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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 seize Congress as midterms weaken Trump’s grip on Republicans

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • The result could constrain Trump’s domestic agenda.
  • The 2028 succession race may further erode his influence.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, dealing Donald Trump a major political setback and giving them the power to challenge his agenda. The result could weaken his hold over Republicans and make him a lame-duck president, though he may still act unilaterally…

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Crime in Texas, Trial in Texas, Confession to Clergy in North Carolina: Which Law Applies?

  • A Texas court applied North Carolina law to a confession made during a call there.
  • The state’s clergy privilege may not cover statements made with a third party present.
  • A dissenting judge questioned whether Texas rules allow another state’s law to apply.

A Texas appeals court ruled that North Carolina law governs whether a man’s statement to a bishop can be used at his Texas murder trial, because the call took place in North Carolina. The decision matters because Texas and North Carolina differ on when clergy communications are protected,…

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How one US city cut its infant mortality rate by half

  • Flint’s neonatal death rate fell nearly 50 per cent after cash support began.
  • Rx Kids provides $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly after birth.
  • The study has not yet measured outcomes across babies’ full first year.

A Flint, Michigan, cash-support programme was associated with neonatal mortality falling by nearly half, from 9.4 to 5.1 deaths per 1,000 live births. The findings suggest that providing money during pregnancy and early parenthood may help improve birth outcomes in a city with a persistently high infant death…

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3 Songs From Nirvana That Showcase a Different Side of the Iconic Band

  • Nirvana’s catalogue shows more tenderness and variety than its reputation suggests.
  • A simple love song explores familiar relationship tensions.
  • “Dumb” and a Bowie cover offer quieter, distinctive sounds.

Nirvana are often characterised as a band defined by aggression, but three songs show a more varied side to their music. The article points to a straightforward love song, the subdued “Dumb” and the band’s cover of David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World” as examples of…

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Abdul El-Sayed’s Heated Exchange With Sky News Reporter Goes Viral & Is Denounced As “Pathetic”

  • El-Sayed’s exchange with a Sky News reporter went viral.
  • He said UK voters would not affect his election.
  • British journalists criticised his treatment of the correspondent.

Abdul El-Sayed, who won Michigan’s Senate race and is set to become the first Muslim senator in the United States, drew criticism in Britain after a tense exchange with Sky News correspondent James Matthews. El-Sayed challenged Matthews for not being registered to vote in Michigan and said he…

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Germany news: Commerce chief calls for stable US trade relations after midterms, warning that uncertainty over Trump’s tariff policies remains

  • German businesses want more predictable US trade policy.
  • Carmaker confidence has reached its highest point since mid-2024.
  • Germany plans to halve a Western Balkans work-migration quota.

Germany’s Chamber of Commerce is hoping Donald Trump’s midterm losses will bring more predictable US trade policy, as uncertainty over tariffs continues to concern German businesses. At the same time, confidence among German carmakers has improved, offering a more positive signal for an industry that has faced years…

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World Series champion Teixeira wins US House seat as former NFL reporter Tafoya’s Senate bid fails

  • Mark Teixeira won a Texas House seat with 54.5% of the vote.
  • Josh Turek’s Iowa victory gave Democrats at least 51 Senate seats.
  • Peggy Flanagan defeated Michele Tafoya in Minnesota.

Former baseball star Mark Teixeira won Texas’s 21st congressional district for the Republicans, while former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya lost her Minnesota Senate bid to Democrat Peggy Flanagan. Their results came amid broad Republican losses in the midterms, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s defeat. Teixeira led Democrat…

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Trump faults Fox News for midterm losses as hosts spare him criticism

  • Trump blamed Fox for Republican losses in both chambers of Congress.
  • Fox commentators largely avoided holding Trump responsible.
  • Some cited Iran war costs and White House messaging.

Donald Trump blamed Fox News for Republicans losing control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, despite the network’s commentators largely avoiding direct criticism of him during election-night coverage. The contrast shows the tension between Trump’s public attacks on the channel and its largely supportive…

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This Legendary Joni Mitchell Song Has Been Recorded Over 1,000 Times and Became Judy Collins’ First Hit in 1968

  • Collins’s 1968 recording became her first Top 10 single.
  • Joni Mitchell wrote the song after looking at clouds on a plane.
  • More than 1,000 artists have recorded it.

Judy Collins had her first Top 10 single in 1968 with “Both Sides Now”, a song written by Joni Mitchell. Collins released it before Mitchell’s own recording, and the song’s lasting popularity is reflected in more than 1,000 recorded versions. Collins learnt the song when her friend Al…

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America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship

  • Trump may seek temporary deals with Democrats on shared priorities.
  • The article predicts clashes over executive power and Iran.
  • Congress could use spending limits to constrain military action.

The article argues that a Democratic-controlled Congress will not simply produce gridlock with President Donald Trump. It predicts a volatile mix: Trump may strike temporary, issue-by-issue deals with Democrats where their priorities overlap, while using executive powers when negotiations fail. The author expects the sharpest constitutional conflict to…

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