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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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China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House

  • Chinese AI models are increasing pressure on US technology firms.
  • US officials and companies disagree over restrictions.
  • Robotics and chip advances add to Washington’s concerns.

China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence, chipmaking and robotics are disrupting US technology companies and prompting disagreement within the Trump administration over how to respond. Low-cost Chinese open-source AI models are challenging the expensive proprietary systems sold by firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic, raising questions about competition,…

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Forget ‘Obsession,’ This Intense 7-Year-Old HBO Max Film Changed Horror

  • Midsommar is praised as a landmark horror film about toxic relationships.
  • Dani faces grief alongside Christian’s manipulation and indifference.
  • The 2019 Ari Aster film is available on HBO Max.

Collider argues that Ari Aster’s 2019 film Midsommar remains a defining horror portrayal of toxic relationships, particularly when compared with the newer film Obsession. It says both films address men’s control over women, but presents Midsommar as the more accomplished and influential work because it combines psychological horror…

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MIKE DAVIS: After SCOTUS fumbles birthright citizenship, we need sensible census solutions

  • The author criticises the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling.
  • It links census counts to representation and presidential elections.
  • It calls for census reform before 2030.

The article argues that a Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship has weakened the public’s control over citizenship policy. It says this also raises concerns about how non-citizens are counted in the census, which affects congressional representation and the Electoral College. The author contends that undocumented migrants and…

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British father being prosecuted after son, two, fell to his death from Cyprus hotel window begs judge to be allowed to fly home for boy’s funeral

  • Father seeks permission to attend his son’s funeral in Britain.
  • His two-year-old son died after falling from a Cyprus hotel window.
  • The father is being prosecuted in Cyprus.

A British father is reportedly asking a judge in Cyprus to allow him to return to the UK for the funeral of his two-year-old son, who fell to his death from a hotel window. The father is facing prosecution in connection with the incident, making his request dependent…

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After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica

  • Judge restricts Waymo’s overnight charging in Santa Monica.
  • Residents cited persistent vehicle noise and disruption.
  • Wider lawsuit and Waymo countersuit remain ongoing.

A judge has ordered Waymo to stop operating two overnight charging sites in Santa Monica after residents and the city complained that autonomous vehicles were causing persistent noise, light pollution and traffic disruption. The preliminary injunction treats the facilities as a potential public nuisance, giving nearby residents immediate…

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Once-popular shopping mall that thrived in the 90s before famous brands ditched it in droves is finally shutting down after $135m sale… and it’s set to be completely transformed

  • San Francisco Centre has closed after years of retailer departures.
  • Lenders acquired the mall through a $135 million foreclosure sale.
  • The site is expected to be redeveloped for new uses.

San Francisco Centre, a major downtown shopping mall that was once a prominent retail destination, has closed after years of declining trade and tenant departures. Its closure follows a $135 million foreclosure sale and signals a broader effort to repurpose a large, struggling retail property in the city…

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If you think kids will respect a robot teacher, you have never met a kid | Dave Schilling

  • Salamanca paused a $60,000 robot teaching-assistant scheme.
  • Sally was intended for technology and robotics lessons.
  • The writer questions its value compared with funding teachers or equipment.

The article criticises a New York school district’s now-paused plan to spend $60,000 on a humanoid robot teaching assistant called Sally. The writer argues that pupils are unlikely to respect or engage seriously with a robot, and questions whether the proposal represents a useful educational investment. Sally was…

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

  • Marvel Tokon headlines a quieter PS5 release week.
  • Beast of Reincarnation launches on 4th August.
  • Dying Light 2 joins PS Plus Essential.

A quieter PS5 release week still brings several notable games between 3rd and 9th August, led by Arc System Works’ Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation. - Beast of Reincarnation arrives on 4th August, a post-apocalyptic action RPG starring Emma and her dog, Koo.…

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It might take ‘a lightning bolt from God’ to get these Senate Democratic hopefuls to bow for independents

  • Democratic candidates reportedly resist yielding to independents.
  • Montana and South Dakota Senate races are involved.
  • Detailed claims could not be verified.

The article appears to examine Democratic Senate hopefuls in Montana and South Dakota who are reluctant to defer to independent candidates. The dispute matters because a divided centre-left field could affect Democrats’ prospects in traditionally Republican-leaning states. No article text was available beyond Politico’s access prompt, so specific…

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Walsh and Rock take silver after final defeats

  • Walsh earns a fourth Commonwealth Games medal.
  • Rock takes silver at her first Games.
  • McConnell can still win boxing gold.

Northern Ireland boxers Michaela Walsh and Kaci Rock won silver medals after unanimous-decision defeats in their Commonwealth Games finals. Walsh’s result is particularly significant as it gives the 33-year-old a medal at each of her four Games appearances, while Rock secured a podium finish at her first Games.…

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