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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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Clutch’s Neil Fallon on Making ‘Wasted Lands’ for the Stage, Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Producer, and Playing Banjo on the New Album (Exclusive)

  • Clutch’s 14th album is due in January 2027.
  • The band discarded material they felt would not translate live.
  • “Beware the Fever” grew from a jam featuring Fallon’s banjo.

Clutch are due to release their 14th studio album, *Wasted Lands*, in January 2027, their first since 2022. Frontman Neil Fallon says the band set aside a large amount of recorded material after questioning whether it would work on stage, returning instead to the sound and approach they…

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Gilded statue in DC mocks Trump for ‘dodging’ Vietnam war draft over bone spurs

  • A statue on the National Mall mocks Trump’s Vietnam draft deferment.
  • The work satirises his bone-spur diagnosis.
  • It is due to remain through Veterans Day.

A gilded statue mocking Donald Trump’s Vietnam War draft deferment was installed on Washington’s National Mall shortly before Veterans Day. The work, titled *The Foot Soldier*, satirises his bone-spur diagnosis and draws attention to longstanding allegations that he avoided military service. Created by the anonymous artists’ group Secret…

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Changes are coming to Social Security in January — here’s what Americans should know

  • Benefits rise by 3.6% in January 2027.
  • The taxable earnings cap increases to $192,300.
  • SSA updated millions of records to improve data completeness.

Social Security recipients will receive higher payments from January 2027, while higher earners will pay tax on a larger share of their income. The changes affect millions of Americans and are intended to adjust benefits for rising prices and the taxable earnings limit for wage growth. The annual…

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Cruise that left passengers stranded in Cambodia seized in Singapore after running out of money

  • Singapore seized the Villa Vie Odyssey under a court order.
  • About 200 passengers were left in Cambodia after the voyage stopped.
  • The operator cited fuel costs and financial strain.

The Villa Vie Odyssey, a residential cruise ship whose operator says it ran out of money, has been seized under a court order in Singapore. About 200 passengers were left in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, last month after Villa Vie Residences halted the voyage, raising questions about the company’s finances…

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Clutch Announce 2027 North American Tour, Unveil Single “Beware the Fever”: Stream

  • Clutch announced a 2027 tour with three guest acts on many dates.
  • New single “Beware the Fever” precedes the album Wasted Lands.
  • The 25 listed shows span Honolulu to Brooklyn.

Clutch have announced a 2027 North American tour with Corrosion of Conformity, Agnostic Front and Chuck Ragan on many dates, while releasing “Beware the Fever”, a new single from their forthcoming album. The tour gives fans a chance to hear the new material live and brings together acts…

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The vaccine limbo in the US is worsening the measles outbreak

  • Three deaths highlight the worsening US measles outbreak.
  • Former advisers say the country lacks a functioning vaccine committee.
  • Earlier MMR doses could help protect children in outbreak areas.

The lack of a functioning US vaccine advisory committee is limiting the country’s response to a worsening measles outbreak, former advisers say. They argue that a properly constituted committee could review vaccination advice as cases and deaths rise, including whether to target adults and bring forward children’s doses…

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Beach Bunny Announce 2027 North American Tour, Unveil New Song “Vinegar”: Stream

  • Beach Bunny announce 31 North American headline dates for 2027.
  • New single “Vinegar” marks their Atlantic Records debut.
  • They will also support Weezer and Taking Back Sunday in Europe.

Beach Bunny have signed to Atlantic Records, announced a 31-date North American headline tour for 2027 and released “Vinegar”, their major-label debut single. The tour begins in Dallas on 4 March and includes stops such as Los Angeles, Toronto, New York and Chicago, followed by 13 UK and…

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Dirty Projectors Plot 2027 Tour, Drop New Song

  • Dirty Projectors released “Jumbotron” and announced a 2027 solo tour.
  • The 25-date run spans North America and Europe.
  • The band has signed to Joyful Noise and launched its own imprint.

Dirty Projectors have signed to Joyful Noise, launched their own imprint, Well-Tempered Zealot, and released the new single “Jumbotron”. David Longstreth has also announced an extensive solo tour for 2027, with North American dates in spring and European shows later in the summer. Longstreth says the song reflects…

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Hegseth Lashes Out at Impeachment Push, Accuses Critics of “Sabotage”

  • Hegseth called the impeachment effort “sabotage”.
  • Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment.
  • The allegations include civilian deaths in Iran and boat strikes.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected a Republican-led effort to impeach him, calling it “sabotage” at his first Pentagon news conference in more than six months. The dispute centres on allegations that he violated the Constitution and ordered unlawful military actions, making the debate about the legality of his…

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Jimmy Carter’s Georgia farm to open to the public: ‘This land shaped him and his legacy’

  • Carter’s Georgia family farm has been acquired for conservation.
  • It could open for public recreation in 2027.
  • The state is expected to take ownership in 2028.

The Conservation Fund has acquired Jimmy Carter’s family farm near Plains, Georgia, and plans to open it for public recreation from 2027. The land is expected to pass to Georgia’s natural resources department in 2028, protecting a place closely linked to Carter’s lifelong interest in conservation. The farm…

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