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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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What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?

  • FDA panel backs six of seven peptides for compounding pharmacy production.
  • Peptides like BPC-157 lack large human safety trials.
  • Legal sales still need formal FDA action; could take months.

An FDA advisory panel has recommended approving six of seven popular peptide therapies, including BPC-157, TB-500 and MOTS-c, for production by compounding pharmacies, marking the first serious regulatory attention paid to a booming but currently illegal wellness market. The peptides are widely used off-label for injury recovery, muscle…

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Guide: These 12+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (3rd-9th August)

  • Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls leads a quieter PS5 release week
  • Beast of Reincarnation and several indie titles also launch
  • PS Plus Essential adds Big Walk and Dying Light 2

Push Square has published its weekly round-up of new PS5 and PlayStation Plus releases for 3rd-9th August, noting a quieter week than usual but with some notable titles. The headline release is Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a new 4v4 tag-team fighter from Arc System Works and Marvel Games…

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This week in PC games: Beast of Reincarnation, Big Walk, and Marvel Tōkon, plus a round table RPG, some flammable robots, and a flock of lovestruck pigeons

  • Weekly RPS round-up lists new PC game releases for 3–7 August
  • Highlights include Big Walk, Marvel Tōkon, and Beast of Reincarnation
  • Also featured: an Arthurian RPG, turret tactics, and a pigeon romance game

Rock Paper Shotgun's weekly PC games round-up covers new releases from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August, spanning a wide mix of genres and tones, from a throwback real-time strategy game to a US election-themed roguelite. The feature highlights how varied the week's output is, from big-name licensed…

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God of War TV show will reportedly recast Atreus for season 2

  • Atreus may be recast for God of War season two.
  • No replacement actor has reportedly been named.
  • Amazon has not publicly confirmed the change.

The God of War television adaptation is reportedly planning to recast Atreus for its second season. The reported change matters because Atreus is a central character in the game series and his relationship with Kratos is expected to be fundamental to the show’s story. The report does not…

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UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases

  • UK manufacturing growth accelerated in July, fastest pace in nearly two years.
  • Recovery follows disruption from Trump tariffs and a Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack.
  • Hiring lagged behind output growth, with Middle East conflict risks looming.

UK manufacturing output grew for a fourth consecutive month in July, expanding at its fastest pace in almost two years, according to a closely watched industry survey. The S&P Global purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed factories in an upbeat mood, buoyed by rising domestic and export orders, even…

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Iran denies Trump’s claim of peace talks and says there are NO negotiations with US

  • Iran denies Trump's claim of ongoing peace talks with the US
  • Tehran says no negotiations are currently taking place
  • Highlights unclear and strained US-Iran diplomatic relations

Iran's government has denied claims by US President Trump that peace talks or negotiations are under way between Washington and Tehran, insisting no such discussions are taking place. The denial contradicts recent assertions from the Trump administration regarding diplomatic engagement with Iran, highlighting continuing tension and a lack…

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Outrageous moment banned driver threatens to complain about police pulling him over – despite having 59 points on his licence

  • Banned driver with 59 licence points threatens to complain after being stopped.
  • Points total vastly exceeds the standard 12-point ban threshold.
  • Incident highlights concerns over repeat driving offenders evading consequences.

A video circulating online shows a banned driver in the UK reacting angrily after being pulled over by police, threatening to file a complaint despite having accumulated a staggering 59 points on his licence. The clip highlights ongoing frustrations among officers about persistent offenders who continue driving illegally…

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The Ribbon Hero review – do-gooder princess battles giant flying earwigs in update of classic yarn

  • Guardian review pans Princess Knight film remake as overly conventional
  • Sanitises Tezuka's gender-flipping original into a saccharine princess tale
  • Praises the animation's visual variety despite weak storytelling

The Guardian's review of The Ribbon Hero, director Yûki Igarashi's first feature-length adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's postwar manga Princess Knight, finds the film a disappointingly conservative reworking of a pioneering source. Where Tezuka's original was celebrated for its gender-bending premise, the reviewer argues this version narrows its focus…

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Firefighters ‘abandoned French village to wildfires so they could save millionaires’ homes’

  • Firefighters accused of favouring millionaires' homes over a village
  • Wildfire allegedly left unchecked in residential areas nearby
  • Sparks anger over resource allocation and inequality claims

French firefighters have been accused of prioritising the protection of wealthy homeowners' properties over saving an entire village during a wildfire, according to reports. Locals and critics allege that emergency crews concentrated resources on defending expensive villas belonging to millionaires, allowing the blaze to spread largely unchecked through…

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‘Peaky Blinders’ Helps U.K. Region Land Official Production Hub Status From British Film Commission

  • West Midlands named UK's eighth official film and TV production hub
  • "Peaky Blinders" filming helped region meet hub criteria
  • UK production hubs contributed £5.8 billion to economy in 2025

The British Film Commission has designated the West Midlands, home to Birmingham and the setting of "Peaky Blinders", as the UK's eighth official regional production hub for scripted film and high-end television. The status reflects the region's growing infrastructure and track record hosting major productions, and cements its…

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