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    Topic: Americas

    Americas covers political, economic and social developments across North, Central and South America, from government policy and international relations to culture, science and everyday life.

    The region’s decisions often have global consequences, influencing energy markets, trade, migration, technology and security. This hub brings together the stories shaping the continent and its connections with the wider world.

    • 10 New Movies to Watch this Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount Plus

      Polygon recommends 10 newly available films across subscription services and video-on-demand, ranging from horror and science fiction to drama and romance. Its highlighted selections include franchise sequel Evil Dead Burn, Netflix’s claustrophobic sci-fi drama The Last House, and Angelina Jolie’s Paris Fashion Week drama Couture. – Evil Dead Burn — VOD horror sequel about a…

    • Remember When Steven Tyler Released a Country Album in 2016?

      Steven Tyler, best known as Aerosmith’s lead singer, released the country-influenced solo album *We’re All Somebody From Somewhere* in 2016. The article presents the move as consistent with his long-standing interest in country music and Aerosmith’s history of crossing musical boundaries. The 15-track album included songs from established country writers and produced three singles. “Love…

    • The disastrous 1997 movie that “burned” Bruce Willis’ career for years: “It made him suspicious”

      Bruce Willis’s career took a significant hit in 1997 after he abandoned the set of the romantic comedy Broadway Brawler, an incident that reportedly damaged his standing with financiers and distributors for years afterwards. Disney subsidiary Buena Vista Pictures had been funding the project, and the actor’s reputation for being difficult on set, already established…

    • Béla Tarr’s Legacy to Be Celebrated at Sarajevo Film Festival

      The Sarajevo Film Festival has introduced a tribute programme honouring Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who died this year. It highlights films by former students of Film Factory, the Sarajevo-based educational initiative Tarr founded in 2013, underlining his influence on an international generation of filmmakers. The programme includes Kaori Oda’s “Cenote”, Valdimar Jóhannsson’s Cannes-recognised “Lamb”, Bianca…

    • Ravyn Lenae Breaks Down Boundaries on ‘Blue Island’

      Ravyn Lenae’s third album, Blue Island, is presented as a thoughtful expansion of the Chicago singer’s sound and perspective, using romance, independence and self-protection to explore life beyond her roots. The review argues that Lenae approaches love with curiosity and compassion, while increasingly choosing emotional clarity and boundaries when relationships become damaging. The album includes…

    • Judge rules Meta caused “public nuisance” and must fund mental health treatment

      A New Mexico judge has ruled that Meta substantially contributed to a public nuisance by worsening a youth mental health crisis, and ordered it to fund $567 million in treatment and prevention measures. The ruling follows a separate jury award of $375 million in civil penalties, making this a significant legal setback for Meta and…

    • Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza takes health hiatus from promotions

      Katseye singer Sophia Laforteza has begun a temporary break from the group’s promotional activities to prioritise her mental health and wellbeing. The decision means she will not perform at Pasadena’s Head in the Clouds festival, and affects the group shortly before the release of its new EP, Wild. The group said Laforteza had consulted medical…

    • THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: All The News, Trailers, And Reveals

      THQ Nordic’s 2026 digital showcase delivered trailers, release information and updates across its catalogue, spanning racing, role-playing, strategy, hunting, horror and music games. – Let’s Sing 2027 was announced for 3 November 2026 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with 35 songs and local co-op for up to four players. – Updates were…

    • The Eternal Life of Goldman Still Stuns in Latest Trailer, But Where’s the Release Date?

      THQ Nordic has released a new trailer for The Eternal Life of Goldman, highlighting the handcrafted process behind its animated visual style through comparisons between early drawings and finished in-game assets. The game continues to attract attention for its distinctive appearance, but the trailer did not provide a release date despite the title having been…

    • Beachgoers warned after deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria kills 5 in southern state

      Louisiana health officials have warned beachgoers after five people died this year from infections linked to Vibrio vulnificus, often described as “flesh-eating” bacteria. The deaths represent a sharp increase on the state’s usual toll and highlight the risk posed when warm coastal water enters open cuts or wounds. Vibrio vulnificus occurs naturally in warm coastal…