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Latin America’s parks are being overtaken by teens fighting fierce ‘aura farming’ battles

Almost anywhere in the world, the “6-7” hand gesture and the dab are simply nonsensical relics of internet culture. But in public squares and university courtyards across Latin America, these moves are the weapons of choice among teenagers and college students in a new type of co

Paul, Pegula cap big day for Americans in Cincy

Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula notched three-set victories Wednesday, highlighting a big day for Americans at the Cincinnati Open.

Gauff beats Pegula in all-American Cincinnati final

Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title.

How the New American Repertory Boom Is Reinventing the Asian Film Canon

IndieWire talks to the folks at Big World Pictures, Kani Releasing, Arbelos, and more about how Asian classics by Wayne Wang, Tsai Ming-liang, Toshio Matsumoto, and more are making their way to U.S. theaters for the first time.

Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.

'The Great American Road Trip' Is An Incoherent Mess, Even If You Ignore All The Ethical Issues

Our very own Collin Woodard received a severe debuff to intelligence from watching every episode of 'The Great American Road Trip' so you don't have to!

Why Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett says the trade is still long gold

Simon Cowell to Undergo Surgery Amid ‘America’s Got Talent’ Live Shows, Celeb Guests to Fill in as Judges

The mogul's procedure will cause him to miss several weeks of the series.

Most Americans retire with this much banked in savings, but is it actually enough for you?

Rene Malo, ‘Decline of the American Empire’ Producer, Dies at 84

The Oscar nominee and Quebec film pioneer also guided Micheline Lanctôt’s ‘Sonatine,' a winner at the Venice International Film Festival.

Nia Archives announces massive ‘Emotional’ world tour of UK, Europe, North America, Japan and Australia

The new dates come in support of her recently released, Mercury Prize shortlisted album The post Nia Archives announces massive ‘Emotional’ world tour of UK, Europe, North America, Japan and Australia appeared first on NME .

General Motors Company (GM) Spends $4.5B on Chips: Is Ford Motor Company (F) Betting Bigger on America?

Kevin Costner Funded Another Western Box Office Bomb Before Horizon: An American Saga

Horizon: An American Saga was an unfortunate box office bomb for Kevin Costner, but it wasn't the first time he funded a Western that failed to deliver.

Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s ‘The Beloved’ Gets North American Deal With Kino Lorber; Javier Bardem To Be Campaigned For Best Actor

EXCLUSIVE: Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s Cannes Competition drama The Beloved has secured a North American release with Kino Lorber. The Spanish-language film stars Oscar winner Javier Bardem opposite recent Pedro Almodóvar collaborator Victoria Luengo in performances that drew widespread

Vietnamese Found-Footage Horror Hit ‘Lau Chu Hoa: The Deadliest Mansion’ Heads to North American Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)

Vietnamese found-footage horror film “Lầu Chú Hoả: The Deadliest Mansion” is opening in North American theaters on Sept. 4, with Mockingbird Pictures placing the title across AMC, Regal and Cinemark circuits. Directed by Hùng Trần, the film became Vietnam’s first theatrical found

Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Industry Lineup

The Deauville American Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the industry section of its 2026 edition. The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at the French seaside town, will incorporate various talks, panels and sessions. A

Tariffs just pushed Hyundai deeper into America

Gauff beats Pegula in all-American Cincinnati final

Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title.

41 Years Ago Today: Michael J. Fox Had The No. 1 And No. 2 Movies In America On The Same Weekend

Back to the Future wasn't the only box office mega-hit that Michael J. Fox starred in on this exact weekend 41 years ago.

America’s Desert Metropolis Is on the Short List to Lose Water - The New York Times

America’s Desert Metropolis Is on the Short List to Lose Water The New York Times Opinion | Don’t drain the Colorado River. Create water instead. The Washington Post Federal government orders steep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada ABC News - Breaking N

Gauff, Pegula set up rare all-American Cincy final

Jessica Pegula beat defending champion Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American women's final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years.

2026 Dodge Durango Hellcat Quick Review: Unapologetically American

Built in Detroit with all the horsepower Dodge can offer, the three-row Durango Hellcat SUV is now on its ninth life. The post 2026 Dodge Durango Hellcat Quick Review: Unapologetically American appeared first on The Drive .

Back to Camp Firewood: David Wain and Michael Showalter on 25 years of Wet Hot American Summer

As Wet Hot American Summer celebrates 25 years of talking vegetable cans, talent shows and one unforgettable last day of camp, Mark Asch catches up with writer-director David Wain and writer-star Michael Showalter to discuss the making of an absurdist cult-comedy classic.

Sumerian Pictures Acquires North American Rights to ‘Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt’

Exclusive: The documentary about the pioneering rock band won the SXSW “Best in Texas” award.

Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.

Synthetic everything is warping America

A shadowy polling firm confessed this week to faking survey results in two marquee races — then claimed the entire operation was a "short-term social experiment" on misinformation. Why it matters: An AI-enabled flood of synthetic and outright fabricated content is wreaking havoc

From AI tools to alcohol drops: The unexpected forces driving America's crime decline

The U.S. is experiencing one of the steepest and most widespread crime declines in modern history. Researchers aren't exactly sure why — but they have theories: Early research points to a mix of factors — declining alcohol and drug use since the COVID pandemic, AI-fueled policing

America's elections are getting caught in a fight over the mail

President Trump's push to restrict mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service could allow the federal government to exert control over voting data and state-run elections, voting rights groups say. Why it matters: The proposed rule could scramble the 2026 midterms by forcing

North American Cryptid Museum in Plano, Texas

Allen Hopps, owner and creator of the North American Cryptid Museum (NACM) in Plano, Texas, has a message he wants everyone to hear: Our world needs monsters! He is on a quest to bring you face-to-face with our homegrown North American monsters. As a kid who was afraid of the dar

How GoFundMe became America’s backup plan

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Tim Cadogan, the CEO of GoFundMe. You know GoFundMe — it’s a major fundraising platform where you can donate to help people with everything from medical expenses to Little League uniforms to starting a new business. Tim took over as CEO in March

Raskin: ‘Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses’

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday went after President Trump for his recent tariffs on Canada. “Stop Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses. Let peaceful commerce among the nations prevail. And hands off Canada, America’s #1 trading partner, whose people are now

Americans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study says

The drop in soda purchases is meaningful, but not enormous, one of the study's authors said.

This City Was Just Named America's Fittest—for the 9th Straight Year

Arlington, Virginia, again takes the top spot in the ranking of the country’s 100 largest cities.

Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker’s comments on American Jews

The progressive streamer’s comments suggesting people may “take action” against Jews in the U.S. drew a rebuke from other Michigan Democrats.

Oso Oso Announce North American Tour

Jade Lilitri and co. will spend this fall on the road with Leisure Hour, Bad Luck, Liquid Mike, and Bugsy

The Best Books to Read on American Identity

Four authors grapple with the fight over American identity, from the colonial era to the modern day.

Book Review: ‘The Late Americans,’ by Brandon Taylor

Brandon Taylor’s novel circulates among Iowa City residents, some privileged, some not, but all aware that their possibilities are contracting.

Fiction as a Filter: On Writing the American West’s Water Crisis

Years ago, during the Great Recession, I attended an event sponsored by an environmental organization that had formed in protest to a planned dam construction project on the Cache La Poudre River in northern Colorado. At the time, my husband

The Ultimate Hunting Bucket List: 10 North American Hunts to Do Before You Die

The author has hunted all over the globe. These are the 10 North American hunts that made his bucket list The post The Ultimate Hunting Bucket List: 10 North American Hunts to Do Before You Die appeared first on Outdoor Life .

American Cyclists Mourn Two Collegiate Racers Killed by a Driver in Tennessee

On August 19, a driver in Tennessee plowed into 11 cyclists on the Milligan University collegiate cycling team, killing two The post American Cyclists Mourn Two Collegiate Racers Killed by a Driver in Tennessee appeared first on Outside Online .

Learning to live in a post-American world

In a recent article for Foregin Affairs , Mark Leonard makes that argument that America's leading role in the world order is fading. He discusses his argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.

Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’

With plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the US With its wide avenues lined with tall palm trees, its quaint cafes and old-school cantinas, as well as the mix of English and Spanish

Many Americans are moving away from congregations, but not necessarily from religion – movies, plays, art and social media fill the gap

To understand what religion looks like in 21st-century America, researchers may need to ask different questions.

America’s Cheapest New Car To Run Is The One Almost No One Wants

A study of 50 new cars found the cheapest one to keep on the road is the little EV that almost nobody is buying

VW’s Global Amarok Runs On American Bones. South America’s New One Runs On Chinese

The next-generation Amarok is closing in for South America, reportedly built on Chinese SAIC hardware rather than the Ford Ranger platform

Knowledge is power: Why America needs economic security intelligence

To counter economic coercion from China and other authoritarian states, the authors propose that the State Department establish annual Economic Security Intelligence Reports to help the United States identify and mitigate systemic economic risks.

René Malo Dies: Veteran Québécois Filmmaker & ‘The Decline Of The American Empire’ Producer Was 84

Veteran Québécois filmmaker René Malo died on August 23 following a brief period of hospitalization at the Montreal University Hospital Center. He was 84. Malo is best known as the producer of Denys Arcand’s The Decline of the American Empire, which was nominated for the Best Int

South America Gets A Charming Little VW Pickup You Can’t Have

The new Tukan will be manufactured in Brazil, offering single and double-cab body styles and a mild-hybrid powertrain option

Five Americans among seven killed in safari helicopter crash in Kenya

Officials say all seven people onboard killed, including Telemundo executive and Ecuador intelligence chief Seven people, including five Americans, were killed when a safari helicopter crashed on Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, according to local police and

American revolution 2.0: how Trump has changed the US, and why it was powerless to stop him

Trump defies all we thought we knew about the US political system and the way electoral democracies work around the world.

Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position

Now it's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon. Almost the entire lunar surface will be masked Thursday night

Jeff Jarvis on Mark Twain, America’s First Celebrity Author and Publisher

In the history of the invention of the typesetting machine and the consequent birth of mass media, Mark Twain is the Zelig of our tale, returning frequently as a typesetter in his brother’s ratty newspaper; as a tramp printer witnessing

House Democrats Say Direct-to-Door Gun Sales Rule Would Endanger Americans

House Democrats on Wednesday demanded that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives withdraw a package of proposed regulatory changes, including a rule that would allow people to buy guns online and have them shipped to their door. In a letter to ATF Director Rober

America's capital crunch: Soaring debt collides with AI spending spree

America is caught in a historic capital squeeze: On one side: Trillions Washington must borrow to pay for the past . On the other: Trillions the economy needs to build the future . Why it matters: The next president will inherit a fiscal reckoning decades in the making. The price

Mohamed El-Erian says 30-year Treasury yield at 5.27% signals a structural shift that will make America more expensive

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says a bank account is 'one of the worst financial decisions' — and urges Americans to invest

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Trump Trade War With Canada Puts Film, TV Spending Rules in Crosshairs

Canadian producers are urging the government to bring back plans to force American companies to help subsidize domestic film and TV production as part of the larger fight with the U.S.

Fils beats Tiafoe for 1st Masters 1000 win at Cincy

Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to capture his first Masters 1000 title Sunday at the Cincinnati Open.

Jessie Reyez Announces 2026 “A Little Vengeance Tour”

The Canadian singer and songwriter will celebrate her new album A Little Vengeance with a 13-date North American tour. Jessie Reyez Announces 2026 “A Little Vengeance Tour” Paolo Ragusa

Kirkwood wins IndyCar Freedom 250 in D.C.

Kyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on the streets of downtown Washington.

Stad obtains controlling stake in Wolves, Lynx

American businessman Marc Stad has purchased and taken a controlling interest in the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx.

RetroCrush Adds Guyver OVA, Live-Action Dororo Film

Both works available on platform with subscription in N. America

Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings

At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 temblor hit the western part of the country, according to local officials.

Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake

At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.

Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box

The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.

In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope

Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia’s third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.

On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'

In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.

Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartels

The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.

The Argentine who wishes he could play for Wales

Proud of his Welsh roots, Chile-based Argentine defender Jeremias James hopes for a rule change to help his international ambitions.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement

As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

Head-on collision between bus and lorry in Brazil kills more than 20

It is not yet clear what caused the two vehicles to crash into each other in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Landslide at unlicensed Colombian gold mine kills 13

Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.

Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.

US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials

An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.

Brennan Wedl explores heartache and unrequited love in self-titled album

Americana singer-songwriter Brennan Wedl talks about her new self titled album, out August 21st.

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.