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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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4 Iconic Guitar Pedals That Shaped the Sound of the 1980s

  • Four pedals helped shape distinctive 1980s guitar tones.
  • The CE-2 chorus was popular on records and live.
  • The TS9, RAT and DM-2 brought varied drive and delay sounds.

Four effects pedals helped define the guitar sounds of the 1980s: the Boss CE-2 chorus, Ibanez Tube Screamer, ProCo RAT and Boss DM-2 delay. Their compact designs and distinctive sounds made effects more practical for musicians and helped shape recordings and live performances across several genres. The CE-2…

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‘It’s kind of a melting pot’: how one US city transformed a highway into a leafy oasis

  • Lancaster replaced part of a highway with a walkable, tree-lined boulevard.
  • The $11.5m project generated more than $270m in economic output within four years.
  • Residents say the BLVD has become a place to meet and spend time.

Lancaster, California, turned nine blocks of a former stretch of Highway 14 into a tree-lined, walkable boulevard in 2010. The project created a shared city-centre space with shops and cultural venues, and residents say it has encouraged people to spend time together and made the area more welcoming.…

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Australia’s datacentre boom fuels inflation before benefits reach households

  • Datacentre investment is adding to inflationary pressure.
  • Australia’s 37 planned datacentres are valued at $141 billion.
  • Productivity gains may arrive well after construction costs.

Australia’s datacentre investment boom is adding to inflationary pressure before its promised gains in productivity and living standards are clear. The article argues the government needs to explain why households should bear near-term economic costs for an AI expansion whose benefits remain uncertain, particularly as voter concern could…

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Mexican Indie Standouts Ed Maverick and Little Jesus Join Forces on Psychedelic New Single “SAHUARO”: Watch

  • Ed Maverick and Little Jesus have teamed up on “SAHUARO”.
  • The psychedelic track runs for more than five minutes.
  • A second song, “en las buenas y en las malas”, is also due.

Ed Maverick has released “SAHUARO”, a psychedelic new single made with Mexico City indie rock band Little Jesus. The collaboration brings together two prominent acts from Mexico’s independent music scene and continues Maverick’s run of new releases ahead of his next full-length project. The five-minute-plus track combines acoustic…

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Cristian Castro Signs With Enso Music for Management: ‘Chance to Build Something Truly Historic’

  • Cristian Castro has signed with Enso Music for management.
  • A new album is planned for 2027.
  • His tour is scheduled to continue through March 2027.

Cristian Castro has signed a management deal with Enso Music, beginning a new phase in the Mexican pop singer’s career. The partnership is led by Enso chief executive Jorge Juárez and follows Castro’s receipt of a Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his influence across more than three decades.…

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Clio Barnard’s ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Bought by Kino Lorber for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Kino Lorber plans a 2027 North American theatrical release.
  • The film won Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight audience award.
  • It received eight British Independent Film Award nominations.

Kino Lorber has acquired North American distribution rights to Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning”, securing the film a planned US theatrical release in 2027. The deal brings the British director’s latest feature to cinema audiences after it won the audience award at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight…

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Concourse Launching Sales on Taylor Cohen’s EDM Thriller ‘Strobe’ Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Concourse Media will sell Strobe to buyers at the American Film Market.
  • Taylor Cohen’s feature debut is set in the underground EDM scene.
  • Suzanna Son, Chace Crawford and Laura Harrier are among its cast.

Concourse Media has taken on sales for Strobe, a psychological thriller directed by Taylor Cohen, and will present it to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market in Los Angeles. The film follows a high school senior whose search for a mysterious electronic dance music artist draws her…

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Blue wave nearly swallowed some of America’s reddest states as election data exposes GOP’s close calls

  • Democrats came close to flipping several reliably Republican states.
  • GOP candidates often won narrowly despite substantial spending advantages.
  • The results have sparked a Republican blame game ahead of 2028.

Democrats made unexpectedly strong gains in the 2026 midterms, bringing several traditionally Republican states close to flipping despite large GOP spending advantages. The narrow results point to a sharp weakening of Republican margins in some long-time strongholds and have fuelled internal party recriminations. In Tennessee, Republican Marsha Blackburn…

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Marco Rubio ‘on resignation watch’ from Trump administration after midterms disaster

  • Rubio may leave the administration to prepare for a 2028 presidential run.
  • Sources say he is ahead of Vance as a potential Republican nominee.
  • The Iran war is cited as a factor in the midterm losses.

Sources in the US and UK say Secretary of State Marco Rubio may leave Donald Trump’s administration after the Republicans’ midterm losses, potentially to pursue the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. His departure could help him distance himself from the administration’s Iran war, which Vice President J. D. Vance…

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Will Burnham back down on Labour’s Chagos surrender? PM looking to ‘recast’ deal to hand over islands – as he vows to ‘make progress’ this year

  • Burnham says the Chagos deal may be recast.
  • The UK, Mauritius and US aim to agree a shared plan.
  • Government and critics differ sharply on the lease’s total cost.

Andy Burnham has indicated that the UK may revise its agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, saying his government wants to “recast the arrangement”. The deal is in limbo after the US withdrew its support, and the Prime Minister says the UK, Mauritius and…

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