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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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Who gets called a communist in America?

  • Trump is using communist accusations against the left on the campaign trail.
  • US anti-communist rhetoric has often been tied to Christian identity.
  • The video examines whether the strategy may appeal to voters today.

President Donald Trump has made accusations of communism a prominent attack on the left during the US midterm campaign. The article explains that this rhetoric has a long history in American politics and has often linked communism to threats against the country’s values and way of life. The…

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The ‘Vibe Shift’ Was Real, but It Wasn’t What the GOP Thought It Was

  • The “vibe shift” meant fatigue with culture wars.
  • Republicans mistook it for support for more cultural conflict.
  • The article cites inflation, corruption and war as key causes of losses.

The article argues that the “vibe shift” began in 2022 as people grew tired of culture wars, rather than signalling a broad move from progressive politics to conservative politics. It says Republicans misread that weariness as a mandate to intensify cultural battles, helping explain why many were surprised…

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4 Bands Formed in 1965 That Shaped Rock ‘N’ Roll as We Know It

  • Four influential rock bands began in 1965.
  • Jefferson Airplane helped define psychedelic rock.
  • The Grateful Dead, the Doors and Pink Floyd built lasting legacies.

Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, the Doors and Pink Floyd all formed or began performing under their later names in 1965. Their success helped shape psychedelic rock and the wider sound and culture of rock music, with influence that extended beyond their records. Jefferson Airplane became closely associated…

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Early Access PS5 Racer Outperforms Every October Release Apart from Call of Duty

  • Call of Duty led PS5 downloads in both regions.
  • Early-access BeamNG.drive came second in North America and third in Europe.
  • Peak, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Ace Combat 8 also charted.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 topped PlayStation 5 downloads in October in both North America and Europe. BeamNG.drive, a physics-based driving simulator still in early access, was the surprise performer, placing second in North America and third in Europe and beating most other games released that month.…

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AFM: Dark Sky Takes ‘American Dollhouse’ for U.S. (Exclusive)

  • Dark Sky Films acquired US rights to American Dollhouse.
  • The horror thriller is planned for cinemas in January 2027.
  • Vortex Media has acquired the film’s Canadian rights.

Dark Sky Films has acquired the US rights to John Valley’s horror thriller American Dollhouse and plans to release it in cinemas in January 2027. The deal gives the film a North American route to audiences after its world premiere at SXSW, while international sales company Blue Finch…

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Conductor Herbert Blomstedt dies aged 99 after seven decades on the podium

  • Herbert Blomstedt has died aged 99.
  • His conducting career lasted seven decades.
  • His final concert was interrupted after he collapsed.

Herbert Blomstedt, the Swedish-American conductor whose career spanned seven decades, has died aged 99 at his home in Gothenburg. He continued performing into his late 90s, and his final concert, in San Francisco in May, was interrupted after he collapsed during the third movement of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony.…

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Legendary Engineer Who Helped Create ‘Abbey Road’ and Worked With All Four Beatles Dead at 80

  • Abbey Road engineer Phil McDonald has died aged 80.
  • He first recorded with the Beatles on “Yesterday” in 1965.
  • His credits spanned Beatles albums, solo records and other major artists.

Phil McDonald, the Abbey Road engineer who worked with the Beatles and helped shape recordings from their most influential years, has died aged 80. His career highlights the skilled studio work behind music that continues to reach listeners decades later. McDonald joined EMI Recording Studios in 1964, first…

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Wilder to fight Opetaia on Fury v Joshua undercard

  • Wilder and Opetaia meet on the Fury v Joshua undercard.
  • Opetaia will make his heavyweight debut.
  • The Cardiff main-event tickets sold out in under an hour.

Deontay Wilder will face Jai Opetaia on the undercard of Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on 12 December. The bout is set to be the co-main event, giving Wilder a chance to return to heavyweight contention and testing unbeaten cruiserweight champion Opetaia at heavyweight for the…

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Netanyahu rivals seize on Democrats’ sweep of US Congress, seeking his ouster

  • Israeli opposition leaders say Netanyahu has weakened bipartisan US support.
  • Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress.
  • Israel’s next government remains uncertain after an inconclusive election.

Israeli opposition figures say Democrats’ victory in both chambers of the US Congress shows that Benjamin Netanyahu has damaged Israel’s longstanding bipartisan support in the United States. They are using the result to argue that he should leave office, as parties seek to form Israel’s next government after…

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Bitcoin Rebounds After Democratic Midterm Sweep, But Crypto Faces Tougher Fight in Washington

  • Bitcoin returned to just above $80,000 after a six-week low.
  • Democrats’ congressional gains may complicate crypto regulation efforts.
  • Market flows and interest rates still weigh more on prices.

Bitcoin and Ethereum rebounded after Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress, even though the result is likely to make the crypto industry’s push for clearer federal rules harder. Analysts said the bounce was largely expected and followed a recovery in US stock futures, so…

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