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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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MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: The voters demand an election, Mr Burnham – so let them have one

  • Mail on Sunday editorial urges Andy Burnham to call a General Election
  • Comes as Burnham appears set to replace Starmer as PM
  • Labour reportedly in turmoil, with Cabinet and backbench splits

This is a Mail on Sunday editorial arguing that Andy Burnham, who appears set to take over as Prime Minister from Keir Starmer without a General Election, should call one and let voters decide rather than assuming the leadership handover alone confers a mandate. The piece reflects wider…

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3 Pop Stars Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 2000s

  • Three major pop artists—Justin Timberlake, Fergie, and Beyoncé—transitioned from groups to successful solo careers in the 2000s
  • Their debut solo albums achieved massive commercial success, with Fergie's album producing three number-one Billboard hits
  • Beyoncé emerged as the most successful of the three, establishing herself as a global superstar

Singer Justin Timberlake of American boy band NSYNC, in the penthouse suite of the Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles, California, United States, January 2000. (Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images) In the 2000s, pop music experienced a big resurgence. These are three pop stars who found new life as solo…

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As he prepares to commentate on a World Cup Final, RTE’s Darragh Maloney reveals the one place in the US he’s always wanted to visit – and the eerie silence that greeted him when he made his dream come true

  • Darragh Maloney to commentate on World Cup Final for RTÉ
  • He reveals a long-desired US destination he finally visited
  • Full details on the "eerie silence" were not available in the text

RTÉ football commentator Darragh Maloney has spoken ahead of his commentary duties for the World Cup Final, discussing a place in the United States he had long dreamed of visiting. The interview touches on his career milestone of covering football's biggest match, offering a personal, human-interest angle alongside…

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Growth in CD sales outpaces vinyl in the US for the first half of 2026

  • US CD sales rose 16% in H1 2026, outpacing vinyl's 2.4% growth
  • BTS's 'ARIRANG' drove record group vinyl sales; growth held without K-pop
  • Half of young CD buyers reportedly lack a CD player, treating them as merchandise

CD sales in the US grew faster than vinyl in the first half of 2026, according to entertainment data company Luminate's Midyear Report, with CDs up 16 per cent compared with a 2.4 per cent rise for vinyl. The trend reflects a broader physical music revival driven partly…

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Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow

  • Taylor Farms recalls shredded iceberg lettuce across 27 US states
  • Cyclospora outbreak has hit at least 34 states, thousands of cases
  • Company hasn't named brands or sale locations, complicating recall

Taylor Farms has recalled shredded iceberg lettuce distributed in 27 US states after it was linked to a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection, with health officials warning further product recalls could follow. The recall matters because the company has not named specific brands or identified where…

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PS5’s Regional Pricing Switch Has Players Concerned Yet Again, Here’s What’s Happening

  • Sony is switching PS Store pricing to local currencies in Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua from 18th August.
  • Change is linked to the PS3 and PS Vita store closures planned for these countries.
  • Wallet balances convert at a favourable fixed rate, but future price impact is still unclear.

Sony is changing how PlayStation Store prices are displayed in Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua, moving from US dollar pricing to each country's local currency from 18th August 2026. Vague social media posts about the change sparked anger among PlayStation players, but the shift is linked to Sony's broader…

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Listen to distraught Timothy Busfield admit his life is OVER in bombshell recording as he fights child sex abuse allegations: ‘I don’t remember ever kissing those boys’

  • Recording captures Timothy Busfield reacting to child sex abuse allegations
  • He says he doesn't recall kissing the boys involved
  • He reportedly fears the allegations have ended his life/career

Daily Mail has reported on a recording, reportedly from grand jury proceedings, in which actor Timothy Busfield is heard sounding distraught and stating that he does not remember ever kissing the boys at the centre of child sex abuse allegations against him. The report frames the recording as…

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Tottenham confident of Savinho signing – Sunday’s gossip

Tottenham Hotspur remain confident of signing Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho, according to Sunday's round-up of football transfer gossip. The report also covers a range of other developments across European football, including Real Madrid cooling their interest in Rodri and AC Milan monitoring Manchester City's Phil Foden, though…

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How John Oates and a Topless Beach Played Into Icehouse’s Biggest Hit in 1987

  • John Oates helped Icehouse write "Electric Blue" during a 1987 Australia trip.
  • A woman's eyes on a nude beach inspired the song's title.
  • The track hit No. 7 in the US, Icehouse's biggest American hit.

John Oates of Hall & Oates and Iva Davies of Australian band Icehouse struggled to write together until a chance moment on a beach near Sydney sparked "Electric Blue", which became Icehouse's biggest American hit when released in 1987. Oates, then on hiatus from Hall & Oates, had…

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Taylor Sheridan’s Hit ‘Yellowstone’ Spin-Off Proves To Be an Absolute Monster Hit on Streaming

  • "Marshals," a Yellowstone spin-off, is a streaming hit on Paramount Plus.
  • It has the lowest ratings in the Yellowstone franchise despite this success.
  • Season 2 is in production and expected to premiere later in 2026.

Taylor Sheridan's CBS drama "Marshals," a spin-off of his hit "Yellowstone" franchise, has become a major streaming success on Paramount Plus despite receiving the weakest reviews of any show in the Yellowstone universe. The series, starring Luke Grimes reprising his Yellowstone role as Kayce Dutton, marked a departure…

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