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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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‘Dumb’ Yellowstone tourists filmed dangerously close to scalding waters of world-famous hot spring

  • Tourists filmed standing dangerously near a Yellowstone hot spring
  • Footage draws online criticism, branding visitors "dumb"
  • Yellowstone's geothermal areas remain a known safety hazard

A video has emerged showing tourists at Yellowstone National Park standing dangerously close to the scalding waters of one of the park's famous hot springs, prompting widespread criticism online of the visitors' behaviour as reckless. The footage has reignited concerns about tourist safety at the park, where geothermal…

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House passes spending bill to head off government shutdown before midterms

  • House passes stopgap bill funding government until 4 December
  • Vote passed 220-205, mostly along party lines
  • Bill now heads to Senate, needs bipartisan support to pass

The US House of Representatives passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday to keep the government funded until 4 December, as Republican leaders sought to remove funding fights from the political agenda ahead of November's midterm elections. The move comes ahead of a 30 September deadline, when current…

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Jennifer Garner Rails Against Paparazzi Who ‘Knocked Over’ Kids and More Just to Get Photos of Her and Ben Affleck: ‘So Hungry to Get at Me’

  • Jennifer Garner says paparazzi's pursuit of her and Ben Affleck endangered children.
  • Photographers ran red lights, drove onto lawns and a soccer field.
  • She still has two paparazzi tailing her after more than 20 years.

Jennifer Garner has spoken out about the intense and sometimes dangerous pursuit by paparazzi trying to photograph her, her children and ex-husband Ben Affleck. Speaking on the "Shut Up Evan" podcast, the actress described photographers running red lights, driving onto residential lawns and even a children's soccer field…

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Matt Damon Says His Female Stunt Double In ‘The Odyssey’ “Had The Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”

  • Damon says a female stunt double stood in for giant-scene shots
  • He praised her arms and thanked her personally after filming
  • The Odyssey has opened to a record $264.1M globally for Nolan

Matt Damon has revealed that a female stunt performer stood in for him during key scenes in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey", particularly sequences involving the giant Laestrygonians. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor praised her physique and professionalism, saying he made a point of thanking…

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Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

  • Iran war has cost the US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says
  • Pentagon seeks $87bn more, mostly for Middle East operations
  • Hearing disrupted by protesters; three US soldiers confirmed killed

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the conflict with Iran has cost the United States some $37.5bn (£28bn) so far, and is pressing Congress for a further $87bn in Pentagon funding, with $67bn earmarked for Middle East operations. The hearing, Hegseth's first…

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New Langrisser: Sea of Sword Trailer Provides First Look at Gameplay

  • Langrisser: Sea of Sword introduces dual-generals mixed-unit combat and dynamic destructible environments to the tactical RPG series
  • New world exploration and territory-building systems expand gameplay beyond traditional battle-to-battle progression
  • Launching on mobile, Steam, and PC with music by Octopath Traveler composer Yasunori Nishiki

Developer BlackJack Studio has released the first gameplay trailer for Langrisser: Sea of Sword, revealing a substantial evolution of the long-running tactical RPG series. The game overhauls the franchise's classic commander-and-troop combat with a new dual-generals system and introduces open world exploration in place of the series' traditional…

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Canada reportedly scraps joint bridge celebration with US after Trump renews tariff threat

  • Canada scraps joint US bridge celebration amid renewed tariff row
  • Trump threatens 50% tariff on some Canadian imports
  • Gordie Howe Bridge links Detroit and Windsor, Ontario

Canada has called off a joint celebration with the United States marking the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, after President Donald Trump renewed threats to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. The move underscores fresh strain in US-Canada relations, given that the bridge itself was intended as…

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‘Terrifying’ experience as 3-year-old girl bitten by snake hiding under Amazon package with her present inside

  • Girl, 3, bitten by snake hiding under an Amazon parcel in Santa Clarita
  • Snake was concealed beneath package containing one of her presents
  • Family described the incident as "terrifying"

A three-year-old girl in Santa Clarita, California, was bitten by a snake that had been concealed beneath an Amazon delivery package containing one of her presents, in what her family described as a "terrifying" ordeal. The incident highlights an unexpected household hazard, as wildlife occasionally seeks shelter around…

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‘Jumping ship’: House Dem finds exit strategy after SCOTUS ruling shifts advantage to GOP

  • Louisiana Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields announced his retirement from Congress
  • Supreme Court ruling and redistricting redrawn his district to favor Republicans
  • Critics characterise his exit as 'jumping ship' rather than facing reelection

Democratic Representative Cleo Fields of Louisiana has announced he will not seek re-election to Congress, after a Supreme Court ruling and a redrawn Louisiana congressional map altered his district in favour of Republicans. Fox News frames the decision as an "exit strategy" following the redistricting shakeup, with critics…

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Former Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Reveals He Totally Misunderstood What Getting Invited To the Cookout Meant After Fans Loved the Leroy Smith Reveal

  • Game director Harada misinterpreted 'invite to the cookout' as criticism after fans celebrated his Black character Leroy Smith in Tekken 7
  • The phrase actually signifies high social acceptance and inclusion in African American culture—an invitation to an intimate family gathering
  • Harada later expressed regret at not accepting an invitation and reflected warmly on the cultural misunderstanding

Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has explained a comic culture-clash moment from 2019, when he initially misread American fans' enthusiastic reaction to the character Leroy Smith as an insult rather than a compliment. Leroy Smith, a Wing Chun-practising fighter introduced in Tekken 7, proved hugely popular with Black…

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