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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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Will Smith’s $100 Million Blockbuster Officially Crosses Surprise Milestone

  • *Bad Boys: Ride or Die* has spent 70 days in Netflix’s global top 10.
  • The film stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
  • Smith’s upcoming projects have no confirmed release or production start.

*Bad Boys: Ride or Die*, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has remained in Netflix’s global top 10 for 70 consecutive days. The milestone shows the 2024 film continues to attract viewers on streaming, despite having moved from Hulu in the United States to Netflix internationally. Directed by…

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Bryan Adams takes aim at Donald Trump on unexpected new protest song, comparing US President to “a baby tossing toys from the pram”

  • Bryan Adams has released a protest song targeting Donald Trump.
  • The song likens Trump’s behaviour to a baby throwing toys from a pram.
  • Adams says the current political turmoil will pass.

Bryan Adams has released an unexpected protest song aimed at Donald Trump, criticising the US president’s conduct through the image of a baby throwing toys from a pram. Adams says the political turmoil will pass, while invoking the enduring presence of Lake Ontario. The article quotes Adams saying…

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RNC chair predicts GOP Senate wins in Alaska, Texas, 3 other battlegrounds

  • Gruters predicted Republican Senate wins in five contested states.
  • Election forecasts and national polling gave Democrats an advantage.
  • He said the RNC would follow Alaska’s governor on a disputed candidate investigation.

Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters predicted on 30 October that Republicans would win US Senate races in Alaska, Texas, Maine, Ohio and North Carolina in the 3 November midterm elections. Speaking to NewsNation, he argued that well-known candidates could overcome a national polling disadvantage. His forecast was…

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Director of 1994 ‘Street Fighter’ Defends His Movie Amid Debate Over Its Comedy: “It’s Intentionally Funny”

  • De Souza says his 1994 Street Fighter film was intentionally funny.
  • The film earned nearly $100 million and later gained a cult following.
  • He still has the script for a cancelled sequel.

Steven E. de Souza says his 1994 film *Street Fighter* was deliberately comic, despite its original reputation for being “accidentally funny”. He welcomes the renewed interest in the franchise and the new film’s references to his version, while noting the contrast between today’s praise for the latest film’s…

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DAVID MARCUS: California transplants in Texas are voting Democrat, and they see no irony in it

  • California transplants in Texas say they are voting for Democrats.
  • The author argues their votes could affect close races and the state’s political direction.
  • Some longtime residents fear newcomers will bring the policies they left behind.

The article argues that Californians who have moved to Texas for lower living costs are helping shift its politics towards the Democrats. The author says newcomers may influence close state races and Texas’s longer-term political direction, while some longtime residents worry that the policies they left California to…

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England see off USA, but fail to hit top gear

  • England beat the United States after two losses to Canada.
  • Moloney-MacDonald scored four tries in the nine-try win.
  • Set-piece and attacking fluency remain concerns before April.

England beat the United States in New Jersey to end a run of two defeats to Canada, but the win did not settle questions about their form at the top of women’s rugby. The Red Roses scored freely, yet struggled at times with their set-piece and attacking flow…

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Man Utd target Barcelona’s Lopez – Saturday’s gossip

  • United are interested in Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez.
  • Martinez could leave United at season’s end.
  • Arsenal are tracking £42m-rated striker Nicolo Tresoldi.

Manchester United are interested in Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez as they consider strengthening their attack in January. The reports also suggest Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are keen on United defender Lisandro Martinez, who could leave at the end of the season. Arsenal are monitoring Club Brugge striker Nicolo…

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4 Led Zeppelin Songs That Not Every Fan Knows (But Every Fan Should)

  • Four lesser-known Zeppelin tracks get a closer look.
  • Their stories range from tour experiences to New Orleans.
  • “Four Sticks” was rarely played live.

The article highlights four Led Zeppelin songs it says can be overlooked amid the band’s extensive catalogue: “That’s the Way”, “Royal Orleans”, “Four Sticks” and “Tea for One”. It describes their varied stories and musical approaches as reasons listeners might give them another spin. “That’s the Way” reflects…

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Marvin R. Shanken, Longtime Publisher and Editor of Wine Spectator, Dies at 83

  • Marvin R. Shanken has died aged 83.
  • He transformed Wine Spectator into a magazine with over 100,000 subscribers.
  • Its ratings helped shape wine buying and production.

Marvin R. Shanken, the longtime publisher and editor of Wine Spectator, has died in Manhattan aged 83. He helped make wine more accessible to American consumers and raised the profile of the US wine industry, including Napa Valley. Shanken bought the industry newsletter Impact in 1972 and the…

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Cate Blanchett-Backed Group and Collection of Hollywood Stars File Brief in New York Times-OpenAI Lawsuit: Hollywood Has ‘Proven Infrastructure’ to License Content

  • Hollywood groups say licensing systems for creative works already exist.
  • The brief backs The New York Times’ case against OpenAI and Microsoft.
  • Unions warn a fair-use ruling could weaken negotiated agreements.

The Human Consent Foundation, a nonprofit backed by Cate Blanchett, and several Hollywood organisations have filed a court brief supporting The New York Times in its lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. They argue that the companies’ claims that licensing creative works for AI training is too costly or…

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