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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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DoJ’s ‘Super Intelligence Task Force’ up and running

  • The Justice Department’s AI task force is now operating.
  • It will coordinate cases and set enforcement priorities.
  • The administration says it aims to protect US AI leadership.

The US Department of Justice says its Super Intelligence Task Force is now operating, carrying out President Donald Trump’s order from last month. It is tasked with protecting US leadership in artificial intelligence and responding to what the administration describes as foreign abuse of AI. The task force…

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Briton Dubois to face Han in lightweight unification

  • Dubois will challenge Han for the WBA lightweight title on 20 February.
  • A win would give Dubois three of the division’s four major belts.
  • A 2027 undisputed fight with Baumgardner could follow.

Caroline Dubois will fight Stephanie Han for the WBA lightweight title on 20 February in El Paso, Texas, in a bout that could unify three of the division’s four major belts. Dubois holds the WBC and WBO titles, while Han is the WBA champion; a win would move…

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Midnight Generation Turned Life on the Road Into a Reflection on Home With New Album Rooted

  • *Rooted* reflects on identity and home after two years of touring.
  • The band recorded on the road with limited time and equipment.
  • Midnight Generation have announced a 2027 world tour.

After two years on the road, Mexican disco-funk band Midnight Generation say their new album, *Rooted*, reflects on identity, home and the people who shaped them. Touring also influenced how they made the record, as they wrote and recorded in temporary spaces and learned to trust their instincts…

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Fox completes $22bn Roku acquisition, expanding its streaming reach

  • Fox has completed its $22bn purchase of Roku.
  • Roku reaches more than 100 million US households.
  • Fox committed to keeping Roku open to rival content.

Fox has completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, giving the media company control of a streaming platform that reaches more than 100 million US households. The deal expands Fox’s route to viewers for its sports, news and local station content, alongside its existing Fox One and Tubi…

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The election is over. The clock is ticking to protect taxpayers from a politicized IRS

  • The author warns that IRS limits could be reversed.
  • Congress has a short window to add taxpayer safeguards.
  • The article provides no specific proposals or figures.

The opinion article argues that the incoming Democratic majority could reverse recent efforts to limit the IRS, which it says may increase the risk of politically motivated scrutiny and intrusive audits. It urges Congress to use the lame-duck session before the transfer of power to preserve existing limits…

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Feid Announces Ferxxo – The Green Star Tour 2027: See North American Dates

  • Feid’s arena tour runs from 5 February to 27 May 2027.
  • It includes major North American cities and Mexico.
  • General ticket sales start on 12 November.

Feid will take his Ferxxo – The Green Star Tour 2027 to arenas across North America, opening in Orlando on 5 February and ending in Mexico City on 27 May. The tour will visit major markets before continuing to Mexico, and is billed as the Colombian singer’s biggest…

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Starmer joins US speaking agency after leaving Parliament

  • Starmer has joined speaking agency CAA.
  • The role is his first paid work since leaving Parliament.
  • He cannot use privileged information or lobby for CAA for two years.

Keir Starmer has joined US-based Creative Artists Agency (CAA), which represents public figures for speaking engagements. It is his first paid role since he resigned as an MP in September, after leaving office as prime minister. CAA says Starmer can offer business audiences insight into geopolitics, security and…

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‘A gobal political awakening’: how gen Z protests are sweeping the world

  • Gen Z is shaping protests and elections across several countries.
  • Researchers have identified at least 25 youth-involved protests.
  • Social media is helping young people organise and amplify demands.

Young people are helping drive a wave of protests and political organising across the world, challenging authoritarianism and influencing elections. Researchers have identified at least 25 protests involving people aged roughly 14 to 29, suggesting a broader shift in how this generation engages with politics. The movements have…

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US and Iran edge closer to potential breakthrough in talks to end war, Bloomberg reports

  • Iran is considering Qatar’s proposals on its nuclear programme.
  • Talks stalled after an interim agreement collapsed in June.
  • Qatar is mediating disputes over nuclear activities and a US naval blockade.

The United States and Iran may be closer to progress in talks aimed at ending the war, as Tehran considers nuclear proposals it had previously been unwilling to discuss. Any willingness to compromise could help restart negotiations, which stalled after an interim agreement collapsed in June. Iran is…

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Surprise Sundance hit ‘Wicker’ on track to surpass $20M and enters awards contention

  • *Wicker* has reached $15.9 million at the box office.
  • The film is expected to pass $20 million next week.
  • Black Bear is campaigning for awards nominations.

Black Bear’s Sundance acquisition of *Wicker* has become an unexpected box-office success and put the studio back in the awards conversation after last year’s near miss with *Train Dreams*. The film’s stronger-than-expected run is also a financial boost for the studio’s young US distribution business. Black Bear bought…

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