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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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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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South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA ends

  • South Africa is set to lose AGOA benefits from January 2027.
  • Exporters expect pressure on margins and some jobs.
  • The government is assessing the impact and seeking further talks.

South African exporters are preparing for possible job losses after the United States announced its intention to end the country’s benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on 1 January 2027. The US also plans to remove Rwanda. Washington said its annual eligibility review had raised…

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Ocon dropped by Haas for rest of season after row

  • Haas have ended Ocon’s 2026 season.
  • Rafael Camara will race in São Paulo.
  • Haas has not named drivers for later rounds.

Haas have dropped Esteban Ocon for the rest of the 2026 Formula 1 season, saying he will no longer race for the team. The decision follows his replacement during the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend after a reported dispute, though Haas has kept the discussions behind the move…

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On This Day in 1965, Johnnie Wright Hit No. 1 With a Rare Pro-War Song Featuring His Wife, Kitty Wells

  • “Hello Vietnam” topped the country chart for three weeks in 1965.
  • Kitty Wells joined her husband on the recording.
  • The song paired a separation story with a warning about communism.

On 3 November 1965, Johnnie Wright’s “Hello Vietnam” reached No. 1 on the country chart, where it remained for three weeks and became his biggest hit. Featuring guest vocals by his wife, Kitty Wells, the song later served as the opening theme for Stanley Kubrick’s film *Full Metal…

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Camara to make home F1 debut in  Brazil as Haas rule out Ocon’s return

  • Rafael Camara makes his F1 debut at home in São Paulo.
  • Haas say Esteban Ocon will not race again for them this season.
  • Haas are seventh, four points ahead of Audi.

Rafael Camara will make his Formula One race debut at the São Paulo Grand Prix this weekend, giving the 21-year-old Brazilian a home race after Haas confirmed Esteban Ocon will not return to its seat this season. The decision leaves Ocon out of the team’s remaining races and…

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The Internet’s Conspiracy Theorists Are Desperate for Voter Fraud

  • Westchester ballot scanners failed to recognise ballots because of outdated programming.
  • Officials said ballots were rejected, not miscounted, and valid votes would be counted.
  • Political figures and influencers quickly framed the glitch as evidence of fraud.

Election Day problems at polling places prompted claims of widespread voter fraud from prominent pro-Trump voices, despite no evidence being offered for those claims. The article describes how routine disruptions can quickly become fuel for conspiracy theories, amid a wider effort by political figures and online influencers to…

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Former Kobalt exec Simon Dennett joins music rights tech firm Spanish Point as Chief Product Officer

  • Simon Dennett will lead Matching Engine’s international expansion.
  • The platform serves CMOs in 13 countries.
  • Clients expect to distribute over €1.2 billion in royalties this year.

Former Kobalt executive Simon Dennett has joined Irish technology company Spanish Point Technologies as Chief Product Officer. He will lead the international expansion of Matching Engine, its music rights platform used by collective management organisations, as demand grows for systems that can handle increasingly complex data and AI-related…

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Democrats get the first Election Day flip: Republicans lose seat in Guam… but Trump has a reason to celebrate

  • Alicia Limtiaco flipped Guam’s House delegate seat for Democrats.
  • Tony Ada was projected to win the governorship for Republicans.
  • Trump celebrated the Republican gains despite the House loss.

Democrat Alicia Limtiaco defeated Republican incumbent James Moylan to win Guam’s non-voting delegate seat, giving Democrats their first seat flip of the 2026 midterms. The result is an early marker in the wider contest for control of Congress, where Democrats need to gain at least three House seats.…

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Gibsons apologises after Harry Potter Halloween display draws criticism over transgender issues

  • Gibsons apologised after criticism of its Harry Potter Halloween display.
  • The town said it celebrated the series, not Rowling’s views.
  • It will consider community feedback when planning future displays.

The Town of Gibsons in British Columbia apologised after its Harry Potter-themed Halloween display at Pioneer Park drew criticism from people concerned about the author JK Rowling’s public statements on transgender issues. The town said it understood the series had become difficult for some, particularly transgender people, and…

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