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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 aim to retake Senate from Republicans as Americans go to polls

  • Democrats are on course to retake the Senate.
  • Historic wins came in Texas and South Carolina.
  • Control would give Democrats leverage over Trump’s agenda.

Democrats are poised to regain control of the US Senate after projected wins in several states that rarely elect Democratic senators. The results mark a sharp reversal from two years ago and suggest voters have turned against Donald Trump, while giving Democrats greater power to challenge his agenda.…

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US midterm voting goes smoothly with only a handful of issues nationwide

  • US midterm voting was mostly smooth despite local disruptions.
  • Westchester machines could not scan ballots at 332 locations.
  • Emergency ballots and bins were used for later counting.

Voting in the US midterm elections proceeded relatively smoothly nationwide, despite scattered problems at polling places. The issues were limited in scale as tens of millions cast ballots, with control of Congress at stake. The largest disruption was in Westchester County, New York, where machines could not scan…

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Women harmed by risky cosmetic procedures like Brazilian butt lifts, Botox and fillers that face ‘less regulation than a ballpoint pen’, MPs warn

  • MPs say cosmetic treatment rules leave consumers exposed to harm.
  • High-risk filler procedures should be limited to qualified professionals.
  • Government proposals include licensing and treatment restrictions.

MPs say regulation of cosmetic treatments and beauty products has not kept pace with their rapid growth, leaving people exposed to avoidable harm. A Commons committee has called for urgent safeguards, including restricting high-risk injectable procedures to appropriately qualified medical professionals. The report cites accounts of chemical burns,…

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Voters head to polls to decide control of House and Senate

  • Midterm voters are deciding control of both chambers of Congress.
  • The election is seen as a referendum on Trump.
  • DOJ monitors were deployed in all 50 states.

Voters across the United States went to the polls in a midterm election that will decide control of the House and Senate. The result is widely viewed as a judgement on President Donald Trump and his administration, while the Justice Department’s unprecedented election monitoring has raised concerns about…

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How to watch the US midterms in Australia, and what you need to know

  • All 435 House seats and 39 governorships are being contested.
  • Control of Congress could shape Trump’s remaining agenda.
  • Australians can follow coverage through ABC television and YouTube.

The 2026 US midterm elections are under way, with voters choosing all 435 members of the House, a portion of the Senate and 39 state governors. The results will show how voters view Donald Trump’s second term and could reshape his ability to advance his agenda; the economy…

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On This Day in 1980, Waylon Jennings Was at No. 1 With Every Outlaw’s Favorite TV Theme

  • Jennings’s Dukes of Hazzard theme topped the country chart in 1980.
  • It reached No. 21 on the pop chart.
  • The TV and single versions have different arrangements.

On 3 November 1980, Waylon Jennings’s “Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol’ Boys)” topped the US Hot Country Songs chart. Its role as the opening theme to a popular television series helped make it one of Jennings’s best-known songs, and it became his biggest hit on…

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Where have there been technical issues so far during US midterm elections?

  • Thick ballot paper disrupted counting in Westchester County.
  • Other technical problems delayed voting in four states.
  • Officials extended hours or arranged manual counting.

Technical problems disrupted voting at several locations during the US midterm elections, prompting officials to delay poll opening or extend closing times so people could cast ballots. The incidents affected voting processes in multiple states, while officials said the reported problems were limited and ballots would still be…

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How exit polls are evolving as more Americans vote early

  • The new survey includes people who vote early.
  • Interviews will take place in all states with statewide elections.
  • Organisers aim for 80,000 to 100,000 responses.

The Associated Press and broadcast networks have introduced a voter survey designed to capture who voted and what influenced their choices, including people who cast ballots before Election Day. The shift matters because traditional exit polls focused on in-person Election Day voters, while advance voting has become common.…

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3 Country Vocalists Who Proved the 1960s Were Unmatched

  • Cline, Jones and Owens helped define 1960s country.
  • Their distinct vocals and styles widened the genre’s appeal.
  • Owens’ Bakersfield Sound offered a contrast to Nashville polish.

Patsy Cline, George Jones and Buck Owens helped bring country music to a wider audience in the 1960s, when the genre expanded commercially alongside the Nashville Sound. Their contrasting styles shaped country’s appeal and showed how distinctive voices could carry it into the mainstream. Cline blended country and…

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CMF Phone 2 Pro keeps key features while cutting costs elsewhere

  • CMF kept the big screen and battery while cutting costs elsewhere.
  • Its $279 launch price was $100 below the Nothing Phone 3a.
  • Rising memory costs are making a similarly priced successor harder.

Nothing’s CMF Phone 2 Pro costs less by preserving headline features such as its large AMOLED screen, 5,000mAh battery and three rear cameras, while using less premium components elsewhere. The trade-offs help explain how its US Beta Program price was $279, $100 below the Nothing Phone 3a, and…

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