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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 Guardian view on the AI backlash: American voters want a say in their future | Editorial

  • AI-related shares fell sharply after Democratic election gains.
  • Voters are concerned about data-centre costs and AI safeguards.
  • The editorial calls for worker protections and accountability.

The article argues that US voters are pushing back against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, and that the recent Democratic gains give politicians an opportunity to regulate the industry. It says investors’ retreat reflects doubts about whether huge AI spending will deliver the profits expected, while communities…

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Macklemore says nine US arenas rejected his planned Palestine benefit tour

  • Macklemore says nine US arenas rejected his benefit tour.
  • Madison Square Garden cited limited availability and his act’s size.
  • Sold-out shows in Dublin, Paris and London raised money for Palestinians.

Macklemore says nine major US arenas rejected bookings for his planned Free Palestine benefit tour, leaving it without US dates. Madison Square Garden disputed his account, saying the venue has limited availability and that Macklemore is “not an arena level act”. The arenas Macklemore named were Madison Square…

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New Cineplex CEO Talks Hunt For Possible Buyer: “We’re Exploring Different Options”

  • Cineplex is weighing a sale among several strategic options.
  • Quarterly revenue rose 26 per cent to a record CAN$440 million.
  • Its previous Cineworld takeover deal fell through during the pandemic.

Cineplex’s new chief executive, Bill Walker, says the Canadian cinema chain is considering a broad range of strategic options, including a possible sale, as it seeks to increase shareholder value. He gave no details or timetable, saying the review will also consider continuing as a privately or publicly…

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US Sanctions 45 More Targets Tied to Alleged Crypto Scam Empire Prince Group

  • US sanctions four people and 41 entities linked to Prince Group.
  • Treasury says the targets helped conceal assets and evade earlier sanctions.
  • The US is seeking forfeiture of about $14 billion in Bitcoin.

The US Treasury has sanctioned four people and 41 organisations it says helped Cambodia’s Prince Group hide assets and evade earlier sanctions. The action targets alleged financial and business links to scam compounds where trafficked workers are forced to defraud victims through cryptocurrency investment and romance scams. Among…

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Schumer vows Democrats will block Trump’s Supreme Court nominees

  • Schumer says Democrats will block a conservative Supreme Court nominee.
  • Democrats have secured 54 Senate seats and at least 253 House seats.
  • Their plans also include investigations and legislation challenging Trump’s policies.

After their midterm victories, Democrats say they will use their new congressional majorities to challenge Donald Trump’s policies and nominees. Incoming Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer says they will block Trump from appointing a conservative justice to the Supreme Court, signalling a more assertive role when the new…

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Wired Leader on the Tech Figures Gracing Movie Screens: “They’re United By a Lack of Humanity”

  • Drummond says the film scrutinises Musk’s claims and conduct.
  • She argues that persistent journalism can matter.
  • The interview also discusses a film about Elizabeth Holmes.

Katie Drummond, Wired’s global editorial director, says recent films about technology leaders are prompting closer scrutiny of their power and public images. She argues that the documentary Musk builds a detailed case about Elon Musk’s business claims and conduct, and that journalism can help hold influential figures to…

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‘The American right is increasingly opposed to US support for Israel and dabbles in antisemitism’

  • Antisemitic views are more common among younger Republican voters.
  • Some on the American right oppose US support for Israel.
  • Nationalist politics can combine pro-Israel rhetoric with antisemitism.

Historian Suzanne Schneider argues that the American right is increasingly split over support for Israel, while antisemitic ideas are becoming more visible among some conservatives. She says this exposes a tension in nationalist politics: some figures praise Israel’s exclusionary policies while promoting beliefs that could marginalise Jewish people…

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Sheryl Crow Never Intended To Record What Became Her First Big Hit

  • Crow did not expect “All I Wanna Do” to be recorded.
  • It became her first No. 1 and Top 10 hit.
  • The song drew on a poem and late-night Los Angeles life.

Sheryl Crow has said she never intended to record “All I Wanna Do”, the song that became her first major hit. Written during informal studio jam sessions, it was initially considered a throwaway and was not expected to make her debut album, yet it became a defining early…

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The Bachelor shifts to Sundays as ABC sets 2027 midseason schedule

  • *The Bachelor* season 30 moves to Sundays from 21 March.
  • ABC’s midseason premieres begin on 5 January.
  • *American Idol* returns for its 25th season on 8 February.

ABC has announced its winter and spring 2027 television schedule, with *The Bachelor* moving to Sunday nights for the first time. The change places the long-running reality series between *America’s Funniest Home Videos* and *What Would You Do?* when its 30th season begins on 21 March. The schedule…

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Disney Hires Netflix PR Vet Emily Feingold as Comms VP, Replacing David Jefferson

  • Emily Feingold will lead Disney communications from 9 November.
  • She replaces David Jefferson, who is taking early retirement.
  • Feingold previously led communications for Netflix in the US and Canada.

Disney has appointed Emily Feingold as executive vice-president of communications, responsible for corporate media relations and communications across its leadership, brands, finances and technology. She succeeds longtime executive David Jefferson, who is taking the company’s early retirement offer; the change comes as Disney enters a new leadership chapter.…

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