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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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Campus conflict exposed at the core of SJSU’s messy fight vs Trump admin over volleyball scandal

  • SJSU sues Trump administration over Title IX volleyball investigation
  • Trans activists reportedly pressured administrators to defy federal government
  • Donor sought removal from key list; assault claims surfaced against volleyball coach

San Jose State University has sued the Trump administration to challenge a federal Title IX investigation linked to a volleyball scandal, and the dispute has laid bare deep internal divisions on campus. Reporting reveals that pro-trans activists confronted university administrators at an organised meeting shortly before the decision…

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Iran regime change talk resurfaces as Trump says Tehran ‘wants to meet’ amid US strikes

  • Trump administration reportedly debating support for Iran regime change
  • Trump says Iran now "wants to meet" for talks
  • Comes after US strikes and deaths of US troops in region

Reports suggest a debate has resurfaced within the Trump administration over whether the United States should actively support the removal of Iran's government, even as President Trump has said Tehran is now seeking talks. The renewed discussion comes as the conflict between the US and Iran continues to…

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Republicans lean into anticommunism midterm argument

  • Republicans are foregrounding anti-communist rhetoric for the midterms.
  • Democratic socialist primary victories have fuelled the strategy.
  • Critics say it blurs distinct political ideologies.

House Republicans are making warnings about communism a central part of their midterm-election message, seeking to portray the Democratic Party’s left wing as extreme. The strategy matters because Republicans are attempting to turn recent successes by democratic socialist candidates into a broader argument about the direction of the…

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Republicans balk at cost-raising potential of new tariffs on Canada

  • Republicans fear Canada tariffs could raise US prices.
  • Trump proposed 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports.
  • Concerns sharpen ahead of the midterm elections.

Republican senators are voicing concern about President Trump’s proposed new tariffs on Canadian imports, warning that they could raise prices for US consumers and businesses. The unease matters politically because the measures would add to cost-of-living pressures ahead of the midterm elections, even as many Republicans remain reluctant…

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Remember When Phil Collins Heated up a Leftover for His First US No. 1 Single in 1984?

  • Phil Collins recycled a shelved 1981 ballad for a 1984 film theme
  • "Against All Odds" became his first US number one single
  • It launched Collins's long run of hit movie soundtrack songs

Phil Collins scored his first US number one single in 1984 with "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)", but the song's origins actually date back around three years earlier. He had written the ballad, then titled "How Can You Just Sit There?", during the emotionally…

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RTX 5080 gaming laptop deals have finally started returning to their previous sale prices, and my top rig is leading the charge

  • RTX 5080 gaming laptop deals are returning to earlier lower sale prices
  • A specific RTX 5080 laptop is cited as the top current deal
  • Article targets shoppers timing high-end gaming laptop purchases

GamesRadar+ reports that discounts on gaming laptops fitted with Nvidia's RTX 5080 graphics card are returning to the lower prices seen in earlier sales, after a period in which such deals had dried up or become less generous. The article, written from the perspective of the site's hardware…

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Magic designers know what fans want, and that’s more fantasy Universes Beyond

  • Magic: The Gathering designers plan more fantasy-themed Universes Beyond crossovers
  • The Hobbit set launches in August, echoing Lord of the Rings' success
  • Hasbro CEO confirms next year's partners will be more fantasy-adjacent

Magic: The Gathering's designers have signalled that future Universes Beyond crossover sets will lean more heavily towards fantasy settings, responding to fan frustration over external IPs that feel out of place in the game's traditional high-fantasy world. While collaborations such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Marvel's Spider-Man…

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Baldur’s Gate series overlords Hasbro take $56 million hit after cancelling several games due out in “2028 and beyond”, with Exodus and Warlock unaffected

  • Hasbro takes $56m hit cancelling several 2028-plus games
  • Exodus and Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons remain unaffected, still due 2027
  • Giant Skull's D&D game likely among cancellations; Hasbro to focus on licensing deals

Hasbro has recorded a $56 million impairment charge tied to the cancellation of several Digital Games projects originally slated for "2028 and beyond," the toy and games giant confirmed as part of its latest financial results. The move signals a narrower, more cautious approach to Hasbro's in-house game…

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Oasis’s Wonderwall re-enters US chart amid World Cup buzz

  • "Wonderwall" re-enters US chart for first time since 1996.
  • Resurgence linked to World Cup-related buzz.
  • Song remains a lasting Britpop favourite decades on.

Oasis's 1995 hit "Wonderwall" has re-entered a US singles chart for the first time since 1996, with the resurgence linked to buzz surrounding the football World Cup. The renewed attention highlights the enduring popularity of the Britpop anthem three decades after its original release, as the song finds…

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Guide: 88 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo’s eShop Summer Sales (Europe)

  • Nintendo's European eShop Summer Sale runs until 2nd August 2026.
  • Nintendo Life lists 88 highly-rated Switch 1 & 2 games on offer.
  • Discounts include titles like 13 Sentinels, Ace Combat 7 and Absolum.

Nintendo Life has compiled a guide to the standout titles included in Nintendo's latest European eShop Summer Sale, which runs until 2nd August. The list features every game the site rated 9/10 or higher that is currently discounted, spanning 88 Switch 1 and Switch 2 titles across genres…

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