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.
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.
As Americans vote in the 3 November midterms, several Senate contests offer the possibility of results that would have seemed unlikely earlier in the campaign. The Hill reports that Decision Desk HQ rated Ohio, Iowa and Kansas as toss-ups on the eve of polling, while Texas, Maine and…
Jonathan Van Meter’s *Citizen Kim* profiles Kim Kardashian, arguing that her influence on celebrity culture merits closer attention. The review says the book benefits from unusually intimate access to Kardashian and her family, but delivers more traditional biography than the sharp cultural analysis it promises. Van Meter traces…
The article argues that US military recruiting has rebounded and says keeping that momentum will require more than advertising. Sean Parnell, who co-chairs the Department of War Recruiting Task Force, credits the change to leadership that presented military service as demanding and worthwhile, and calls for young people…
Sony has released three PS5 and PS4 games for PS Plus Essential members in November, its penultimate update of 2026. The games can be claimed until 1 December and remain playable while the member keeps an active subscription. Dead Island 2 is the headline addition, alongside two other…
Telugu film star Mahesh Babu has become a strategic investor in Mumbai-based Shortgun Games, which is developing original games for PC and consoles. The investment backs the studio’s attempt to build large-scale Indian game franchises for international audiences, in a sector where Indian digital entertainment has long focused…
Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin has pledged to cover any customer losses after a security breach on 2 November drained assets from wallets across at least 10 blockchains. The exchange put the value of assets involved at about $38 million, while independent estimates are higher. It temporarily suspended…
Pastor Corey Brooks argues that Abdul El-Sayed’s appeal to Black voters in Michigan relies on what Brooks sees as liberal condescension and a focus on historical grievance. He says El-Sayed’s proposals and rhetoric risk encouraging dependence on government, while offering too little emphasis on personal responsibility and American…
The article argues that Canada’s snacks have developed a distinct identity, blending American mass-market influences with British-influenced tastes. It highlights differences in crisps, chocolate and coffee, and explains why some Canadian products are sought out abroad. Ketchup crisps are described as a Canadian staple, while all-dressed has no…
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has softened proposed changes to settlement rules for foreign nationals, but Labour MPs are still pressing for further concessions. The changes matter because they determine how long people must wait for indefinite leave to remain, which allows them to live and work in Britain…
After their estranged father dies, three adult sisters return to their childhood home in Fukui, where their reunion is complicated by tangled personal lives and surreal events. Kisin Saito’s debut film combines family grief and reconciliation with aliens, dinosaurs and experimental drugs, using a bold, shifting style that…