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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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Twisted gigolo gets life in prison for killing NYC art-dealer hubby with murder-for-hire plot

  • Daniel Sikkema received a life sentence for murder-for-hire.
  • Prosecutors said he paid about $9,000 to the former security guard.
  • The convicted man plans to appeal; the alleged killer awaits trial.

Daniel Sikkema, 56, was sentenced to life in prison for arranging the 2024 killing of his estranged husband, Manhattan art dealer Brent Sikkema, 77. The sentence follows a federal jury’s conviction on murder-for-hire and conspiracy charges, amid a bitter divorce and custody dispute. Evidence showed Sikkema paid about…

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As Australia ponders how to deal with a castrated Trump administration, one lesson is clear: ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ | Zoe Daniel

  • Fuel costs helped drive a major Republican defeat.
  • Democrats won both chambers of Congress.
  • Australia’s government faces a warning about affordability.

Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a crushing defeat in the US midterm elections, with voters punishing it amid rising living costs and fuel prices. The article argues that the result shows economic pressures can outweigh other political concerns, offering a warning to Australia’s government as it considers how…

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5 Feel-Good Songs From 1974 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart

  • Five memorable, upbeat songs from 1974 are spotlighted.
  • Their choruses and hooks make them easy to sing along to.
  • Redbone’s “Come And Get Your Love” reached No. 5 in the US.

The article highlights five upbeat songs from 1974 that it says remain especially easy to sing along to, thanks to memorable choruses, repeated hooks and distinctive vocal parts. It presents them as enduring examples of how simple, catchy writing can keep a song familiar across generations. The songs…

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Get ready habibis, Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘shawarma law’ is coming to the US

  • Abdul El-Sayed won a Michigan Senate seat.
  • His Arabic-filled victory speech drew attention.
  • The article criticises the backlash against Muslim politicians.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate victory has prompted a wave of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab rhetoric, which this opinion article argues shows how some critics react to a Muslim politician who does not dilute his identity. In his victory speech, El-Sayed used Arabic phrases and joked that Vice-President JD Vance…

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MS NOW host suggests Byron Donalds’ not true ‘kinfolk’ after historic Florida gubernatorial victory

  • Byron Donalds won Florida’s governor’s race.
  • Symone Sanders Townsend questioned the policy significance of his victory.
  • A media analyst said her remarks implied political conformity.

MS NOW host Symone Sanders Townsend questioned the political significance of Byron Donalds’ historic Florida gubernatorial victory, saying his policies sounded similar to those of outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis. She used the phrase “all kinfolk ain’t skinfolk” while discussing Donalds, which drew criticism that her remarks implied Black…

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US midterms: Democrats’ win could complicate Trump’s China diplomacy, but broader Asia policy unlikely to shift

  • Democrats’ congressional gains could complicate Trump’s China diplomacy.
  • Further tariffs remain possible despite increased congressional scrutiny.
  • Broader US policy towards Asia is expected to stay largely steady.

Democrats’ victory in both chambers of Congress could make it harder for President Donald Trump to advance his agenda, including efforts to stabilise relations with China. Analysts say lawmakers may press for tougher trade and technology restrictions, while greater scrutiny could also affect US-China diplomacy. The election’s effects…

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Remember When Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Covered Lucinda Williams’ Biggest Hit in 1996?

  • Williams’ “Changed The Locks” was covered by Tom Petty in 1996.
  • The cover featured on the *She’s the One* soundtrack.
  • Williams said the song set a standard for her later writing.

Lucinda Williams’ 1989 song “Changed The Locks”, about decisively leaving someone behind, became her first and only major rock radio hit. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recorded a cover seven years later for the 1996 film *She’s the One*, bringing renewed attention to the song and a Top…

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Lili Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, Suki Waterhouse, Mark Duplass and Lukas Gage Team for Horror Movie ‘Violet’ From ‘Verity’ Writer (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Five actors have joined horror film “Violet”.
  • Patrick Brice will direct the adaptation of “Ghostfish”.
  • Production is planned to begin in spring 2027.

Lili Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, Suki Waterhouse, Mark Duplass and Lukas Gage will star in “Violet”, a psychosexual horror film directed by Patrick Brice. The project brings together filmmakers with horror experience and is set to seek buyers at the American Film Market. Nick Antosca and Alana B. Lytle…

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Egyptian doctor who undertook medical missions to Gaza will now go to US Congress

  • Adam Hamawy won New Jersey’s 12th congressional district.
  • He is the state’s first Muslim and Egyptian-American representative.
  • His win is among gains projected to give Democrats 250 House seats.

Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th congressional district, becoming the first Muslim and Egyptian American to represent the state. His victory is part of a wider Democratic gain that is expected to give the party control of the House from January, and he said he…

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Canadian BioWare fans are calling on the government to fund the studio

  • Fans want Canada to fund BioWare’s independence.
  • The petition seeks to buy the studio’s intellectual property from EA.
  • EA’s willingness to sell remains unclear.

BioWare fans have petitioned the Canadian government to help the studio become independent, arguing that its games are a major cultural export and reflect Canadian values. The campaign follows EA’s announcement that it is closing the studio, raising questions about what will happen to its staff and intellectual…

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