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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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Midterms over, Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race

  • Democrats enter 2028 without a clear presidential favourite.
  • The party faces a renewed debate over its political direction.
  • Republicans must choose a successor while reckoning with Trump’s influence.

Democrats are beginning to prepare for a potentially crowded and unpredictable 2028 presidential primary, with no clear favourite after their strong midterm victories. The results sharpen debate over how the party can win back the White House, including whether it should move towards the centre or the left.…

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How did Republicans lose a Senate seat in fireball-red South Carolina?

  • Annie Andrews won South Carolina’s Senate race by five points.
  • About 400,000 Republican 2024 voters stayed home.
  • Republicans say the result reflects turnout and voter frustration.

Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina’s US Senate race, defeating Republican Darline Graham in a major upset in a state that remains strongly conservative. The result has prompted Republicans to examine why their candidate lost despite the party winning other statewide contests by similar margins. Turnout appears central:…

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A progressive understanding of Christianity won in the US elections | Bill McKibben

  • Two Democrats won in traditionally conservative states.
  • Both framed Christianity around care and social justice.
  • Attacks over their religious views did not prevent their victories.

Two Democrats, James Talarico in Texas and pastor Adam Hamilton in Kansas, won elections while presenting Christianity as a force for social care and progressive politics. Their victories challenge the common portrayal of American Christianity as uniformly conservative and suggest voters were willing to support candidates whose faith-based…

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Outcry after ICE violently detains US citizen walking to high school: ‘I thought they were going to kill me’

  • ICE detained Erik Zepeda while he was walking to school.
  • He suffered a broken wrist requiring surgery.
  • Local and state authorities are investigating the incident.

ICE agents detained Erik Zepeda, a 20-year-old US citizen with disabilities, as he walked to high school in Santa Maria, California, on 21 October. He says he was tackled and handcuffed, and later found to have a broken wrist that required surgery; the incident has prompted allegations of…

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Canadian Man Extradited to US Over Plot to Hijack University Supercomputers for Crypto

  • A Canadian man was extradited to the US over alleged university computer hacks.
  • Prosecutors say the scheme ran from 2016 to 2019.
  • His alleged co-conspirator’s extradition proceedings are continuing.

Canadian Ryan James Roach has been extradited to the US to face charges over an alleged scheme to break into university computers and use them to mine cryptocurrency. The case highlights how cybercriminals can turn institutions’ computing resources into illicit profit, leaving victims with the electricity costs and…

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The foreign aid fiscal fracture, American style

  • The US plans to halt $4 billion in annual aid to Israel by year’s end.
  • The proposal would shift assistance towards loans and purchases.
  • The author links the change to voter concerns over costs and debt.

The author argues that a proposed cutoff of direct US aid to Israel reflects growing voter frustration over inflation, domestic economic pressures and government spending. The shift matters because it presents foreign assistance as a question of fiscal accountability and aligns with an “America First” approach. The administration…

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4 Top 40 Hits From 1976 That Stay on Repeat in My Car

  • Four 1976 hits still feature on one writer’s car playlist.
  • The songs span Leo Sayer, Steve Miller Band, Boston and ABBA.
  • Their appeal comes from nostalgia, energy and singalong moments.

A music writer names four 1976 Top 40 hits that remain regular choices on her car journeys: Leo Sayer’s “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”, Steve Miller Band’s “Rock’n Me”, Boston’s “More Than a Feeling” and ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”. The article explains the personal appeal of each song…

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Brits believe Trump’s US is bigger world peace threat than China or North Korea as support for defence spending boost and close European ties grows

  • More Britons see the US as a threat to global peace.
  • 42 per cent favour closer ties with western Europe.
  • Support for higher defence spending has risen.

A NatCen survey suggests Britons are increasingly concerned about the United States’ role in global peace under Donald Trump, while support for stronger European ties and higher defence spending is growing. The findings indicate a shift in public attitudes amid conflict in Europe and instability in the Middle…

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Palantir harvests battlefield data that Ukraine pays for ‘with blood’

  • Ukraine’s battlefield data is helping train military AI.
  • Experts warn the scarce data could benefit Palantir.
  • The terms of the partnership remain undisclosed.

Ukraine’s use of Palantir software is helping its military analyse Russian attacks, while battlefield data gathered during the war may also improve the US company’s artificial intelligence systems. The arrangement has prompted concern among Ukrainian defence figures and technology experts about whether a private firm is gaining strategic…

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Iran, Gaza, Ukraine: What will US midterm results mean for these conflicts?

  • Democrats’ midterm gains could shift congressional scrutiny of US foreign policy.
  • The Iran war and its estimated $47bn cost were major election issues.
  • Trump can veto legislation, and Congress needs two-thirds majorities to override him.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, a result widely seen as a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s policies, especially the war with Iran. From January, the new majority could challenge his approach to Iran, Gaza and Ukraine, though Trump has threatened to…

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