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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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What can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?

  • Democrats now control the House and Senate.
  • They can investigate the administration and obstruct appointments.
  • Possible inquiries include Epstein files and Pentagon spending.

Democrats have won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, giving them greater power to investigate the Trump administration and influence legislation during the final two years of his presidency. Their majorities mean Republicans cannot pass bills through the House alone, while the Senate…

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Kanye West Announces 2027 Concert at Mexico City’s Iconic Estadio Azteca

  • Ye will play Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on 19 March 2027.
  • The concert follows his return to Mexican stages in January 2026.
  • Ticket prices and sale dates are still to be announced.

Kanye West, who also performs as Ye, has announced a concert at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca for 19 March 2027. The return marks his first show at the stadium and follows his two Mexico City performances in January 2026, ending a gap of more than 17 years away…

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Kim Kardashian makes embarrassing admission about ‘All’s Fair’ co-star and friend Sarah Paulson

  • Kardashian mistook Paulson’s character voice for her real voice.
  • The pair were sent for a walk after laughing during filming.
  • “All’s Fair” season two began releasing episodes on Hulu.

Kim Kardashian said she had mistakenly believed Sarah Paulson’s low-pitched character voice in “All’s Fair” was her real voice, despite the pair having worked together for more than a year. The admission came as they discussed the show’s second season and their friendship, offering a light-hearted glimpse into…

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Holocaust Drama ‘The Night Of Broken Glass’, With Clive Owen, Mélanie Laurent & Alexander Pettyfer, Gets North American Deal

  • Quiver acquired North American rights to the historical drama.
  • Clive Owen stars as a Berlin police lieutenant during Kristallnacht.
  • The film is due in North American cinemas on 29 January.

Quiver Distribution has acquired the North American rights to *The Night of Broken Glass*, a historical drama about the 1938 anti-Jewish pogrom known as Kristallnacht. The deal matters because it brings a film about a defining moment of Nazi persecution to cinemas across North America. Directed by Stefan…

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Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex join road-trip horror film

  • Ridley, Bacon and Rex are starring in a new horror film.
  • Two sisters face danger on a cross-country road trip.
  • Filming is planned to begin in early 2027.

Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex will star in “Get Rid of It”, a road-trip horror film directed by Ry Russo-Young. The story follows two sisters whose journey turns into a fight for survival after one discovers that her pregnancy may involve something non-human. Ridley plays Harper,…

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McDonald’s says US sales are improving amid tensions with franchisees: ‘We’re taking the right steps’

  • US sales trends improved after value offers and marketing.
  • Quarterly US comparable sales still fell 0.2%.
  • Franchisee participation remains a hurdle for meal deals.

McDonald’s says US sales trends improved in September and October as promotions and marketing drew back customers who had been cutting spending on dining out. The update comes after its first quarterly US comparable-sales decline in more than a year, while the company is also working through disagreements…

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Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill Reveals How a Series of Family Tragedies Led to an Album Unlike Anything They’ve Ever Made (Exclusive)

  • Family bereavements shaped Kings of Leon’s new album.
  • Caleb Followill says writing about grief became therapeutic.
  • *O My Beloved* is due out on 6 November.

Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill says a period of family bereavements and his own injury prompted him to write in a more personal way for the band’s upcoming album, *O My Beloved*. He describes the record as a departure from the group’s usual approach and says the songwriting…

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Chinese genetic firm Novogene sues US over military designation

  • Novogene is challenging its US military-company designation in court.
  • It says the listing has caused economic and reputational harm.
  • Restrictions on Pentagon purchases through third parties begin in 2027.

Chinese genetic sequencing firm Novogene is suing the US Pentagon over its designation as a company allegedly aiding China’s military. It says the listing is unlawful and has caused serious economic and reputational harm; the case adds to a series of challenges by Chinese firms to the US…

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Flock Cameras Face Growing Resistance at the Ballot Box

  • York voters banned automated number plate readers.
  • League City voters rejected support for 84 cameras.
  • Pflugerville approved new surveillance safeguards.

Voters in three US communities challenged or tightened rules on automated number plate recognition cameras, reflecting growing concern about government surveillance and residents’ control over monitoring. York, Maine, approved an immediate ban on the technology, while voters in League City, Texas, rejected an advisory measure backing its use.…

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US gov IT worker pleads guilty to sending Top Secret files to Ethiopia

  • US government IT worker Abraham Teklu Lemma pleaded guilty to espionage.
  • Prosecutors say he copied material from at least 133 intelligence reports.
  • He agreed to a prison term of 120 to 262 months.

Abraham Teklu Lemma, a US government IT worker with Top Secret clearance, has pleaded guilty to espionage for sending classified information to Ethiopian officials. His case highlights how access granted for government work was used to obtain and pass on intelligence without authorisation. Lemma, 53, worked across several…

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