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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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Socialist insurgents force moderate Democrats into high-risk showdown over must-hold races

  • Progressive insurgents are challenging moderate Democrats in key statewide races.
  • Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Sanders and AOC, exemplifies the trend.
  • Party infighting risks Democrats' chances in must-hold Senate seats.

Fox News reports that the Democratic Party's internal ideological struggle is expanding beyond safe, deep-blue House districts into higher-stakes statewide races in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, where progressive challengers backed by figures such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pushing centrist Democrats aside. The article frames this…

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Ridley Scott’s $630 million sci-Fi masterpiece makes a comeback on streaming for 1 very obvious reason

  • The Martian re-enters Prime Video's top ten streaming films
  • Boosted by Matt Damon's success in Nolan's The Odyssey
  • 2015 film once sparked controversy at the Golden Globes

The Martian, Ridley Scott's 2015 sci-fi drama starring Matt Damon, has climbed back into Prime Video's top ten most-streamed films, sitting at number six according to Flix Patrol. The resurgence appears linked to the box-office success of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which also stars Damon and earned $264.1…

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Top media networks put on notice after refusing to air Trump’s primetime address: ‘Serious concerns’

  • Congressman Buddy Carter asks FCC to review ABC, NBC, CBS broadcast decisions.
  • Networks declined to air or cut away from Trump's 16 July address.
  • Trump criticised ABC and NBC on-air for not broadcasting the speech.

A US congressman has asked the Federal Communications Commission to review decisions by ABC, NBC and CBS not to broadcast, or to cut away from, President Donald Trump's primetime address. Republican Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia raised the matter in a letter to the FCC chairman, arguing the…

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Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B–$30B valuation

  • Colossal Biosciences in talks for a $20bn–$30bn valuation
  • Up sharply from $10.2bn about 16 months ago
  • Firm now earning revenue via conservation tech and spinout companies

Colossal Biosciences, the de-extinction startup known for its dire wolf "resurrection" project, is reportedly in talks to raise new funding at a valuation of $20 billion to $30 billion, according to Axios. This would roughly double or triple the $10.2 billion valuation it held around 16 months ago,…

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Glamorous ex of wealthy property developer allegedly found wandering city streets late at night with a big bag of coke: ‘Heavily drugged’

  • Ex-partner of a property developer allegedly found with cocaine on city streets.
  • Witnesses described her as "heavily drugged" at the time.
  • She has reportedly pleaded guilty to a related drugs charge.

A woman named as Sonya Georgalis, reportedly the former partner of a wealthy property developer, was allegedly found wandering city streets late at night in possession of a large quantity of cocaine, with witnesses describing her as "heavily drugged". The case has attracted attention because of her past…

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Spain Wins 2026 World Cup Amid FIFA Investigation Into Post-Match Brawls

  • Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey
  • Post-match brawls involving players and coaches led FIFA to open an investigation
  • Spain's triumph celebrated with Madrid parade and royal palace reception in 35C heat

Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey, but the triumph was overshadowed by violent confrontations that erupted after the final whistle. The on-pitch clashes, which involve

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Nolan’s Odyssey smashes box office records amid ticket-scalping surge

  • Nolan's Odyssey grossed $264m worldwide, defying expectations for an R-rated epic
  • IMAX 70mm presentation praised, sparking format debate
  • Ticket-scalping surge hit fans seeking premium screenings

Christopher Nolan's big-screen adaptation of Homer's Odyssey opened to spectacular business, ultimately taking a reported $264 million (about £208 million) worldwide and defying expectations that an R-rated historical epic would struggle to draw mass audiences. The film, starring Matt Damon, followed Nolan's Oscar-sweeping Oppenheimer and cemented his reputation…

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‘A landscape too precious to be sacrificed’: Broadcaster Jake Humphrey leads revolt against plans for one of UK’s largest data centres next to his idyllic Norfolk village

  • Jake Humphrey opposes a huge data centre near his Norfolk village.
  • Campaigners say it would ruin a cherished rural landscape.
  • Case reflects wider UK clashes over data centre expansion.

Broadcaster Jake Humphrey is leading local opposition to proposals for one of the UK's largest data centres, to be built near his village in Norfolk. Campaigners argue the development would industrialise a rural landscape they consider "too precious to be sacrificed," reflecting wider tensions across Britain as the…

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Mini Review: 70’s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X (PS5) – Zany PS1 Shooter Is a Real Treat

  • Push Square reviews PS5 remaster of obscure 1999 Japan-only shooter Geppy-X.
  • Gameplay is average, but presentation is exceptional and lovingly restored.
  • Over 8,000 remastered video clips recreate a full parody anime experience.

Push Square has reviewed 70's-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, a PS5 re-release of a Japan-only PS1 scrolling shooter from 1999 that the outlet's editor had never previously heard of. The remaster, produced by Implicit Conversions (the studio behind PS Plus Premium's emulated catalogue), is praised less for its combat…

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