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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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Top secret California lab that protects America’s nukes scorched by feds after major security failure

  • Federal officials proposed a $196,350 fine over four security violations.
  • Classified information was processed on unauthorised computer systems.
  • Officials have not disclosed whether anyone accessed the material.

The US National Nuclear Security Administration has proposed a $196,350 fine for security failures at the Special Technologies Laboratory in Santa Barbara, which works on the safety of the US nuclear stockpile and detection of nuclear threats. Investigators found classified information had been processed on computer systems not…

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Researchers pwn automakers’ Android apps to remotely unlock cars, honk horns

  • Researchers remotely controlled connected cars through flaws in Android apps.
  • Exploits affected vehicles in Australia and the US.
  • The unnamed carmakers patched the flaws within two hours of reporting.

Security researchers Shubham Shah and Sam Curry found ways to exploit Android apps used by two unnamed carmakers, gaining remote access to connected vehicles in Australia and the US. The flaws let them issue commands including unlocking cars, starting engines, flashing headlights and sounding horns, showing how weaknesses…

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This Doris Day Song From 1957 Was Later Covered by Everyone From Rick Astley to Celine Dion

  • Doris Day recorded an early vocal version of “When I Fall In Love”.
  • Rick Astley’s 1987 cover reached the UK Top 5.
  • Celine Dion and Clive Griffin’s film duet earned a Grammy nomination.

“When I Fall In Love” became a standard recorded by artists including Nat King Cole, Rick Astley and Celine Dion, but Doris Day made one of its earliest vocal recordings. The song’s history shows how a modest chart performer for Day went on to be reinterpreted across pop,…

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Trump To Americans That Didn’t Get Filthy Rich Like Him: ‘You Should Have Had Stock’

  • Trump pointed to stock gains when asked about affordability.
  • His net worth reportedly rose by about $3 billion.
  • Most stock market wealth is held by the top 10%.

Donald Trump told Americans concerned about affordability that they “should have had stock”, after citing stock market gains to defend his economic record in a “60 Minutes” interview. The remarks came after Republicans lost control of Congress in midterm elections where the cost of living was a major…

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‘Yellowstone’s Cole Hauser Developing FBI Action Thriller ‘Pale Horse’ Alongside Constantin Film With Eye To Star

  • Cole Hauser is developing a thriller based on Scott Payne’s FBI career.
  • The story includes operations against The Base and the Outlaws Motorcycle Club.
  • Hauser may star, with Randall Batinkoff adapting the memoir.

Cole Hauser’s American Outlaw Entertainment is developing the action thriller *Pale Horse* with Constantin Film, based on retired FBI agent Scott Payne’s undercover career. Hauser may star and will produce; the film draws on operations that took him into dangerous criminal groups, including a neo-Nazi organisation. Randall Batinkoff…

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Former Hello Sunshine and AGC Studios Execs Wifreddy Chiang and Anant Tamirisa Launch Baseline Media

  • Former Hello Sunshine and AGC executives launch Baseline Media.
  • The firm will advise independent film and television businesses.
  • Its founders have handled nearly $2 billion in transactions.

Former Hello Sunshine and AGC Studios executives Wifreddy Chiang and Anant Tamirisa have launched Baseline Media, an advisory firm offering independent film and television businesses finance, operations and business affairs expertise. They aim to give smaller companies coordinated support often found inside major studios, helping them finance projects…

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Royal Blood Announce 2027 North American Tour

  • Royal Blood will play 13 North American dates in April 2027.
  • Bodega will support the UK duo on the tour.
  • The shows promote their new album, *Dead Company*.

Royal Blood have announced a 13-date North American tour for April 2027, with Bodega as support. The run opens in Boston on 2 April and ends in Los Angeles on 22 April, giving fans across the US and Canada a chance to hear the band’s older material alongside…

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Nvidia’s board needs to do some succession planning – sharpish | Nils Pratley

  • Nvidia is investigating whether Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
  • The board says it has no reason to believe secrets were compromised.
  • The article says Nvidia needs succession planning and stronger oversight.

Nvidia’s board is investigating whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort involving Alice Huang, who is alleged to have spied for China. The article argues that the episode exposes a wider governance weakness: Nvidia relies heavily on its founder, with little visible succession planning,…

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New Order to tour US without Gillian Gilbert and Stephen Morris

  • New Order will play seven US dates in March 2027.
  • Gillian Gilbert and Stephen Morris will both be absent.
  • The tour ends with two Miami shows.

New Order have announced a seven-date US tour in March 2027, their first US tour since 2023. Longtime members Gillian Gilbert and Stephen Morris will both be absent; the article clarifies that Gilbert, rather than Morris alone as previously suggested, is battling cancer. The tour begins in Austin…

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Alice Huang touted Megaspeed’s Nvidia access as US officials scrutinised chip shipments

  • Alice Huang promoted Megaspeed’s Nvidia chip access while seeking investment.
  • Megaspeed reportedly imported 50,000 more chips than Nvidia linked to its data centres.
  • The claims fuel scrutiny of possible chip diversion and Jensen Huang’s reported ties.

Reports say Alice Huang promoted Megaspeed’s access to Nvidia AI chips while seeking investment, saying it could secure GPUs and naming Alibaba as a customer. The claims have added to scrutiny of possible chip diversion to China and of Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang’s reported relationship with Alice…

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