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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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Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass to become Los Angeles mayor

  • Nithya Raman defeated Karen Bass to become Los Angeles mayor.
  • She aims to triple annual housing construction.
  • Her campaign grew from grassroots organising and housing advocacy.

Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in a close race to become Los Angeles’s next mayor. Her win makes her the latest democratic socialist to lead a major US city, alongside the mayors of New York and Washington DC, though her political profile and often tense relationship with…

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Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar

  • Meta’s Muse AI can now make video calls with US users.
  • Users can customise the avatar’s appearance.
  • The feature is available on mobile, web and Mac.

Meta has opened Muse Voice to all users in the US, adding video chats and calls with its consumer AI assistant. The feature gives Muse an animated, customisable avatar, reflecting Meta’s view that a more personable interface could help users feel connected to their AI agent. The avatar…

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Data centers also lost at the ballot box in the United States

  • Voters rejected 40 of 41 data-centre proposals.
  • Ohio accounted for 21 failed projects.
  • The results raise pressure for tighter rules on AI infrastructure.

US voters have delivered a broad rebuke to proposed data-centre developments, adding political pressure on the artificial intelligence industry after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. Critics say the facilities can raise local electricity bills, use large quantities of water and receive public incentives through opaque…

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Melania Trump urges lasting peace after White House meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officials

  • Melania Trump called for lasting peace after hosting Russian and Ukrainian officials.
  • A six-day truce enabled aid deliveries and the evacuation of nearly 800 people.
  • The ceasefire ended without an extension, with US-brokered talks expected in Abu Dhabi.

Melania Trump urged Russia and Ukraine to build on a recent local ceasefire and pursue a more lasting peace, as she hosted officials from both countries at the White House. The White House described the meeting as a likely first in US history, with a first lady personally…

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Hamilton says he won’t be silenced, still frustrated after Mexico clash

  • Hamilton says he will not apologise for speaking his mind.
  • He remains frustrated by Ferrari’s Mexico clash.
  • He believes Ferrari can contend for next year’s championship.

Lewis Hamilton said he would not apologise or be silenced for speaking candidly after a first-lap clash with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix. He remains frustrated and says Ferrari needs further discussion about how its drivers race each other, after the incident cost…

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Fans brawl during Oilers-Devils game as one man takes on entire group for chirping about Canada

  • A fight cleared several rows during Oilers-Devils.
  • A witness said insults about Canada sparked the confrontation.
  • New Jersey won 4-3 in a shootout.

Fans brawled in the stands during Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers-New Jersey Devils game, clearing several rows and drawing attention away from a match that ended in a shootout. The video shows a man in a camouflage shirt fighting with people behind him, while another fan is pulled down into…

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Horrific moment hotel window gives way and mom-of-two, 26, plunges to her death from seventh floor

  • A 26-year-old woman died after a hotel window frame gave way.
  • Police are treating the fall as an accident.
  • Investigators have not established why the frame detached.

Renata Rebeca Negrão Saldanha dos Santos, 26, died after a seventh-floor hotel corridor window gave way in São Luís, Brazil. Police are investigating the fall as an accident; the case has drawn attention to the window’s failure and left her family grieving. CCTV showed Santos leaning against the…

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‘Hyena,’ Thriller Exec Produced by David Lynch, to Star Kiernan Shipka, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Edgar Ramírez and Rosemarie DeWitt

  • David Lynch executive produced the psychological thriller *Hyena*.
  • Kiernan Shipka and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai lead its newly announced cast.
  • Filming is planned for Spokane in early 2027.

Psychological thriller *Hyena*, one of the final film projects associated with David Lynch, has announced its new cast and is due to begin filming in Spokane, Washington, in early 2027. Lynch served as executive producer and helped develop the project, which will be directed by Scott Coffey, an…

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Aipac spent $55m on losing congressional candidates in midterm elections: Report

  • Aipac spent about $55 million on candidates who lost.
  • Abdul El-Sayed won despite heavy spending against him.
  • Aipac still claims influence in Washington.

A report says Aipac spent more than $84 million in the 2026 US midterm elections, with about $55 million backing candidates who lost. The results were among the organisation’s worst in years, as several candidates it opposed won, amid voter concerns over the US-Israeli war on Iran and…

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90s Rock Icon Brings the Grand Ole Opry to Its Feet With Emotional Debut and Performance of Her Biggest Hit

  • Linda Perry made her Grand Ole Opry debut on 4 November.
  • Her three-song set ended with a standing ovation.
  • The audience joined in for “What’s Up”.

Linda Perry made her Grand Ole Opry debut on 4 November, performing three songs and receiving a standing ovation. The occasion marked a milestone for the 4 Non Blondes singer-songwriter, who recalled watching the Opry as a child and said she was moved to be performing in its…

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