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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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4 Unforgettable Hard Rock Hits From 1979 That Take Baby Boomers Back in Time

  • Four hard rock tracks from 1979 remain widely remembered.
  • Rainbow reached No. 6 in the UK with “Since You Been Gone”.
  • “Highway to Hell” became famous despite peaking at No. 47 in the US.

The article highlights four hard rock songs released in 1979 that it says remain memorable for baby boomers: Rainbow’s “Since You Been Gone”, Journey’s “Just The Same Way”, Blackfoot’s “Train, Train” and AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell”. Their lasting recognition contrasts with some modest chart performances at the time.…

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The Cybertruck era is over, but America’s electric truck experiment isn’t

  • Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production next year.
  • Cybertruck sales reached just over 20,000 last year, far below target.
  • Lower-priced electric pickups could give the market another chance.

Tesla plans to end Cybertruck production next year, after sales fell far short of Elon Musk’s target, and shift capacity towards its planned Cybercabs. The move adds to setbacks for electric pickups, which automakers hoped would appeal to traditional truck buyers but have struggled with high prices and…

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Switch 2 US sales soar again thanks to The Legend of Zelda effect, as it enjoys its best week of the year so far

  • Switch 2 had its best US sales week of 2026 so far.
  • The Zelda remake and anniversary console coincided with the surge.
  • The $520 console sold out at some retailers and excludes the game.

US Switch 2 sales had their strongest dollar-value week of 2026 so far after the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, following several months of declining hardware sales. The result suggests the game and its themed console helped revive demand, though the available figures do…

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How China reportedly duped AI’s most powerful businessman with a seduction operation

  • Reports allege a relationship linked to $2 billion in chip sales.
  • China denies that Alice Huang worked for its intelligence services.
  • Nvidia is investigating and denies confidential information was shared.

Reports allege that Alice Huang, a Singapore-based technology executive, used a personal relationship with Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to help a company sell $2 billion worth of chips and possibly influence US policy towards China. The claims highlight how personal connections could intersect with controls on advanced AI…

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Will the Trump-supporting UK right share in his ignominy? No, it’s too dishonest for that | Polly Toynbee

  • The author expects the UK right to back a Maga successor.
  • Economic pressures may explain changing US voting patterns.
  • Burnham’s Labour faces tougher choices despite recent gains.

The article argues that Donald Trump’s electoral defeat will not make British right-wing commentators abandon his politics. The author says they are more likely to back a successor who carries on the Maga agenda, as their influence depends on wealthy media owners rather than broad public support. It…

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US Soccer At Threat Of Losing Mauricio Pochettino To Manchester United: REPORT

  • Pochettino is reportedly Manchester United’s leading candidate.
  • United have won one of their first 10 league matches.
  • His US contract reportedly has a $10 million release clause.

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, putting his role as United States men’s national team coach in doubt. United are considering a change after a poor start to the Premier League season, with results leaving the club close to…

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Fall Out Boy Announce 2027 World Tour With The Offspring, Good Charlotte & More

  • Fall Out Boy announce 36 tour dates for 2027.
  • New single “ACES” marks their first original release in over three years.
  • Chicago gets the band’s first hometown headline stadium show.

Fall Out Boy have announced a 36-date world tour for 2027 and released “ACES”, their first new original single in more than three years. The tour spans Europe, the U.K. and North America, marking 25 years since the band formed and including their first headline stadium show in…

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Trump says Iran’s military threat has passed as he signals conflict may end

  • Trump says Iran’s military threat is effectively over.
  • He sees a chance to end the war through talks.
  • US forces and the naval blockade remain in place.

Donald Trump said Iran’s military threat was “effectively over” and that there was a “good chance” the conflict could end, signalling that he was not currently planning to resume missile strikes. He said military action was not necessary for now, while keeping US forces ready to act and…

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FBI examines Jensen Huang’s links to woman suspected of spying for China

  • Trump says the FBI is looking into Huang’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.
  • Nvidia says it has no reason to believe secrets or national security were compromised.
  • The reports coincided with a $250bn fall in Nvidia’s market value.

President Donald Trump says the FBI is looking into Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang’s relationship with a woman US intelligence officials suspect of spying for China. Trump said Huang told him he had no idea she was a spy and that he believed him; the claims have also…

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US relocates tankers and Ospreys from Mildenhall amid Iran threat

  • Nine tankers left Mildenhall and three Ospreys moved to Lakenheath.
  • The reported Iran-related threat has not been publicly specified.
  • Both bases raised security to the second-highest US threat level.

The US military moved nine refuelling aircraft from RAF Mildenhall and relocated three V-22 Ospreys to nearby RAF Lakenheath after a reported threat from Iran. The nature of the threat has not been disclosed, and US officials are assessing it; the aircraft movements prompted heightened attention to security…

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