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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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Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz becomes latest SEC coach to make ridiculous complaints about Big Ten schedules

  • Eli Drinkwitz criticises Big Ten scheduling, joining other SEC coaches
  • Comes as debate over conference schedules intensifies before 2026 season
  • Echoes wider SEC discontent following the sport's shift in the NIL era

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz has become the latest SEC coach to publicly criticise Big Ten scheduling arrangements, joining a growing chorus of complaints from Southeastern Conference figures about how their league's schedule compares to that of its rival. The remarks come as college football approaches the 2026…

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Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams

  • Almost 3,000 sites blocked for illegal World Cup streaming
  • Joint US-South American operation led to piracy site seizures
  • Colombia made arrests over streaming and fake merchandise

Almost 3,000 websites have been blocked or seized for illegally streaming World Cup matches, in a joint crackdown by US and South American authorities. The US Department of Justice said the action, carried out under investigations dubbed "Operation Offsides" and "Operation Red Card", demonstrates a commitment to protecting…

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Birth tourism fight shifts to US ‘tropical maternity ward’ with history of Chinese exploitation

  • New bills target birthright citizenship loopholes in US territories
  • Rep. Morgan Griffith and Sen. Jim Banks lead separate legislative efforts
  • Banks' bill cites Kavanaugh opinions, targets birth tourism specifically

The debate over birthright citizenship in the United States has expanded to the country's Pacific territories, with lawmakers introducing new legislation aimed at closing what they describe as a birth tourism loophole. Republican Rep. Morgan Griffith has proposed a bill targeting birthright citizenship specifically in US territories, while…

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Robbie Williams Responds to Viral World Cup “Cocaine” Conspiracy

  • Object falling on Robbie Williams' mic sparked cocaine rumours online
  • Williams joked it was mints in a playful Instagram response
  • Incident followed his FIFA World Cup Final anthem performance

Robbie Williams has addressed a viral conspiracy theory after a small white object was seen falling onto his microphone during a live interview at the FIFA World Cup Final festivities on Sunday. Social media users speculated the object was cocaine, given Williams' well-documented past struggles with addiction, and…

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Cast shake-up ahead of second Scrubs revival season

  • Ava Bunn promoted to series regular for Scrubs revival's second season
  • X Mayo and Joel Kim Booster are exiting the show
  • Braff, Faison and Chalke return; revival ranked in top 25 broadcast shows

The ABC revival of "Scrubs" has confirmed several cast changes ahead of its second season, which is also the eleventh season of the show overall. Ava Bunn, who played Dr Sam Tosh in the first revival season, has been promoted to series regular, while X Mayo and Joel…

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Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge

  • Judge temporarily blocks $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros merger
  • 12 US states sued citing competition and price concerns
  • Next court hearing set for August

A US federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting Paramount Skydance's proposed $110bn (£85bn) merger with Warner Bros Discovery, following a lawsuit brought by a coalition of 12 US states. The states, including California and New York, argue the tie-up would harm competition and push up…

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Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Shows: How the Music Came Together, From Meticulous Arrangements to Last-Minute Tweaks

  • Jay-Z staged a multi-night Yankee Stadium residency celebrating 25 and 30 years of 'The Blueprint' and 'Reasonable Doubt,' plus a bonus performance surveying his broader catalogue
  • The creative team combined meticulous pre-planning with live spontaneity, incorporating surprise guest appearances and dynamic musical mashups across three nights of performances
  • The shows were positioned as a landmark cultural moment for New York City during a Knicks championship season

Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium residency, which wrapped up last weekend, was underpinned by months of meticulous musical preparation combined with the flexibility to adapt on the fly, according to key members of his band and production team. The three-night run marked the 25th and 30th anniversaries of his albums…

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AWS customer learns the hard way how even the smallest oversight can be mission-critical

  • Web design firm's entire hosted portfolio went offline when AWS suspended the account over an expired payment card; billing warnings were missed in spam
  • Multiple layers of failure compounded: MFA device died, root account recovery email lived on a suspended domain, and support couldn't verify ownership
  • Highlights dangers of single points of failure in mission-critical infrastructure and communication gaps

An AWS customer, web design firm Digital Takumi, found itself locked out of its own account last week after a string of small oversights combined to take every client website and hosted email account offline. Founder Christopher Bradbury told The Register that AWS had been sending billing notifications…

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‘Game of Thrones’ star Lena Headey says outrage over infamous nude scene left her stunned

  • Lena Headey addressed decades-old backlash over using a body double for Game of Thrones' iconic nude 'Walk of Atonement' scene
  • She expressed surprise at audience anger and accusations of deception, citing practical constraints including cast fame and thousands of extras
  • The 2015 scene remains one of television's most debated moments despite controversy at the time

Lena Headey has spoken candidly about the intense public backlash that followed one of "Game of Thrones'" most notorious scenes, the "Walk of Atonement" in which her character, Cersei Lannister, was forced to walk naked through crowds as an act of humiliation. More than a decade on, the…

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Spin Doctors’ Aaron Comess Nails Avenged Sevenfold’s “Afterlife” As He Hears It for First Time: Watch

  • Spin Doctors' Aaron Comess improvised Avenged Sevenfold's "Afterlife" in one take
  • Used backbeat-driven rock style instead of metal's technical flourishes
  • Both bands are currently on separate US tours

Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess took part in Drumeo's "For the First Time" series, in which drummers hear a song with no percussion and must improvise a performance on the spot. He was set the challenge of playing along to Avenged Sevenfold's "Afterlife," a track originally recorded by…

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