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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.

    • ‘Lucky Lu’ Leads Winners at MIFFest’s Malaysia Golden Global Awards

      “Lucky Lu”, directed by Lloyd Lee Choi, won Best Film at the ninth Malaysia International Film Festival’s Malaysia Golden Global Awards. The results underline MIFFest’s increasingly international profile, with prizes going to productions and filmmakers from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. Morad Mostafa won Best Director for “Aisha Can’t Fly Away”, while…

    • Qualcomm is reportedly planning to raise processor prices by the end of the summer

      Qualcomm is reportedly preparing double-digit price rises across its processor range for products shipped after 1 September. The move could raise costs for smartphone, PC and wearable makers, potentially feeding through to consumer prices in several device categories. The company has reportedly told customers it can no longer absorb higher supplier component costs, despite seeking…

    • US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown

      The article reports that the United States will reopen its border to Mexican cattle imports after a shutdown prompted by concerns over screwworm. The decision matters because cross-border cattle trade is important to livestock producers and food supply chains in both countries, while the pest poses a serious animal-health risk. Screwworm is a parasitic fly…

    • Nazi tattooed Graham Platner’s behavior is turning voters OFF the Democratic Party

      A Daily Mail report claims that behaviour linked to Democratic figure Graham Platner, who has faced scrutiny after a tattoo resembling Nazi imagery came to light, is reportedly denting his standing and that of the Democratic Party among voters. The piece frames the episode as part of a wider narrative about controversies weighing on the…

    • DAVID MARCUS: Brave new world of prediction markets can make us all inside traders

      The article argues that the rapid growth of prediction markets could expose ordinary participants to insider-trading risks, as people can wager on an expanding range of real-world events. It contends that markets run by companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket may make privileged information more valuable and harder to regulate. The author contrasts today’s broad…

    • ‘Dark Winds’ Season 5 Officially Sets Up Jessica Matten’s “Career-High Performance” [Exclusive]

      AMC’s Dark Winds has completed filming for its fifth season, with Jessica Matten saying producers described her work as a career-high performance. The actor, who plays Navajo Tribal Police officer Bernadette “Bernie” Manuelito, said the role affected her more personally than usual, suggesting an emotionally demanding storyline ahead. Matten revealed filming wrapped in June 2026,…

    • Yosemite visitors fume as ‘moronic’ change to booking system fuels horrendous ‘crushing’ crowds

      Visitors to Yosemite National Park have criticised a change to its booking system, saying it has contributed to severe overcrowding. The complaints matter because crowd-management rules are intended to protect visitors’ experience, road access and the park’s natural environment during busy periods. The supplied material identifies the change as “moronic” and describes crowds as “crushing”,…

    • The AI jobs apocalypse probably isn’t coming anytime soon

      The article argues that an AI-driven collapse in employment is unlikely in the near term, despite prominent industry warnings that automation could rapidly replace large numbers of workers. It matters because evidence so far suggests that companies are deploying AI more slowly and less extensively than its capabilities might imply, while productivity and unemployment figures…

    • Is this e-reader case a gun?

      A 3D-printed, pistol-shaped case for the Xteink X4 e-reader has highlighted the difficulty of requiring printers to block gun-related files. The harmless case, dubbed the “Gundle”, cannot fire and was intended as a joke or commentary, but it resembles a real firearm closely enough to raise questions about whether automated detection software could wrongly prevent…

    • Opus Kink – ‘The Sweet Goodbye’ album review: A magnum opus worth waiting for

      Far Out’s review gives Opus Kink’s debut album, ‘The Sweet Goodbye’, four stars, arguing that it successfully captures the volatile, theatrical energy of the band’s live performances. The reviewer considers it a substantial artistic arrival after an eight-year wait, praising its ability to combine numerous influences without sounding disjointed. The album blends brass-heavy jazz-punk, country-punk,…