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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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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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The Six Wild Campaign Ads Definitely Not Destined for the Paley Center

  • US campaign advertising spending reached a record $11.6 billion.
  • Some adverts used stunts involving guns, fortune cookies and basketball.
  • The article questions whether the spending produced anything culturally valuable.

Campaign adverts for the 2026 US midterm elections have cost a record $11.6 billion, prompting a tongue-in-cheek look at some of the cycle’s stranger political spots. The article argues that the spending produced little meaningful cultural output, but left behind a handful of memorable adverts that reveal how…

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Why isn’t Angel Reese held to the Caitlin Clark standard when fans attack her teammates?

  • The article questions whether commentators apply equal standards to Clark and Reese.
  • Reese-aligned fans targeted Atlanta teammates Jordin Canada and Rhyne Howard.
  • Clark has repeatedly condemned online hate, the article says.

The article argues that commentators who have repeatedly asked Caitlin Clark to condemn online abuse should apply the same expectation to Angel Reese, after fans identifying with Reese targeted her Atlanta Dream teammates Jordin Canada and Rhyne Howard. It says neither player is responsible for the conduct of…

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US has plans to strike Iran as early as tomorrow, report says

  • A US military plan could allow strikes on Iran from 4 November.
  • There is no confirmation that Trump has authorised the operation.
  • Regional allies have been warned to prepare for possible retaliation.

US Central Command has prepared a plan for strikes on Iran that could be carried out as early as Wednesday 4 November, according to a report attributed to The New York Times. That date falls the day after the US midterm elections. A plan being ready does not…

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Bruce Springsteen Urges Officials to Protect the Vote on Election Day: ‘Our Vote Is Our Voice’

  • Springsteen called on officials to protect the vote.
  • The 2026 midterms include races for control of Congress.
  • He urged officials to reject directives undermining fair elections.

Bruce Springsteen urged US election officials to ensure votes in the 2026 midterm elections are securely counted, saying they have a constitutional duty to protect free and fair elections. His message matters because the contests will determine control of Congress as well as the outcome of state and…

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Greenland’s parliament ratifies Trump’s US security agreement

  • Greenland’s parliament ratified a US-Denmark security agreement.
  • The deal permits two new US bases and a missile defence system.
  • Danish parliamentary approval is still required.

Greenland’s parliament has ratified a security and military-access agreement with the United States and Denmark, clearing a step towards a larger US military presence on the Arctic island. The agreement follows President Donald Trump’s threats earlier in the year to take control of Greenland, which strained US ties…

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