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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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Here’s why Chinese smartwatches like the Oppo Watch X3 are rarely sold in the US

  • Oppo lacks the US infrastructure needed to sell and support the Watch X3.
  • Fierce competition and regulatory risks further deter a US launch.
  • Imports are possible, but involve connectivity and support compromises.

The Oppo Watch X3 is not officially sold in the United States because Oppo lacks a consumer hardware business and support infrastructure there, rather than because of any problem with the watch itself. Entering the market would require distribution, regulatory compliance, warranty provision, software support and potentially carrier…

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‘The Strange Architect,’ New Series by ‘Annihilation’ Author Jeff VanderMeer, Sells to Farrar, Straus and Giroux in Seven-Figure Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

  • FSG buys Jeff VanderMeer’s four-book series for seven figures.
  • First book is due in winter 2029.
  • The series centres on grief, ghosts and mysterious architecture.

Farrar, Straus and Giroux has acquired “The Strange Architect”, a new four-book series by Jeff VanderMeer, in a seven-figure deal. The announcement is significant because it marks VanderMeer’s first new book project since his commercially successful “Southern Reach” series and extends his work into a more overtly uncanny…

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The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (July 24-26)

  • Six new streaming picks are highlighted for 24–26 July.
  • Releases span Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video and Apple TV.
  • Availability may differ by platform and region.

GamesRadar+ highlights six new streaming releases available from 24 to 26 July across major services, presenting them as its recommended viewing options for the week. The article is a consumer entertainment guide rather than a report on a single event, intended to help viewers choose from newly available…

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Norway soccer chief complains over Trump’s FIFA involvement after US star’s red card: ‘This was an error’

  • Norway’s football chief plans an ethics complaint over Balogun’s ban suspension.
  • She says FIFA should admit the decision was wrong.
  • The case has raised concerns about political influence.

Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness has said she will ask her board to pursue a formal ethics complaint over FIFA’s suspension of USMNT forward Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban. She argued that FIFA should acknowledge the decision as an error, amid criticism that Donald Trump’s involvement may have…

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“We thought we had a ghost living in the bathroom.” Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank, Neutral Milk Hotel’s 1998 album In The Aeroplane Over The Sea was acclaimed as one of the ’90s finest records. Then its creator disappeared

  • A cult classic helped push Jeff Mangum out of public view.
  • Mangum’s troubled dreams informed the album’s intense atmosphere.
  • Anne Frank’s diary was a key inspiration for the record.

Neutral Milk Hotel’s 1998 album In The Aeroplane Over The Sea became a highly acclaimed cult record, with one magazine later naming it the best album of the 1990s. Its intense reception and the pressure surrounding its creator, Jeff Mangum, contributed to his withdrawal from public life, making…

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Today’s Top Deals: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Logitech G29 Racing Wheel, and G PRO X Superlight 2 Mouse

  • Logitech gaming gear has an extra 22% discount at Woot.
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio is $24.99 for PS5.
  • Pokémon cards, gaming hardware and gift cards are reduced.

Today’s article rounds up discounted games, gaming hardware, Pokémon cards, PCs, LEGO and digital gift cards, with Logitech peripherals receiving an extra 22% discount using code “LOGITECH22”. - Metaphor: ReFantazio for PS5 costs $24.99, down 64% from $69.99. - Logitech’s G29 racing wheel bundle is $155.99 at Woot…

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Assassin Vance Boelter is sentenced to die in jail for murdering Minnesota Democrat lawmaker and her husband… and is hit by undignified humiliation after rising to apologize

  • Vance Boelter sentenced to life without parole for murdering a Minnesota lawmaker and husband.
  • He also shot another Democratic lawmaker and his wife, who survived.
  • His courtroom apology attempt was met with public humiliation.

Vance Boelter has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the assassination of Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, in a case that shocked the state's political establishment and highlighted concerns over the safety of elected officials. The killings, along…

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Sleep Token’s Take Me Back To Eden Certified Platinum in the US

  • Sleep Token’s breakthrough album has reached US platinum status.
  • It is a rare recent platinum achievement in metal.
  • The record has surpassed two billion global streams.

Sleep Token’s 2023 album Take Me Back to Eden has been certified platinum in the United States, representing one million equivalent units sold. The achievement is notable because platinum certifications for contemporary hard rock and metal albums are now uncommon, underlining the band’s unusually broad commercial reach. The…

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US government says Iran-linked hackers are disrupting American water and energy providers

  • Iran-linked hackers are targeting US water and energy control systems.
  • Altered controllers could create unsafe conditions and outages.
  • Agencies urge owners to secure internet-exposed industrial equipment.

US agencies say Iranian state-backed hackers are actively targeting industrial control systems at American water and energy providers, seeking to cause disruption during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel. The warning matters because these systems operate critical services, and compromised controllers could lead to outages…

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Corsair’s PC case with a panoramic glass design is $70 off

  • Corsair’s Frame 4500X RS is $70 off at $119.99.
  • The case combines panoramic glass with flexible cooling mounts.
  • It supports large components, including EATX boards and 460mm GPUs.

Corsair’s Frame 4500X RS PC case has been reduced to $119.99 at Amazon, Best Buy and Corsair, cutting $70 from its usual $190 price. The discount may appeal to PC builders seeking a visually distinctive case with broad compatibility and flexible cooling options. The case supports EATX motherboards…

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