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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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US judge closes the book on first big AI copyright suit, ordering Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion settlement

  • Judge finalises Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors over AI training.
  • First major US generative AI copyright case to be resolved.
  • Case centred on claims Anthropic used pirated books to train Claude.

A US federal judge has given final approval to a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors who accused the AI company of training its Claude chatbot on pirated copies of their books, bringing the first major generative AI copyright lawsuit in the United States…

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“People said we were too clever. We went, ‘If our playing’s better than yours, you should get better! Don’t blame us for being ahead in the race’”: XTC mixed prog and punk, and it was named ’prunk’

  • XTC blended punk and prog rock, earning the label "prunk"
  • Musicians say XTC's musicianship makes them essentially progressive
  • Band cited Be Bop Deluxe, Beefheart and Rundgren as key influences

XTC, the Swindon band who emerged from the punk and new wave scene of the late 1970s, defied easy categorisation by fusing punk's energy with the intricate musicianship associated with progressive rock, a combination that has been dubbed "prunk". The article, drawing on a 2012 Prog magazine feature,…

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Iranian asylum seeker, 23, who fled from custody during medical appointment after molesting two teenage girls at bus stops faces jail

  • Iranian asylum seeker, 23, accused of molesting two teenage girls at bus stops
  • He reportedly fled custody during a medical appointment
  • He now faces jail, according to the headline; full article details unavailable

An Iranian asylum seeker, 23, is facing jail after admitting to molesting two teenage girls at bus stops and later absconding from custody during a medical appointment. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the handling and supervision of asylum seekers accused of serious offences while in the UK,…

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I joined the long lines for Trader Joe’s viral tote bags. What I found surprised me

  • Trader Joe's $2.99 mini tote bags spark viral, sneaker-release-style queues in the US.
  • Resellers charge vastly inflated prices; the bags have become a global status symbol.
  • Most queuers surveyed were buying bags as gifts, not for themselves.

A Guardian writer joined the pre-dawn queues forming outside Trader Joe's stores in the US to buy the retailer's viral $2.99 mini striped canvas tote bags, which have become such a coveted item that resellers are charging up to hundreds of times the original price. The story matters…

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“Even if it might lead to a poisonous leg amputation, I’d literally die for the music”: The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen on her journey from child actor to AC/DC-approved rock star

  • Former child actor Taylor Momsen transformed her career into rock music through The Pretty Reckless, earning backing from established acts like AC/DC
  • She has experienced two animal bite incidents during performances—a bat in 2024 and a poisonous spider in 2026—both whilst touring with AC/DC
  • Despite health risks from these encounters, Momsen remains passionately committed to her music career

Taylor Momsen, frontwoman of The Pretty Reckless, has spoken about her unlikely path from child actor to touring rock star embraced by AC/DC, in an interview with Metal Hammer. She recounts a series of dangerous animal encounters while opening for AC/DC on tour, framing them with dark humour…

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Vicious Vicki talks TNA Knockouts TV Championship tournament, why the promotion is where she wants to be

  • Rising women's wrestler Vicious Vicki has been selected for the inaugural TNA Knockouts TV Championship tournament
  • Established wrestler Tommy Dreamer helped facilitate her entry into the tournament

Vicious Vicki, a rising name on the independent women's wrestling scene, has spoken about being entered into the inaugural TNA Knockouts TV Championship tournament, a milestone she sees as validation of her progress in the sport. She said the promotion feels like the right fit for her career…

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Dispatch call reveals scramble to find sign language interpreter after road crash that killed deaf Godzilla vs Kong child star Kaylee Hottle

  • Dispatch call shows scramble for sign language interpreter after fatal crash
  • Victim was deaf child actress Kaylee Hottle of Godzilla vs Kong
  • Incident raises questions about emergency response for deaf individuals

A newly revealed emergency dispatch call has shown responders scrambling to locate a sign language interpreter after a road crash that killed Kaylee Hottle, the deaf child actress known for her role in Godzilla vs Kong. The recording highlights the practical difficulties emergency services can face when a…

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Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead at Paris home

  • Paris death of modelling scout linked to Epstein's alleged abuse network
  • Man's name appeared over 1,000 times in declassified Epstein files
  • No identity or cause-of-death details have been disclosed

A modelling scout suspected of acting as a procurer for the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home in Paris. His name is reported to have appeared more than a thousand times across declassified files relating to Epstein, underlining the scale of…

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ZeroSpace is an impressively ambitious RTS-RPG featuring a Helldivers 2-inspired Galactic War, but the streamer pandering is a real bummer

  • ZeroSpace mixes RTS and RPG genres with a Helldivers 2-style Galactic War.
  • Reviewer calls the game impressively ambitious in scope and design.
  • Streamer-focused features are criticised as a notable downside.

ZeroSpace is an ambitious new RTS-RPG hybrid that borrows the "Galactic War" concept from Helldivers 2, layering a persistent, community-driven strategic campaign on top of traditional real-time strategy combat. The reviewer praises the scope of the design, which blends genres in a way few strategy games attempt, making…

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Utility companies are promising to spare us from AI’s energy bill

  • Nearly 200 firms sign Trump's voluntary "rate payer protection" pledge on AI energy costs.
  • Pledge lacks enforcement power; states, not the federal government, set energy prices.
  • PJM grid operator still expects $6.3bn in extra costs across 13 states.

Nearly 200 US utility companies and data centre developers have signed President Donald Trump's "rate payer protection pledge", a voluntary commitment aimed at preventing consumers from bearing the cost of AI's soaring electricity demand. The move follows growing public and bipartisan backlash over fears that the AI boom…

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