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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.

    • Taís Araujo To Star In ‘My Father’s Wives’ From Brazil’s Elo Studios & Portugal’s Bro Cinema

      Brazilian production and distribution company Elo Studios has partnered with Portuguese independent producer Bro Cinema to adapt “My Father’s Wives”, the acclaimed novel by Angolan author José Eduardo Agualusa, into a feature film. Veteran Brazilian actress Taís Araujo has signed on to star, marking a notable cross-border collaboration that strengthens ties between Brazilian, Portuguese and…

    • Movement to BAN lawmakers from cashing in on stock trades hit with ‘poison pill’ setback

      A push in the US Congress to bar lawmakers from trading individual stocks has suffered a setback after opponents attached a “poison pill” provision, an amendment designed to make the wider bill unworkable or unpalatable enough that it collapses rather than being enacted. The ban movement has drawn bipartisan support in recent years amid concerns…

    • Variety and CNN Expand Programming Partnership to Deliver Exclusive Awards Season Coverage

      Variety and CNN have unveiled an expanded content partnership that will see the two organisations develop, produce and distribute exclusive programming throughout the forthcoming awards season, covering ceremonies from the Emmys to the Golden Globes to the Oscars. The deal builds on what both sides describe as a successful prior collaboration and reflects a broader…

    • Pokémon TCG Pocket Finally Welcomes Mega Rayquaza Next Week

      Pokémon TCG Pocket will receive its next expansion, “Ruler of the Skies,” on 30th July, introducing Mega Rayquaza ex as a playable card for the first time in the app. The update matters to players because it brings a long-requested Legendary Pokémon into the game, alongside quality-of-life features that should make deck-building and card collecting…

    • Maldini confirms crisis-hit Italy have held talks with Guardiola and Ancelotti

      The Italian football federation (FIGC) has confirmed it has held talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the new Italy manager, as the country seeks to rebuild after failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Technical director Paolo Maldini revealed the approaches following a meeting with Serie A clubs, saying the…

    • Iran-linked crews are probing more flavors of US industrial kit

      The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has widened its warning about Iran-linked hackers attacking American critical infrastructure, extending the alert beyond Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to include devices made by Schneider Electric, Siemens and potentially other manufacturers. The update matters because it shows the campaign, which has been running since March…

    • Gloria de Oliveira Announces New Album ‘The Lying Swans’

      German-Brazilian musician and visual artist Gloria de Oliveira has announced her new album ‘The Lying Swans’, due for release on 30th October via La Double Vie. The record was made with producer Randall Dunn during recording sessions across Iceland, New York and Berlin, and follows her 2022 Sacred Bones release ‘Oceans Of Time’, made with…

    • Appeals court blocks Trump administration from revoking TPS for Haitians until at least Monday

      A federal appeals court has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, with the pause lasting until at least Monday. The decision matters because TPS allows eligible Haitians in the United States to live and work lawfully while conditions in Haiti are deemed unsafe for return. The available material…

    • The Rockettes Announce 2026 Christmas Spectacular: How to Get Tickets

      The Radio City Rockettes will return to New York’s Radio City Music Hall for the 2026 Christmas Spectacular, running from 4 November 2026 to 4 January 2027. The production is being expanded after a highly successful anniversary season, making it the largest run in the show’s history. There will be 230 performances, surpassing the previous…

    • Watch live: Trump pick to lead CFPB faces Senate confirmation hearing

      I wasn’t able to retrieve the actual article content — the page is JavaScript-gated and blocked both my direct fetch and a retry (HTTP 403 Forbidden), returning only an “access denied” placeholder rather than any real text. This appears to be a short video-clip page from The Hill about a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing…