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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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Judge slams police over eight-year conman probe which took so long one victim pulled out and accomplice died

  • Judge criticises police over eight-year fraud investigation delay
  • One victim withdrew from the case during the probe
  • An accomplice of the conman died before it concluded

A judge has criticised police over an investigation into a conman that dragged on for eight years, a delay so prolonged that one victim withdrew from the case entirely and an accomplice of the fraudster died before proceedings could conclude. The case highlights concerns about lengthy police investigation…

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Rep Thomas Massie says the Iran war has ‘significantly weakened’ America ‘all for Israel’

  • Rep. Thomas Massie says Iran war has weakened the US
  • He cites depleted missile defences, drained oil reserves, lost lives
  • Comments highlight GOP divisions over Trump's Iran policy

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky has criticised US military involvement in the conflict with Iran, arguing it has left America significantly weakened. The comments, posted on social media, add to a growing rift within the Republican Party over the Trump administration's handling of Iran, with Massie positioning…

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Energy prices rise in defiance of Trump campaign promises

  • Energy prices have risen despite Trump’s promised cuts.
  • Petrol costs are linked to Middle East conflict disruption.
  • Electricity bills reflect long-term grid investment costs.

US gasoline and household electricity prices have risen despite President Trump’s campaign pledge to cut energy and power costs sharply. The article says the increases matter because they raise household living costs directly and can feed through into food, transport and heating bills. Average household electricity prices in…

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This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust

  • Trump administration AI policy is split among rival officials, not unified.
  • Commerce's Lutnick and CAISI's Raman shape export controls and lab relations.
  • Cyber chief Cairncross pushes tougher curbs on Chinese AI distillation.

As competition intensifies over powerful open-weight AI models from China, the Trump administration is relying on a small, fragmented group of officials across different departments to decide on export controls and other restrictions, with no unified policy yet in place. This fragmentation matters because, according to a senior…

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Digital sovereignty is real in Europe. The UK? Not so much

  • European states/firms shift from Microsoft/AWS towards sovereign, open-source tech
  • Ireland cancelled a €1bn Microsoft deal amid sovereignty concerns
  • Airbus moved critical systems from AWS to French cloud provider Scaleway

The Register's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols argues that unpredictability from Donald Trump's administration is accelerating a genuine push towards "digital sovereignty" across Europe and beyond, as governments and businesses seek to reduce dependence on American software giants and cloud providers. He contrasts this growing momentum with the UK's continued…

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Perpetual Forward Motion: Piezo Interviewed

  • Piezo discusses his shifting style across dubstep, techno, electro and psychedelia
  • Three new releases reflect his habit of chasing unfamiliar musical territory
  • He credits arrangement and collaboration, not a fixed sound, for his identity

Milan-based electronic producer Piezo has built his reputation on unpredictability rather than a fixed sound, moving across dubstep, leftfield techno, electro, IDM and now trance-inflected psychedelia over the course of his career. This matters because it runs counter to the typical trajectory of dance music producers, who often…

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Prime Video India adds over 100 Korean titles from CJ ENM

  • Prime Video India and CJ ENM finalised a deal for 100+ Korean titles
  • 26 new releases included "Yumi's Cells" Season 3 and "Kitchen Soldier"
  • Deal builds on prior 2025 agreements, adding Hindi, Tamil, Telugu dubbing

Prime Video India and South Korean studio CJ ENM concluded a multi-year distribution deal that brought more than 100 Korean titles to the streamer over two years, including 26 brand-new releases such as "Yumi's Cells" Season 3 and breakout series "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier". The tie-up sharpened…

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Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed

  • US measles cases have hit a 35-year high amid falling vaccination rates
  • Biotech firms and researchers are now developing measles-specific treatments
  • Monoclonal antibody therapies remain years away and face funding challenges

Measles cases in the US have hit a 35-year high, driven by falling vaccination rates and large outbreaks in states including South Carolina and Utah. In response, a small number of biotech firms and academic researchers have begun developing treatments for the disease, something that was previously seen…

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Electronic music is the fastest-growing genre in the US this year

  • Electronic/dance is the US's fastest-growing genre in 2026, per Luminate
  • R&B and hip-hop still dominate overall US streaming
  • Latin music surges, driven by Bad Bunny, Karol G and Shakira

Electronic music has become the fastest-growing genre in the United States this year, according to a new mid-year report from music analytics firm Luminate. The finding highlights a broader shift in American listening habits, with artists such as Disco Lines and John Summit driving renewed interest in dance…

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‘The plane movie I’ll watch anytime’: why Up in the Air is my feelgood movie

  • Guardian writer picks Up in the Air as their feelgood comfort film.
  • 2009 film stars George Clooney as a corporate downsizer who travels constantly.
  • Writer says its themes on empathy and AI feel newly relevant today.

In a Guardian series where writers celebrate their favourite comfort films, one contributor explains why the 2009 comedy-drama Up in the Air, starring George Clooney, remains their go-to feelgood film, particularly for watching on flights. Directed by Jason Reitman and based on Walter Kirn's novel, the film follows…

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