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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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Greene knocks ‘stupid’ Trump post on US service members’ deaths in Iran war

  • Greene reportedly criticised Trump’s post about US military deaths.
  • The article’s full details were inaccessible.
  • Casualty figures and context were not provided.

The article text was unavailable, so the reported event can only be summarised from the headline: Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised a Trump post concerning US service members’ deaths during the Iran war, calling it “stupid”. The dispute matters because it signals public disagreement within Trump-aligned political circles…

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FEQ 2026: Six-Figure Crowds Flock to Canada’s Best-Kept Musical Secret

  • FEQ 2026 in Québec City featured Muse, Jelly Roll, Kesha and more
  • Festival passes started at $180 CAD; sold out in three hours
  • Nearly 60-year-old event blends major headliners with local Québécois artists

Québec City's Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ) drew massive crowds for its 2026 edition, an 11-day celebration featuring headliners including Muse, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Cypress Hill, Kesha and Limp Bizkit. Now approaching its 60th year, the festival has built a reputation as one of Canada's most eclectic…

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Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like

  • Samsung and Google reveal two new smart glasses designs ahead of autumn launch.
  • Glasses offer nine-hour battery life, beating Meta's rival product.
  • Camera and recording LED raise similar privacy concerns to Meta's glasses.

Samsung has shown off the first physical designs and specifications for its upcoming smart glasses, developed jointly with Google alongside eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Two new frames were revealed, adding to the pair shown at Google I/O in May, ahead of a planned launch this…

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Husband stabbed Marvelous Mrs Maisel set designer to death, then left their baby son with body and went to park to hang himself, as it’s revealed his brother is also a murderer

  • Set designer Mary Kate Golding stabbed to death by husband in Astoria, New York
  • Baby son left with body; husband later found hanged in nearby park
  • Husband's brother was previously convicted of murder, it emerged

A husband stabbed his wife, Marvellous Mrs Maisel set designer Mary Kate Golding, to death in their Astoria, New York home, leaving their baby son with her body before going to a nearby park and hanging himself. The killing has shocked colleagues in the television industry and neighbours…

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Mamdani walks back pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority

  • Mamdani says he lacks power to arrest Netanyahu in New York
  • He now urges US to join ICC and enforce warrant instead
  • Trump insists Netanyahu won't be arrested while visiting the US

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has backed away from an earlier pledge to have Benjamin Netanyahu arrested should the Israeli prime minister visit the city, saying he lacks the legal authority to do so. Instead, he is urging US federal officials to act on the International Criminal…

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Songwriter sues Willie Colón’s publishing company over royalties from salsa hit ‘Talento de Televisión’

  • Songwriter sues Willie Colón's publisher over unpaid royalties
  • Seeks $300,000 and rights to reclaim song's copyright by 2031
  • Part of a wider wave of music copyright termination lawsuits

Songwriter Amílcar Boscán has sued ElMalo, Inc. (trading as Willie Colón Music Company), the publishing company of the late salsa musician Willie Colón, alleging he was never paid the royalties owed to him for co-writing the hit track "Talento de Televisión." Filed in the US District Court for…

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Arcee, a US open source AI lab, says Chinese models are not inherently dangerous

  • Arcee's CTO says Chinese open-weight AI models aren't inherently dangerous
  • Downloaded models can't "phone home" or be secretly controlled remotely
  • He urges building a strong US open ecosystem instead of banning rivals

Arcee, a US open-source AI lab, has pushed back against growing calls to restrict or ban Chinese open-weight AI models, arguing they pose no greater security risk than any other open-source software. The comments, from CTO Lucas Atkins, come as debate intensifies over models like Moonshot AI's Kimi…

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Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich unveil new group Dragonflies

  • Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich formed new band Dragonflies
  • Debut self-titled album out 18 September via Dark Horse/BMG
  • Lead single "Slower" released with hand-drawn animated video

Dhani Harrison, son of Beatle George Harrison, has teamed up with acclaimed Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich to form a new band called Dragonflies, whose self-titled debut album is set for release on 18 September via Dark Horse Records/BMG. The pairing marked a notable departure for Harrison, who typically…

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Guide: Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy Cheats: All Cheat Codes, Including Scorpion Skin

  • Push Square lists every cheat code for Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy.
  • Codes unlock gameplay boosts, extra modes and character skins.
  • Using cheats disables trophies, so use a fresh save.

Push Square has published a guide listing all cheat codes for Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, the PS2-era psychic-powers third-person shooter, now available on PS5 and PS4 through PS Plus Premium. The guide explains how to unlock gameplay tweaks, alternate game modes and character skins by entering six-digit codes…

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Watch Kacey Musgraves Sing “Mexico Honey” at Karaoke in New Video

  • Kacey Musgraves releases karaoke-themed video for "Mexico Honey"
  • Track from album Middle of Nowhere peaked at No. 59 on Hot 100
  • Her North American tour starts in Chicago on 21 August

Country singer Kacey Musgraves has released a new video for "Mexico Honey," a fan-favourite track from her latest album, Middle of Nowhere. Directed by Running Bear's Alexa Stone and Stephen Kinigopoulos and filmed in Mexico, the video shows Musgraves performing her own song at a karaoke bar before…

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