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.
Charles Wells, a retired NYPD inspector and Vietnam veteran, has died aged 79. He served for 37 years, disarmed more than 100 bombs and led the NYPD/FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force after the 11 September attacks, earning praise as a decorated officer and public servant. Wells was wounded…
An analysis of winter flight disruptions found San Francisco International Airport had the highest share of weather-related delays among 60 busy US airports, with New York’s LaGuardia second. The findings matter to holiday travellers weighing where to connect, although past patterns cannot predict this winter’s conditions. From November…
Blockchain researchers say an attacker continued draining Mercado Bitcoin-linked deposit addresses for nearly four hours after the Brazilian exchange said it had contained a security breach. The findings raise questions about how quickly the exchange stopped the attack and whether other customer addresses may remain exposed. Bitquery traced…
Linda Perry recalled Dolly Parton’s playful first impression of her when they met while writing music for the 2018 film *Dumplin’*. Parton called Perry “weird” but added that she liked weird, and the exchange marked the beginning of a close friendship. Perry described Parton as exceptionally kind and…
Aipac spent more than $84 million during the 2026 US midterm elections, but about $55 million went towards candidates who lost, according to a report by Responsible Statecraft. The poor results mark one of the organisation’s weakest election performances in years and suggest its spending did not reliably…
The US Republican Party’s poor performance in the midterm elections has weakened Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that he is best placed to maintain strong ties with Israel’s most important ally. As Israeli politicians try to form a government after a close election, opposition leaders are using the result to…
Kroger has asked a California federal court to dismiss Sony Music’s copyright lawsuit, which alleges the supermarket group used Sony recordings without permission in social media adverts. The case matters because Kroger is challenging how Sony has identified the owners of the recordings and whether the companies can…
US officials say Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara accepted $2m to release a suspected Canadian drug trafficker, Andrew Clark, while overseeing extradition proceedings in 2024. Benítez’s arrest adds to a US investigation into a multinational trafficking network allegedly run by former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. Benítez, 49,…
TikTok has launched a standalone Shop app for iOS and Android in several South-east Asian markets, expanding its shopping services beyond the main platform. The move points to a more direct push into e-commerce, where the app can compete for shoppers who browse and buy through dedicated retail…
Voters in Los Angeles and Washington, DC, have elected leaders the article describes as socialists, prompting the author to argue that both cities are moving towards socialist government. The piece focuses on Los Angeles, where it says voters rejected Mayor Karen Bass in favour of Nithya Raman, and…