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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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TWS: The Beauty of Growing Up Unscripted

  • TWS’s new album explores the imperfect side of growing up.
  • Early performance struggles became motivation for the group.
  • Members find celebration onstage and in everyday moments.

TWS’s second single album, *TO US*, broadens the group’s “Boyhood Pop” themes by exploring mistakes, regrets and self-doubt alongside the optimism of youth. The six members describe growing up as accepting imperfect experiences as part of their story, and say the album reflects how they have changed since…

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Trump’s net approval hits a record low ahead of US elections

  • Trump’s net approval rating fell to minus 15, a low across his two terms.
  • Democrats led Republicans 50 to 43 per cent in the cited polling.
  • Some Republicans questioned whether Trump could be a liability in close races.

Donald Trump’s net approval rating has fallen to its lowest level across his two terms, according to a Morning Consult survey published on the eve of US elections. The figures point to widespread dissatisfaction with his performance and add to concerns that Republicans could lose ground in the…

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Full Court Denies DOJ Petition In California Election Case In About 7 Hours, No Reply Needed

  • The Supreme Court rejected the DOJ’s application within about seven hours.
  • California was not asked to file a response.
  • The author suggests Kagan expected the petition to fail.

The US Supreme Court denied the Justice Department’s emergency application in a California election law case on the same day it was filed, without asking California to respond. The rapid decision highlights the court’s ability to resolve emergency petitions quickly and suggests the application was seen as having…

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From scooters to shampoo – the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving

  • Dumpster divers salvage useful goods and save money.
  • Finds include clothing, toiletries, food and household items.
  • Some donate, sell or refashion what they recover.

People across the UK and US are searching commercial bins for usable clothes, household goods and other discarded items, saving money and preventing waste. Their finds can support families, charities and creative projects, while some items are sold on. North Londoner Darryl Baker says six months of salvaging…

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Augusta man dies after car collides with his electric unicycle

  • Johnathan Bauer, 28, died after a car struck his electric unicycle.
  • Police are investigating the Halloween crash in Augusta.
  • A family fundraiser passed its $3,000 goal.

A 28-year-old man, Johnathan Bauer, died after an oncoming vehicle struck him while he was riding an electric unicycle in Augusta, Maine, on Halloween. The driver was not injured, and the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. Police say the collision happened at about 3.20pm, and Bauer…

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Slick-talking Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘anxious’ election habit

  • El-Sayed said he would anxiously follow Election Day online.
  • Polls cited gave him leads of six and 11 points over Rogers.
  • Stevens’s endorsement of Rogers drew sharp criticism from Democrats.

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Michigan’s US Senate seat, said he expected to spend Election Day anxiously following results online and visiting polling places. He had already voted absentee, and his comments came during a final campaign rally as he sought to defeat Republican Mike Rogers. Polling…

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Novelist John Green caught in the crosshairs of Trump-era censorship

  • US book bans rose to 7,370 titles in 2025-26.
  • John Green’s novels are repeatedly targeted.
  • His new novel is due in France in January 2027.

John Green’s novels are among the books targeted by a sharp rise in US school and library bans. The best-selling author says the restrictions challenge free expression and reflect a political climate in which, he believes, some people fear the empathy and knowledge literature can encourage. PEN America…

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Brandon Aiyuk hires Drew Rosenhaus to salvage NFL career after torching 49ers relationship

  • Aiyuk has hired Drew Rosenhaus to help restart his NFL career.
  • He has not played since injuring his knee in October 2024.
  • League reinstatement is needed before the 49ers can cut or trade him.

Brandon Aiyuk has hired agent Drew Rosenhaus as he tries to return to the NFL after his relationship with the San Francisco 49ers collapsed. Aiyuk has not played since a knee injury in October 2024, and any move now depends on his formal reinstatement by the league. The…

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Philadelphia oversight chair accused of selling witness details to suspect

  • Prosecutors allege Bennett sold witness details for $500.
  • The information came from confidential case records.
  • Bennett faces four felony charges.

Philadelphia prosecutors allege that Hassan Bennett, chair of the city’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission, sold confidential information identifying a witness to Thomas Scott for $500. They say Scott was trying to intimidate the witness in an attempted murder case, raising concerns about the alleged misuse of access by…

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