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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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Becerra and Hilton face voter concerns over costs and Trump in California

  • Becerra and Hilton are competing to succeed Gavin Newsom.
  • The race centres on living costs, Trump and political experience.
  • Democrats account for about 45% of registered voters.

Californians are choosing between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, who cannot seek a third term. The race has focused on the state’s high cost of living, President Donald Trump and the candidates’ experience, with Becerra presenting himself as a defender of…

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Meta borrows $15bn to finance expanding AI infrastructure investment

  • Meta is raising $15 billion in a five-part bond sale.
  • The funds will support its expanding AI infrastructure investment.
  • Meta expects up to $145 billion in capital spending this year.

Meta is raising $15 billion through a five-part US dollar bond sale to help fund its rapidly expanding investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The borrowing reflects the scale of spending required for data centres and computing capacity, and adds to a wider wave of AI-related fundraising. The disclosed…

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Canada to exclude Russian and Belarusian players from junior championships

  • Canada bars Russian and Belarusian players from the junior championships.
  • Carney tied the exclusion to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
  • Four European federations also said they would not play Russia.

Canada will exclude Russian and Belarusian players from next month’s world junior ice hockey championships in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. He said the restriction would remain in place while Russia and Belarus supported the war in Ukraine, adding to opposition to their participation in international sport.…

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The 10 Best American Rock Bands of All Time, Ranked

  • Van Halen tops the American rock bands ranking.
  • The article spans groups from Aerosmith to the Eagles.
  • CCR released seven albums during its brief peak.

The article ranks ten American rock bands, placing Van Halen first and arguing that the United States’ contribution to rock extends well beyond its pioneering solo artists. It highlights how the bands combined distinctive performers and collaborative musicianship to shape popular music across different eras. The supplied text…

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Jennifer Lawrence invokes Hunger Games imagery to urge US voters

  • Lawrence urged her 8.7 million followers to vote in the midterms.
  • Her post quoted Katniss without endorsing a candidate.
  • Some fans read the reference as an indirect political message.

Jennifer Lawrence urged her Instagram followers to vote in the US midterm elections, using imagery and a line associated with her role as Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games”. She did not endorse a candidate, but some fans interpreted the reference to rebellion as an indirect political message.…

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George Benson Feted by Wyclef Jean & More at Jazz Foundation Fundraiser: ‘Just One Way to Give Back’

  • George Benson received the 2026 Tommy LiPuma Award.
  • The fundraiser honoured musicians and philanthropist Eden Alpert.
  • Auction proceeds support musicians’ housing, healthcare and work.

George Benson received the Jazz Foundation of America’s 2026 Tommy LiPuma Award for Recording Excellence at a Los Angeles fundraiser on 1 November. The event recognised musicians and supporters of the music community, while raising money for assistance to musicians in need. Other honorees included pianist Patrice Rushen,…

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Legendary Photographer on getting that perfect election night picture

  • NPR interviewed David Hume Kennerly about election-night photography.
  • His decades of political coverage include moments behind the scenes.
  • The available report gives no detailed account of his advice.

As photographers take their places for the 3 November 2026 US elections, an NPR interview turns to David Hume Kennerly, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist who has documented political events for decades. The report focuses on the challenge of capturing an election-night image that conveys more than a result:…

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Tinashe to Republican Voters During Midterm Elections: ‘Yall Can Go’

  • Tinashe urged fans to vote in the midterms.
  • Blue hearts prompted criticism from Republican users.
  • She said she did not care if some fans disagreed.

Tinashe urged her fans to vote in the US midterm elections, posting “VOTE OR DIE! LETS GO AMERICA” on X alongside blue heart emojis that appeared to signal support for Democrats. When Republican critics challenged the apparent political message and its effect on her fans, she responded bluntly,…

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Conan O’Brien Says Modern Politics Rewards People with “No Soul”

  • O’Brien says politics rewards a lack of principle.
  • He calls the current climate deeply depressing.
  • He values comedy that creates human connections.

Conan O’Brien said modern American politics rewards people who set aside personal principles, describing the political climate as deeply depressing and nihilistic. Speaking at The New Yorker Festival, he argued that people need internal boundaries and a clear sense of who they are. O’Brien said direct political comedy…

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Democrats retake Senate and win control of House in midterms

  • Democrats took back the Senate and were expected to control the House.
  • The results were widely viewed as a verdict on Trump’s second term.
  • Cost of living, fuel prices and the war with Iran shaped the campaign.

Democrats made major gains in the US midterm elections, retaking the Senate and putting the House under their control, in a vote widely seen as a verdict on Donald Trump’s second term. Trump said he was willing to accept the results and work with Democrats, while warning he…

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