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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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England cannot afford trip to amputee World Cup – and the FA will not help

  • England's amputee football champions may miss the World Cup over funding
  • The FA does not fund amputee football among its para teams
  • The charity-run side still needs over half of its £50,000 target

England's men's amputee football team, reigning Nations League champions, may be unable to attend the World Cup in Mexico this November because they cannot raise the £50,000 needed to cover costs. The Football Association funds six para national teams but does not include amputee football among them, leaving…

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Pete Hegseth is a dangerous failure

  • The article argues Hegseth has failed as Defence Secretary.
  • It links the Iran war to high costs and poor morale.
  • It criticises his priorities and lack of transparency.

This opinion article argues that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has failed by his own stated standards of warfighting, readiness and military effectiveness. Its central concern is that his leadership could weaken US national security, particularly during the continuing conflict with Iran. The writer says the Pentagon has spent…

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Need A Career Honoree For Location Managers Guild Awards? Better Call Vince Gilligan

  • Vince Gilligan to receive LMGI's 2026 Eva Monley career award
  • Presented 22 August in Santa Monica; Pluribus has 18 Emmy nods
  • Mike Fantasia and AFCI also honoured by the guild this year

Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is honouring Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and Pluribus, with its 2026 Eva Monley Award for career achievement. The prize will be presented at the 13th annual LMGI Awards, recognising the crucial but often unsung work of location managers…

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Audible ‘Dracula’ Adaptation Stars Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell, Aimee Lou Wood

  • Audible is releasing a starry new "Dracula" audiobook in seven languages
  • Jonathan Bailey plays Dracula in the English version
  • Directed by Mary Lambert, launching from October 2026 into 2027

Audible has produced an all-new, full-cast audio adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula", commissioning seven separate language versions to expand its Gothic horror catalogue for a global audience. The English-language edition draws on film and television talent, with Jonathan Bailey ("Wicked", "Bridgerton") voicing Dracula, alongside Ella Purnell as Mina,…

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‘Hell Grind’ AI Studio Higgsfield Debuts Short Film ‘Kök Börü’ at SIGGRAPH (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Higgsfield debuts AI-assisted short "Kök Börü" at SIGGRAPH in LA
  • Film tells a Central Asian folklore story, made in two weeks
  • Directors say AI helped get a "niche" story made that studios might reject

AI content studio Higgsfield is set to debut its animated short film "Kök Börü" at the SIGGRAPH conference in Los Angeles, marking its first release since the Cannes Marché du Film premiere of its AI-generated feature "Hell Grind" in May. The 15-minute film draws on Central Asian folklore,…

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Passionfroot raises $15M to expand its B2B creator marketplace to the US

  • Passionfroot raises $15M Series A led by Insight Partners
  • Expanding to New York and São Paulo, growing beyond 15 staff
  • Revenue up 13x; has paid creators over $10M in 18 months

Passionfroot, a Berlin-based startup running a marketplace that connects B2B creators with brands, has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Insight Partners. The funding comes as AI-driven product launches flood the market, pushing B2B companies to rely more heavily on creators for visibility on…

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Samsung’s wider Z Fold 8 feels just right

  • Samsung's Z Fold 8 adopts a wider, shorter passport-like design
  • Z Fold 8 Ultra is the true Z Fold 7 successor, priced at $2,099.99
  • Standard Z Fold 8 costs $1,899.99 but lacks a telephoto camera

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8, taking its foldable range in a new direction with a shorter, wider shape rather than the tall, narrow design used previously. Unlike the true successor to last year's Z Fold 7 — the newly named Z Fold 8 Ultra, which…

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TYSON Links With Coby Sey & Nosaj Thing On ‘Away’

  • TYSON releases new single 'Away' with Coby Sey and Nosaj Thing
  • Out via her own label, Ladies Music Pub Records
  • Written during pregnancy about a diminishing relationship

London artist TYSON has released a new single, 'Away', featuring Coby Sey and Nosaj Thing, continuing the sonic world established by her recent single 'The Edge'. The track blends Nosaj Thing's atmospheric production with vocal interplay between TYSON and Coby Sey, exploring themes of power, conflict and creative…

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FC 27 Cover Star Announced, And It’s An Obvious Choice

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  • Kylian Mbappé fronts FC 27’s Ultimate Edition.
  • He won the World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals.
  • Further FC 27 details were expected shortly.

EA Sports has named Kylian Mbappé as the cover star of EA Sports FC 27’s Ultimate Edition. The choice highlights the Real Madrid and France forward’s prominence following a strong World Cup campaign and renews his association with EA’s football games, having previously appeared on FIFA 23’s cover.…

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AI-generated music now surpasses 50 per cent of daily uploads on Deezer

  • Over 50% of daily Deezer uploads are now AI-generated, a first for the platform.
  • Figure rose from 28% (Sept 2025) to 44% (April 2026) to over 50% now.
  • Rivals TIDAL, Spotify and Apple Music are also cracking down on AI music.

Deezer has confirmed that AI-generated tracks now account for more than half of all music uploaded to the platform each day, a milestone that marks the first time human-made music has been outnumbered by AI alternatives on the service. The shift underscores the rapid growth of AI music…

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