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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Hear Lucy Dacus’ Cover of ‘Clay Pigeons’ for Blaze Foley Tribute Album

  • Lucy Dacus covers "Clay Pigeons" for Blaze Foley tribute album
  • Album "Sittin' With Blaze" released 7 August, features multiple artists
  • Foley, an influential Texas songwriter, was killed in 1989 aged 39

Lucy Dacus has released a stripped-back acoustic cover of "Clay Pigeons" ahead of "Sittin' With Blaze", a tribute album honouring the late outlaw country songwriter Blaze Foley, due out on 7 August. The compilation features contributions from artists including Phosphorescent, Lucinda Williams, Willie Watson and Riley Downing, marking…

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Round Up: This PS Plus Game Is One of the Highest Rated Games of the Year

  • Big Walk, from Untitled Goose Game's makers, launches 4 August 2026 on PS5, PC, Switch 2
  • It has earned a 93 Metacritic score and glowing reviews from critics
  • Available free to PS Plus subscribers for about a month after release

Big Walk, the new multiplayer adventure game from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, has launched to widespread critical acclaim ahead of its release on PS5, PC and Switch 2 on 4th August 2026. The game, which lets up to 12 players explore a large open environment together,…

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James Ellis Ford – “The Ever After”

  • Producer James Ellis Ford shares new song "The Ever After"
  • Written and recorded during chemotherapy for leukaemia
  • Album Lost In Another World out 14 August on Domino

James Ellis Ford, the acclaimed producer behind numerous major UK albums, has shared a new track called "The Ever After" from his forthcoming second solo album. The song is notable for having been written and recorded while Ford was undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia, with the artist…

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Zac Brown Band Stuns Boston Crowd With Biggest Giveaway in History

  • Zac Brown Band gave every Fenway Park fan a free cruise for two.
  • Giveaway, worth roughly $40 million, made with partner Margaritaville at Sea.
  • Fans can redeem their cruise by text over the next year.

The Zac Brown Band gave every single fan attending its Fenway Park concert a free two-person cruise, calling it the biggest giveaway in music history. Frontman Zac Brown made the surprise announcement mid-show during the band's Love & Fear US Tour stop in Boston on Sunday, saying he…

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RICK ROZZ Has ‘No Regrets’ About Not Appearing On DEATH’s Debut Album ‘Scream Bloody Gore’

  • Rick Rozz says he has no regrets missing Death's debut album.
  • He's now in Left to Die with ex-Death/Massacre and Gruesome members.
  • Their debut album "Initium Mortis" came out 17 July via Relapse Records.

Rick Rozz, former guitarist for Death and Massacre, has said he holds no regrets about not playing on Death's 1987 debut album "Scream Bloody Gore", despite having been fired from the band a couple of years before it was recorded. Speaking to Poland's Noise Magazine, Rozz reflected on…

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Major US festival, headlined by Benson Boone and Sombr, abruptly cancelled as organisers mysteriously shut down website

  • Major US festival with Benson Boone and Sombr cancelled abruptly
  • Organisers gave no explanation for the cancellation
  • Festival website mysteriously taken offline afterwards

A major US music festival, which had been due to feature Benson Boone and Sombr among its headline acts, has been abruptly cancelled. Organisers gave no public explanation for the decision, and confusion deepened when the festival's official website was taken offline shortly afterwards, leaving ticket holders and…

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We Asked the Cast of ‘One Night Only’ to Assign Superlatives | Callum Turner & Monica Barbaro

  • Collider video: "One Night Only" stars play a superlatives game
  • Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro rank co-stars and crew
  • Categories include set prankster, best improv, karaoke champion

Collider has released a video segment featuring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro, stars of the film "One Night Only", answering questions about their co-stars and crew members. In the light-hearted feature, the pair are asked to assign various superlatives to the people they worked with, drawing on their…

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Iran pushes back on Trump claim about new talks

  • Iran denies that new US talks are planned.
  • Trump says Gulf allies urged him to delay strikes.
  • Hormuz shipping remains central to the dispute.

Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that fresh negotiations with the United States would begin on Monday, saying it is not currently holding talks with Washington. The disagreement casts doubt on whether diplomacy can reduce a conflict that has disrupted regional security and global energy markets. Trump…

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49ers betting preview suggests Rams and Seahawks could overtake San Francisco for playoffs

  • Betting preview says Rams, Seahawks could overtake 49ers for a playoff spot
  • 49ers were inconsistent last season, hard to predict either way
  • Piece focuses on NFC West competition ahead of the new season

An OutKick betting preview looks ahead to the San Francisco 49ers' upcoming NFL season, suggesting divisional rivals the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks could push the 49ers out of the playoff picture. The piece is a subjective wagering outlook rather than a hard news event, but it…

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Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal doesn’t make sense. That’s why it may work | Jonathan Wilson

  • Vinícius Júnior reportedly in personal-terms talks with Arsenal
  • Real Madrid keen to sell amid squad rebuild and wage savings
  • Arsenal need fresh attacking quality on their left flank

Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior is reportedly in talks over personal terms with Arsenal, a move that seems surprising given the contrast between his free-flowing style and Mikel Arteta's structured approach, but which could make sense for both clubs. Madrid, rebuilding under José Mourinho, appear ready to cash…

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