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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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‘Completely original’ musical Midnight tries (and fails) to imagine a slavery-era romance

  • *Midnight* imagines a queer romance during slavery.
  • The review criticises its disregard for historical realities.
  • A reference to “40 acres and a mule” is set two years early.

Todrick Hall’s off-Broadway musical *Midnight* imagines a romance between an enslaved man and a white planter’s son in 1863. The review argues that the show’s attempt to portray queer intimacy under slavery fails because its romantic fantasy overlooks the realities and lasting consequences of enslavement. The story follows…

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Democrats finally decided to take rural America seriously – and won big | Anthony Flaccavento and Erica Etelson

  • Jamie Ager flipped a Republican-held North Carolina House seat.
  • Rural voters shifted 15 points towards Democratic Senate candidates.
  • Democrats focused campaigns on economic concerns and local services.

Jamie Ager, a regenerative farmer, won North Carolina’s 11th congressional district for the Democrats, flipping a seat Donald Trump carried comfortably in 2024. The authors argue that Democrats also made substantial gains with rural and non-college voters by focusing on everyday economic concerns and local services rather than…

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Can Democrats Resist the Urge To Deny Families Choice in Education?

  • Texas Democrats may seek to reverse the new education savings account programme.
  • Texas has made more than 100,000 awards in its first year.
  • Arizona’s programme has about 109,762 participants.

The article argues that recent Democratic gains could lead to renewed efforts to restrict school choice, especially in Texas and Arizona. It says education savings accounts give families a way to use some public education funding for alternatives, and contends that limiting them would reduce options for families…

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The latest twist in the saga between UBS and Swiss regulators involves bank’s New York business

  • Swiss regulators reportedly favour a sale or spin-off of UBS’s US business.
  • UBS Americas has 6,000 advisers and $2.4 trillion in client assets.
  • Morgan Stanley is among the potential buyers mentioned.

Swiss regulators are reportedly keen for UBS to sell or spin off its US business, as the Swiss bank faces stricter capital rules. A sale could ease regulatory tensions and attract major wealth managers, though no deal has been announced. UBS Americas combines an investment bank with a…

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Tech shares slide as US midterm result fuels AI regulation fears

  • AI regulation fears rattled technology shares worldwide.
  • Nasdaq fell 5.5%, its worst day in 19 months.
  • Datacentre spending and investment returns are in focus.

Global technology shares fell sharply after Democrats’ midterm victory prompted investors to anticipate tighter regulation of artificial intelligence and datacentres. The sell-off reflects concern that new rules could slow the infrastructure spending underpinning the AI boom, just as investors are questioning whether the huge investment will deliver adequate…

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Mounjaro maker launches High Court action to block counterfeit drug sites

  • Lilly has asked the High Court to block counterfeit medicine websites.
  • Six UK internet providers are named in the case.
  • The MHRA has warned about fake 15mg Mounjaro pens.

Eli Lilly has brought a case in London’s High Court seeking to block websites that sell counterfeit versions of its medicines, including Mounjaro. The action names six UK internet providers as defendants and reflects concern that unverified products sold online may put patients at risk. Under English law,…

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The women behind the Democratic wave transforming US politics

  • A record 155 women are set to serve in Congress.
  • Women will hold 17 governorships, also a record.
  • Several historic firsts include governors in Texas, New Mexico and Georgia.

Women have made record gains in the US midterm elections, alongside major Democratic advances, increasing their representation in Congress and state governorships. The results matter both for the influence women will have in public life and for the greater visibility of groups historically under-represented in politics. A record…

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AI debt concerns grow as ING reportedly seeks buyers for $500 million of data center loans

  • ING is reportedly seeking buyers for $500 million in data centre loans.
  • Investors are weighing AI debt against uncertain returns and construction risks.
  • US political shifts have added to concerns about data centre development.

ING is reportedly seeking buyers for about $500 million in loans linked to data centre projects, as investors scrutinise the debt financing the artificial intelligence boom. The potential sale comes amid fears that construction could slow and returns on large AI investments may disappoint, raising questions about lenders’…

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Russia and US seek to block plan for binding rules on autonomous weapons

  • Russia and the US oppose a timetable for binding rules on autonomous weapons.
  • Fifty states have called for a strict negotiating mandate.
  • The proposed talks would run for 25 days in Geneva in 2027.

Russia, the US and other states are opposing a plan to begin negotiations on legally binding rules for autonomous weapons, putting a possible agreement at risk. A UN conference in Geneva this month is seen as a key opportunity to set a timetable for negotiations, after nearly three…

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How a ‘flaming liberal’ podcast host won a US House seat in conservative Missouri

  • Fred Wellman defeated incumbent Ann Wagner in Missouri’s second district.
  • He said a locally focused campaign helped build support.
  • Labour groups and some police and fire workers backed him.

Fred Wellman, a former US Army officer and host of the progressive podcast On Democracy, defeated Republican incumbent Ann Wagner in Missouri’s second congressional district. His win was unexpected in a conservative state and came amid a wider wave of Democratic victories, showing how a nationally known media…

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