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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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As Team Trump saves billions by beating welfare fraud, Dems scream ‘cruelty’

  • Federal benefit enrolment has fallen across three major programmes.
  • New York Medicaid spending is projected at $134 billion this year.
  • The article frames fraud enforcement as taxpayer protection.

The article argues that the Trump administration’s tighter eligibility rules and fraud enforcement have reduced enrolment in federal food assistance, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act plans, presenting the declines as savings for taxpayers. It criticises Democrats who describe the changes as harmful to people who rely on support,…

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SCOTUS Looks Ready to Let Public Money Fund Religious Discrimination

  • Catholic preschools challenge Colorado’s nondiscrimination condition.
  • The case concerns access to public preschool funding.
  • Justices warned a ruling could reach beyond LGBTQ rights.

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared likely to side with Catholic preschools seeking public funding while retaining the right to exclude LGBTQ children and families. The case could further expand the circumstances in which religious institutions receive taxpayer money without following rules that apply to other publicly funded…

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The Lettermen’s Tony Butala Dies at 87

  • Tony Butala, founding Lettermen member, has died aged 87.
  • The group had 20 Hot 100 hits, including two that reached No. 7.
  • Butala received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star with the group in 2020.

Tony Butala, founding member and last surviving original member of vocal trio The Lettermen, has died aged 87. His death marks the loss of a central figure in a group whose smooth harmonies and romantic standards became a fixture of American pop music. Butala died on Sunday 1…

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New Jersey governor warns importing Russian diesel ‘will be met with harsh penalties’ amid Trump deal

  • Sherrill says importing Russian diesel remains illegal.
  • Trump announced a deal for more than 1.8 million tonnes.
  • New Jersey says it will use legal tools to protect its ports.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has warned the state’s ports and terminal operators that importing Russian diesel remains illegal under US federal law, despite President Donald Trump’s reported fuel deal with Moscow. She said facilities should turn away tankers involved in the trade and warned that importing the…

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More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.

  • Calls for an Iranian nuclear deterrent have grown more prominent during the war.
  • An earlier survey found a slim majority favoured atomic bombs, but it predates the current conflict.
  • Iran has announced no decision to build a weapon, and inspectors face gaps in what they can verify.

Public calls for Iran to develop nuclear weapons have become more prominent after months of war with the United States and Israel. Iranian lawmakers and security figures who favour a bomb argue that it could deter further attacks. The shift builds on an earlier change in public opinion:…

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What happens if North Korea steals Wall Street’s tokenized assets next

  • The FBI attributes the theft of more than $6 billion from Binance to North Korea; Pyongyang denies it.
  • Wall Street has begun using tokenised representations of securities held in regulated custody.
  • A theft of those securities is a potential risk, not an event reported in this story.

The FBI says North Korean hackers stole more than $6 billion in virtual assets from Binance on 29 October 2026 and identified the operation as TraderTraitor. North Korea denies involvement. US investigators have urged cryptocurrency services to block transactions linked to the stolen funds, which they say are…

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Midterm Elections: Piers Morgan & Rashida Jones On How ‘Uncensored’s Going Into Uncharted Territory Tonight, The Trump Wild Card

  • Morgan expects a substantial Democratic wave in the midterms.
  • He links possible Republican losses to the Iran war’s fallout.
  • Uncensored is airing a four-hour live show from Washington.

Piers Morgan predicts that Democrats could make substantial gains in the US midterm elections, saying Republicans may lose the House and possibly the Senate. He argues that the Iran war and its economic fallout could be major reasons for losses, while cautioning that Donald Trump’s unpredictability makes the…

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Alaska voters weigh rights and representation in pivotal US midterms

  • Midterm turnout rose as control of Congress was at stake.
  • Alaska could help decide control of the Senate.
  • Anchorage voters cited military service, rights and community concerns.

Turnout rose in US midterm elections that will determine the direction of Congress, with Alaska among the states that could decide control of the Senate. Voters’ accounts showed sharply different reasons for their choices, reflecting the election’s significance for policy and people’s rights. In Anchorage’s diverse Mountain View…

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Canada’s CBC Joins Microdrama Boom

  • CBC is exploring homegrown vertical dramas for CBC Gem.
  • Episodes in the format can run 60 to 90 seconds.
  • The broadcaster is seeking attention in a crowded streaming market.

Canada’s public broadcaster CBC is considering adding locally made vertical dramas to CBC Gem as it expands its digital originals. The move reflects growing competition for viewers’ attention from short-video platforms and microdrama apps. New digital originals head Ariel Yang will commission short-form series under 15 minutes for…

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Indian national killed in attack on vessel off Oman

  • One Indian seafarer died after an attack near Oman.
  • The other 13 Indian nationals aboard were rescued.
  • India called for safer shipping and a diplomatic solution.

An Indian seafarer died after the commercial vessel MSV Al Jusufi was attacked near Limah, Oman, on the evening of 2 November 2026. India’s foreign ministry said 14 Indian nationals were aboard and the other 13 were rescued. India’s shipping minister said an unidentified aerial object struck the…

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