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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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Iran fires ballistic missiles at US base in Jordan

  • Iran allegedly fired ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan
  • US forces reportedly thwarted the surprise attack
  • US launched counterattack on Iran-backed militants in response

Iran reportedly launched a surprise attack involving multiple ballistic missiles against a US base in Jordan, according to the article's headline, though US forces are said to have thwarted the strike. A subheading indicates Washington responded with a counterattack targeting Tehran-backed militant groups, pointing to a fresh escalation…

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Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes’ daughter Suri legally changes her famous last name

  • Suri Cruise legally changed her surname to Noelle.
  • The 20-year-old attends Carnegie Mellon University.
  • Change was revealed via voter registration records.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter, Suri, has legally dropped her father's surname, changing her last name from Cruise to Noelle. The 20-year-old, who is studying at Carnegie Mellon University, made the change according to records obtained by Fox News Digital, marking a symbolic step away from her…

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FCC finalises import ban on foreign-made robots and inverters

  • FCC finalises ban on foreign-made robots and power inverters
  • Rule is China-focused despite being officially country-neutral
  • Waivers possible, but existing US devices and updates unaffected

The US Federal Communications Commission has finalised an import ban on "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters made in foreign countries, in a move that is officially country-neutral but will fall heavily on China as it expands production of humanoid and quadruped robots and dominates the global power…

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All that glitters… Donald Trump’s $5million makeover for Washington statues

  • Trump orders $5.3million restoration of Washington DC statues and monuments.
  • Project reflects his focus on capital's public architecture and appearance.
  • Spending has drawn scrutiny amid other federal budget priorities.

Donald Trump has commissioned a $5.3 million restoration of statues and monuments across Washington DC, part of a broader push to spruce up the capital's public spaces. The initiative reflects the president's long-standing interest in the aesthetics of federal architecture and public monuments, an area he has taken…

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Amazon Prime Video, Rogers Communications Reach 12-Year Deal For Exclusive NHL Broadcasts

  • Amazon Prime Video secures exclusive Wednesday NHL broadcast rights for Canada over 12 years starting September 2026
  • Marks end of Hockey Night in Canada's 75-year public broadcast legacy as sports content shifts from free to subscription platforms

Amazon Prime Video has struck a 12-year sublicensing deal with Rogers Communications to become the exclusive home of Wednesday night NHL broadcasts in Canada, expanding its existing hockey coverage on the platform. The agreement, starting on 30 September, comes as free, over-the-air sports broadcasting continues to decline in…

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Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been leaking her songs and videos for years

  • Ariana Grande sues unidentified hackers over years of leaked unreleased content
  • Lawsuit says 45 songs alone leaked in 2023, hundreds since 2011
  • Hackers allegedly targeted her producers and photographers, not her directly

Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against a group of unidentified hackers accused of stealing and leaking her unreleased music and videos over a period of more than a decade. The suit, filed on Monday, names the defendants as "John Doe 1"…

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Shark Week shocker as great white breaches just yards from oblivious boogie boarder

  • Great white shark breached near a boogie boarder at Newport Beach.
  • Family filming nearby only noticed the shark in footage reviewed later.
  • No injuries reported; incident surfaced during Shark Week coverage.

A video filmed during a family beach outing at Newport Beach, California, captured a great white shark breaching the water just yards from a boogie boarder who was completely unaware of the animal's presence. The clip, taken early on a Saturday morning, has drawn attention during Shark Week…

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Barcola agrees Liverpool move – Wednesday’s gossip

  • Barcola verbally agrees Liverpool switch, but fee still disputed with PSG.
  • Everton want £70m for Ndiaye; Real Madrid won't sell Vinicius Jr.
  • Forest close in on Diomande; Coventry agree record £22.5m Rushworth deal.

BBC Sport's Wednesday football gossip column reports that PSG and France forward Bradley Barcola has verbally agreed to join Liverpool, though the deal is not certain as the two clubs remain far apart on a valuation. Elsewhere, Real Madrid have no intention of selling Vinicius Jr despite his…

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Perplexity’s tokenmaxxing Model Council gives you multiple bot perspectives

  • Perplexity brings multi-model "Model Council" feature to its Computer platform
  • Users can pick 2-8 AI models to compare answers on one query
  • Feature now available to $20/month Pro subscribers, not just Max/enterprise tiers

Perplexity has expanded its "Model Council" feature to its cloud-based Computer platform, letting users query multiple AI models simultaneously and receive a synthesised report highlighting where their answers agree or diverge. The move matters because it gives paying customers more flexibility for tackling ambiguous, judgement-heavy questions—such as legal,…

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AI company employees petition US government for regulation

  • Over 1,100 AI workers sign petition urging government-led pacing of AI development
  • Signatories come from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and others
  • Doubts raised over whether US authorities will respond to the call

More than 1,100 employees at leading artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta, have signed a petition calling on the US government to help slow the pace of AI development. The letter, reported by Bloomberg, urges Washington to back an international effort to build the technical…

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