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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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As US measles cases rise, biotech firms start developing new treatments

  • US measles cases hit a 35-year high amid falling vaccination rates
  • No specific treatment exists; care is currently only supportive
  • Biotech firms are developing antibody therapies, still years from use

Measles cases in the US have hit a 35-year high as vaccination rates decline, prompting a handful of biotech firms and academic researchers to begin developing treatments for a disease that was previously considered largely conquered through vaccination. There is currently no measles-specific treatment, so doctors can only…

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US musicians’ union files amended lawsuit against Universal and Warner over Suno and Udio AI deals

  • AFM sues Universal and Warner over unpaid AI licensing of musicians' recordings
  • Union says Suno/Udio deals trigger unpaid "new use" royalties under its contract
  • Labels seek dismissal; court briefing continues through September 2026

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed an amended lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, accusing both major labels of breaching their union contract by licensing members' recordings to AI music generators Suno and Udio without paying or crediting the musicians involved. The case…

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Motorola launches Indigenous Collections app for language and cultural preservation

  • Motorola launches free Indigenous Collections app for Android
  • Built with Rainy Lake Ojibwe community to preserve language and stories
  • Part of wider Motorola-Lenovo Foundation Indigenous Languages Initiative

Motorola has launched a free Android app called Indigenous Collections, developed with members of the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community to document and preserve the Ojibwe language, along with associated stories, landmarks and family knowledge. The initiative matters because it offers a modern, accessible tool for safeguarding an indigenous…

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Fears for disabled athlete, 24, who vanished hours after arriving in Texas for contest from his native Jordan

  • Disabled Jordanian athlete, 24, goes missing in Texas
  • Vanished just hours after arriving for a contest
  • Family and organisers fear for his welfare

A 24-year-old disabled athlete from Jordan has been reported missing in Texas, having vanished within hours of arriving in the state for a sporting contest. His disappearance shortly after touchdown has prompted concern among family and organisers, who are anxious about his welfare given his unfamiliarity with the…

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Ex-Biden campaign manager says there’s ‘no saving’ DNC Chair Ken Martin after inside reports

  • Ex-Biden aide Rufus Gifford says DNC Chair Ken Martin cannot be saved.
  • NYT reports Democratic Party infighting and fundraising troubles.
  • Some states reportedly considering defying DNC's 2028 primary calendar.

DNC Chair Ken Martin is facing intensifying criticism after reports of internal Democratic Party dysfunction, with Rufus Gifford, a former deputy campaign manager for Joe Biden, saying on Monday that there is "no saving" his position. The comments follow a New York Times report highlighting infighting, fundraising shortfalls…

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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins downplays Trump’s dinner jibes on Daily Show

  • Kaitlan Collins downplayed Trump's Correspondents' Dinner insults on The Daily Show
  • CNN defended its reporters live as Trump mocked Collins on stage
  • Collins says she avoids confrontation, refocusing on journalism instead

CNN's chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins has addressed Donald Trump's pointed insults towards her at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, telling Jon Stewart on The Daily Show that she prefers to keep the focus on journalism rather than her own reaction. During his hour-long speech at the…

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Judges announce 13-strong Booker Prize longlist, snubbing favourites

  • Booker Prize longlist names 13 novels for 2026 award
  • Strout, Stuart and James headline; O'Farrell and Barnes snubbed
  • Shortlist due 22 September, winner announced 9 November

The Booker Prize longlist for 2026 has been unveiled, featuring 13 novels from authors including Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout and previous Booker winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James. Judging chair Mary Beard described the selection, dubbed the "Booker Dozen", as "dynamite" with "something for everyone", while high-profile…

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Previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James lead a Brit-heavy Booker prize longlist

  • Booker prize 2026 longlist announced, featuring 13 novels.
  • Previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James both longlisted again.
  • Ten of 13 authors are first-time nominees, including three debut novelists.

Booker prize judges have named their 2026 longlist, with previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James both featuring alongside three-time nominee Elizabeth Strout. The 13-strong selection, revealed on Tuesday and chaired by classicist Mary Beard, spans authors of seven nationalities across three continents, with almost half based in…

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Star Trek: The Original Voyages Is the Ultimate Resource for Hardcore Trekkies

  • New 416-page visual history book on Star Trek's original series announced.
  • Written by Kyle Newman and Jeff Bond, foreword by William Shatner.
  • Publishes 10 November 2026, timed to franchise's 60th anniversary.

Penguin Random House imprint Ten Speed Press is releasing "Star Trek: The Original Voyages – A Visual History", a 416-page hardcover retrospective billed as a definitive resource for fans of the classic 1960s series. IGN has shared an exclusive preview of the book ahead of its November release,…

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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan ‘have target on their backs’ in US jail after being accused of child sex offences, lawyer claims as they fight extradition to UK

  • Andrew and Tristan Tate face child sex offence allegations in the UK
  • Their lawyer says they face safety risks in US jail
  • The brothers are fighting extradition to Britain

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who face allegations of child sex offences in the UK, are said to be at heightened risk while held in a US jail as they contest extradition. Their lawyer claims the pair "have a target on their backs" behind bars, raising concerns…

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