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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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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment repeatedly at Senate Covid origins hearing

  • Fauci invoked the Fifth over 100 times at a Senate Covid hearing.
  • He cited fear of a perjury prosecution pushed by Senator Rand Paul.
  • Fauci's lawyer was ejected; Trump called Fauci "crazy" during the hearing.

Anthony Fauci, the former head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times at a Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19, refusing to answer questions from Republican senators. He said he feared his testimony could be…

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Trump administration bans foreign-made humanoid robots in move targeting China

  • US blocks new foreign-made advanced robots and connected power inverters.
  • Existing approved products remain permitted.
  • Policy targets Chinese security and supply-chain concerns.

The US Federal Communications Commission has barred the import and sale of new foreign-made advanced robots, including humanoid and quadruped models, alongside connected power inverters. The move is aimed chiefly at Chinese technology and matters because it expands Washington’s efforts to limit perceived national-security and supply-chain risks in…

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Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan’s Hindu Kush mountains

  • Postcard report from isolated Chitral in Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains.
  • No flights; access relies solely on landslide- and avalanche-prone roads.
  • Residents adapt matter-of-factly; rugged terrain also attracts adventure travellers.

This is a "postcard" dispatch from NPR correspondent Betsy Joles reporting from Chitral, a remote district in northern Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains that borders Afghanistan. The piece highlights the extreme isolation of the region, which has no flights and depends entirely on precarious mountain roads for access, offering…

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Schoolboy angler, 14, catches mega 195lb skate fish – ‘breaking nationwide record’ for biggest caught by a child

  • 14-year-old angler reportedly caught a 195lb skate.
  • Catch described as a nationwide record for a child.
  • Further details of the catch were not available.

A 14-year-old schoolboy angler is reported to have landed a huge 195lb skate, a catch described as breaking the nationwide record for the biggest fish of its kind caught by a child. The catch highlights the scale of fish that can be found in UK waters and has…

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Can’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, its the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can help

A veteran technology reviewer explains why modern flat-screen televisions produce poor sound and recommends soundbars as an affordable fix. Slimline TVs have shrunk speaker components down to sizes barely bigger than those found in novelty greeting cards, meaning that even as picture quality and streaming features have improved…

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Pokopia Expansion Pass Trailer Reveals New Pokémon & A First Look At ‘Part 2’

  • Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1 trailer shown; launches 5th August
  • Part 1 adds Bubbly Basin area with new Pokémon and underwater features
  • Part 2, out later in 2026, will add Pokémon accessories, not a new town

The Pokémon Company has released a full overview trailer for Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass Part 1, alongside a first look at the upcoming Part 2 content. The reveal follows the game's earlier confirmation of the DLC's release date, and gives players their clearest picture yet of what the…

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Victoryland & Forth Wanderers Members Announce Debut Album As Billboard Style: Hear Their Eponymous First Single

  • Forth Wanderers and Victoryland members form new band Billboard Style
  • Debut album Pull Of The Moon out 16 October on Good English
  • Title track single released now; 11-song tracklist announced

Billboard Style, a new New York band formed by Ben Guterl of Forth Wanderers and Dan Howard of Victoryland, has announced their debut album alongside the release of its title track. The pairing brings together two acts already well-regarded in the indie scene, with both Forth Wanderers and…

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Paul has one of Fauci’s attorneys removed from hearing room

  • Rand Paul reportedly removed a Fauci attorney from a hearing room.
  • The incident concerns ongoing COVID-era political tensions.
  • Further details were unavailable from the supplied article.

Senator Rand Paul reportedly had one of Dr Anthony Fauci’s attorneys removed from a hearing room. The incident matters because it reflects continuing political and legal tensions surrounding Fauci’s role in the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic. No article content was available beyond the headline, as access…

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Trump vows to ‘beat the f‑‑‑ing s‑‑‑’ out of Iran following attack on US forces in Jordan

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  • Headline reports Trump threatening retaliation against Iran.
  • Key facts about the Jordan attack were unavailable.

The article text was unavailable, so its claims cannot be verified beyond the headline. The headline says Donald Trump vowed forceful retaliation against Iran after an attack on US forces in Jordan, language that would matter because it signals an escalatory approach to an already sensitive regional security…

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Trump’s top general has chilling message for US troops using their cellphones on Middle East bases

  • US general warns troops over cellphone use risks in Middle East
  • Personal device data could expose troop locations to adversaries
  • Comes amid heightened regional security concerns for deployed forces

The top US general has warned American troops stationed at bases across the Middle East that their personal mobile phone use could be tracked and exploited by hostile actors, potentially exposing sensitive locations and movements to adversaries. The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions and reflects longstanding military…

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