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The Americas hub covers political, diplomatic and security developments across North, Central and South America, alongside events that affect the region’s links with the rest of the world. It also follows stories in sport, technology and everyday life.

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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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Oklahoma ranchers blame beef tariff cuts as Democrat narrows governor race gap

  • Oklahoma ranchers blame tariff cuts for falling cattle prices.
  • Democrat Cyndi Munson trails Republican Mike Mazzei by three points.
  • Higher diesel costs are adding pressure on farms.

Oklahoma ranchers say US tariff cuts on imported South American beef have weakened cattle prices, adding to frustration with President Donald Trump’s economic record. Their discontent is helping Democrat Cyndi Munson close the gap in a state where a Democrat has not won the governorship since 2006. Rancher…

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‘American Idol’ star Bo Bice trades signature rocker look for new image as fans sound off

  • Bo Bice has swapped his long hair for a shorter style.
  • Fans offered both criticism and praise for the new look.
  • He hinted at new music after a two-year hiatus.

Bo Bice, the former “American Idol” runner-up, has revealed a shorter hairstyle and a new style of dress, prompting mixed reactions from fans. The change matters because it accompanies hints that he may be preparing to return to releasing music. Bice shared a split-screen image contrasting his familiar…

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Team USA standout Jack Alexy sets 100m freestyle world record at USA Swimming Short Course Trials

  • Jack Alexy set a 100m freestyle world record in 44.64 seconds.
  • He beat the previous mark by 0.20 seconds.
  • He plans to target faster times in Beijing.

Jack Alexy set a world record in the men’s 100-metre freestyle at the USA Swimming Short Course World Championship Trials in Illinois. The 2024 Olympic team member clocked 44.64 seconds, beating the previous mark of 44.84. Swimming for the California Golden Bears, Alexy finished ahead of fellow Olympians…

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MGM+’s Horror Thriller Officially Becomes the Biggest Show on Netflix Right Now

  • *From* has reached number two on Netflix US.
  • Its first three seasons are available there.
  • The latest and final seasons remain on MGM+.

The horror thriller *From* has become a major hit on Netflix after the first three seasons were added to the US service. Its performance shows how streaming platforms are increasingly licensing programmes from rivals to reach more viewers, while potentially directing some of them to the original service.…

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Arteta’s referee dossier risks making Arsenal feel unfairly targeted

  • Arteta is collecting images of managers leaving their technical areas.
  • He says others have escaped bookings for similar conduct.
  • The article questions whether this is grievance or a strategy.

Mikel Arteta has compiled images of rival managers leaving their technical areas after receiving his second booking of the season for doing so himself. The article argues that his complaints about inconsistent enforcement could be genuine, or a deliberate attempt to portray Arsenal as unfairly targeted and build…

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‘The Mosquito Bowl’: How a Parrot Proved to Be Peter Berg’s Biggest Challenge

  • A parrot flew away during a key scene in Peter Berg’s film.
  • The bird landed in a 100-foot tree in the Queensland jungle.
  • Filming resumed after handlers brought it back down.

Peter Berg said a trained parrot became the biggest practical challenge during filming of “The Mosquito Bowl”, his film about four college football players called to serve in the US Marines during the Second World War. A scene based on Buzz Bissinger’s book required actor Ray Nicholson’s character…

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Clint Eastwood’s $547M War Blockbuster Is Officially Leaving Netflix

  • *American Sniper* has left Netflix.
  • Bradley Cooper stars as Chris Kyle.
  • The film earned $547 million worldwide.

Clint Eastwood’s 2014 film *American Sniper* has left Netflix at the end of October, ending its recent run on the streaming service. The departure matters to viewers looking for the film there, though the article expects it to find an audience on another platform. The film stars Bradley…

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Poundland co-founder warns collapse could threaten 30,000 jobs

  • Poundland’s founder warns collapse could threaten 30,000 jobs.
  • The reported risk to Poundland staff is 12,000 jobs.
  • Rescue bids and the owners’ handling of talks face criticism.

Poundland co-founder Steve Smith has warned that the retailer’s collapse could put as many as 30,000 jobs at risk, including jobs at suppliers. He accused its current owners, US investment group Gordon Brothers, of greed and urged them to reconsider a bid from Northern Ireland’s Martin Property Group.…

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Punk was protest. Grunge was angst. What if we’ve had them both wrong?

  • Punk combined protest with raw emotion.
  • Grunge reflected its musicians’ own surroundings.
  • The article challenges a simple distinction between the two.

Johnny Rotten argued that American fans and bands often mistook punk’s style and anger for its purpose: the Sex Pistols, he said, emerged from the injustices facing Britain’s working class. The article questions the familiar division that casts 1970s punk as political protest and 1990s grunge as personal…

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