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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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5 Bands Formed in 1964 That Shaped Rock ‘N’ Roll as We Know It

  • Beatlemania helped inspire a wave of new bands.
  • Five groups with roots in 1964 went on to shape rock subgenres.
  • Their influence spans heavy rock, folk-rock, shock rock and proto-punk.

Beatlemania encouraged musicians around the world to form groups, and the article highlights five acts whose roots date to 1964 and whose later work helped shape rock and its offshoots. Their influence ranged from loud, forceful rock to Southern rock, folk-rock, shock rock and proto-punk. The Who took…

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AFM Hot Project: Jacob Tremblay, Kate McKinnon Join ‘I’m With Stupid’ (Exclusive)

  • Four actors have joined the high school comedy I’m With Stupid.
  • The story centres on two seniors trying to graduate.
  • Filming is planned for February or March 2027.

Jacob Tremblay, Kate McKinnon, Ego Nwodim and Chabely Ponce have joined the cast of the high school comedy I’m With Stupid, directed by Hannah Pearl Utt. The film follows two seniors from opposite ends of the social spectrum who must work together to avoid failing their final year.…

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Robert Pattinson to Be Honored With American Cinematheque Award

  • Robert Pattinson is the 40th American Cinematheque Award recipient.
  • The award will be presented at a Beverly Hills gala on 9 February.
  • The fundraiser supports the organisation’s year-round cinema programming.

Robert Pattinson will receive the American Cinematheque Award, recognising his film career and a busy year of work. He is the award’s 40th recipient, with the honour to be presented at the organisation’s Beverly Hills gala on 9 February. Pattinson’s 2026 films include The Drama, The Odyssey, Primetime…

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Robert Pattinson to Receive 40th American Cinematheque Award

  • Robert Pattinson will receive the 40th American Cinematheque Award.
  • The gala is set for 9 February 2027 in Beverly Hills.
  • The annual event supports the organisation’s cinema programmes.

Robert Pattinson will receive the 40th American Cinematheque Award, recognising a two-decade acting career marked by a broad range of roles. The gala is scheduled for 9 February 2027 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, and the annual event raises funds for the nonprofit’s cinema programmes. Pattinson’s…

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Karol G Celebrates Her Album ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ With Massive Party Streamed on TikTok

  • Four million people watched Karol G’s TikTok-streamed album party at once.
  • She performed 11 songs with several guest artists.
  • The event preceded six Mexico stadium shows on her tour.

Karol G celebrated her album *No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto* with a nearly hour-long Mexico City party streamed on TikTok, drawing four million simultaneous viewers. The performance brought together fans and guest artists, and served as a preview of the Latin American leg of her tour. She…

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Marvel’s ‘VisionQuest’ Finally Pays Off a 15-Year-Old MCU Easter Egg

  • VisionQuest identifies Captain America’s “Synthetic Man” as J.I.M.
  • Dr Phineas Horton created J.I.M. while grieving his son.
  • The reveal connects Vision to an earlier generation of synthetic beings.

VisionQuest episode seven develops a 15-year-old reference in Captain America: The First Avenger, revealing that the “Synthetic Man” shown at the 1943 World Exposition was an early synthetic being called J.I.M. The reveal links Vision’s story to the MCU’s history of artificial intelligence and gives new context to…

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Shares in Musk’s SpaceX plunge as tech and AI stocks fall

  • SpaceX shares fell more than 7% in early trading.
  • The Nasdaq dropped by more than 5% at one point.
  • Data centre scrutiny and AI valuations unsettled investors.

Shares in SpaceX and other technology companies fell after Democrats won key races in the US midterm elections, prompting concern that data centre projects and the AI industry could face tougher scrutiny. The Nasdaq Composite dropped by more than 5% at one point in early trading, as investors…

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Leon Black sues US congressman Robert Garcia for $7.5m over Epstein comments

  • Leon Black is seeking $7.5m from Robert Garcia over televised comments.
  • Black denies wrongdoing and says Garcia’s claims are false.
  • The lawsuit follows a dispute over House subpoenas in the Epstein inquiry.

Billionaire Leon Black is suing California congressman Robert Garcia for $7.5m, alleging that Garcia made false public claims about Black’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and Epstein’s sex trafficking crimes. The case raises questions about how far lawmakers can be held legally responsible for comments made to the media,…

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Canadian who went to the Moon leads a Madrid development project with 12,000 luxury homes: ‘It’s going to be extraordinary’

  • Jeremy Hansen joins a proposed Moon-themed Madrid development.
  • Plans include 12,000 homes and a $5 billion complex.
  • Visitors may pay $500 for a 90-minute lunar walk.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has become an adviser and ambassador for Moon World Resorts, a proposed Madrid development centred on a giant Moon replica and lunar-base experience. The project links his spaceflight experience to a commercial tourism venture, while he also takes on a Canadian government advisory role…

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Renewed refinery attacks deplete Russian diesel supply as US deal in focus

  • Ukraine has renewed attacks on Russian refineries.
  • At least six Russian diesel cargoes signalled transatlantic voyages.
  • The first observed US-bound shipment may not be unloaded.

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, adding pressure to domestic fuel supplies as Moscow tries to restart diesel exports under an October deal with US President Donald Trump. The renewed strikes matter because earlier attacks had taken processing capacity offline and contributed to shortages, prompting Russia…

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