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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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Skyworks tumbles as sluggish smartphone market weighs on forecast

  • Skyworks shares dropped over 14 per cent after its forecast missed estimates.
  • Smartphone weakness is expected to weigh on first-quarter revenue and earnings.
  • The Qorvo deal is expected to deliver at least US$500 million in annual savings.

Skyworks Solutions shares fell more than 14 per cent in extended trading after the chipmaker forecast first-quarter revenue and earnings below analysts’ expectations. The outlook points to continued pressure in its core smartphone business, particularly in the premium Android market. The company expects revenue of US$1.80 billion to…

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Mother and daughter found dead after suspected grizzly attack in British Columbia

  • A mother was found dead after a suspected grizzly attack near Bella Coola.
  • Her 19-year-old daughter is still missing.
  • Authorities have begun trapping efforts as the search continues.

A mother was found dead and her 19-year-old daughter remains missing after a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, on British Columbia’s central coast. The search began over the weekend after relatives reported them missing; authorities have not yet established the full circumstances. Their vehicle was found…

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Crockett: Stevens did El-Sayed ‘a favor’ among Black voters

  • Crockett argued Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers could help El-Sayed with Black voters.
  • Stevens had drawn strong support from Black voters in the Democratic primary.
  • The endorsement’s effect on the Senate race remains uncertain.

US Representative Jasmine Crockett said Haley Stevens may have done Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed “a favour” with Black voters by endorsing his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, just before Michigan’s election. Her assessment was a political judgement, not evidence of a change in voting intentions. Stevens had won…

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Coroner to examine Met’s response to poison warning before student’s death

  • Coroner to ask what the Met knew about the poison.
  • A warning reached police weeks before Parfett’s death.
  • Investigators identified 286 UK recipients of Law’s packages.

A coroner will question the Metropolitan Police about what it did after receiving a warning that a woman’s daughter had died after taking a poison sold by Canadian Kenneth Law. The warning came weeks before 22-year-old student Thomas Parfett died in October 2021, raising concerns about whether action…

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Mac Davis Hated His First No. 1 Hit for Being “Super Egotistical”

  • Davis’s first No. 1 became his only Hot 100 chart-topper.
  • The 1972 song topped two Billboard charts for three weeks.
  • Davis later called it egotistical and chauvinistic.

Mac Davis’s “Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me” became his first No. 1 hit in 1972, launching his success as a recording artist. Despite its chart performance and Grammy nomination, Davis later said he disliked the song, which he considered egotistical and chauvinistic. Written after producer Rick Hall…

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Live updates: Midterms in full swing in final hours before polls close

  • Voters are deciding control of the House and Senate.
  • More than 59 million Americans voted early.
  • Close races may leave control of Congress unresolved on election night.

Americans voted on 3 November in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, alongside governors’ races in 36 states. More than 59 million people had…

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Real estate giants launch national home database as battle over ‘private’ listings heats up

  • Four major brokerages are launching a shared home-listing database.
  • New listings must be submitted within one business day.
  • The move challenges Compass’s private-listing strategy.

Four major US real estate groups are backing Open Real Estate, a shared national database intended to make property listings available across participating brokerages and platforms. The launch intensifies a dispute with Compass over private listings, which supporters say give sellers control over marketing, while critics argue they…

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DoJ says Trump’s proposed 250ft arch would be completed after end of his term

  • The proposed arch would be finished after Trump’s term ends, according to the Justice Department.
  • Groundwork could begin on 5 November if the required approvals are granted.
  • Lawsuits challenge the project’s authorisation and its effect on the historic site.

The US Department of Justice says Donald Trump’s proposed 250ft (76m) triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery would be completed after his second presidential term ends. If the project receives approval, excavation and foundation work could begin as early as 5 November 2026 and take six to eight…

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Trump tariffs hitting small businesses

  • Tariffs are raising costs for some small businesses.
  • Affected firms report price rises and delayed expansion.
  • Small business views on tariffs remain mixed.

US small businesses that rely on imported goods are facing higher costs under President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. A March 2026 survey by Small Business Majority found that, among respondents directly affected by tariffs, 53% reported higher supplier costs, 47% had raised prices on some materials or products…

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Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history

  • Texas’s Senate race drew at least $573.2 million.
  • Talarico raised $155 million; Paxton raised $40 million.
  • Musk spent at least $212 million supporting Paxton.

Texas voters are choosing between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico in a Senate contest that has drawn at least $573.2 million, making it the most expensive Senate race in US history. The spending has sharpened concerns among voters that wealthy donors and political groups have too…

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