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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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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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ChatGPT provided Democracy Works info to voters more than 16 million times this cycle 

  • ChatGPT provided Democracy Works voting information more than 16 million times this cycle.
  • The information covers registration, deadlines and polling places.
  • The count measures information provided, not individual voters or votes cast.

ChatGPT has provided voting information from the non-partisan organisation Democracy Works more than 16 million times during the 2026 US election cycle, according to the figure reported by The Hill. The partnership gives people asking about election logistics access to information on registration, deadlines, polling places and voting…

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Sullivan campaign, NRSC form ‘recount fund’ for Alaska Senate race

  • Republicans have established a fund for a possible Alaska Senate recount.
  • A second candidate named Sullivan has prompted concerns about voter confusion.
  • The fund’s creation does not mean a recount is under way.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has filed paperwork to establish a recount fund for Alaska’s US Senate race, in which Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan faces former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola. The filing, made on election day, lists Sullivan’s campaign as a participant. The committee said it was preparing…

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Justice Department: Election Day monitors deployed to every state for first time

  • About 1,000 federal monitors and observers were deployed across all 50 states.
  • The Justice Department says they are checking compliance with voting rights laws.
  • Some state and local officials have questioned the scope and authority of the operation.

The US Justice Department said it deployed approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers across all 50 states on 3 November 2026, the first time its Election Day monitoring operation has reached every state. The department described it as its largest such effort. Led by its Civil Rights Division,…

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Shaboozey Reveals How Dolly Parton Helped Shape His Country Music Roots Through His Nigerian Father

  • Shaboozey’s Nigerian-born father was a Dolly Parton fan.
  • His musical influences ranged from country to R&B and rock.
  • He says his own sound came from reflecting on his values.

Shaboozey says Dolly Parton helped shape his country music roots through his father, who grew up in Nigeria and was a fan of hers. He sees his father’s appreciation as evidence of Parton’s global reach, and praises her activism and contribution to country music. The singer says his…

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Missing octogenarian sailor and dog found alive 460 miles from California coast

  • Sailor, 86, and his dog were rescued off California.
  • They had been missing for two months.
  • The boat was reportedly disabled and lost.

An 86-year-old sailor and his dog were found alive aboard their sailboat about 460 miles off the California coast, two months after they were last heard from. Their rescue ended a search launched after the US Coast Guard received a report that they were overdue. The man and…

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4 Incredible Songs That Warren Zevon Wrote With Unusual Collaborators

  • Zevon drew on collaborators from literature, journalism and sport.
  • David Lindell’s mercenary stories inspired “Roland the Headless Gunner”.
  • Mitch Albom and Zevon co-wrote a song about a hockey goon.

Warren Zevon wrote songs with collaborators better known for work outside music, drawing on their stories, writing and professional worlds. The partnerships produced unusual characters and settings, helping distinguish his songwriting and broaden the material on his later albums. The article highlights four examples: former mercenary David Lindell’s…

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Winchester vs. Colt: Idaho votes to designate a state gun

  • Idaho voters can choose from six firearms on the 3 November ballot.
  • The vote is advisory and does not designate a state gun by itself.
  • Lawmakers would need to pass another law to make a choice official.

Idaho voters are being asked at the 3 November 2026 general election to choose which of six firearms they would like to see designated as the state gun. The choices are two Winchester rifles, the Model 1894 and Model 1873; two Colt handguns, the 1873 Single Action Army…

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