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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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The Chicks Got the Name for This 1999 Song From Something Sandy Said in ‘Grease’

  • “Sin Wagon” takes its name from a line in *Grease*.
  • Natalie Maines chose the title after Sandy calls Danny’s car a “sin wagon”.
  • The song’s theme echoes Sandy’s move towards independence.

The Chicks’ 1999 song “Sin Wagon” takes its title from a line Sandy says in the film *Grease*. The connection links the song’s theme of a woman claiming her independence after a bad relationship with Sandy’s shift towards a more rebellious image. Natalie Maines came up with the…

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Iran hails US voters rejecting war while Khamenei warns hostility won’t end

  • Khamenei says US policy towards Iran will not change.
  • Trump has not ruled out a major new strike.
  • An analyst warns the next two months could be volatile.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said US election results would not change Washington’s hostility towards Iran, and warned that any renewed attack would prompt a broader response. His remarks came as Iranian officials portrayed voters’ support for Democrats as a rejection of war, while Donald Trump left open…

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‘A win the size of Texas’: Democrats celebrate shrinking Republican dominance in a big state

  • Democrats won Texas’s Senate and governor races.
  • Talarico defeated Trump-backed Ken Paxton.
  • Voters cited integrity, costs and dissatisfaction with MAGA politics.

James Talarico’s victory in the Texas Senate race and Gina Hinojosa’s election as governor ended decades without a Democratic statewide win, as voters celebrated a major shift in the state’s political balance. Their wins also helped Democrats regain control of the US Senate and marked a setback for…

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Fate of the Galaxy is a huge, fully-featured Star Wars space combat sim that, thanks to being a total conversion mod for Freespace Open, even runs on my rubbish laptop

  • Free Star Wars combat sim with campaign missions
  • Runs on modest hardware and needs no FreeSpace 2
  • Includes VR support, skirmishes and a mission editor

Fate of the Galaxy is a free, unofficial Star Wars space combat simulator set during the original trilogy. Built as a total conversion of FreeSpace 2, it offers campaign missions and ship combat, and matters to players seeking a substantial Star Wars game that does not require a…

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US midterm candidates find something to agree on: Reining in datacenters

  • Nearly all candidates reviewed backed some limits on datacentre development.
  • 43 per cent supported bans or moratoriums on new projects.
  • Energy, water use and local impact are central concerns.

Candidates for governor in the 2026 US midterm elections showed broad support for limiting new datacentre projects, making the issue a rare point of agreement across party lines. Their positions could influence development through state rules on energy, planning and permits, though a pause or targeted restrictions do…

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‘A historic beatdown’: Americans take back their country in rebuke to Trump

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • They won notable races in several traditionally Republican states.
  • Contributors say the result is a rebuke to Trumpism, but not a guarantee of lasting change.

Democrats made major gains in the US midterm elections, taking control of both the House and Senate and winning races in states long seen as Republican strongholds. The contributors describe the results as a sharp rebuke to Donald Trump and his movement, while arguing that the outcome creates…

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Radical socialist wing’s huge night reveals ascending clout within Democratic Party

  • DSA-backed candidates won or led in about two-thirds of their contests.
  • New York recorded 17 DSA-backed winners or expected winners.
  • The results show growing influence, alongside defeats and close races.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) backed candidates who won or were leading in about two-thirds of the races it contested, according to the article’s analysis of its election tracker. The results suggest the group has growing influence within the Democratic Party, including in contests against established Democrats.…

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Halo and Destiny composer Marty O’Donnell loses his race for a seat in the US House of Representatives

  • Marty O’Donnell is projected to lose Nevada’s Third District race.
  • Susie Lee leads by more than 51,000 votes.
  • O’Donnell is known for composing music for Halo and Destiny.

Marty O’Donnell, the composer known for music in Halo and Destiny, is projected to lose his bid for a seat in the US House of Representatives. Incumbent Democrat Susie Lee leads Nevada’s Third Congressional District race, and the result would end O’Donnell’s campaign for elected office. The Associated…

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Rams QB’s wife complains the NFL screwed team out of a true bye week, worst TV quad box ever & Christmas beer

  • The Rams have 10 days between games around Thanksgiving.
  • Kelly Stafford says the schedule denies them a true bye week.
  • Matthew Stafford has earned about $400 million in his career.

Kelly Stafford criticised the NFL’s schedule because the Los Angeles Rams will play on Thanksgiving Eve, leaving them 10 days between games rather than a full two-week bye. Her comments draw attention to how the league schedules rest, though the article also notes that some readers may be…

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Keisha Lance Bottoms elected first Black woman to govern a US state

  • Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s governor’s race by nine points.
  • She is the first Black woman elected governor in the US.
  • Her win ends nearly 30 years without a Democrat in Georgia’s governor’s mansion.

Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson by nine points in Georgia’s governor’s race, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in the United States. Her win also makes her the first Democrat to enter Georgia’s governor’s mansion in almost 30 years, marking a significant shift in a…

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