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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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Amazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime

  • Uber Eats replaces Grubhub as Amazon’s US Prime delivery partner.
  • Orders over $25 have no delivery fee for Prime members.
  • New users can get $20 off their first qualifying order.

Amazon has named Uber Eats as its restaurant delivery partner for US Prime members, ending its commercial agreement with Grubhub. The change gives Amazon another benefit to promote Prime and deepens its existing relationship with Uber. Prime members can order through Amazon.com or the Amazon Shopping app without…

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Amazon adds Uber Eats ordering for US Prime members

  • Uber Eats becomes Amazon Prime’s official US restaurant delivery partner.
  • Free delivery applies to orders of $25 or more.
  • Fees and tips still add to the bill.

Amazon and Uber have made Uber Eats the official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the US, bringing restaurant orders into Amazon’s app and website. The arrangement gives Uber access to Amazon’s large Prime customer base and returns Amazon to restaurant delivery through a partner rather than…

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Petition urges Ottawa to support BioWare’s independence from EA

  • BioWare petition passes the threshold for a Commons presentation.
  • It has 1,662 verified signatures, against a 500-signature requirement.
  • Supporters seek funding for BioWare’s independence from EA.

A Canadian petition has passed the signature threshold needed to be presented to the House of Commons, calling on the government to help BioWare regain independence from Electronic Arts. Its supporters describe the studio as an important cultural export and argue that its closure is a loss to…

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MARTHA MACCALLUM: These American heroes show us what true valor really means

  • MacCallum’s new book traces American acts of courage across history.
  • Stories include a Tuskegee Airman and a Vietnam rescue pilot.
  • Welles Crowther helped people escape the World Trade Centre on 11 September.

Martha MacCallum describes her forthcoming book, “Book of Valor”, as a chronological account of American courage, from the Mayflower to Afghanistan. She says its stories aim to preserve the experiences of those who served and to remind readers of the values and resolve that shaped the country. The…

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Awkwafina’s ‘Kate Might Die,’ ‘Outside of Cleveland’ With Alex Wolff Among Projects Selected for U.S. in Progress

  • Eight independent films were selected for the Wrocław co-production forum.
  • Awkwafina stars in the cancer tragicomedy “Kate Might Die”.
  • Alex Wolff leads the time-slip drama “Outside of Cleveland”.

Eight independent films nearing the end of editing have been selected for the U.S. in Progress co-production forum at the Tauron American Film Festival in Wrocław, Poland. The selection gives the projects a platform to connect with industry partners as they move towards completion and features films with…

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Griffin Dunne on Renewed Interest in ‘Practical Magic’ and ‘An American Werewolf in London’: ‘I Seem to Be the King of Lapsed Love’

  • *Practical Magic* found a larger audience years after its release.
  • Dunne hopes two less-seen films will be rediscovered.
  • He worries consolidation could narrow the range of films made.

Griffin Dunne says he is pleased that audiences have renewed their interest in *Practical Magic* and *An American Werewolf in London*, though he wishes the films had been more appreciated when they were released. The attention around *Practical Magic* has grown over roughly the past decade, especially around…

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Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war

  • Vance blamed the Iran war for Republican losses.
  • Cruz criticised the conflict’s length and execution.
  • Republicans are positioning themselves ahead of 2028.

Vice President JD Vance and Senator Ted Cruz have criticised the Iran war after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Their comments mark a shift among Trump allies as they face pressure to explain the political and economic costs of a conflict…

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Nippon Steel raises FY26 profit forecast by 52% on robust US Steel earnings

  • Nippon Steel lifted its fiscal 2026 profit forecast by 52 per cent.
  • US Steel is expected to contribute 230 billion yen in underlying profit.
  • First-half net profit reached 263 billion yen after a year-earlier loss.

Nippon Steel raised its fiscal 2026 net profit forecast by 52 per cent to 440 billion yen ($2.8 billion), driven mainly by stronger-than-expected earnings at US Steel. The upgrade marks a sharp improvement on its August forecast and reflects the growing contribution of its US business. The company…

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Binance hack prompted US regulators to check in on bank systems, sources say  

  • US regulators checked banks after Binance’s $6.3 billion hack.
  • One contacted bank reported no service disruption.
  • Banks are reviewing cybersecurity as crypto links deepen.

US banking regulators contacted banks after last week’s $6.3 billion Binance hack to ask about unusual activity or service disruptions. The checks reflect concern that a major cyberattack in cryptocurrency markets could spill over into traditional finance as links between the sectors grow. The Federal Reserve and the…

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Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US

  • Democrats gained 258 state legislative seats.
  • The party took 11 chambers from Republicans.
  • Democratic governors are expected to represent 76% of Americans.

Democrats made sweeping gains in state legislatures in Tuesday’s US midterm elections, extending a nationwide electoral wave beyond Congress. The victories give the party governing power in several states where it had been shut out for years, opening the way for new laws on issues including wages, abortion…

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