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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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Burgum Vows To Unleash American Energy — Now He Just Needs Congress To Do Their Part

  • Burgum called on the House to pass the permitting bill.
  • The Senate voted 73-25 to advance the proposal.
  • The bill includes deadlines and protections for electricity ratepayers.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urged the House to pass a bipartisan permitting bill after the Senate voted to advance it, arguing that faster approvals could help expand US energy and infrastructure projects. He said delays and legal uncertainty hold back investment and competitiveness, while stressing that projects would…

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From El Mencho to R2: Mexico’s offensive against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

  • CJNG leader R2 was arrested after a shootout in Zapopan.
  • He and 19 others were detained; two people were wounded.
  • The arrest extends Mexico’s campaign against the cartel.

Rafael “R2” Álvarez Ayala, a senior leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was arrested in Zapopan after a shootout outside a restaurant. He and 19 others were detained; R2 and a Mexican Navy member were wounded. The operation is part of a widening campaign against the…

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U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for the first time since July

  • US petrol prices have dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since July.
  • Lower crude prices and recovering Gulf exports have eased pressure.
  • Seasonal price declines have also contributed to the relief.

US petrol prices have fallen below $4 a gallon for the first time since July, offering drivers some relief. The decline follows lower crude oil prices and easing concerns about supply from the Persian Gulf. The drop may also reflect the usual seasonal pattern, Bespoke Investment Group said,…

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Bitcoin dips as persistent US inflation revives concern over Fed rates

  • Hotter inflation pushed Bitcoin briefly below $74,000.
  • About $178 million in crypto long positions were liquidated.
  • Waller said a half-point Fed rise could be considered.

Bitcoin briefly fell to about $73,525 after US inflation exceeded forecasts for the third consecutive month, renewing concern that the Federal Reserve could keep rates high or consider a larger increase. The decline added to pressure on crypto markets already affected by falling prices and investor withdrawals. October’s…

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Jann Arden, Cassandra Naud, Hunter Cardinal Lead ‘Expiry Date’ Dark Dramedy (Exclusive)

  • Jann Arden, Cassandra Naud and Hunter Cardinal lead *Expiry Date*.
  • The film follows two young people living with terminal cancer.
  • Production is under way in Tisdale, Saskatchewan.

Jann Arden, Cassandra Naud and Hunter Cardinal will lead *Expiry Date*, a Canadian dark comedy-drama about two young people living with terminal cancer. Their characters, Jessica and Milton, initially clash but develop a friendship as they navigate family tensions, differing views on treatment and the prospect of dying…

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Nvidia spy case exposes how foreign agents target America’s corporate elite: ‘He is compromised’

  • Nvidia’s board is investigating reports about Jensen Huang’s relationship.
  • US officials reportedly suspected Alice Huang of gathering information for Beijing.
  • Nvidia says it has no reason to believe secrets were compromised.

Reports of Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang’s relationship with a businesswoman suspected by US officials of gathering information for Beijing have prompted an independent company investigation. The case has renewed concerns about foreign intelligence services targeting senior business leaders, whose access may extend to sensitive corporate plans and…

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AI Takes Center Stage at Tech-Forward AFM With Innovation Hub and AFM House Expansion

  • AFM’s AI Innovation Hub is expanding into a 15,000-square-foot venue.
  • Nearly 20 companies will showcase technology and take part in discussions.
  • Largo.ai focuses on data-assisted decisions, while Oxen.ai makes AI shots.

The American Film Market is giving artificial intelligence a much larger role in its 2026 programme, reflecting Hollywood’s growing use of AI in film production, sales and distribution. Its Innovation Hub will move into a new, 15,000-square-foot venue called AFM House, where technology companies can demonstrate tools and…

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F1 keeps Qatar and Abu Dhabi races planned as Imola replacement is dropped

  • F1 plans to finish the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
  • Imola has stood down as a possible replacement.
  • The championship says safety will determine whether the races go ahead.

Formula One plans to hold the season’s final two races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, and has told Imola to stop preparing as a possible replacement. The decision matters because missile strikes and conflict continue in the wider Gulf region, though the championship says it will withdraw the…

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Kelly Clarkson Sweetly Hugs Team Queen’s 17-Year-Old ‘Voice’ Contestant After Her Impressive “Miss Independent” Cover

  • Mia Knight covered Kelly Clarkson’s “Miss Independent” on *The Voice*.
  • Clarkson gave her a standing ovation and a hug.
  • Knight advanced, while Lillie Kolich was eliminated.

Mia Knight, a 17-year-old on Queen Latifah’s team on *The Voice*, performed Kelly Clarkson’s “Miss Independent” during the show’s live Y2K week. Clarkson gave Knight a standing ovation, praised how closely her rendition matched Clarkson’s live version, and hugged her after she left the stage. Knight said she…

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AFM 2026: Indie Film Faces a Tougher Market — But Theatrical Breakouts Offer Hope

  • Indie film has fewer buyers as streamers become more selective.
  • Theatrical hits are renewing confidence in independent films.
  • US box office rose 20.8% year on year through 28 October.

Independent film faces a tougher market as studios cut jobs and streaming services become more selective, leaving producers and distributors with fewer buyers. Yet theatrical releases are again central to the sector, and recent hits have raised hopes that audiences, particularly younger viewers, will support distinctive independent films.…

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