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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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Russell ‘infuriated’ by straight-line issue that leaves him ‘powerless’

  • Russell qualified fourth, 0.508s off Antonelli's pole at Spa
  • Unexplained straight-line speed loss frustrates Russell's title challenge
  • Mercedes and McLaren both probing similar deployment/straight-line problems

George Russell says an unresolved technical issue is hampering his championship bid against Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, after qualifying fourth for the Belgian Grand Prix, half a second slower than the Italian's pole-winning time. The Briton described the problem as making a fair fight for the title "impossible",…

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Liberal circuit judge blasts SCOTUS conservatives, says Hawaii will defy high court

  • Hawaii Supreme Court justice sharply criticises Roberts-led US Supreme Court
  • Claims the court is harming democracy and constitutional rights
  • Comments raised via a ruling overturning an old criminal conviction

A justice on the Hawaii Supreme Court used a ruling that overturned a decades-old criminal conviction as the occasion for a strongly worded attack on the US Supreme Court led by Chief Justice John Roberts, accusing the conservative-majority court of weakening constitutional rights, damaging American democracy and pursuing…

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Poll: Are You Hyped for These 9 New PS Plus Games?

  • Sony adds nine games to PS Plus Extra and Premium for July 2026.
  • Highlights include Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin.
  • Reader poll shows mixed opinion, with Rise of the Ronin most anticipated.

Sony has revealed its PS Plus Extra and Premium game additions for the remainder of July 2026, giving subscribers nine new titles to try. The lineup is headlined by Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which recently added a third-person mode, alongside Koei Tecmo's PS5 exclusive Rise of the…

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Grupo Firme Breaks Record at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium: 5 Best Moments

  • Grupo Firme set a new concert record at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium
  • Band pivoted to Latin America/Europe after US visa issues in 2025
  • September European tour dates already 80% sold out

Grupo Firme, the Tijuana-based regional Mexican band, set a new record for a regional Mexican act at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium (formerly Foro Sol), reaching 11 performances there since 2022 across two sold-out shows on 17 and 18 July. The milestone caps a resurgent run for the…

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Canadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa’s ‘willful negligence’

  • Trump blames Canada's forest management for cross-border wildfire smoke
  • He threatens to link smoke costs to tariffs on Canadian goods
  • Experts say better forest upkeep could reduce wildfire severity

US President Donald Trump has accused Canada of "wilful negligence" in managing its forests, blaming poor forestry practices for the wildfires whose smoke has been drifting across the United States. He has threatened to factor the economic cost of the smoke into tariffs imposed on Canadian imports, escalating…

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Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor

  • Pixel 11a expected to feature flagship Tensor G6 processor, reversing the 10a's disappointing downgrade to the older G4 chip
  • Switch to MediaTek M90 modem from Samsung's Exynos should address long-standing Tensor battery and signal problems
  • Display brightness increased to 3,350 nits with improved efficiency offsetting slightly smaller battery capacity

Mystic Leaks suggests that the Pixel 11a will return to featuring a flagship-grade processor with the Tensor G6. Rather than the Tensor G5 found in the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro, the Pixel 10a shipped with the previous generation Tensor G4. That was a huge disappointment since, typically,…

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The Westies: Why Real Gangsters Were Renamed | Set Stories

  • Collider video explores TV adaptation of the real Westies gang
  • Cast and showrunner discuss 1980s Hell's Kitchen setting
  • Explains why some real gangsters' names were changed for the show

A new Collider "Set Stories" video feature explores how the upcoming series *The Westies* recreates the real-life Irish-American gang that terrorised Hell's Kitchen, New York, during the 1980s. Cast members J.K. Simmons, Tom Brittney and Titus Welliver join co-creator and showrunner Chris Brancato to discuss the challenges of…

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Iran missile and drone strikes kill two US troops, one missing

  • Iran strikes kill two US troops in Jordan, one still missing
  • US death toll in conflict with Iran now stands at 16
  • Trump administration vows retaliatory strikes against Iran

Iran has carried out missile and drone strikes on a US airbase in Jordan, killing two American service members and leaving a third missing, in a sharp escalation of the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The Trump administration has vowed to "punish" Iran with a fresh barrage of…

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3 Carly Simon Songs That Were Inspired by Her Relationship With James Taylor

  • Carly Simon wrote several songs inspired by husband James Taylor
  • Couple married in 1972, divorced in 1983
  • Songs include "The Right Thing To Do" and "We're So Close"

The article, published by American Songwriter, looks back at three songs written by Carly Simon that were inspired by her relationship with fellow musician James Taylor, whom she married in November 1972 and divorced in 1983. It draws on Simon's own recollections, including a 2015 interview with People…

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McIlroy Backs DeChambeau Penalty But Accuses Him of Holding Open Championship Hostage

  • DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty for improving his lie on the fifth hole; players back the ruling as justified
  • McIlroy criticised the lengthy adjudication process for delaying Saturday's start and destabilising the championship

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty during the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale after improving his lie on the fifth hole in the second round. The decision has garnered support from the professional gol

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