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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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Shots Fired: Why Half a Million Idahoans Voted For a Gun

  • Idaho selected the Winchester Model 1873 as its official state gun.
  • The rifle won about 30 per cent of 528,641 votes.
  • An abortion rights measure was rejected by 55 per cent.

Idaho voters chose the Winchester Model 1873 as the state’s official gun, in a ballot question that drew national attention and was endorsed by the state’s Republican attorney general. The result highlights how a largely symbolic contest became a talking point in a state election where more consequential…

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In Mexico, the concentration of data centers raises concerns among residents of Querétaro state

  • Querétaro hosts 72% of Mexico’s data centre capacity.
  • Residents and researchers question the centres’ water and power use.
  • Experts say a typical centre offers about 200 permanent jobs.

Querétaro has become Mexico’s main data centre hub, bringing investment but raising concerns among residents and environmental groups about pressure on scarce water and electricity. In Palo Alto, where 18 centres operate within 20 kilometres, some residents say they were not told what was being built nearby, while…

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On This Day in 1965, The Rolling Stones Dethroned The Beatles at No. 1 With a “Knee-Jerk” Response to Industry Pressure

  • The Stones replaced the Beatles at No. 1 on 6 November 1965.
  • “Get Off of My Cloud” followed four weeks of “Yesterday” at the top.
  • The band wrote it in response to pressure for another hit.

On 6 November 1965, the Rolling Stones’ “Get Off of My Cloud” reached No. 1 on the US Hot 100, replacing the Beatles’ “Yesterday” after four weeks at the top. The achievement marked another major success for the Stones, who had recently scored a global hit with “(I…

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The Rock Legends That George Harrison and Elton John Said Would Last Forever

  • The Band helped bring American roots music into rock.
  • George Harrison admired the lasting appeal of their albums.
  • Elton John said their music influenced his own work.

The article argues that The Band’s influence on rock has endured, even though the group is less recognised by some mainstream listeners. By combining American roots music with rock, they helped shape a distinctive sound and moved from backing other musicians to becoming celebrated performers in their own…

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How Trump’s unconvincing narrative on Iran lost him the US midterms

  • Democrats made their biggest sweep in half a century.
  • Nearly $12bn was spent, mostly benefiting Republican candidates.
  • The result was framed as a rebuke to Trump and the Iran war.

Donald Trump’s Republicans suffered a sweeping defeat in the US midterms, in an election that the article says was shaped by the US-Israel war on Iran and Trump’s struggle to control the political narrative afterwards. The result is presented as a major repudiation of Trump’s politics, despite heavy…

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Qatar says US-Iran negotiations continue after disputed reports of failure

  • Qatar disputes reports that US-Iran negotiations failed.
  • Doha says both sides are still working towards a deal.
  • Qatar accuses unnamed parties of distorting the prime minister’s remarks.

Qatar has rejected reports that its prime minister said the United States and Iran had failed to agree on ending the war. The dispute matters because the reports suggested negotiations had broken down, while Qatar says efforts to reach a deal are continuing. Qatar’s International Media Office called…

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In Canada: Faouzia to Accept the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026

  • Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music.
  • “Unethical” has reached 150 million global streams.
  • The ceremony is scheduled for 24 November in Toronto.

Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award Presented by FACTOR at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026, recognising the growing success of the Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter. The award comes as her song “Unethical” has found a much wider audience more than a year after its release, helping lift her profile…

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China allegedly recruited Megaspeed executive to gather Nvidia intelligence

  • China reportedly recruited Alice Huang to gather information on Jensen Huang.
  • The alleged effort concerned US AI chips and access to Nvidia’s advanced products.
  • Three House committees have requested a closed-door briefing from Jensen Huang.

China’s Ministry of State Security reportedly recruited Megaspeed executive Alice Huang to gather information about Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and the American AI chip industry, according to reporting by The New York Times. The alleged effort matters because it may have sought both access to industry information…

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Washington presses Beijing to deliver on Busan trade agreement commitments

  • The US pressed China to implement the Busan trade deal.
  • China linked further farm purchases to reciprocal tariff cuts.
  • The agreement includes earlier US agricultural buying commitments.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urged Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to carry out China’s commitments under the Busan trade agreement. Washington said progress depends on concrete results and that it would closely assess China’s implementation, leaving the agreement’s follow-through in focus. The…

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Two women’s college basketball teams score on their own baskets in the same day

  • Two teams scored in their own baskets on the same day.
  • Arkansas beat Northwestern State 89-59.
  • New Mexico State recovered to win 64-63.

On Friday, players from Northwestern State and New Mexico State each accidentally scored in their own basket, giving points to their opponents. The mistakes stood out because they happened on the same day and, in New Mexico State’s case, came in the closing seconds of a close game.…

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