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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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Here’s How to Watch MLS All-Star Game 2026 Live Online for Free

  • MLS All-Stars play Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte on 29 July
  • Kick-off 8pm ET/5pm PT at Bank of America Stadium
  • Live on Apple TV, with a seven-day free trial available

The 2026 MLS All-Star Game takes place on Wednesday 29 July, with the MLS All-Stars facing the Liga MX All-Stars at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the fourth edition of the fixture since 2020, pitting the top talents from the United States' top…

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Pretorius inspires Spirit to win over rivals MI London

  • London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets at The Oval.
  • It was Spirit's first win of the 2026 Hundred season.
  • Pretorius was the standout performer in the derby win.

London Spirit secured their first win of the 2026 men's Hundred competition, beating rivals MI London by seven wickets in a London derby at The Oval. The result gives Spirit a much-needed boost after a difficult start to the tournament, while inflicting defeat on their local rivals. Wian…

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34 Years Later, Peter Gabriel’s Most Heartbreaking Song Still Captures the End of an Era

  • "Come Talk to Me" (1992) is secretly about Gabriel's daughter, not a lover
  • Song opens Gabriel's album Us, blending bagpipes, African drums and synths
  • Sinéad O'Connor duets on the track; Gabriel has new album due late 2026

Peter Gabriel's 1992 song "Come Talk to Me," from his album Us, is widely remembered as a duet with Sinéad O'Connor, but its true subject is far more personal than listeners typically assume. Rather than a love song about estranged romantic partners, Gabriel wrote it as a plea…

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Trump announces sweeping renovation of Dulles airport

  • Trump proposed a $22.5 billion Dulles Airport overhaul.
  • Mobile lounges would be replaced by passenger rail.
  • Some elements still require further approval.

President Donald Trump has announced a proposed $22.5 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport, aimed at replacing its long-used mobile lounges and modernising passenger facilities. The plan matters because Dulles is the Washington region’s principal international gateway, but major elements would require approval and funding arrangements beyond…

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Weight-loss joke turns serious as ‘cyclospora skinny’ trend fuels health warnings

  • "Cyclospora skinny" trend jokes about using the parasite to lose weight
  • Arizona is probing 36 local cases of the intestinal illness
  • Over 4,000 US cases across 41 states; FDA still tracing the source

A social media trend dubbed "cyclospora skinny" is drawing warnings from medical professionals after users began joking that the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis could serve as a rapid weight-loss method. The trend comes as Arizona health officials investigate 36 locally acquired cases of the intestinal illness, and doctors are…

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Iran mines US troops’ social media as military considers seizing cellphones

  • CENTCOM says Iran mines US troops' social media to sharpen strike accuracy.
  • Military may order personnel to hand over personal phones.
  • Comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and talk of retaliatory strikes.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has warned that Iran is exploiting social media posts and footage shared by American troops in the Middle East to improve the accuracy of its strikes, prompting the US military to consider ordering personnel to surrender their personal mobile phones. The move reflects growing…

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On This Day in 1989, Reba McEntire Hit No. 1 With a Song First Made Famous by a Legendary Brother Duo Nearly Three Decades Earlier

  • Reba McEntire topped the country chart in 1989 with "Cathy's Clown"
  • The song originally made the Everly Brothers famous in 1960
  • McEntire reworked the song's perspective rather than just swapping genders

On 29 July 1989, Reba McEntire reached number one on the US country chart with her cover of "Cathy's Clown," a song originally made famous by the Everly Brothers nearly 30 years earlier. The single, taken from her Platinum-selling album Sweet Sixteen, marked a notable chart success and…

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Fauci’s repeated Fifth Amendment pleas inflame Senate COVID hearing

  • Fauci pleaded the Fifth 111 times at a tense Senate COVID hearing
  • Republicans, including Bernie Moreno, criticised him heavily
  • Diary entries suggest inconsistency over his school-closures role

Dr Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a contentious Senate hearing examining the US government's handling of COVID-19 policy and gain-of-function research, in a session that sharply intensified political scrutiny of his role during the pandemic. The repeated refusals to answer reopened long-running disputes over…

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Latest Palworld patch keeps Victor & Shadowbeak from accidentally teleporting out of existence, prevents Panthalus from breaking everything

  • Palworld’s latest patch focuses on bug fixes.
  • Victor and Shadowbeak should no longer vanish.
  • Achievement and character visual issues were also addressed.

Pocketpair has released a new Palworld patch focused on fixing bugs introduced or exposed around the game’s 1.0 release. It resolves an issue that could cause the Victor and Shadowbeak boss encounter to disappear during teleportation, as well as problems involving Panthalus that could disrupt progression, helping to…

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Trump says Burnham will ‘open up North Sea’ for oil drilling

  • Trump claims new UK PM Burnham committed to opening the North Sea for oil drilling during a recent phone call
  • Trump estimates 700 years of proven reserves and argues the UK would become significantly wealthier from drilling
  • Official UK government readout of the Burnham-Trump conversation made no mention of oil, creating discrepancy with Trump's account

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told Donald Trump that he would “open up the North Sea” for oil drilling, the US president has said.

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