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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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DC’s ‘Clayface’ Passes $100 Million After Being Officially Removed From 532 Theaters

  • *Clayface* has passed $100 million worldwide.
  • It reportedly broke even after two weeks.
  • The film lost more than 530 cinemas in week three.

DC’s *Clayface* has passed $100 million worldwide after two weeks in cinemas, reaching the reported point at which it has broken even theatrically. Its performance suggests that a lower-budget, horror-focused film centred on a Batman villain can be commercially viable, even as it falls short of the biggest…

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How the Queen Mother and a Towing Company Inspired The Who’s “My Generation”

  • A removed hearse helped inspire “My Generation”.
  • Townshend said its release cost £250.
  • The song reached No. 2 in the UK.

Pete Townshend said a dispute over his car helped inspire The Who’s “My Generation”, turning a personal frustration with the establishment into a song that became an anthem of youthful defiance. Released in 1965, it captured the band’s rebellious image and its fans’ sense of being misunderstood by…

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Phasmophobia players raise over $230,000 for heart charity, more than double last year’s total

  • Phasmophobia fans raised over $230,000 for heart charity.
  • The total was more than double last year’s.
  • More than 500 streamers joined the fundraiser.

The Phasmophobia community raised more than $230,000 for the American Heart Association through the Ghost Hunts for Hearts fundraiser, more than doubling last year’s total. Kinetic Games announced the result on 6 November, after the event surpassed its $200,000 target, unlocking an animated charity-themed reward for players. The…

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Democrat congressman doubles down on fire and fury for ‘corrupt’ Trump family and ‘architect of horror’ Stephen Miller

  • Robert Garcia says he will investigate Trump’s family and Stephen Miller.
  • He is expected to lead the House Oversight Committee.
  • Garcia cited business ties and immigration policies as areas for scrutiny.

Robert Garcia, a Democratic congressman expected to chair the House Oversight Committee, says he plans to investigate Donald Trump’s family and senior aide Stephen Miller. Speaking on CNN, Garcia accused the family of corruption and said Miller should face scrutiny over immigration policies and other major administration decisions.…

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‘Iron Gate plan is merely wordplay’: Iran mocks US military initiative to disrupt supply routes

  • Iran’s IRGC says the US Iron Gate initiative will not achieve its aims.
  • The plan targets goods moving through Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.
  • Tehran says it has prepared for economic pressure and kept ties with neighbours.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has dismissed a new US military initiative aimed at restricting the movement of goods through Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea. The exchange comes amid continuing tensions over shipping routes and Washington’s blockade, and shows both sides contesting whether economic pressure can…

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Box Office: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Roars With $31 Million Debut, ‘Cat in the Hat’ Fizzles With $20 Million

  • “Godzilla Minus Zero” set a North American opening record.
  • Imax brought in $12.7 million of its debut.
  • “The Cat in the Hat” opened to $20 million domestically.

“Godzilla Minus Zero” topped the North American box office with a $31.6 million opening, setting a record for a live-action foreign-language film in the region. Its strong debut highlights demand for Japanese cinema in premium formats, while “The Cat in the Hat” opened below expectations despite being based…

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‘Iron Gate plan is merely wordplay’: Iran mocks US military initiative to disrupt supply routes

  • Iran says the US Iron Gate plan will not force economic collapse.
  • The task force targets goods and revenue moving through land routes and the Caspian Sea.
  • A former US counterterrorism chief warned the move could undermine diplomacy.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has dismissed a new US operation to restrict goods moving through Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea, calling it “merely wordplay”. The plan extends Washington’s pressure on Tehran amid a naval blockade and ongoing diplomatic efforts, with a former US counterterrorism chief…

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Canadian veterans say officials raised assisted death while they sought mental health care

  • A veteran says a caseworker raised assisted death while he sought help.
  • Other Canadian veterans describe similar offers amid mental health struggles.
  • A lawyer is preparing a proposed class-action lawsuit.

Former Afghan veteran David Baltzer says a Veterans Affairs Canada caseworker asked him to consider medically assisted death in 2019, while he was seeking help for PTSD and suicidal thoughts. His account, alongside those of other veterans, has renewed scrutiny of whether Canada’s assisted dying system is being…

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An Iranian refugee’s warning to American universities embracing foreign funding and radicalism

  • An Iranian refugee warns universities about foreign funding and campus radicalisation.
  • US universities received $67.6 billion from foreign sources since 1986.
  • Qatar was the largest donor, with $7.7 billion in reported funding.

The author argues that American universities should reject foreign funding and take a stronger stand against campus rhetoric that excuses Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attacks. Drawing on her experience fleeing Iran as a child, she warns that universities can become conduits for political radicalisation and says the issue…

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All-you-can-eat dining makes a comeback as Americans look for more bang for their buck

  • Buffet searches rose 252% amid higher food prices.
  • Five venues offer varied cuisines and dining formats.
  • Prices range from about $11 per pound to $26.99 for unlimited meals.

Rising food prices are drawing Americans back to buffet-style and all-you-can-eat dining, as customers seek better value for money. Yelp searches for all-you-can-eat buffets rose 252% from 2025, and five venues illustrate the range of options beyond major buffet chains. The examples include a Southern-style Manhattan buffet charging…

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