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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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Prosecution Over Threat to American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Can Go Forward

  • Prosecution over alleged threats to Randi Weingarten can proceed.
  • A jury will decide whether the post was a true threat.
  • The judge distinguished the case from a ruling on political hyperbole.

A federal judge has ruled that the prosecution of a man accused of threatening American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten can proceed. The court said a jury could find that the online post was a “true threat” under federal law, while leaving the question of guilt for…

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Martha MacCallum uncovered 400 years of forgotten American bravery

  • Martha MacCallum’s book tells stories of 12 American heroes.
  • It traces acts of courage across nearly 400 years.
  • MacCallum hopes the stories can remind readers of shared values.

Martha MacCallum’s new book, *The Book of Valor*, recounts nearly 400 years of American history through the first-person perspectives of 12 people, including both celebrated figures and lesser-known heroes. MacCallum says she hopes their stories of courage and sacrifice will remind readers of shared values during a period…

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This Surprising Revelation About Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s Relationship Spoke Volumes About Them Both

  • Carl Dean generally avoided watching Dolly Parton perform.
  • Parton said it made him nervous, like a parent at a recital.
  • They kept her public career separate from their private life.

Dolly Parton said her husband, Carl Dean, usually avoided watching her perform or listening to her records because it made him nervous. Their decision to keep their private life separate from Parton’s public career reflected Dean’s preference to stay outside the entertainment industry and Parton’s respect for his…

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Box Office: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Dominates With $14.5 Million on Friday as ‘Cat in the Hat’ Follows With $6 Million

  • Godzilla Minus Zero took first place with $14.5 million on Friday.
  • Cat in the Hat earned $6 million, below early weekend projections.
  • Drummer Boy, You Can See Everything and Wild Horse Nine followed.

Godzilla Minus Zero led the North American box office on Friday, earning $14.5 million and outpacing the new animated Cat in the Hat. The strong opening for the Japanese-produced sequel suggests audiences are responding to its positive reviews and word of mouth, with the film projected to reach…

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Pope Leo celebrates first South American tour Mass before 40,000 in Uruguay

  • Leo’s first tour Mass drew about 40,000 people in Uruguay.
  • The visit aims to renew Catholic engagement in a highly secular country.
  • The crowd included 10,000 people beyond advance registrations.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Mass of his three-country South American tour before about 40,000 people in Paysandú, Uruguay. His visit is part of an effort to strengthen the Catholic Church’s presence in a country often described as Latin America’s most secular, and the Mass went ahead…

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The south dominates list of America’s fattest places, led by one Appalachian state

  • West Virginia topped the ranking, with 42% of adults obese.
  • Southern states occupied the top seven spots.
  • Obesity-related healthcare costs were estimated at $173 billion annually.

West Virginia ranked as America’s most overweight and obese state in a new WalletHub analysis, with Southern states taking the top seven places. The results highlight regional differences in health risks and access to nutritious food, while drawing attention to the costs associated with obesity. The ranking covered…

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Paul McCartney Once Took on a Bond Theme With the Help of This Familiar Collaborator in 1973

  • McCartney first turned down a Bond theme in 1971.
  • George Martin produced Wings’ “Live and Let Die”.
  • The song earned an Oscar nomination and boosted the band.

Paul McCartney’s “Live and Let Die” brought together the singer, Wings and Beatles producer George Martin for the 1973 James Bond film. The collaboration produced one of the best-regarded Bond themes and gave Wings a timely boost when its first two albums had received a lukewarm response. McCartney…

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Historic California theme park makes heartbreaking decision to close after more than half a century

  • Great America will close after the 2027 season.
  • Its final day is scheduled for 6 September.
  • Six Flags cited low margins and high running costs.

Six Flags says California’s Great America theme park in Santa Clara will close after the 2027 season, ending more than five decades of operation. The decision matters to the region because the park has been a popular family attraction, while its site may be considered for other uses.…

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Democrats’ dubious plans to deliver on their ‘affordability’ vows

  • Voters ranked living costs among their top concerns.
  • The article says Democrats’ spending plans could raise costs.
  • It urges the party to prioritise economic relief.

The opinion article argues that Democrats’ midterm gains reflected voters’ concerns about living costs, but that the party’s proposed response may not ease them. It says Democrats risk repeating Biden-era policies of higher taxes and spending while devoting attention to investigations of President Donald Trump. The article cites…

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The US let Nvidia sell chips to an empty office in China

  • New Matrix was approved to handle Nvidia H200 chips despite signs it may not operate.
  • Its owners have ties to a US-blacklisted Chinese investment firm.
  • The case raises questions about vetting and chip export controls.

Questions are being raised about how US officials and Nvidia vetted Chinese companies approved to handle Nvidia’s H200 AI chips. One approved firm, New Matrix, appears to have no functioning office or clear business presence, raising concerns about whether checks are adequate and whether restricted entities could gain…

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