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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 lawmakers, in letter, question McDonald’s CEO about algorithmic pricing practices

  • Five Democratic lawmakers questioned McDonald’s algorithmic pricing.
  • They seek details on customer data, franchisee use and antitrust review.
  • McDonald’s says recommendations are optional and franchisees set prices.

US Senator Elizabeth Warren and four other Democratic lawmakers have questioned McDonald’s chief executive Chris Kempczinski about the company’s use of algorithmic pricing tools. They said the system could push consumers to pay more and help franchisees coordinate prices, and have asked for information about how it works…

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Trump proposes shifting Israel aid into joint defence programmes

  • Trump says a $4 billion payment to Israel will end.
  • Aid may be redirected into joint defence programmes.
  • The new funding route could face less congressional oversight.

Donald Trump said the United States would stop a $4 billion payment to Israel at the end of the year, but the announcement may not amount to a real reduction in support. The article says aid could instead be channelled through joint defence and weapons-development programmes, making the…

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Severe weather disrupts election day across several US states

  • Flooding disrupted access to polling places in Florida and the Southwest.
  • Officials moved some voting sites and arranged alternatives for stranded voters.
  • Voting nationwide had otherwise seen relatively few problems by the afternoon.

Severe weather disrupted voting in parts of the United States on 3 November as voters cast ballots in the midterm elections. Flash flooding and heavy rain made some polling places difficult to reach, particularly in Florida and the Southwest. Election officials moved affected polling sites and arranged alternative…

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Ken Burns: ‘Something more fundamental at stake’ in this election

  • Burns called the midterms a test of US democracy.
  • He urged voters to weigh candidates’ commitment to constitutional duties.
  • He warned of deep divisions but remained optimistic.

Filmmaker Ken Burns has described the 2026 US midterm elections as a test of the country’s democratic institutions. In an opinion essay published on election day, he argued that the United States faces what he called a fourth great crisis, after the Civil War, the Great Depression and…

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Binance says employee deception enabled hackers to steal over $6bn

  • Hackers stole more than $6 billion from Binance.
  • A fake job interview helped compromise an engineer’s work computer.
  • Industry partners froze almost half of the funds where possible.

Binance says hackers stole more than $6 billion by exploiting employee access and internal systems, with the final attack completed in about 20 minutes. The account matters because it describes a months-long operation that went beyond a single phishing email, and shows how a fake job interview helped…

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Ten years later, ‘Pokémon Go to the polls’ still haunts the internet

  • Clinton’s 2016 Pokémon Go remark became an enduring Election Day meme.
  • The phrase reflects the growing overlap of internet culture and US politics.
  • Nostalgia for 2016 has surged, including a 790% rise in themed playlists.

Hillary Clinton’s 2016 suggestion that people play Pokémon Go “to the polls” became a lasting internet meme, resurfacing on US Election Day ten years later. The article uses the phrase’s persistence to show how political campaigns and online culture have become closely intertwined. The remark was made at…

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NITA STRAUSS And JOSH VILLALTA Rock LOS ANGELES RAMS Halftime Show For ‘Salute To Service’

  • Nita Strauss and Josh Villalta played the Rams’ “Salute To Service” halftime show.
  • Their medley featured rock anthems and the “Top Gun” theme.
  • The performance was also their son Maxwell’s first Rams game.

Guitarist Nita Strauss and drummer Josh Villalta performed a rock medley at the Los Angeles Rams’ halftime show on Sunday, as part of the NFL’s “Salute To Service” tribute to US military personnel. The performance brought their established game-day partnership to a high-profile occasion and also marked their…

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The best-dressed celebrities at the CFDA Awards 2026: Demi Moore, Keke Palmer and more

  • Keke Palmer hosted and wore a vintage Bob Mackie design.
  • Anthony Vaccarello won International Designer of the Year.
  • Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz and Rosé wore his final Saint Laurent collection.

The 2026 CFDA Awards celebrated American fashion, with Keke Palmer hosting and the evening’s standout celebrity looks drawing attention. Palmer also paid tribute to the late Bob Mackie, wearing one of his vintage designs. Outgoing Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello won International Designer of the Year and…

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Trump pledges to end US military aid to Israel from 2027

  • Trump says annual US aid to Israel will end in 2027.
  • The US would still sell Israel weapons.
  • Experts question whether the pledge will be carried out.

Donald Trump said the United States would stop giving Israel about $4 billion a year in military aid from 2027, while continuing to sell it weapons. If carried out, the change would mark a major shift in US policy, but the article says experts doubt the claim and…

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FC 27 Hocus Pocus SBC solutions and rewards

  • Hocus Pocus is a one-task SBC in FC 27.
  • Completion earns an untradeable Jumbo Gold Pack with 24 items.
  • It also advances an objective that grants more rewards and tokens.

The Hocus Pocus Squad Building Challenge is live in FC 27, offering players a bonus pack and progress towards a completionist objective. That objective also provides further rewards and Ultimate Scream Tokens, so completing the challenge can contribute to longer-term rewards. The SBC has one task with specific…

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