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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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What Do Libertarians Have To Gain From the Midterms?

  • Editors assess the midterms’ implications for libertarians.
  • They discuss Democratic power over tariffs and Iran policy.
  • Gerrymandering prompts a debate about electoral reform.

Reason’s editors discuss what the US midterms could mean for libertarians, including whether a Democratic win might constrain President Donald Trump’s use of executive power. They also consider why Republicans may struggle to respond to their mistakes and how contests in several states reflect tensions within both parties.…

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Meghan’s niece says she unknowingly sent letter behind father’s estrangement

  • Noel Rasmussen says she unknowingly mailed the letter to Meghan.
  • She described the reported Mexico findings as shocking.
  • Markle is reportedly under investigation in Mexico and the Philippines.

Thomas Markle’s granddaughter, Noel Rasmussen, says she was shocked by reports that child sexual abuse material was found in a storage unit he rented in Mexico. She also revealed that she unknowingly mailed a letter from her grandmother containing allegations about Markle to Meghan, helping explain the estrangement…

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Trump targets midterm voters with final campaign speech at Reflecting Pool

  • Trump made his final midterm pitch at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
  • He discussed the pool’s refurbishment for more than 20 minutes before turning to the election.
  • He urged his 2024 voters to back Republicans as control of Congress hangs in the balance.

President Donald Trump delivered his final scheduled speech before the US midterm elections beside the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on 2 November. He spent the opening part of the address describing repairs to the pool and other work on the capital’s landmarks, reaching the election more…

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Indonesia’s toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache

  • Indonesian wildfire haze has affected Singapore and Malaysia for weeks.
  • Public pressure is testing relations between the neighbouring governments.
  • Singapore is investigating 10 firms and has agreed a joint task force with Indonesia.

Wildfire haze from Indonesia has spread to Singapore and Malaysia, causing respiratory illnesses and headaches and putting pressure on their governments to respond. The crisis is politically delicate: leaders face public anger while seeking to avoid worsening relations with Indonesia, where the fires occur annually and are linked…

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Badenoch warns costly concessions could fuel demands on public money

  • Badenoch says the Government is giving in to political demands.
  • She cites a £10 billion estimate for an immigration policy exemption.
  • She opposes another apology over Britain’s role in slavery.

Kemi Badenoch argues that the Government is making costly concessions to satisfy political demands, rather than setting limits and making difficult choices. She links Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s comments on slavery reparations to a domestic immigration policy change, saying both could lead to further demands on public money.…

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Olivia Colman’s R-Rated Fairy Tale Officially Beats ‘Street Fighter’ at the Box Office

  • *Wicker* earned $4.1 million in its second US weekend.
  • Its global total reached $13.4 million, before its UK opening is counted.
  • It outperformed *Street Fighter* over the weekend.

A24’s *Wicker*, an R-rated fairy tale based on Ursula Wills’s short story *The Wicker Husband*, earned $4.1 million on its second weekend and moved up to fourth place in the US box office. Its modest decline suggests it is holding its audience while *Street Fighter* falls down the…

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Apple cannot predict when iPhone Duo supply will meet demand

  • Apple cannot predict when iPhone Duo supply will meet demand.
  • Some pre-orders are expected to arrive in 2027.
  • Apple reported $57.58 billion in fourth-quarter iPhone revenue.

Apple cannot say when supplies of its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, will catch up with demand. Chief executive John Ternus said the company is working to get the device to customers quickly, but pre-orders sold out soon after launch and some deliveries are not expected until…

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Giant dogs lose DNA controls faster, offering clues to ageing

  • Large dogs lose LINE1 DNA regulation faster than small dogs.
  • The study analysed data from 864 dogs.
  • Other research highlights include antimatter and UV-visible tattoos.

Researchers have identified an epigenetic pattern that may help explain why larger dogs age faster and tend to die younger than smaller dogs. The finding matters because dogs’ contrasting lifespans offer a way to study ageing, and the results point to reduced control of mobile DNA as a…

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Sony Wants You to Trade In Your PS5 for $400 if You’re Not Using It

  • Sony is offering up to $400 for eligible PS5 trade-ins.
  • The offer runs through Back Market and depends on condition.
  • A reader reported a UK offer of £300.

Sony is offering some US PS5 owners up to $400 to trade in an unused console through Back Market, a third-party resale service. The offer reflects manufacturers’ interest in getting dormant consoles back into circulation, where new owners may also buy games or subscriptions. The maximum applies to…

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Tove Lo Extends “ESTRUS World Tour” with Spring 2027 US Dates

  • Tove Lo adds nine US dates to her “ESTRUS World Tour”.
  • The shows run from 19 April to 7 May 2027.
  • Coco & Clair Clair support all dates; COBRAH joins at Red Rocks.

Tove Lo has added nine US dates to her ongoing “ESTRUS World Tour”, extending her live shows in support of her sixth studio album. Coco & Clair Clair will support every date, with COBRAH joining as a special guest at Red Rocks. The run begins in Dallas on…

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