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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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Abbott: Hinojosa ‘makes Talarico look almost conservative’

  • Abbott called Hinojosa further left than Senate candidate James Talarico.
  • The attack came as Texans voted in the governor’s race.
  • Hinojosa has campaigned on schools, costs and political influence.

On election day in Texas, Republican governor Greg Abbott described his Democratic challenger, state representative Gina Hinojosa, as the most radical left-wing member of the state House. He said she was further left than James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate, and “makes Talarico look almost…

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Moroccan-Belgian Superhero Picture ‘Atoman’ Secures North American Release – AFM

  • Atoman has secured North American distribution.
  • A release on at least 100 screens is planned for early 2027.
  • The North African superhero film will receive English-language dubs.

Disrupt Entertainment has acquired all North American distribution rights to Atoman, a North African superhero film, ahead of an international sales push at the American Film Market. The company plans a theatrical release on at least 100 screens in early 2027, giving the film a substantial North American…

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Family wealth, Epstein, ‘vanity projects’: How Democrats plan to investigate Trump after midterms

  • Democrats plan extensive investigations if they win either chamber.
  • Trump family businesses, crypto and Kushner’s roles are priorities.
  • Lawmakers also want scrutiny of the handling of Epstein files.

Democrats are preparing investigations into President Donald Trump’s administration and business dealings if they gain control of either chamber of Congress in the midterm elections. They say a majority would give them committee leadership, more staff and budgets, and subpoena powers to scrutinise alleged conflicts of interest and…

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US voters weigh abortion, redistricting and voter ID measures

  • Voters considered 145 state ballot measures during the midterms.
  • Abortion rights and proposed bans were central issues.
  • Redistricting and transgender rights were also on the ballot.

Voters considered 145 ballot measures alongside the US midterm elections, including proposals on abortion rights, congressional redistricting, voter identification and transgender rights. The votes put President Donald Trump’s priorities to a public test and could shape state laws and future elections. Missouri voters were asked whether to replace…

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Protect Poundland from predatory capitalism, MPs tell government

  • Poundland’s 12,000 jobs are at risk as it faces administration.
  • MPs are pressing Gordon Brothers to accept a viable sale.
  • Supplier delays are adding pressure to the retailer.

Poundland’s future and 12,000 jobs are uncertain after its US owner, Gordon Brothers, stopped funding the retailer and the company began preparing for administration. MPs have urged ministers to protect high street businesses from asset-stripping and press the owner to accept a viable offer, while the government says…

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Eminem Grants Music to Abdul El-Sayed After Collaborating with His Vocal Critic Kid Rock

  • Eminem’s “Not Afraid” features in El-Sayed’s final campaign video.
  • El-Sayed is challenging Mike Rogers for Michigan’s Senate seat.
  • The music use follows Eminem’s collaboration with El-Sayed critic Kid Rock.

Eminem has allowed US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to use his song “Not Afraid” in a final get-out-the-vote video aimed at Michigan voters. The endorsement is notable because it follows Eminem’s recent collaboration with Kid Rock, a vocal critic of El-Sayed. El-Sayed is running against former congressman Mike…

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CAA’s Bryan Lourd Insists AI’s “Future Must Be Built With Artists, Not At Their Expense” As Agency Weighs In On NYT Vs. OpenAI Battle

  • CAA challenges OpenAI’s use of creative work in AI training.
  • Artists and industry groups say licensing at scale is possible.
  • Bryan Lourd calls for consent, control and compensation.

CAA has filed an amicus brief in the copyright case involving OpenAI, The New York Times and other publishers, arguing that using creative work to train AI without permission should not be treated as consent. CAA chief Bryan Lourd says the dispute will help determine who controls creative…

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Venom-toothed Noxious Terminids are soon to infest Helldivers 2, and it’s your noble job to sterilise the galaxy for Super Earth

  • Helldivers 2 is adding a poisonous Terminid subspecies.
  • Spewers can trap players with web projectiles.
  • Bug caves will appear across more worlds.

Helldivers 2 is set to add Noxious Terminids, a new subspecies of fast, poisonous bugs, as the game continues to be a priority for developer Arrowhead. The update expands the threats players face and gives them a new role in Super Earth’s campaign to eradicate the infestation. Noxious…

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The US and Europe have a narrow window to change Russia’s war trajectory

  • Ukraine has a rare chance to seize the initiative.
  • Russia’s 2026 net gains are about 100 square kilometres.
  • The US and Europe are urged to sustain pressure on Moscow.

The article argues that Ukraine has regained momentum on the battlefield, creating a rare opportunity for the United States and Europe to put sustained pressure on Russia. It says Moscow is trying to disrupt that momentum through intensified attacks on Ukraine and NATO states, and warns that allies…

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Israeli finance ministry was unaware of plans to end US military aid: Report

  • Israeli finance officials reportedly had no advance warning of an immediate aid halt.
  • Trump said roughly $4 billion in annual US military aid would end in 2026.
  • The current aid arrangement runs through 2028, leaving the timetable uncertain.

Israeli finance ministry officials were caught off guard by US President Donald Trump’s announcement on 3 November that Washington would end roughly $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel by the end of 2026, according to Israeli media reports. One official said the ministry knew of an…

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