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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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Democrats celebrate historic midterm gains as key US races remain close

  • Democrats made historic gains in the US midterms.
  • Three closely watched races remained unresolved.
  • Iranian officials hailed the results as a rebuke to Trump.

Donald Trump suffered a major setback in the 2026 US midterms as Democrats made historic gains, with several key races still too close to call. Iranian officials celebrated the results as a rebuke to Trump, while Iran’s supreme leader cautioned that a change in US political parties would…

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Trump says Republicans harmed by Iran war, inability to ‘transfer the love’ for him

  • Trump defended the Iran war despite Republican midterm losses.
  • Petrol price rises were seen as a factor in Democratic gains.
  • He said his rally support did not transfer to candidates.

Donald Trump said the Iran war was necessary and worth its cost, even as he acknowledged it had contributed to Republican losses in the US midterm elections. The Democrats made major gains and Republicans lost control of Congress, with higher petrol prices linked to the war seen as…

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3 Classic Rock Songs That Remind 70s Teens of Being Young

  • “School’s Out” topped the UK chart in 1972.
  • Thin Lizzy’s “Bad Reputation” began as a B-side.
  • “Baba O’Riley” became a Who favourite without a UK or US single release.

The article revisits three classic rock songs that may evoke teenage life in the 1970s, focusing on youthful rebellion and anticipation of summer. It presents them as enduring touchstones, though only Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” is described as a major chart hit at the time. Alice Cooper’s “School’s…

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Midterm results expose growing US political costs of backing Israel

  • Pro-Palestinian candidates made gains in the midterms.
  • Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
  • The bipartisan consensus on Israel faces growing pressure.

The midterm results signalled a sharp shift in US politics, with pro-Palestinian candidates winning races against pro-Israel opponents and Donald Trump appearing to acknowledge that support for Israel had become a political liability. The article argues that the war in Gaza and the economic consequences of the Iran…

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Scorpions Biopic ‘Wind Of Change’ From Fox Entertainment Global Lands Spring 2027 Theatrical Release With Roadside Attractions

  • The Scorpions biopic reaches North American cinemas in March 2027.
  • A German theatrical release is planned for January.
  • The film follows the band’s rise and Cold War-era impact.

Fox Entertainment Studios’ Scorpions biopic *Wind of Change* has secured a North American theatrical release through Roadside Attractions, scheduled for March 2027. The film traces how the German band rose to international fame and took rock music across the Iron Curtain, a story tied to the political divisions…

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Jon Rosenthal wins Texas regulator seat, ending decades without Democrats

  • Jon Rosenthal won a Texas Railroad Commission seat for Democrats.
  • His Republican rival Bo French faced backlash over social media remarks.
  • Rosenthal campaigned on utility costs, clean resources and industry experience.

Texas state representative Jon Rosenthal has won a seat on the Railroad Commission, defeating Republican nominee Bo French and another challenger. His victory gives Democrats a place on the three-member regulator after decades without representation, while a campaign dominated by French’s inflammatory comments drew attention away from policy…

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The great sleeping giant of America has awakened | Robert Reich

  • The author sees Democratic gains as a sign of anti-establishment populism.
  • Voters are turning against corporate influence and political corruption.
  • The author asks whether Democrats will act on that shift.

The author argues that Democratic gains in Tuesday’s US elections reflect a broader wave of anti-establishment populism, rather than simply a routine midterm swing, economic dissatisfaction or opposition to Donald Trump. He says voters are rejecting the influence of powerful corporations, wealthy political donors and technology billionaires, and…

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Message to the Democratic legislative majority: Serve the people, don’t replay the past

  • Democrats are preparing new congressional investigations.
  • Proposed targets include Trump-linked businesses and DHS.
  • The article warns that partisan probes could deepen gridlock.

The article says that Democrats, after gaining control of Congress in the midterm elections, are preparing to use their oversight powers for investigations of the Trump administration. It argues that pursuing an aggressive, partisan agenda would misread voters’ desire for a change in federal governance and could prolong…

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Trump Jr backs Vance’s criticism of Iran war after Republican losses

  • Trump Jr endorsed Vance’s criticism of the Iran war.
  • Republicans lost control of the House and Senate.
  • Trump accepted the war played a part but defended his decision.

Donald Trump Jr backed Vice-President JD Vance’s criticism of the Iran war after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. Vance said the war was the reason for the defeat, while Trump acknowledged it was partly to blame but said he would still…

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‘Wellness is on the ballot’: Why did so many pilates studios tell me to vote in the midterms?

  • Fitness studios used social media to encourage midterm voting.
  • Instructors connected wellness to healthcare, wages and food costs.
  • Some offered voting-themed classes and flexible cancellation policies.

Pilates and yoga instructors across the US urged clients and social media followers to vote in the midterm elections, using slogans, posts and voting-themed classes. Their messages linked civic participation to everyday concerns such as healthcare, wages and food prices, presenting wellness as something shaped by political decisions.…

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