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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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Nostalgia review – Tarkovsky’s yearning cine-poem is deeply mysterious and profound

  • Guardian reviews Tarkovsky's 1983 film Nostalgia, calling it profound and mysterious.
  • Russian scholar in Italy unravels while researching a composer's life.
  • Local "holy fool" Domenico believes a lit candle could save the world.

This is a review of Andrei Tarkovsky's 1983 film Nostalgia, an Italy-set masterwork now returning to cinemas, praised as a mysterious and profound "cine-poem" about alienation and yearning. The critic frames its title as capturing a longing for something beyond the present moment, rather than simple homesickness, and…

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Namco’s Arcade Oddity Armadillo Racing Makes Its Console Debut on PS5, with Trackball Support

  • Armadillo Racing debuts on PS5 and PS4 on 23rd July
  • Supports select trackball controllers for authentic play
  • Priced $16.99 (PS5) / $14.99 (PS4), plus $2.99 upgrade fee

Bandai Namco's obscure 1997 arcade racer Armadillo Racing is making its first-ever home console appearance, launching on PS5 and PS4 this week via Hamster's Arcade Archives series. The trackball-controlled title, originally built on the System Super 22 arcade board, tasks players with steering a rolled-up armadillo through various…

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Here’s How Final Fantasy X On Switch 2 Compares To Switch 1

  • Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster hits Switch 2 on 23rd July.
  • Visuals are modestly sharper than the Switch version; no upgrade discount.
  • New version costs $49.99/£44.99, even for existing Switch owners.

Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster launches on Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026, and Nintendo Life has compared the new version against the original Switch release to see whether the upgrade is worthwhile. As with many Square Enix re-releases, there's no discounted upgrade path for existing owners,…

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Buzz Title ‘Third Wheel,’ an ‘Allegory of Post-Colonial Africa,’ Brought to Market at Fantasia’s Frontières (EXCLUSIVE)

  • "Third Wheel" pitched at Fantasia's Frontières market as post-colonial allegory
  • South Africa's Totem Zea and Dutch PRPL co-produce Zoe Ramushu's directorial debut
  • Psychological thriller about adoption; funded partly, shooting planned for 2027

South African production house Totem Zea and Dutch company PRPL are jointly developing "Third Wheel", a psychological thriller pitched as an allegory for post-colonial power dynamics in Africa, at Fantasia's Frontières Co-Production Market in Montreal this week. The project marks a potential feature directing debut for Zoe Ramushu,…

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Third-world scene outside public housing unit causes outrage as locals question how the government let it get to the point it caused a fire

  • Rubbish piled outside public housing unit sparked a fire
  • Locals say government failed to act on hoarding warning signs
  • Case raises questions about mental health support and housing oversight

An Australian public housing property has drawn public anger after images emerged showing rubbish and debris piled outside the unit in scenes described as "third-world," which locals say posed such a fire risk that it ultimately contributed to a blaze at the site. Residents and neighbours are questioning…

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Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort

  • Trump administration commits $5bn to AI-driven scientific research across 15 agencies
  • Funding shift favours individual scientists and AI over universities
  • Microsoft to donate $40m in AI computing credits to the effort

The Trump administration has unveiled a $5bn "AI for science" initiative involving 15 federal agencies, aiming to use artificial intelligence to tackle long-standing scientific challenges such as identifying the root causes of chronic diseases, speeding up drug discovery and developing more durable building materials. The scheme, announced on…

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Vanessa Marano to Produce and Star in Frontières Horror Comedy ‘Ring Leader’: ‘It’s ‘Bridesmaids’ Meets ‘Self Help’’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Vanessa Marano to produce and star in horror comedy "Ring Leader"
  • Pitched at Fantasia's Frontières market seeking financing partners
  • Film to shoot in British Columbia, written by Dunkelman and Shrimpton

Actor Vanessa Marano is set to produce and star in "Ring Leader," a horror comedy centred on a wedding party, which she is pitching to buyers at the Fantasia Film Festival's Frontières Co-Production Market in Montreal. Marano, best known for her lead role in "Switched at Birth," is…

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The Stanford Family Band Embody Sunshine Pop On New ‘Go Again’

  • Brighton's The Stanford Family Band release new EP "Go Again" in full.
  • It's a sequel EP with more evenly shared songwriting duties.
  • Harry Hayes of Spotted Horses contributed to writing and production.

Brighton four-piece The Stanford Family Band have released their new EP "Go Again" in full, a follow-up to their previous record that the band describe as having "unfinished business." The release matters as a showcase of the band's melodic, sunshine-pop songwriting style, with Clash Magazine highlighting their knack…

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The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026)

  • WIRED's 2026 guide ranks 13 fans across categories and budgets.
  • Top picks: Vornado Vora 8, Dreo 508S, Dreo Nomad One, Lasko box fan.
  • July 2026 update adds Dreo's 513S ceiling fan and new tested models.

This is WIRED's 2026 buying guide to fans, aimed at readers dealing with hot weather who want to upgrade beyond an old-fashioned pedestal fan. The reviewer highlights how modern fans now offer smart features such as radar-based person tracking, mood lighting, misting, and app or remote control, presenting…

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Here’s your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for July

  • Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us headline new Xbox Game Pass additions.
  • New titles arrive between 21st July and 4th August across multiple platforms.
  • Eight games, including Celeste and Crusader Kings 3, leave on 31st July.

Xbox has announced the next wave of games joining Game Pass in the second half of July and early August, headlined by Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us. The update marks a strong stretch for the subscription service, particularly for Xbox's own first-party output, with the Halo…

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