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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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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rally as Ackman presses for conservatorship exit

  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares rallied as Ackman renewed his push for release.
  • Both companies have remained in federal conservatorship since 2008.
  • The terms and timing of any exit remain unresolved.

Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rallied on 3 November as investor Bill Ackman renewed his call for the US government to release the mortgage finance companies from conservatorship. Ackman, whose Pershing Square has held shares in both companies for more than a decade, argued that an…

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Options traders are betting heavily on these stocks ahead of election results

  • Solar ETF options volume reached about 40 times its usual level by midday.
  • Call options dominated trading in SolarEdge and Enphase.
  • Election hopes drove positioning, but the policy outcome remains uncertain.

Options trading in US solar shares surged on 3 November as voters went to the polls in the midterm elections. According to CNBC, more than 20,000 contracts in the Invesco Solar ETF had changed hands by midday, roughly 40 times its recent daily average, and 99% were call…

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Sonos opens AI voice assistant trial to approved US users on 6 November

  • Sonos 27voice early access starts on 6 November.
  • The trial is limited to approved US users speaking English.
  • A full release is planned for 2027.

Sonos will begin limited early access to its new voice assistant, Sonos 27voice, on 6 November. The company says the feature is designed to understand natural language, handle music requests and answer general knowledge questions, bringing it closer to newer AI assistants. Users must request access in the…

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Surprising fact about ‘duty sex’ revealed — and the real reason couples do it: study

  • Fear of infidelity was the strongest factor linked to duty sex.
  • Men and women reported doing it at similar rates.
  • Researchers say the findings need testing in broader samples.

A study of 252 young adults found that fear of a partner’s infidelity was most strongly linked to having sex out of obligation, known as “duty sex”. The researchers suggest it may function as a response to perceived risk of losing a partner, offering an evolutionary explanation for…

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Why Trump only has a few weeks to restart Iran war — and what he could target with new strikes

  • Experts see a six-to-eight-week window for renewed US action.
  • A short bombing campaign may not change Iran’s position.
  • Strikes on energy sites could bring a strong response.

The article says President Donald Trump may have only a six-to-eight-week window after the US midterm elections to restart military action against Iran before a newly elected Congress could make it harder to continue. Experts quoted say a Democratic gain in the House could bring greater resistance from…

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US Senate panel sets hearing for Trump’s FCC pick; ABC TV licenses in focus

  • Senate hearing for Trump’s FCC nominee is set for 10 November.
  • The FCC is reviewing eight Disney-owned ABC station licences early.
  • Disney has sued to block the review.

The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a 10 November hearing on Danielle Thumann Severs, President Donald Trump’s nominee for one of two vacancies on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The hearing matters because the regulator is reviewing the licences of eight Disney-owned ABC stations, a move that has…

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DHS’s Mullin warns people who illegally vote will be hunted down

  • Mullin warned ineligible voters they would be pursued and prosecuted.
  • Noncitizen voting in federal elections is illegal and extremely rare.
  • Federal investigations and pressure on states have raised concerns about voter intimidation.

On US midterm election day, 3 November, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that people who vote illegally despite being ineligible would be found, ‘hunted down’ and prosecuted. In a social media post, he said that only American citizens should decide American elections. Noncitizens are already barred from…

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AI-generated ‘slopaganda’ in political ads puts internet platforms on alert

  • AI-generated political ads are appearing without clear AI disclosures.
  • Researchers tracked 289 AI-generated or enhanced ads and over $187 million in spending.
  • Platforms face a growing challenge in helping voters identify synthetic content.

AI-generated images and video have become a prominent feature of advertising in the 2026 US midterm elections, raising questions about what voters can recognise as authentic. CNBC reported finding online political ads without AI disclosures, including a video posted by Republican New York governor candidate Bruce Blakeman that…

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Street artist makes US history with stunning NYC mural — and didn’t even know it

  • A 307-foot Bronx mural is described as America’s tallest.
  • Three artists completed it in 22 days.
  • Residents helped shape its themes through community meetings.

Dominican artist Néstor Omar García, known as Angurria, helped create what the article describes as America’s tallest mural on a 29-storey public-housing tower in the Bronx. The 307-foot work celebrates neighbourhood life and reflects residents’ ideas about how their community should be portrayed. Titled “Un MAR de Gente…

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 return to record-low $169 price at major US retailers

  • Pixel Buds Pro 2 are back at their lowest price, $169.
  • The sale is listed until 8 November.
  • Some colours have already sold out.

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 have returned to their lowest recorded price, with the earbuds selling for $169 at Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Store. The offer gives Android users a chance to buy Google’s premium earbuds at a reduced price, though availability depends on colour. Google…

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