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Topic: Americas

The tension between US politics, Latin American affairs and everyday American life sits at the heart of this hub, which brings together developments from across the continent. Stories here range from Washington policy manoeuvres, such as regulatory scrutiny of major media mergers, to criminal cases and public safety incidents that have drawn national attention.

Beyond hard news, the topic also captures the cultural and social threads that run through American life, including sport, entertainment and the ways communities respond to crisis or controversy. It reflects how interconnected US affairs are with global events, whether through foreign policy decisions or the reach of American celebrity and industry.

Readers use this hub to keep track of stories that shape public debate in the Americas, from the halls of power to small-town disputes, offering a broad view of a region whose decisions and dramas frequently ripple far beyond its borders.

Amid Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced furore, Ubisoft’s latest financial report removes widely mocked claim microtransactions make games “more fun”

July 13, 2026

Did you know that microtransactions make games more fun? That might seem like a dubious statement, but it was one Ubisoft was more than happy to put its name to last year. However, it appears the company might have learned a lesson from the pushback it subsequently endured across the internet: as complaints around the…
Josh Grisetti, ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actor and Broadway Star, Dies at 44

July 13, 2026

Josh Grisetti, who appeared in the Broadway musical “Something Rotten” and Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” died July 10. He was 44. Broadway actor Rob McClure, who starred in “Something Rotten” with Grisetti, announced his friend’s death on Instagram Sunday night. “It is with a shattered heart that I share that the brilliant Josh…
The atrocious 1995 movie that was almost an ‘Indiana Jones’ sequel: “If it looks fake, you’re dead”

July 13, 2026

Bullet dodged. The post The atrocious 1995 movie that was almost an ‘Indiana Jones’ sequel: “If it looks fake, you’re dead” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
Growing Number of Femme-Driven Genre Projects Spurs Launch of Women in Fan LatAm at the Costa Rica Media Market (EXCLUSIVE)

July 13, 2026

Women in Fan LatAm, a new initiative dedicated to championing women in fantastic cinema across Latin America, officially launches at the Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM), running over July 14–15. The new program came about after the partners behind the inaugural edition of Fantastic Lab Central America & Caribbean – the Fantastic Pavilion at the…
Pixies respond to Dave Grohl’s claim that ‘Surfer Rosa’ is “the perfect record”

July 13, 2026

Speaking to NME backstage at Mad Cool festival 2026, the band also gave us an update on new music The post Pixies respond to Dave Grohl’s claim that ‘Surfer Rosa’ is “the perfect record” appeared first on NME.
Here Come the Lawsuits! Sony’s Physical Disc Debacle Likely to Keep Its Lawyers Busy

July 13, 2026

Manufacturer already fighting multiple lawsuits. If you’re a lawyer working for Sony’s legal department, you may want to rest up while you have the opportunity – a multitude of lawsuits are coming your way. The platform holder – already battling various suits around the world regarding its control of the PS Store – is about…
Gracie Abrams: Daughter from Hell review – bloodless anthems hit like a faceful of icing sugar

July 13, 2026

(Interscope) Despite their goth-coded attempts at emotional turbulence, the saccharine songs of Abrams’ third album feel adolescent in their melodrama Gracie Abrams’ third album is a full-blown crime scene. Across 16 songs, the US songwriter catalogues slip knots, blades, bullets, knives, more knives, ghosts, cages, drugs, car crashes, blood, burial, flaming tyres, choking, burning houses,…
Spider-Man Faces a Mischievous Villain in New Series Sneak Peek [Exclusive]

July 13, 2026

A new sneak peek at Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends Season 5 introduces the mischievous Symbie and his devious Slime Factory.
New front opens in Iran war as US is dragged into ‘crisis phase’ and oil prices rocket

July 13, 2026

The article reports a sharp escalation in the confrontation with Iran, presenting it as a new phase in the conflict with direct consequences for the United States and global energy markets. According to the piece, Donald Trump has reimposed a blockade on Iran and called for a 20 per cent tariff on all exports moving…
Heel Turn: 2 major title changes, ‘Hangman’ returns, goodbye Sheamus and more from pro wrestling last week

July 13, 2026

CM Punk captured the Undisputed WWE Championship on “Raw” in Chicago while Kenny Omega dethroned MJF for the AEW World Championship on “Dynamite.”