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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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Keeping quiet about your finances can put your dating life in danger: survey

  • 59% of respondents said they keep a financial secret.
  • Nearly half said a partner’s finances could affect dating.
  • 54% would consider a prenuptial agreement.

A survey of 2,000 Americans suggests financial secrecy is common and money can influence decisions about dating and long-term relationships. While many respondents consider a partner’s financial stability important, views differ on when couples should combine their finances. Overall, 59% said they hide a financial secret, including 11%…

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How Carlos Santana and Natalia Lafourcade Came Together For ‘Hermano,’ an Ode to Migrants

  • Lafourcade, Santana and Barrera made “Hermano” for migrants.
  • The ballad calls for unity and empathy.
  • Its sound blends Latin folk roots with contemporary production.

Natalia Lafourcade, Carlos Santana and producer Edgar Barrera have joined forces on “Hermano”, a ballad dedicated to migrants and the wider immigrant community. The song calls for unity and empathy amid discrimination and racism affecting Latino communities in the United States. Lafourcade says the melody came to her…

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Netanyahu bet on Trump – but both lost

  • Trump’s Republicans lost both chambers of Congress.
  • Netanyahu’s coalition won 53 of the 61 seats needed.
  • The Iran war and US support for Israel weighed on voters.

US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party lost control of both chambers of Congress, while Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition fell short of a majority in Israel’s election. The defeats have weakened two leaders who had publicly backed each other, and raised questions in Israel about the political cost of close…

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The American French Film Festival Screens the Best From Gaul for an Enthusiastic U.S. Crowd

  • The festival celebrates its 30th year with 60 films, shorts and series.
  • Its programme connects US and French film industries and audiences.
  • Free screenings bring films and discussions to local high-school students.

The American French Film Festival is marking its 30th year by presenting 60 films, shorts and series to an enthusiastic US audience. Organisers say it has grown beyond a showcase into a bridge between the two countries’ film industries, helping audiences discover a wider range of French and…

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Trump Brought Back America First — The Daily Caller Is Taking On The Establishment Trying To Hijack It

  • The article separates Trump-centred MAGA from the broader America First philosophy.
  • The Iran war is sharpening divisions within the conservative coalition.
  • The Daily Caller says it wants to challenge political orthodoxy.

The article argues that Republicans’ losses in both chambers of Congress make it important to define what America First means beyond Donald Trump. It distinguishes MAGA, described as a movement centred on Trump, from America First, presented as a governing philosophy that predates him and should continue after…

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Top House Progressive Wants To Make AI Scrutiny A Top Priority In Democratic House

  • Greg Casar wants AI leaders called to testify.
  • About two-thirds of voters opposed local data centres.
  • Trump may veto Democratic AI legislation.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar wants the incoming Democratic House majority to make AI oversight a priority, including compelling technology executives to testify under oath and advancing safety legislation. His proposal reflects concerns that AI could affect jobs and personal freedoms, as well as voter resistance to…

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Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Defeats Ex-NIH Scientist To Win House Seat

  • Mark Teixeira won Texas’s 21st Congressional District.
  • He defeated Kristin Hook by 55 per cent to 45 per cent.
  • Teixeira will succeed Republican Chip Roy.

Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira has won Texas’s 21st Congressional District for the Republicans, defeating Democrat Kristin Hook, a biological scientist and former National Institutes of Health policy worker. Teixeira said he would go to Washington as a “strong, responsive voice” for district families and communities.…

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Prosecutors to drop charges against Russian-born Harvard scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos

  • Prosecutors are seeking to dismiss the charges against Kseniia Petrova.
  • She was accused of bringing undeclared frog embryos into the US.
  • A judge allowed her to seek records for a selective prosecution claim.

Federal prosecutors in Boston have moved to drop criminal charges against Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born biomedical researcher at Harvard Medical School accused of bringing undeclared frog embryos into the US. The move came after a judge ruled she had shown enough evidence of possible selective prosecution to access…

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Donald Trump says the US will stop funding Israel ‘by the end of this year’

  • Trump says annual US funding for Israel will end after this year.
  • He says weapons sales and other help could continue.
  • The existing military aid agreement runs until September 2028.

Donald Trump said the United States would stop providing Israel with annual funding of about $4 billion by the end of this year, while continuing to sell it weapons and offer help if needed. He presented the move partly as a way to remove a political issue Democrats…

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Abdul El-Sayed confronts Sky News correspondent outside Detroit polling centre

  • El-Sayed clashed with a Sky News journalist outside a Detroit polling centre.
  • He challenged the reporter’s standing to question him about Michigan voters.
  • His campaign reported a $2.4 million fundraising day.

Abdul El-Sayed was filmed arguing with Sky News US correspondent James Matthews outside a Detroit polling centre, telling him, “I do not care what you think” and asking him to stop following him. El-Sayed questioned why he should speak to Matthews because the journalist was not registered to…

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