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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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Removed From 750 Theaters, ‘Street Fighter’ Officially Passes Final Box-Office Milestone

  • *Street Fighter* has passed $50 million worldwide.
  • It has lost 750 US theatres after three weeks.
  • Its box-office declines make further milestones unlikely.

The video game adaptation *Street Fighter* has passed $50 million worldwide after three weeks in cinemas, but its steep box-office declines suggest that may be its last major milestone. Its performance has lagged behind expectations despite the recent success of another video game film, *Resident Evil*. The film…

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Brazil’s Biggest Bitcoin Exchange Says It Will Refund Users After a $40 Million Hack

  • Mercado Bitcoin says it will cover customers’ losses after a 2 November hack.
  • The exchange estimates $38 million was affected; Chainalysis estimates about $49 million.
  • Deposits and withdrawals remain suspended, with no restart date announced.

Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, says it will cover customers’ losses after a security breach on 2 November. The exchange puts the value of the affected assets at about $38 million and says customer balances remain recorded in their accounts. It suspended deposits and withdrawals while it…

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Born 78 Years Ago Today in Scotland, the Singer Who Topped the US Charts, Won Eurovision, and Sang a James Bond Theme

  • Lulu was born in Scotland on 3 November 1948.
  • “To Sir with Love” topped the US Hot 100.
  • She won Eurovision in 1969 with “Boom Bang-a-Bang”.

Scottish singer Lulu, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie on 3 November 1948, built a career spanning UK chart hits, a Eurovision win and film songs. Her success included a US chart-topper, while her recording for a James Bond film became a notable chart exception. She began performing in…

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UK’s King Charles III decries ‘monstrous injustice’ of slave trade

  • Charles condemned the slave trade’s lasting legacy.
  • He stopped short of an apology or reparations.
  • Britain transported over 3.2 million Africans.

King Charles III opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda by describing the transatlantic slave trade as a “monstrous injustice” whose legacy still affects member states. He said the history filled him with horror and personal sorrow, but did not apologise for Britain’s role…

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Even if US democracy can be salvaged from Trump, Europe is moving on | Rafael Behr

  • Trump’s return has shaken confidence in US democracy.
  • Europe may take decades to trust the US again.
  • Economic fallout and political loyalty shape the midterm stakes.

Rafael Behr argues that even if US democracy survives Donald Trump’s second term, it will take decades to restore European trust in the United States. Trump’s return after attempting to overturn the 2020 result has weakened confidence that American democratic institutions are supported by a durable commitment to…

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Greenland backs pact to expand US military presence in the Arctic

  • Greenland’s parliament approved a trilateral Arctic security agreement.
  • The vote was 16-0, with seven abstentions.
  • The deal still needs Denmark’s parliamentary approval.

Greenland’s parliament has approved a security agreement with the United States and Denmark, advancing plans to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic after months of tension over President Donald Trump’s calls for US control of the island. The deal is intended to expand the US military…

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Poison the Well and Alexisonfire announce 17-date US tour with Touché Amoré

  • Poison the Well and Alexisonfire will co-headline a 17-date US tour.
  • Touché Amoré will support the spring run.
  • One dollar per ticket will support homelessness and poverty initiatives.

Poison the Well and Alexisonfire have announced a co-headlining US tour with Touché Amoré supporting. The spring run brings the three bands together for 17 dates and will also raise money for organisations working to support people experiencing homelessness and address poverty. The tour runs from 25 March…

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Netflix trials themed AI recommendations in new TV app tab

  • Netflix is trialling themed, AI-powered recommendations on its TV app.
  • Viewers can reject suggestions, and the system learns from feedback.
  • The US rollout is limited to English-language users on supported TVs.

Netflix is gradually introducing an “AI Discover” tab on its TV app in the US, using themed suggestions to help viewers find programmes and films. The trial comes as Netflix looks for ways to improve content discovery amid slower growth and reports that users are watching less. The…

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Netflix Launches First AI-Branded Content Recommendations Feature on TVs

  • Netflix is testing AI Discover on some US smart TVs.
  • The feature recommends titles based on themes and viewing preferences.
  • Netflix says user feedback will shape future versions.

Netflix is testing AI Discover, a new feature that recommends programmes and films through themed prompts on its TV app. The launch gives the company its first user-facing feature explicitly branded as AI-powered, as it seeks to help viewers find content and address falling viewing per subscriber. The…

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The Secret to a Cosier Home? It’s Not Always the Heating

  • Cosiness depends on more than room temperature.
  • Warm colours and layered lighting can soften a space.
  • Rugs and curtains add comfort and may help retain warmth.

The article says a home can feel warmer and more inviting without turning up the heating, because colour, lighting and materials shape how cosy a room seems. Small decorating changes can make a noticeable difference, particularly during darker, colder months. It suggests adding warm colours such as terracotta…

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