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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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Dinoblade, out now, is equal parts janky, genuinely sick and silly as hell

  • Dinoblade turns a viral dinosaur sword animation into an enjoyable action game.
  • Responsive parrying and absurd powers outweigh its technical roughness.
  • It is available on Steam, alongside a demo.

Dinoblade has launched as an action game in which dinosaurs wield bladed weapons, expanding on a viral animation by developer Jean Nguyen from four years ago. The reviewer finds its deliberately absurd premise and responsive combat genuinely enjoyable, suggesting it succeeds as more than a novelty inspired by…

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No-nonsense dad has built thriving business evicting SQUATTERS using host of hilarious tricks including boarding them up inside homes they refuse to leave

  • Maryland businessman removes alleged squatters from homes.
  • He reportedly uses unconventional tactics to encourage departures.
  • Legal and factual details are not provided in the text.

The article reports that Mikey Lewis, a father in Maryland, has built a business focused on removing alleged squatters from properties in Baltimore. It highlights unconventional tactics he says he uses to persuade occupants to leave, presenting his work as a response to the difficulties property owners can…

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Lilly Wachowski Boards Alexandra Grey’s Sci-Fi Short ‘The Day Before’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Lilly Wachowski executive produces Alexandra Grey’s Mars mission short.
  • The story follows an astronaut’s final day with her family.
  • Production has finished, with a 2027 festival debut planned.

Lilly Wachowski has joined Alexandra Grey’s independent science-fiction short film “The Day Before” as an executive producer. The project centres on a NASA astronaut preparing for a one-way mission to Mars, and brings Wachowski’s involvement to a film exploring the personal cost behind a landmark space mission. Grey…

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Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics

  • England’s pubs and venues will receive 20% business-rates relief.
  • Typical pubs are expected to save about £1,100.
  • Hospitality leaders want broader help, including a VAT cut.

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will receive a 20% business rates discount under a £100m government package intended to support high streets and ease cost-of-living pressures. Critics, including hospitality businesses and opposition leader Kemi Badenoch, said the intervention was limited and urged the government to…

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Mac Sabbath Announce Headlining Fall 2026 US Tour Ahead of Run with GWAR

  • Mac Sabbath will headline seven US dates in October 2026.
  • The tour runs from Austin to Destin over Halloween.
  • It precedes the band’s support run with GWAR.

Mac Sabbath, the McDonald’s-themed Black Sabbath parody band, has announced a seven-date US headlining tour for autumn 2026. The dates precede its support slot on GWAR’s “Gor Gor Must Die” tour, giving the group a short run of its own shows before joining the larger tour. The headlining…

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Geekbench 7 will push your computer or phone even harder for better benchmarking

  • Geekbench 7 introduces tougher, more modern benchmark workloads.
  • New tests include AV1, Opus, streaming and video conferencing.
  • Geekbench 6 and 7 scores are not directly comparable.

Primate Labs has released Geekbench 7, an updated version of its widely used computer and phone benchmarking software. The new version is intended to better reflect the demands of modern applications through tougher workloads and more realistic multi-core testing, though it still focuses on short bursts of performance…

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OpenAI is making big claims as it rolls out ChatGPT Health to everyone

  • ChatGPT Health is now available to adult US users.
  • OpenAI’s clinician-level claims have been qualified internally.
  • Users can connect records, labs, medications and fitness data.

OpenAI has begun making ChatGPT Health available to all logged-in adult users in the United States, enabling them to connect medical records and health-tracking data to the chatbot. The launch matters because OpenAI is promoting its latest models as highly capable in health-related reasoning, while acknowledging that the…

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I’ve yet to smash open a Dyson Sphere in sci-fi RTS Sanctuary: Shattered Space, but I’m enjoying its take on Supreme Commander

  • Large-scale RTS evokes Supreme Commander and Total Annihilation.
  • Demo supports up to 10,000 units.
  • Full release is planned for August 2027.

Sanctuary: Shattered Sun is an early-alpha real-time strategy game demo that aims to revive the large-scale warfare of Supreme Commander and Total Annihilation. Its appeal lies in commanding enormous combined forces across a Dyson Sphere, while combining detailed projectile simulation and resource management with spectacular, destructive strategic options.…

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Trump readies ‘massive attack’ on Iran as US military plans devastating strikes ‘bigger than ever before’

  • Trump is reportedly preparing major military action against Iran.
  • The plans could significantly escalate US-Iran tensions.
  • Key operational details are not provided.

Donald Trump is reportedly preparing what has been described as a “massive attack” on Iran, with US military planners considering strikes said to be larger than previous operations. If confirmed, such action would mark a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran and could have serious consequences…

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Raymond Briggs’s library goes on sale at his local Oxfam shop

  • Raymond Briggs’s personal library is on sale through Oxfam.
  • The collection contains more than 1,000 books.
  • Prices range from £5.99 to £400.

More than 1,000 books from the personal library of Raymond Briggs, creator of The Snowman and When the Wind Blows, are being sold through Oxfam’s Hove bookshop and online. Donated by his estate after his death in 2022, the collection offers insight into the artistic influences and wider…

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