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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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US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search

  • American faces rare charge over allegedly wiping phone at US border.
  • Case may test warrantless device-search powers at the border.
  • Defendant says the phone seizure and investigation were unlawful.

US prosecutors have charged Atlanta resident Samuel Tunick after he allegedly gave border officers a ‘duress’ passcode that erased his phone during a search at Atlanta airport. The case appears to be the first known US prosecution involving a phone’s built-in data-wiping passcode, and could test the limits…

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Did Chinese AI Steal From Anthropic, and OpenAI Loses Control of Two Models

  • US officials accuse Moonshot AI of copying Anthropic’s model.
  • AI costs are forcing organisations to restrict model use.
  • The podcast also covers car-security and OpenAI containment concerns.

WIRED’s Uncanny Valley podcast examines a White House accusation that Chinese AI company Moonshot AI used illicit model distillation from Anthropic to develop its Kimi K3 system. The allegation matters because Kimi K3 is said to rival leading US models, intensifying concerns over intellectual property, security and the…

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European Union grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region

  • EU delays Hormuz-region satellite images by 24 hours.
  • US request limits timely independent war monitoring.
  • Conflict has disrupted shipping and increased US costs.

The European Union has agreed to delay publication of certain Copernicus satellite images of shipping routes near the Strait of Hormuz by 24 hours, following a US request. The measure affects timely public scrutiny of the Iran war, as journalists and open-source investigators have relied on the free…

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‘It’s not fair’: cafe owners frustrated over exclusion from business rates cut

  • Cafes criticise exclusion from targeted business rates relief.
  • Package will support pubs, clubs and music venues.
  • Owners say cafes face comparable costs and community responsibilities.

Cafe owners in England have criticised Andy Burnham’s planned business rates relief for excluding cafes and restaurants while supporting pubs, social clubs and live music venues. They argue that cafes face similar pressures from energy costs, inflation and weaker consumer spending, and play an important role as local…

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MAP: States report new measles cases as virus surpasses alarming benchmark

  • US measles cases have exceeded 2025’s total.
  • Major outbreaks are driving infections across several states.
  • Falling vaccination coverage threatens measles elimination status.

Measles cases in the United States have risen above the previous year’s total, with new infections reported in several states. The increase matters because it signals sustained outbreaks in communities with insufficient vaccination coverage and may put the country’s measles-elimination status at risk. The US Centres for Disease…

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From Rock-Loving Kid in Mexico to Lead Singer of Foreigner: This is Luis Maldonado

  • Luis Maldonado went from young Foreigner fan to the band’s lead singer.
  • His musical background spans numerous instruments and singing.
  • Foreigner’s anniversary tour continues amid original members’ reduced involvement.

Luis Maldonado, the Mexican-born musician who became Foreigner’s lead singer, has described how hearing the band on Arizona radio as a child inspired his lifelong interest in music. His story matters because he now fronts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group he admired from afar, as…

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The 1956 guitar break Angus Young could never stop playing

  • Angus Young was captivated by Johnny Burnette’s 1956 guitar break.
  • The song helped inform AC/DC’s riff-driven style.
  • ‘The Train Kept A-Rollin’’ became a widely influential rock standard.

AC/DC guitarist Angus Young has cited Johnny Burnette’s 1956 recording ‘The Train Kept A-Rollin’’ as a guitar break he became obsessed with playing. The passage mattered to Young because its energetic, stripped-back rock and roll style helped shape the direct, riff-led approach associated with AC/DC. Burnette’s version, recorded…

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Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year’s total

  • US measles cases reached 2,295 by 22 July.
  • The total has surpassed 2025’s 2,286 cases.
  • Health officials warn transmission is continuing.

Confirmed measles cases in the United States reached 2,295 by 22 July, according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker compiling state and local health data. The total has exceeded the 2,286 cases recorded nationally in 2025, highlighting that measles remains a significant and continuing public-health concern. The article…

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CBP intercepted biological materials tied to U.S.–China virus network before COVID, new documents show

  • Documents reportedly show pre-pandemic interceptions of undeclared biological materials.
  • Rand Paul says they raise questions about US–China coronavirus research oversight.
  • The records do not prove COVID-19’s origin.

Senator Rand Paul has released documents which he says show US officials intercepted undeclared biological materials linked to a US–China coronavirus research network before the COVID-19 pandemic. The disclosure is significant because it is likely to intensify scrutiny of biosafety oversight, research transparency and competing claims about the…

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PSN Down for 6+ Hours, But Finally Recovering

  • PSN disruption lasted over six hours before recovery began.
  • Downloads, friends lists and store access were affected.
  • An AWS incident was considered the likely cause.

PlayStation Network suffered widespread disruption for more than six hours, affecting log-ins, friends lists, game downloads, the PlayStation Store and the PS App. Services began recovering on Friday evening, although Sony’s status page still reported issues; the outage mattered because it prevented many players from accessing online and…

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