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.
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.
This American Songwriter feature highlights three rock vocalists from the 1960s whose voices remain instantly identifiable, celebrating the enduring influence of the decade's biggest musical figures. It reflects on how these artists helped shape the sound of rock music and set standards that later generations would follow. The…
BBC Sport's daily football gossip round-up highlights Liverpool's confidence in signing Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola ahead of rivals Arsenal and Bayern Munich, after the Frenchman impressed at the World Cup. Elsewhere, Bournemouth's Alex Scott is reportedly weighing up interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, while Manchester…
Count Binface, the satirical UK political candidate, has called on Sega to provide an update on Shenmue 4, joking that the company should be nationalised if it does not. The intervention highlights continued frustration among fans over the unresolved ending of Shenmue 3 and the absence of any…
Bill Haley and His Comets’ 1958 concert at Berlin’s Sportpalast ended in a major riot after fans surged the stage, overwhelmed police and damaged the venue and the band’s equipment. The incident illustrated the intense reaction early rock ’n’ roll could provoke among young audiences, while becoming a…
IGN is highlighting a discount on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, a Windows-based handheld gaming PC, which the outlet rates as the most powerful device of its kind currently available. Best Buy is selling Geek Squad-certified open box units of the $1,000 handheld at reduced prices, offering…
The White House and the US Department of Energy have set out details of the Genesis Mission, a federal initiative using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific research. Created by executive order last November, the programme now involves at least 15 federal agencies and has more than $5 billion…
Tom Hiddleston, best known for playing Loki in the MCU, is launching a new National Geographic docuseries called *Pompeii: Out of Time*, blending scripted drama with investigative documentary to explore the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Made with executive producer Kevin R. Wright, the…
Canadian rock trio The Stampeders scored their biggest hit with "Sweet City Woman" in 1971, a song shaped by their experiences as newcomers navigating Toronto's music scene. Written by guitarist Rich Dodson, the track stood out on radio thanks to a last-minute decision to swap the guitar riff…
A married police chief in Florida has been accused of engaging in an affair with the department's human resources boss, with surveillance footage allegedly capturing an intimate encounter between the pair. The footage reportedly reached the chief's wife, and a whistleblower has since come forward with a series…
Tesla's second-quarter results for 2026 point to a continued recovery after two difficult years marked by weakening demand and reputational damage tied to Elon Musk's political activities. The carmaker sold 480,126 vehicles in the quarter, a roughly 25% rise on the same period last year, and revenue climbed…