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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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Europe’s Plot To End Americans’ Online Anonymity

  • Spofforth was arrested after sharing a false Southport rumour.
  • The article warns that European online speech rules could influence the US.
  • It argues that child safety measures may restrict anonymity and free speech.

The article argues that European speech laws and online safety rules threaten anonymity and free expression, and could influence policy in the United States. It centres on British activist Bernie Spofforth’s arrest after she shared a false rumour about the Southport murders, presenting her case as an example…

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4 Wonderful “Waltz” Songs That Add a Classy Flair To Rock and Pop

  • Four songs use a waltz beat to add emotional weight.
  • The selection spans Eagles, Leonard Cohen, Richard Thompson and Elliott Smith.
  • Their themes include longing, heartbreak and troubled love.

The article highlights four rock and pop songs built around a waltz rhythm, arguing that the familiar three-beat dance can give songs a particularly poignant quality. Each track also includes “waltz” or a variation of it in its title. The songs are Eagles’ “Hollywood Waltz”, shaped by Bernie…

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Documentary chronicles BioWare’s rise and closure after 400 jobs were cut

  • A documentary follows BioWare’s rise and closure.
  • The studio’s role-playing games sold 100 million copies.
  • The film is planned to premiere next year.

A documentary, *Massive Effect: The BioWare Story*, will chronicle the Edmonton studio’s rise and final chapter following Electronic Arts’ decision to close it. The film matters because it follows a major games company known for narrative-driven role-playing games, and captures the closure’s impact on its developers and gaming…

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‘Yellowjackets’ Trailer: The Team Adjusts To Civilization With Creepy Alanis Morissette Soundtrack In Final Season

  • The rescued Yellowjackets return home in the final season.
  • Their adult selves face secrets from the wilderness.
  • Season 4 premieres on 20 November.

Showtime has released a trailer for the fourth and final season of *Yellowjackets*, in which the teenage soccer players return to civilisation after being rescued from the Canadian wilderness. The season also follows their adult counterparts as the secrets they left behind begin to catch up with them.…

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Sony Pictures Classics Takes Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s ‘Violette’

  • Sony Pictures Classics acquired Violette across three regions.
  • It is Jeunet’s fourth film with the distributor.
  • The film adapts Valérie Perrin’s bestselling novel.

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s film Violette for distribution in the US, Latin America and Southeast Asia. It is the distributor’s fourth collaboration with the French filmmaker, following The City of Lost Children, Amelie and Micmacs. Starring Leïla Bekhti, Matthias Schoenaerts and Melvil Poupaud, Violette is…

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Studio Dome Acquires Courtroom Comedy ‘Out of Order!’ Starring Brandon Routh, Brooke Shields, Luis Guzmán Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Studio Dome acquired worldwide rights to “Out of Order!”
  • Brandon Routh, Brooke Shields and Luis Guzmán lead the cast.
  • The film won four awards at a 2026 festival.

Studio Dome has acquired worldwide sales and distribution rights to the legal comedy “Out of Order!”, starring Brandon Routh, Brooke Shields and Luis Guzmán. The deal comes ahead of the American Film Market and gives the film an international route to buyers and audiences. Directed and co-written by…

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America Finally Has the Votes to End the Electoral College

  • Democrats’ state-level wins could bring the popular vote compact closer to activation.
  • Virginia and the new trifectas account for up to 286 pledged electoral votes.
  • The compact would take effect once signatories reach 270 electoral votes.

After Democrats won trifecta control of several battleground state governments in the midterms, their state legislators may have enough votes to bring the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact closer to taking effect. The compact would direct participating states to award their electoral votes to the national popular vote…

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Putin accuses hockey organizations of ‘gross violation’ as Canada bars Russia from World Juniors

  • Putin calls Russia’s exclusion unlawful and politicised.
  • Canada says Russian athletes will miss next month’s World Juniors.
  • Several European teams have pledged to boycott games against Russia.

Vladimir Putin accused hockey bodies of breaking legal commitments after Hockey Canada and the Canadian government said Russian athletes would be barred from next month’s World Junior Championships in Alberta. The dispute follows a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that lifted the international ban on Russian teams,…

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The Woolworths Project, Representation, AI & National American Indian Heritage Month – Guest Column

  • Billy Luther describes the pressure to explain Native representation.
  • His path included volunteering, mentorship and making films with limited means.
  • He is exploring new formats and technology while seeking room for varied work.

Filmmaker and writer Billy Luther reflects on being asked to explain Native identity and representation in Hollywood, while wanting room to make work that is humorous, unusual and not defined solely by identity. His essay argues that conversations about representation matter, but can take time and attention away…

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US court drops criminal case against Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova, accused of smuggling frog embryos

  • A Massachusetts judge dismissed the case against Kseniia Petrova.
  • She had failed to declare frog embryos brought from France in February 2025.
  • Petrova said deportation to Russia could put her at risk.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed the criminal case against Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist who worked at Harvard Medical School. She had been accused of smuggling frog embryos into the United States after failing to declare them on her return from France in February 2025. Petrova…

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