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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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Trump erupts at ‘dumocrats’ after trillions of dollars incinerated in stock plunge and vows US will come back stronger ‘one way or another’: ‘Do not fear’

  • US stocks shed about $2.5 trillion after the midterm results.
  • Technology shares led the steep market falls.
  • Trump blamed Democrats and promised a stronger recovery.

US stocks plunged after the midterm elections, wiping about $2.5 trillion from their market value as investors weighed the impact of Democratic gains on technology spending and data centre construction. Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the fall, while analysts also pointed to concerns about growth at artificial intelligence…

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Exiled Kimberly Guilfoyle emerges on US soil and is staying with her ex: Now she’s out for revenge with a hit list of targets

  • Guilfoyle has returned to Florida after leaving her ambassador role.
  • She is staying with ex-husband Eric Villency.
  • Deters denies her claims and is suing for defamation.

Kimberly Guilfoyle has returned to Florida after leaving her post as US ambassador to Greece and is staying with her second ex-husband, Eric Villency. The article says she is weighing her next steps after losing the diplomatic role, amid claims from unnamed sources that she is angry with…

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After midterms, world leaders await Trump’s next move in Iran

  • Midterm results have raised questions about US policy on Iran.
  • Officials said negotiations were about 80 per cent towards a deal.
  • Democrats face decisions on support for Israel and the war.

The article examines how US midterm results are shaping expectations abroad, with particular attention to the war in Iran and whether a new Congress could influence President Donald Trump’s policy. Iranian officials welcomed Democratic gains, but Iran’s supreme leader doubted a divided US government would make concessions; meanwhile,…

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Trump raises prospect of ‘big, beautiful’ Russia-Ukraine deal

  • Trump says a major Russia deal is close.
  • He suggests it could involve all of Europe.
  • Kyiv and Moscow are due to hold talks in Abu Dhabi next week.

Donald Trump said on Thursday that a major agreement with Russia to end the war in Ukraine was close, and suggested it could involve all of Europe. His comments followed an unscheduled White House meeting with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, though Trump did not disclose what they discussed…

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3 Country Vocalists Who Prove the 2020s Are Unmatched

  • Ella Langley’s songwriting has fuelled a rapid rise.
  • Chris Stapleton pairs powerful vocals with varied songs.
  • Lainey Wilson’s chart success reaches beyond country’s usual audience.

The article argues that Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson show country music is thriving in the 2020s. Their songwriting, distinctive vocals and broad appeal are presented as evidence that the genre is developing beyond nostalgia and reaching listeners across and beyond its usual audience. Langley’s rapid…

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T-Mobile owner on Elon Musk launching a wireless carrier: ‘Welcome to the party’

  • Deutsche Telekom estimates Starlink Mobile needs at least $200 billion.
  • SpaceX plans to combine satellites with a terrestrial network.
  • Höttges says the established mobile industry should take the threat seriously.

Deutsche Telekom chief executive Tim Höttges says SpaceX would need at least $200 billion to establish Starlink Mobile as a major US wireless carrier. He welcomed the potential competitor while stressing the cost and complexity of building a network in an industry that established operators have developed over…

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New West Records Names Brad Turcotte as General Manager

  • Brad Turcotte is New West Records’ new general manager.
  • He returns to independent-label work after a wide-ranging career.
  • His past roles include major labels, artist management and live entertainment.

New West Records has appointed Brad Turcotte as its general manager, bringing an executive with experience across independent labels, major record companies, artist management and live entertainment to the role. His appointment matters as he returns to independent-label work, where his career began. Turcotte founded Houston-based Compadre Records…

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66 Years Ago Today, We Lost the “Singing Fisherman,” a Country Legend Whose Songs Were Covered by Johnny Cash, George Jones, and Dwight Yoakam

  • Johnny Horton died in a Texas car crash on 5 November 1960.
  • His hits included “Honky-Tonk Man” and “North to Alaska”.
  • Songs he wrote were later hits for Yoakam and Jones.

Country singer and songwriter Johnny Horton died on 5 November 1960, aged 35, after a head-on crash near Milano, Texas. His death cut short a successful period in which he was known for history-themed hits and songs later recorded by major country artists. Horton was travelling from Austin…

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How Leonard Cohen’s move to the US made him a mystery of “dark” and “light”

  • Cohen moved to the US in 1967 to pursue music.
  • New York’s art and music scenes influenced his work.
  • Friends saw more humour and lightness in him than his image implied.

Leonard Cohen moved from Canada to the United States in 1967, uncertain whether his shift from writing to music would succeed. New York’s folk and art scenes gave him a place to develop as a musician and helped shape the contrasts between darkness and humour that people saw…

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$847M Powerball winner remains a mystery – as New Jersey lottery officials urge players to check their tickets

  • New Jersey’s $847 million Powerball winner has not been identified.
  • The winner can choose a $363.1 million cash payment.
  • Wegmans plans to donate its $30,000 bonus to food banks.

A Powerball ticket worth an estimated $847 million was sold in New Jersey, but the winner has not yet come forward. Lottery officials are urging players to check their tickets; the prize is the second-largest jackpot in the state’s history and the ninth-largest in Powerball history. The ticket…

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