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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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Quentin Tarantino’s Next Movie Officially Removed From 43% of Theaters

  • Regal and Cinemark will not screen the film.
  • Netflix is planning a two-week IMAX run from 25 November.
  • The film is expected on about 200 US IMAX screens.

Netflix’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth has lost access to about 43% of IMAX screens run by the three largest US cinema chains, after Regal and Cinemark declined to show it. The David Fincher-directed sequel, based on Quentin Tarantino’s screenplay, will therefore depend largely on AMC for…

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4 Unforgettable Hard Rock Hits From 1974 That Take Baby Boomers Back in Time

  • Four rock tracks from 1974 are revisited.
  • BTO’s “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” topped the US chart.
  • “Radar Love” became Golden Earring’s first international hit.

The article revisits four hard rock and proto-punk tracks released in 1974, presenting them as songs likely to evoke the era for baby boomers. Their chart performances varied, but the selections show how British, American and Dutch acts reached audiences at home and abroad. Deep Purple’s “Burn” reached…

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“They said, ‘We feel shafted. You didn’t let us know’”: What Avenged Sevenfold learned from The Stage

  • *The Stage* was released as a surprise in 2016.
  • Some fans felt left out by the sudden launch.
  • The band learned to communicate more with listeners.

Avenged Sevenfold’s 2016 album *The Stage* marked a major change in the band’s release strategy: they announced it with little warning and made it available immediately. Singer M. Shadows says the surprise launch was intended to create excitement, but the band learned that leaving fans uninformed could make…

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Opioid Users Found a ‘Miracle Drug’ to Help Them Quit. Then the DEA Banned It

  • Some users say SR-17018 helped them quit opioid-like drugs.
  • Human safety and effectiveness have not been clinically tested.
  • The DEA’s Schedule I classification has stalled planned research.

Researchers developed SR-17018 as a potential painkiller after studies in mice suggested it could relieve pain without slowing breathing, while also reducing opioid tolerance and withdrawal. Some people who use opioids say they have used it to taper off other substances, but its effects and safety in humans…

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U.S. Conducted Defensive Strikes On Iranian Targets In Strait Of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says

  • US officials described the 2 November strikes as limited and defensive.
  • One official said Iranian fire at a US aircraft preceded strikes on Qeshm Island.
  • The action came as efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict continued.

The US carried out limited strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, 2 November, according to US officials who described the action as defensive. One official said the targets were Iranian forces using surface-to-air missiles against US assets; another said the strikes on Qeshm…

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Live updates: Bitcoin and tech stocks edge higher as U.S. voters head to the polls

  • Bitcoin and technology shares made modest gains.
  • Bitcoin remained on course for a fifth weekly loss.
  • Election uncertainty and Apple's cost warning weighed on sentiment.

The developing election picture has added to market uncertainty as US voters decide control of Congress, while Bitcoin and technology shares edged higher. The modest rebound offers some relief after recent losses, but investors are still weighing political uncertainty and company news. Bitcoin was around $77,500 early in…

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Minority Rights in the Midterms: A Democratic Recoil from Transgender Rights

  • Republicans put transgender rights at the centre of midterm campaign messaging.
  • Campaigns and PACs spent tens of millions on related ads.
  • Musk’s America PAC bought more than $100 million in advertising.

US Republicans made transgender rights a prominent issue in the midterm campaign, following Donald Trump’s suggestion that the party raise the subject shortly before the election. The article says the focus reflects a political strategy of using attacks on transgender people to mobilise voters. Campaigns and political action…

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Trump wraps up midterms campaign with bizarre defense of Lincoln Memorial pool renovation

  • Trump focused his final campaign event on the Lincoln Memorial pool repairs.
  • The pool turned green again after reopening, despite his claims of success.
  • Republicans faced the risk of losing both chambers of Congress.

Donald Trump closed his midterm campaign in Washington by defending repairs to the Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pool, making the renovation the focus of a rally on the eve of voting. The choice drew attention because polls pointed to voter concerns over the economy, fuel prices and immigration, while…

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England beat USA 134-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals

  • England reached the semi-finals with a 134-0 win over the USA.
  • Luis Domingos, Chris Haynes and Mason Billington scored four tries each.
  • France or Australia will be England’s semi-final opponents.

England beat the United States 134-0 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. Captain Mason Billington said the performance showed progress after England’s opening win over Wales, and the team will face either France or Australia in the last four.…

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James Acaster denies reporting co-stars over teasing on The Celebrity Traitors

  • Acaster denies complaining about his co-stars.
  • Beckett and Ranganathan were his friends, he says.
  • The BBC also rejected the allegations.

James Acaster has denied that he complained to producers about teasing by fellow contestants Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan on The Celebrity Traitors. Speaking on Alan Carr’s podcast, he called the claims “completely fabricated” and said the two comedians, whom he has known for more than ten years,…

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