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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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‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ ‘The View’ Score in 2026 Daytime Emmy Nominations

  • "Kelly Clarkson Show" and "The View" double-nominated for 2026 Daytime Emmys.
  • Winners to be announced 30 October; Clarkson's show is ending.
  • Other nominees include "Live With Kelly and Mark", "Drew Barrymore Show", Tamron Hall.

"The Kelly Clarkson Show" and "The View" have each secured nominations in both major talk show categories at the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, best daytime talk series and best daytime talk series host, ahead of the ceremony on 30 October. The nominations mark another milestone for Kelly Clarkson,…

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CNBC survey mocked after ranking all red states as top 10 ‘worst places to live’

  • CNBC ranked all 10 Republican-led states as worst for quality of life
  • Critics cited Census data showing those states have strong population growth
  • Ranking criteria include reproductive rights and inclusiveness of state laws

CNBC's annual "America's Top States for Business" report ranked all 10 Republican-led states at the bottom of its quality-of-life list, prompting accusations of bias on social media, particularly given that some of these states are seeing strong population growth according to US Census data. Critics argued the ranking…

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Nansun Shi, ‘Infernal Affairs’ Producer and Pioneer of Hong Kong Cinema’s Golden Age, Dies at 75

  • Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi has died aged 75
  • Co-founded Film Workshop and produced Infernal Affairs
  • Health had declined since 2022 from immune complications

Nansun Shi, the pioneering Hong Kong film producer and executive who co-founded Film Workshop and produced the cult crime thriller Infernal Affairs, has died at the age of 75. She passed away on Monday at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, with the production company stating she had been…

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The ‘Community’ Movie Officially Gets Its Most Encouraging Update Yet

  • Community movie still in slow, deliberate development, producer confirms
  • Harmon, cast and writers meet regularly to discuss progress
  • 2023 filming plans stalled partly due to Hollywood strikes

The Community movie remains in slow but steady development, according to Steve Levy, vice president of Dan Harmon's production company and an executive producer on the film. Speaking on the podcast Six Seasons & a Podcast, Levy said the deliberately unhurried pace is by design, as the team…

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Trump threatens to charge a 20% toll on tankers using Strait of Hormuz – and declares himself the ‘Guardian Angel’ of the waterway

  • Trump threatens 20% toll on tankers using Strait of Hormuz.
  • He calls himself the waterway's "Guardian Angel."
  • Move could impact global oil shipping costs significantly.

Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 20% toll on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, while casting himself as the "Guardian Angel" protecting the waterway. The move reflects Trump's broader push to leverage US military and diplomatic…

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Nikki Bella throws out the bat signal again and says she’s still willing to risk it all for Batman

  • Nikki Bella repeats she'd strip for Batman on her podcast
  • Comment made during "Who Said It?" segment with sister Brie
  • Restates a previous lighthearted admission, no new development

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has reiterated a long-standing joke that she would strip off for Batman, restating the claim during a recent episode of her podcast. The comment revives an old admission from Bella about harbouring a playful crush on the fictional superhero, and while lighthearted,…

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‘We have a different team’: Revenge for Euro exit drives France ahead of Spain semi-final

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  • France face Spain in World Cup semi-final, seeking Euro 2024 revenge
  • Tchouaméni could return; Mbappé fit despite ankle knock
  • Deschamps downplays revenge talk, calls Spain favourites

France's midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery says the team wants "revenge" for their Euro 2024 semi-final defeat when they face Spain in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final in Dallas. The match carries added significance as Spain, the reigning European champions, beat France in Munich two years ago, but Didier Deschamps' side…

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FIFA eyes World Cup format expansion from 48 to 64 teams: Should the US be the permanent host?

  • FIFA reportedly weighing World Cup expansion from 48 to 64 teams
  • Debate grows over making the US a permanent host
  • 2026 tournament praised for record viewership and economic impact

FIFA is reportedly considering expanding the World Cup format from 48 to 64 teams, a move that has emerged amid debate over the tournament's future following this year's US-hosted competition. The proposal has reignited discussion about whether the United States should become a permanent or recurring host nation,…

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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

  • Apps like Yuka score food/cosmetics products for health using barcode scans.
  • Yuka has 85 million users worldwide, most in the US.
  • Part of wider French-led "food tracking" movement including Nutri-Score labelling.

A growing number of consumers are using smartphone apps such as Yuka to scan barcodes and instantly assess how healthy their food and cosmetics purchases are, part of a wider "food tracking" trend that started in France. The apps use traffic-light-style scoring to flag high sugar, saturated fat…

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Best served cold! Furious restaurateur gets revenge on diners who leave bad reviews by sharing CCTV of them appearing to enjoy their food

  • Restaurant owner shares CCTV to dispute negative diner reviews.
  • Footage allegedly shows customers enjoying food despite complaints.
  • Highlights tension between businesses and online review platforms.

A restaurant owner has hit back at customers who left negative online reviews by releasing CCTV footage that appears to show them enjoying their meals, arguing the footage contradicts their complaints. The move highlights growing tensions between hospitality businesses and platforms such as Google and TripAdvisor, where owners…

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