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.
▶Scientists have found a way to make faint exoplanets easier to see. The bulletin also reports the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the Bronx, Don Mancini’s response to Nicki Minaj’s Chucky image, and new Mistborn role-playing books.
The opinion article argues that Democratic leaders seeking the White House in 2028 could benefit from having dogs, which can make politicians appear warmer and more approachable. It presents presidential pets as a political image asset, while using humorous personal stories about the writer’s Yorkshire terrier to illustrate…
Voters in several US states approved restrictions or temporary moratoriums on data centre construction in Tuesday’s elections, signalling strong local opposition to the facilities and the resources they use. The results may slow the industry’s expansion and add pressure on politicians and technology companies as demand for computing…
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, warned that Iran would use “new weapons” if the United States or Israel launched further attacks. The threat came amid a tense stand-off after US strikes on Qeshm Island and a large American naval deployment, while Donald Trump said he was ready to…
Colorado voters rejected Amendment 81, a conservative-backed proposal that would have required police and prosecutors to notify federal immigration authorities about people accused of violent crimes whose immigration status was uncertain or unlawful. The result blocks a measure intended to increase cooperation with the Trump administration’s deportation effort,…
The US dollar weakened as Democrats’ decisive midterm victory eased fears of disputed results and uncertainty over US policy, helping global shares and bonds rally. The result also raised the prospect of political gridlock in Washington, while lower Treasury yields put further pressure on the dollar. The dollar…
Three familiar 1983 Top 40 hits are highlighted for their lasting recognition: Lionel Richie’s “Running With the Night”, Naked Eyes’ “Always Something There to Remind Me” and Tina Turner’s “Let’s Stay Together”. The article traces the songs’ performers and collaborators, showing how established songwriters and session musicians helped…
A Johor Bahru High Court has ordered R&F Development to pay RM10.56 million (US$2.58 million) to owners of 84 units at Princess Cove, including Singaporeans, over delays in completing homes and shared facilities. The court found that dividing the development’s original first phase into two breached buyers’ agreements,…
Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker warned that cyberattacks on grocery refrigeration and other essential systems could disrupt daily life in the United States and undermine public confidence. Her warning follows refrigeration failures at US military commissaries and reported disruptions at supermarkets in Europe, though investigators have not…
ASUS has announced a full-stack AI package aimed at businesses building and running AI systems in-house. The move reflects growing enterprise interest in managing AI workloads directly, driven by data-control needs, predictable costs and the spread of agent-based applications. The package, announced at NVIDIA’s GTC event in Berlin…