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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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The Cybertruck’s Death Is Actually Great News for EVs

  • The Cybertruck and F-150 Lightning cancellations may mark a shift towards smaller EVs.
  • Smaller batteries could help reduce vehicle costs and ease demand for battery materials.
  • Large electric SUVs still sell, but many new models are smaller.

The article argues that the Cybertruck’s demise, alongside the cancellation of Ford’s F-150 Lightning, may signal a shift away from very large electric vehicles. Smaller EVs need less battery material and can cost less, while their reduced size and weight may also benefit pedestrian and cyclist safety. The…

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4 Feel-Good Songs From 1978 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart

  • Four enduring singalong hits were popular in 1978.
  • They span ballads, rock, disco and film musicals.
  • Queen’s anthems and Grease’s duet remain familiar favourites.

The article revisits four upbeat songs popular in 1978 that it says many baby boomers can still sing from memory. Their enduring appeal comes from catchy choruses, celebratory themes and their lasting place in pop culture. The songs are Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life”, which reached…

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Idris Elba To Star In & Direct Action-Comedy ‘In Laws’; A Higher Standard Launching For AFM

  • Idris Elba will star in and direct *In Laws*.
  • Filming is set to start in Spain in March 2027.
  • The action-comedy pairs a disgraced agent with a rookie.

Idris Elba will star in and direct the action-comedy *In Laws*, which production and sales company A Higher Standard is taking to the American Film Market. Filming is scheduled to begin in Spain in March 2027, with further casting under way. Elba plays Carson Hughes, a blacklisted secret…

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Rick Springfield’s Biggest Hit Is Almost Entirely Autobiographical (And Embarrassing, According to Him)

  • “Jessie’s Girl” was inspired by Springfield’s own unrequited attraction.
  • The woman behind the song was never identified.
  • The hit topped the US chart for two weeks.

Rick Springfield has said that his hit “Jessie’s Girl” drew almost entirely on his own experience of falling for a classmate’s girlfriend, who was not interested in him. The song’s personal origins add context to its story of unrequited desire, though Springfield changed the man’s name and could…

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In 1975, ‘Free Bird’ peaked at 19. How did it become America’s ultimate classic rock anthem?

  • ‘Free Bird’ reached number 19 in January 1975.
  • The band resisted a shorter edit demanded by its label.
  • Growing fame helped turn the song into a lasting anthem.

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Free Bird’ became a defining American classic rock anthem despite initially reaching only number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Its gradual rise reflected the band’s refusal to shorten the song to satisfy their record label, and its later release benefited from the group’s growing…

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Dossier urging Democrats to go to war with corporate America ridiculed by party insiders: ‘AI slop’

  • Democrats’ leaked corporate oversight dossier draws criticism from party insiders.
  • At least 83 sections appeared partly AI-generated in a review.
  • Groundwork says the draft was internal and its errors have been corrected.

A leaked 181-page dossier from progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative proposes that House Democrats investigate major companies through hearings and subpoenas if they take control of Congress. Party insiders and congressional aides have criticised the document as rushed and potentially counterproductive, raising questions about its credibility and the…

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Canadian politician tears into EA and calls for federal support of BioWare

  • A petition for federal support of BioWare has cleared the threshold for Commons presentation.
  • NDP leader Don Davies has publicly backed the studio and its developers.
  • EA still owns BioWare’s intellectual property, and a government response is not a guarantee.

A Canadian petition calling for federal support to help BioWare become independent has passed the signature threshold for presentation in the House of Commons. NDP leader Don Davies has backed the proposal and criticised EA’s decision to close the Edmonton studio, bringing the campaign to save BioWare into…

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Cair shuts down Florida office as judge declines reversal of terrorist designation

  • Cair has suspended its Florida operations.
  • A judge declined to block the state’s designation.
  • Cair says it will appeal the ruling.

Cair has suspended its Florida operations after a federal judge declined to block the state’s terrorist designation of the civil rights group. The ruling leaves the designation in place for now, raising concerns about its effect on Cair’s work and on protections for non-profit organisations and free speech.…

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Pope Leo XIV says he is recovering well after lung surgery

  • Pope Leo says he is recovering well after lung cancer surgery.
  • He began a 12-day tour of South America.
  • Doctors said the cancer was localised and required no further treatment.

Pope Leo XIV said he was in “fairly good shape” after surgery for lung cancer, as he began a 12-day visit to South America. His public appearance and travel so soon after the operation offered a visible sign of his recovery, though he acknowledged he felt better than…

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Why nearly 100 Muslims won national, local races in the US midterm elections

  • Muslim Americans won at least 97 races, a record.
  • Winners include six House members and senator Abdul El-Sayed.
  • Muslim voter registration rose at least 25 per cent.

At least 97 Muslim Americans won federal, state and local races in the US midterm elections, setting a record, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The results matter amid rising anti-Muslim rhetoric and concerns about voter intimidation, and follow a year in which Muslim voter registration…

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