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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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USOPC considering plan to sell stake in Team USA as LA Olympics approach

  • USOPC is exploring selling a stake in Team USA’s commercial rights.
  • A new venture could replace its LA28 partnership after 2028.
  • The committee says the model is still in development.

The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee is developing a commercial venture that could sell investors a stake in Team USA’s commercial rights in exchange for capital. The proposal would be a major shift for the non-profit, which depends heavily on sponsorship and licensing income, and comes as interest…

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Cleveland Meredith charged over alleged threats against US judges

  • Meredith faces new charges over alleged threats against federal judges.
  • Prosecutors cite posts calling for executions and firing squads.
  • He was pardoned after a 2021 sentence for threatening Nancy Pelosi.

Newly added court filings say Cleveland Meredith had been referred to the FBI in July 2025 over a separate threat to an unnamed person, and prosecutors allege he has threatened and harassed people and institutions online for at least 16 months. He was arrested on Monday and charged…

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Key NY House race thrown into chaos over bizarre issue with voting ballot ‘thickness’

  • Scanners rejected paper ballots across Westchester County.
  • Officials withdrew an initial explanation blaming ballot thickness.
  • Affected votes are being secured for counting in a key House race.

Voting machines at polling places across New York’s Westchester County began rejecting paper ballots on 3 November, disrupting in-person voting in a closely watched congressional contest. The county’s Board of Elections initially attributed the problem to the thickness of the ballot paper, but later removed that explanation from…

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US midterms: When will we know who controls Congress?

  • House control could be decided on election night.
  • A tight Senate race may take days or weeks to call.
  • Early vote counts can give a misleading picture.

The timing of the US midterm results will depend on how close the races are. If polls are broadly accurate, control of the House could be known on election night and the Senate in the early hours of Wednesday, but tight contests could delay a decision for days…

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Trump may escalate Iran action while seeking a Middle East legacy

  • Trump may escalate pressure on Iran after midterm losses.
  • A third carrier group is heading to the Gulf with 10,000 personnel.
  • The article sees a regional defence pact as a challenge to Tehran.

The article argues that Donald Trump may respond to expected Republican losses in the US midterm elections by escalating military action against Iran, while also pursuing a strategic goal: reshaping the Middle East in ways that could secure a foreign-policy legacy. It presents a possible attack as both…

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Oklahoma man charged over powder-filled letters sent to public officials

  • Robin Martin faces federal charges over threatening letters sent to officials.
  • More than 700 mailings were believed linked to the same sender.
  • Tested powders were yeast or flour, but some letters remained untested.

Federal authorities charged Oklahoma City man Robin Martin with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder and threatening messages to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The case matters because the mailings prompted evacuations and safety concerns across several states, even though tested powders were…

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Billy Evans Answers ‘You Can See Everything’ Burning Questions on Alleged Cocaine Use, Nathan Fielder Regrets and More

  • Evans says he does not regret appearing in the documentary.
  • He denies cocaine use and says allergies caused his sniffing.
  • He says Holmes consents to his social media posts on her behalf.

Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes’ partner, answered viewers’ questions about Nathan Fielder’s documentary “You Can See Everything”, saying he does not regret taking part and rejecting the idea that he controls Holmes. His responses addressed speculation about his behaviour in the film and offered his account of their relationship…

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Improved asteroid deflection model runs faster, reveals more doomsday worries

  • A combined simulation method runs more than 1,600 times faster.
  • Asteroid shape and orientation can sharply change deflection results.
  • Different sides facing a blast produced up to fivefold velocity differences.

Sandia National Laboratories researchers have developed a faster way to model how X-rays from a nearby nuclear detonation might deflect an asteroid. The simulations show that an asteroid’s shape and orientation can greatly affect the result, making accurate targeting important when planning a deflection. The team combined two…

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Ex-Rep Justin Amash says Mike Rogers ‘would be more dangerous in the US Senate’ than Abdul El-Sayed

  • Amash says El-Sayed would pose less risk to liberty than Rogers.
  • He did not vote for either candidate.
  • He points to senators’ influence on close votes and oversight.

Former Republican congressman Justin Amash said Abdul El-Sayed would be less dangerous to individual liberty and the Constitution in the US Senate than Republican Mike Rogers. Amash said he did not vote for either candidate, arguing voters should support only someone they genuinely want in office. Amash compared…

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Little Mix’s Jade Earns Her First Solo Hot 100 Hit With ‘Angel of My Dreams’

  • Jade’s first solo Hot 100 hit debuts at No. 70.
  • Kylie Jenner’s runway appearance sparked a streaming surge.
  • Little Mix previously had three Hot 100 entries.

Jade has earned her first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100, as “Angel of My Dreams” debuts at No. 70 on the chart dated 7 November. She is the first Little Mix member to reach the US singles chart as a solo artist, more than two years…

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