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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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Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak

  • Taylor Farms pulls central Mexico iceberg lettuce over Cyclospora outbreak
  • Outbreak linked to shredded lettuce at Taco Bell locations in five states
  • Federal cuts and delayed rules have slowed the tracing investigation

Taylor Farms has voluntarily withdrawn all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market, following a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded lettuce used by Taco Bell. The move matters because Taylor Farms is a major US produce supplier, and the outbreak highlights weaknesses in America's food…

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First Night of the Proms review – 250th anniversary of US independence takes centre stage

  • Proms season opened with US 250th-independence-themed First Night programme
  • Dalia Stasevska conducted Copland, Gershwin and Ravel with mixed second-half fare
  • Pianist Yunchan Lim impressed; night ended with surprise Wonderwall encore

The Proms opened its new eight-week season at the Royal Albert Hall with a First Night programme built around the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring works by Copland, Gershwin and Ravel alongside a new commission. Conductor Dalia Stasevska led the BBC Symphony Orchestra with characteristic energy, and…

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Poor air quality due to wildfires forces logisitcal changes at several MLB games, including postponement

  • Canadian wildfire smoke disrupts MLB games, causing a postponement
  • Air quality alerts cover 15 US states, over 100 million people
  • Players and health experts warn of serious health risks

Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has forced Major League Baseball to alter plans for several games in the Midwest and Northeast, including at least one postponement, as hazardous air quality alerts spread across the region. The disruption highlights how worsening wildfire seasons are increasingly affecting live sport,…

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2 months after releasing Zero Parades, Studio ZA/UM is laying off employees: ‘Its commercial performance has not enabled us to sustain a studio of our current size’

  • ZA/UM is cutting jobs after Zero Parades' release two months ago.
  • The studio cites weak commercial performance as the cause.
  • It follows years of turmoil at the Disco Elysium developer.

Studio ZA/UM, the Estonian developer behind Disco Elysium, is laying off staff just two months after releasing its follow-up title, Zero Parades. The studio said the game's commercial performance has not been strong enough to sustain its current size, marking a further setback for a studio that has…

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Grand Ole Opry’s Opry 100 Honors to Celebrate Charley Pride’s Career and Legacy

  • Opry 100 Honors will celebrate Charley Pride on 22 September in Nashville.
  • Darius Rucker, Pam Tillis, Neal McCoy and Dion Pride will perform.
  • Ticket proceeds support the Opry Trust Fund for industry professionals.

The Grand Ole Opry will honour the late Charley Pride, country music's first Black superstar, at an Opry 100 Honors show on 22 September at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The tribute, part of a series celebrating country legends since 2025, will feature performances from Opry…

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As PlayStation declares nobody wants physical discs anymore, Gen Z is helping fuel a 16% surge in US music CD sales

  • Sony is moving away from physical PlayStation game discs
  • US CD sales rose 16%, boosted by Gen Z buyers
  • Music and gaming industries are diverging on physical media

Sony has said it no longer plans to release disc-based versions of first-party PlayStation games going forward, framing physical media as a fading priority for the industry. Yet new sales data tells a more complicated story: US CD sales rose 16% in early 2026, driven largely by younger…

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Trump pushes Lindsey Graham’s sister to run for US Senate after she gets appointment to finish out term

  • Trump urges Darline Graham Nordone to run for a full Senate term.
  • She was sworn in as interim SC senator after Lindsey Graham's death.
  • A special primary will determine the seat's longer-term successor.

President Trump has publicly encouraged Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for a full term after she was appointed to fill his seat on an interim basis. The move follows Lindsey Graham's death and the need for South Carolina to…

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Netflix acquires Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch film Ink

  • Netflix buys US/Latin America rights to Boyle's Murdoch drama "Ink"
  • Film now sold worldwide, opens Venice Film Festival on 2 September
  • Stars O'Connell, Pearce and Foy in story of The Sun's rise

Netflix has acquired the US and Latin American rights to "Ink", Danny Boyle's film about the early years of Rupert Murdoch's media empire, shortly after it was named the opening film of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. With the deal in place, the film has now sold in…

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Parliament downgraded Nigel Farage’s security from eight to ONE bodyguard a year after winning his seat

  • Farage's parliamentary security cut from eight bodyguards to one.
  • Reduction occurred roughly a year after he won his seat.
  • Raises questions over how MPs' security needs are reassessed.

Parliament has reportedly reduced the level of protection given to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, cutting his security detail from eight bodyguards down to just one within a year of him winning his parliamentary seat. The move raises questions about how security arrangements for MPs are assessed and…

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She wore Guineys blazers and Penneys suits when building her business, now Linda Kiely’s €150,000 designer wardrobe that has been admired by Michelle Obama is going on sale for a good cause… and you won’t believe the value prices

  • Linda Kiely is selling her €150,000 designer wardrobe for charity.
  • Collection has reportedly been admired by Michelle Obama.
  • She built her career wearing budget brands Guineys and Penneys.

Linda Kiely, an Irish businesswoman who wore budget high-street brands such as Guineys and Penneys while building her company, is putting her personal wardrobe up for sale in aid of charity. The collection, now reportedly worth around €150,000, includes designer pieces that have drawn admiration from figures such…

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