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.
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.
▶Baghdad says its territory will not be used to attack neighbours as it seeks to avoid conflict with Iran. U2 prepare their first new album in nearly nine years, while Pope Leo XIV visits Peru.
Three people have been indicted in New York, accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and lawyers in a scheme that prosecutors say stole about $129 million. The case highlights how voice and image imitation can be used to target businesses and manipulate staff into making…
The article discusses the potential impact of the 2026 US midterm elections on the technology industry, saying voters backed Democrats and opposed AI. It argues that scrutiny of Big Tech may intensify, with renewed attention to technology executives, AI regulation and data centre construction. The podcast also examines…
The article highlights three 1990s pop songs it says have faded from public memory, encouraging readers to revisit them. It argues that tracks can be overlooked even when they were distinctive or well regarded by the artists who made them. The songs are Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ “Scooby Snacks”,…
US employers added 165,000 jobs in October, far exceeding economists’ expectations, while unemployment fell to 4.1%. The report suggests the labour market remains resilient, giving the Federal Reserve more room to focus on inflation, even as voters have made the cost of living a central political concern. Average…
An official Canadian e-petition calling on the government to help save BioWare has passed the threshold for a formal response, bringing the studio’s future into Parliament’s view. The petition concerns BioWare’s staff and independence, rather than simply asking for another Mass Effect game. It is nearing 3,000 signatures,…
US shares plunged on Thursday in a technology-led sell-off that spread to Asian and European markets, renewing concerns that AI companies may be overvalued. Investors linked the fall to Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory and the possibility of tighter rules on AI and data centre construction, though the article…
Russian defence industry records suggest Moscow contracted to produce parts for 90 missile launchers destined for Iran before the war with the United States. The documents add detail to Russia’s military support for Tehran, which the Trump administration has publicly played down. The launchers are designed for Russia’s…
Hudson Westbrook says his sophomore album, *Made You Look*, blends influences from country artists such as George Strait, Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence with the songwriting of John Mayer and Jack Johnson. The 22-year-old aims to combine older and modern country sounds, putting distinctive lyrics and storytelling at…
Ohio voters elected a Democratic senator, eight Democratic representatives and the state’s first Democratic governor in 16 years, after campaigns focused on workers and affordability. The results suggest economic concerns helped Democrats make gains, but experts caution against treating them as evidence that one unified working class has…