life sits at the heart of this hub, which brings together developments from across the continent. Stories here range from Washington policy manoeuvres, such as regulatory scrutiny of major media mergers, to criminal cases and public safety incidents that have drawn national attention.

Beyond hard news, the topic also captures the cultural and social threads that run through American life, including sport, entertainment and the ways communities respond to crisis or controversy. It reflects how interconnected US affairs are with global events, whether through foreign policy decisions or the reach of American celebrity and industry.

Readers use this hub to keep track of stories that shape public debate in the Americas, from the halls of power to small-town disputes, offering a broad view of a region whose decisions and dramas frequently ripple far beyond its borders.

Microsoft is finally letting us turn the Windows 11 right-click context menu into something more like Windows 10

August 18, 2026

All these years later and I still haven’t adjusted. Oh, and there are File Explorer improvements, too.
My favorite game of 2025 just hit the PS5 Plus store – don’t miss it

August 18, 2026

It’s an absolute blast, I swear. The post My favorite game of 2025 just hit the PS5 Plus store – don’t miss it appeared first on Destructoid.
‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star Patricia Heaton reveals the mortifying moment that made her quit drinking

August 18, 2026

Patricia Heaton reveals the prayer and family moment that pushed her toward sobriety after her wine habit escalated during the coronavirus pandemic.
Julia Holter – “Materia 2”

August 18, 2026

We’re just a few days away from the release of Julia Holter’s next album. On Friday, the gauzy, expansive singer and composer will share her new LP Materia, and we’ve already posted her tracks “The Laugh Is In The Eyes,” “Fantasy,” and “My Lost One.” To tide us over until the full-length arrives, Holter shares…
Former world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations

August 18, 2026

The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
Jealous ex-boyfriend jailed after enforcing controlling list of rules for former girlfriend when she travelled to a gymnastics tournament – and he got worse when she broke it off

August 18, 2026

A man from north Wales has been jailed for subjecting his former girlfriend to coercive and controlling behaviour, including drawing up a strict list of rules she had to follow while she was away competing at a gymnastics tournament. Joshua Hughes’s controlling conduct escalated after the young woman ended their relationship, with his behaviour towards…
Reform’s £50bn welfare cut plan, Tupac trial opens, Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

August 18, 2026

Reform UK has proposed cutting more than £50 billion a year from welfare spending, principally by reshaping working-age disability and sickness support. Its plans include abolishing personal independence payment and the health element of Universal Credit for working-age adults, replacing some cash support with locally administered disability support accounts, tightening eligibility and reassessing existing claimants…
Ricky Martin to Headline NFL Rio Halftime Show at Maracanã Stadium

August 18, 2026

Ricky Martin will co-headline the halftime show at the NFL’s first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro, performing alongside Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio at the Maracanã Stadium on 27 September 2026. The concert accompanies a match between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys, forming part of the NFL’s expanded international schedule, which this year spans…
Manchin calls for change in elections: ‘There’s no competition’

August 18, 2026

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Monday pushed for a change in American elections, advocating for more competition. He cited the 2024 election, remarking to NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas, “all we ever heard reported about was the seven battleground states.” “Forty-three were predetermined. Four hundred and thirty-five congressional districts in the United States of America, 395…
‘Toxic’ Season 2, Hosted by Elizabeth Chambers, Sets Investigation Discovery Premiere Date, Unveils First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

August 18, 2026

Investigation Discovery has announced that “Toxic,” the true crime series hosted by Elizabeth Chambers, will return for a second season on 15 September, accompanied by a first-look trailer. The series examines toxic and abusive romantic relationships through first-hand accounts from survivors and their loved ones, aiming to shed light on how such dynamics can escalate…