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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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Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default

  • Google will disable AI by default for K-12 student accounts.
  • School administrators can choose whether to switch the tools on.
  • Disabling AI will also block access to Google Search.

Google will turn off its AI tools by default for K-12 student accounts, following criticism that it had introduced AI features in schools before many had decided how to use them. The change gives school administrators control over whether students can access the tools, but Google Search’s AI…

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Uberlandia concede semi-final after 51 dismissals in first leg

  • A Brazilian under-20 semi-final produced 53 red cards.
  • The match was abandoned after a brawl and stadium damage.
  • Uberlandia conceded the second leg as Mamore had seven players.

A semi-final first leg in Brazil’s Minas Gerais Under-20 Championship was abandoned after a brawl led to 53 red cards, a reported world record. Uberlandia later conceded the second leg, saying the decision was a gesture of fair play because Mamore had only seven players available. The dismissals…

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Will The Congressional Blue Tsunami Help Or Hurt The Plan To Save Hollywood?

  • Democrats’ midterm gains may complicate the proposed federal film tax credit.
  • Supporters hope to attach it to a budget bill before 11 December.
  • Industry voices disagree on whether the election improves its chances.

Democrats’ victories in the US midterm elections may complicate plans for a federal tax credit intended to bring film and television production back to the United States. The proposal has bipartisan backing, but the change in control of Congress could shift priorities and make it harder to secure…

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The Trump era is over. The world should take note

  • The Iran war failed to produce regime change in Tehran.
  • The article says Gaza is reshaping US politics and Israel policy.
  • AIPAC reportedly spent $39 million in the Michigan race.

The article argues that Donald Trump’s war on Iran has failed to achieve regime change there and has instead intensified political upheaval in the United States. It says the conflict and its economic fallout matter, but that Gaza has been a deeper force reshaping US politics and weakening…

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There was a major blue tide in America but the blue liberal wing of Fine Gael is also flexing its muscle and delivering a devastating blow to party leader Simon Harris just days before the party Ard Fheis

  • Fine Gael’s council rejected Harris’s request to debate the motion.
  • The proposal would define the party as centre-right.
  • The row is set to surface at this weekend’s Ard Fheis.

Fine Gael’s Executive Council has rejected party leader Simon Harris’s second attempt to put a motion on the agenda for this weekend’s Ard Fheis, dealing him a setback ahead of the party conference. The dispute highlights divisions over the party’s political identity and direction, with the motion’s supporters…

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Democrats secure both chambers of Congress in sweeping midterm victory

  • Democrats won control of the House and Senate.
  • Seven competitive Senate seats changed hands.
  • Their Senate majority is short of a two-thirds supermajority.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, in a result widely seen as a rebuke to President Donald Trump. Their gains in traditionally Republican states point to a broad shift in voter support and give the party a chance to challenge the administration’s…

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Democratic socialists gain ground, increasing pressure on party leaders

  • Democratic socialists increased their presence in elected office.
  • The DSA reports 130,000 members, up from 6,000 in 2016.
  • Party leaders may face growing pressure over policy.

Democratic socialists made gains in US elections, adding to pressure on Democratic leaders such as Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer to respond to a more left-wing group within their party. The article describes a larger presence of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members in elected office and asks…

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3 Classic Rock Bands That Formed in 1972 Whose Melodies Still Echo Decades Later

  • Three enduring rock bands formed in 1972.
  • Van Halen, Styx and Twisted Sister came from different US states.
  • Their signature songs arrived years after their formation.

Van Halen, Styx and Twisted Sister all formed in 1972 and went on to become influential classic rock bands. The article looks back at their origins and enduring songs, showing how the decade produced groups whose music remains familiar to listeners today. Van Halen began in Pasadena, Styx…

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Bernie Sanders hails ‘progressive victories’ across the US

  • Sanders celebrated progressive candidates’ midterm victories.
  • Several backed anti-war and pro-Palestinian positions.
  • He framed the results as support for working people.

Bernie Sanders hailed what he called major progressive victories in the US midterm elections, congratulating Democratic candidates he had supported. He said voters across rural and urban areas had rejected oligarchy and backed an agenda focused on working people. The candidates named included Abdul El-Sayed for the Senate…

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Democratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections

  • DSA-backed candidates had a record night in federal elections.
  • Victories spanned states from New York to California.
  • The movement says it has more than 120,000 members.

Candidates endorsed by or affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) won a record number of federal races in the 2026 US midterm elections. The results mark the movement’s strongest night in national politics so far and could expand its influence in Congress on issues including healthcare,…

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