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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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In ‘King of the Hill,’ Mike Judge Finds Hope for America

  • "King of the Hill" season 15 has launched on Hulu and Disney+
  • Mike Judge says "Idiocracy" eerily predicted recent US political events
  • The revival keeps the show's trademark non-partisan, everyday American tone

Mike Judge, creator of "Idiocracy" and "King of the Hill," has released season 15 of his rebooted animated series on Hulu and Disney+, and reflects on how both shows have proven strikingly prescient about American life and politics. Judge notes that recent real-world events, such as a UFC…

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Labour MP Stella Creasy is mocked for mistaking one of London’s famous parakeets for an escaped pet

  • Stella Creasy mistook a wild London parakeet for an escaped pet.
  • London's parakeets are common, long-established feral birds, not strays.
  • The mix-up drew widespread online mockery of the MP.

Labour MP Stella Creasy has been mocked online after apparently mistaking one of London's well-known feral parakeets for a lost pet bird, sharing details or seeking help as though it had escaped from someone's home. Social media users quickly pointed out that the bright green ring-necked parakeets are…

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Brennan Wedl – “Let’s Be Models”

  • Brennan Wedl releases new single "Let's Be Models"
  • Rerecorded track "Two Dollar Pistol" also shared
  • Debut album out via ANTI- on 21 August

Nashville singer-songwriter Brennan Wedl has released a new track, "Let's Be Models," as the latest preview of their upcoming self-titled debut album. The song follows lead single "Pretty Little Fantasy" and continues to build anticipation ahead of the record's release next month via ANTI-. Alongside "Let's Be Models,"…

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Here’s How To Play Halo: Campaign Evolved With Your Friends Across Xbox, PlayStation, And PC

  • Cross-platform Halo co-op works across Xbox, PS5 and PC.
  • Add friends through Xbox before inviting them in-game.
  • Premium Edition buyers receive five days’ early access.

Halo: Campaign Evolved will support cross-platform co-op between Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC, allowing players to team up regardless of where they own the game. The feature is significant because it extends the traditionally Xbox-associated Halo series to PlayStation while keeping friends connected across platforms. Players must add…

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JOHN MACLEOD: A home for sale… rich in childhood memories and the delicious notes of my forebears

  • Columnist John Macleod is selling his childhood family home
  • Piece reflects on memories and ancestors linked to the house
  • A personal, nostalgic column rather than breaking news

John Macleod reflects on putting his family home up for sale, describing it as a place steeped in childhood memories and evoking the cooking and habits of his ancestors. The piece is a personal, reflective column rather than a hard news story, using the house sale as a…

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A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda

  • Morocco prepares to co-host 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal
  • Budget includes up to £4.8bn for football, £17bn for infrastructure
  • Some critics say funds should go to healthcare and education instead

With more than 1,400 days remaining before the centenary 2030 World Cup, Morocco is racing to finalise preparations as co-host alongside Spain and Portugal, an undertaking that mirrors challenges faced by South Africa before it staged the 2010 tournament. Officials insist the project extends beyond football, framing it…

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London loses again: FTSE 100 landlord Segro will be missed

  • Segro agrees £14bn takeover by US firm Prologis after brief resistance
  • Deal is 2026's biggest FTSE 100 takeover so far
  • Deepens concerns over hollowing-out of London's stock market

Segro, the FTSE 100's largest listed commercial landlord, has agreed to a takeover by US property giant Prologis after a brief attempt to resist the approach. The deal, worth around £14bn, is the biggest takeover of a London-listed company so far this year and marks another blow to…

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Inside the first accounts of Rock Bidco, the London company Sony used for its $1B+ Queen deal

  • Sony's Rock Bidco paid £1.079bn to acquire Queen's catalogue and rights
  • Filing avoids naming Queen but subsidiaries confirm the band
  • Combined royalty income (£51.6m) is a fraction of the purchase price

Sony Music Group's first annual accounts for Rock Bidco Ltd, the London vehicle it used to buy Queen's catalogue, reveal that the company received £1.079 billion from its US parent, SMG-One LLC, as an "irrevocable, interest-free advance subscription" rather than a loan. The filing, made without ever naming…

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Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS announces investigation into tampering

  • Inter Miami sign Casemiro as a free agent, joining Messi, De Paul and Suárez.
  • MLS is investigating the club for alleged tampering over the deal.
  • Terms of the discovery rights settlement with LA Galaxy remain undisclosed for now.

Inter Miami have signed Brazilian midfielder Casemiro as a free agent, but Major League Soccer has opened an investigation into the South Florida club for potential tampering during the acquisition process. The move adds another marquee name to a squad already featuring Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and…

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Muvox drops its patent lawsuit against BMG, then sues Apple and Amazon over the same patent

  • Muvox dropped its BMG patent suit, then sued Apple and Amazon.
  • Both new suits target the same music-recommendation patent, No. 11,899,713.
  • Patent has also hit IBM, Spotify, Meta and others since 2024.

Muvox LLC has withdrawn its nearly two-year-old patent lawsuit against BMG Rights Management, only to file fresh infringement suits against Apple and Amazon a day later, all centred on the same patent. The move keeps alive a pattern in which the New Mexico-based firm, described as a non-practicing…

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