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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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New Chancellor John Healey blamed for Child Trust Fund scheme that left £1.6billion unclaimed while managers made millions

  • John Healey criticised over Child Trust Fund scheme from his time in government.
  • Roughly £1.6 billion in child savings accounts remains unclaimed.
  • Fund managers reportedly profited heavily while money went unclaimed.

A newspaper investigation has revived criticism of the Child Trust Fund scheme, the government savings initiative for children first rolled out under the last Labour administration, pointing to new Chancellor John Healey's role in its oversight. The report highlights that around £1.6 billion sitting in these accounts remains…

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Keir Starmer posts bizarre TikTok video with his face and the No10 door edited onto the final scene of Fast and Furious 7… and is heavily mocked

  • Starmer posted a TikTok mixing his face with Fast and Furious 7's finale
  • The No10 door was edited into the film's tribute scene
  • The video was widely mocked online

Sir Keir Starmer posted a TikTok video in which his face and the No10 Downing Street door were digitally edited into the closing scene of Fast and Furious 7, prompting widespread mockery online. The clip, apparently intended as a light-hearted piece of political content, drew ridicule for its…

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Georgia running back suffers ‘serious injuries’ from ATV ‘accident,’ coach Kirby Smart says

  • Georgia running back Dante Dowdell sustained serious injuries in an off-campus all-terrain vehicle accident
  • The injuries required medical treatment at two separate hospitals; head coach Kirby Smart made the announcement

Georgia Bulldogs running back Dante Dowdell is being treated for serious injuries following an ATV accident, head coach Kirby Smart has confirmed. The incident marks a significant setback for Dowdell ahead of the upcoming college football season, raising questions about his availability for the Bulldogs. Smart told ESPN…

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Karol G 2026: Here’s Where to Get Last-Minute Tickets to the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour Online

  • Karol G's 'Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour' begins July 24 in Chicago, supporting her 2025 album Tropicoqueta
  • US dates run through October with support from Becky G, Elena Rose and Greeicy; tour continues to Mexico, South America and Europe through 2027
  • Most original dates sold out; resale platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek offer tickets starting around $84–$93

Latin pop star Karol G is set to launch the US leg of her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour on 24 July 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago, in support of her 2025 album Tropicoqueta. The tour will run through to 15 October, when it concludes at AT&T…

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‘Camp Rock 3’ Trailer: The Jonas Brothers Search for the Next Big Star (TV News Roundup)

  • Camp Rock 3 premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel, with the Jonas Brothers returning to their original roles after 18 years
  • The storyline follows the band searching for fresh talent to open a reunion tour when they revisit the summer camp setting
  • New cast members join the franchise as campers compete for the opening slot, with tension and romance expected throughout

Variety's TV news roundup unveils the first trailer for "Camp Rock 3", the long-awaited third instalment in Disney's musical franchise, arriving 18 years after "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam". Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas reprise their roles as the band Connect 3, alongside Maria Canals-Barrera as Connie,…

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“What makes an MMO truly special”: Hundreds of Old School RuneScape players have become monks and started a holy war after a pilgrimage got out of control

  • Hundreds of Old School RuneScape players organised a pilgrimage on July 18 through the Wilderness PvP zone as unarmed Saradomin monk characters
  • The event prompted a rival Zamorak faction to organise a counter-pilgrimage scheduled for July 25
  • The incident exemplifies how MMO communities create emergent roleplay narratives that transcend the game's designed competitive mechanics

Old School RuneScape's community has spontaneously turned an in-game pilgrimage event into a large-scale roleplaying phenomenon, with hundreds of players adopting monk personas and subsequently declaring a holy war within the game. The unscripted escalation is being held up by commentators as an example of the kind of…

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Titus Welliver’s Detective Thriller Is One of the Most Rewatchable Shows on TV

  • "Bosch" is praised as one of TV's most rewatchable detective dramas.
  • Titus Welliver stars as LAPD detective Harry Bosch in Los Angeles.
  • Show favours slow-burn, detailed storytelling over shock value.

This feature piece from Collider makes the case that "Bosch," the Amazon crime drama starring Titus Welliver, ranks among the most rewatchable shows on television thanks to its patient, detail-driven storytelling. Set in Los Angeles, the series follows LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch as he investigates murders across…

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TikTok is testing an opt-in ‘Likeness Detection’ tool that lets US creators find and report AI deepfakes of themselves

  • TikTok trials "Likeness Detection" for US creators to spot AI deepfakes of themselves.
  • Requires ID verification via Jumio; face data used only for matching, not stored.
  • Follows TikTok's 3bn AI-labelled videos and mirrors YouTube's existing tool.

TikTok is testing a new opt-in feature called "Likeness Detection", which allows creators to find and report AI-generated deepfake videos using their face without permission. The tool, currently limited to a small group of US creators, marks TikTok's latest effort to tackle AI impersonation as deepfake technology becomes…

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US Marines’ latest anti-drone toy is an AI turret that uses regular machine guns

  • Marines adopt AI-guided Bullfrog turret for cheap drone defence
  • System retrofits standard machine guns instead of dedicated hardware
  • Can reportedly also target ground threats, with no autonomy safeguards noted

The US Marine Corps is adopting an AI-controlled gun turret system called Bullfrog, made by defence robotics firm Allen Control Systems (ACS), to counter the growing threat of cheap drones without relying on costly interceptor missiles. The system works by fitting onto existing military firearms rather than requiring…

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Cheap Trick Add Fall 2026 Dates to ‘All Washed Up’ Tour

  • Cheap Trick add a new November leg to their 2026 US tour
  • Tour now totals 36 North American dates, running August–November
  • New run spans 5–22 November, with some dates alongside ZZ Top

Cheap Trick have extended their 2026 "All Washed Up" Tour with a fresh batch of US dates in November, adding to a schedule that already stretches back to August. The additional shows build on the band's outing in support of their 2025 album of the same name, underlining…

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