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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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More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends

  • Federal funding for migrant children’s legal aid has expired.
  • More than 25,000 children may lose legal protections.
  • Providers report unpaid invoices and staff cuts.

A federal contract funding legal services for unaccompanied migrant children in the United States has ended, removing support previously available to more than 25,000 children. Advocates say the loss of lawyers and legal information could leave children facing immigration proceedings alone and increase their risk of deportation. The…

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A deep dive into Nvidia’s Vera CPU and the Olympus cores that power it

  • Nvidia’s Vera is its first fully custom standalone CPU.
  • It targets AI infrastructure and AI-agent hosting.
  • Dual-socket systems offer 176 cores and 3TB memory.

Nvidia has detailed Vera, its first fully custom CPU, marking a direct challenge to Intel and AMD in cloud and datacentre computing. The Arm-based processor is intended both to manage GPUs in forthcoming Vera Rubin AI systems and to run AI-agent workloads, with its design focused on reducing…

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Gregg Araki on sex, film and queer resistance: ‘All the terrible shit in the world is because of sexual repression’

  • Gregg Araki's 12th film, I Want Your Sex, opens on 700 US screens.
  • The comedy reworks a #MeToo-era script by reversing its gender power dynamic.
  • Araki says sexual repression underlies much of the world's problems today.

Gregg Araki, the veteran queer film-maker, has released his 12th feature, I Want Your Sex, a provocative comedy exploring desire and power that he describes as fundamentally queer despite its heterosexual central relationship. The film marks a milestone for the 66-year-old director, who has spent four decades making…

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Nintendo players share their weekend gaming plans

  • Nintendo Life staff shared their weekend gaming plans.
  • Splatoon Raiders and Pokémon Pokopia featured heavily.
  • Pokémon Pokopia’s story took one contributor over 95 hours.

Nintendo Life’s weekly feature asked its contributors and readers what they planned to play over the weekend, with Splatoon Raiders and Pokémon Pokopia among the most prominent choices. The post is primarily a community discussion, but it also reflects current interest in Nintendo’s games and upcoming releases following…

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“Some bands you see and you just know. The Beatles were one. The Stones were one. AC/DC were one”: This is what Lemmy really thought of AC/DC and their legendary singer Bon Scott

  • Lemmy believed AC/DC’s greatness was obvious from the start.
  • He first saw them in a London pub.
  • Bon Scott and Angus Young’s antics made a lasting impression.

Lemmy recalled recognising AC/DC’s potential immediately when he first saw them at a London pub, before they had achieved major commercial success. His assessment matters because it came from an experienced musician who had watched many bands emerge and fade, and because it highlights the early impact of…

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The 1960s legends Angus Young could never listen to: “Never a lover of the stuff”

  • Angus Young disliked the Beach Boys’ harmony-heavy style.
  • He preferred raw blues and rock ’n’ roll.
  • Muddy Waters and Little Richard shaped his early tastes.

Angus Young of AC/DC said he was never drawn to the Beach Boys’ harmony-led sound, describing it as overly sweet and comparing the group’s vocals to an earlier version of the Chipmunks. His comments underline the musical instincts that shaped AC/DC: Young favoured direct, energetic rock and blues…

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Two hospitalised with serious injuries after Sheffield three-car crash

  • Two people suffered serious injuries in a Sheffield three-car crash.
  • Both were taken to hospital.
  • Further verified details have not been released.

Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving three cars in Sheffield. The incident is significant because of the severity of the injuries and the number of vehicles involved. The available information does not confirm when or where the crash occurred, what caused…

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How to go bowling for just £1 in Sheffield this summer as generous offer available for six days – thestar.co.uk

  • Sheffield bowling games are available for £1 on six summer days.
  • The deal is temporary and date-specific.
  • Check booking terms before visiting.

A Sheffield bowling venue is offering games for £1 on six days during the summer. The promotion could make a typically costly family or social activity more accessible during the school holidays. The offer is time-limited and appears to apply only on specified dates, so customers will need…

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This innocent British citizen has been rotting in a hellhole jail in Dubai for 18 years and none of our politicians have lifted a finger

  • UN experts call for Ryan Cornelius’s immediate release from Dubai prison.
  • His sentence was extended by 20 years after the original term ended.
  • The article criticises British governments’ response to his detention.

The article argues that British businessman Ryan Cornelius has been wrongly detained in Dubai for 18 years after a dispute involving a large development loan. It says the United Nations has called for his immediate release, highlighting concerns that his continued imprisonment could amount to a death sentence…

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Gus Hamer ‘open’ to Coventry City return as favourite faces Sheffield United fans – coventrytelegraph.net

  • Hamer says he is open to a Coventry return.
  • He remains a Sheffield United player.
  • Former fans could see him in opposition.

Gustavo Hamer has indicated he would be open to returning to Coventry City in future, while continuing his career with Sheffield United. The comments will interest Coventry supporters because the midfielder was a key figure before his move to Bramall Lane. Hamer is expected to face his former…

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