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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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Baier and MacCallum to anchor Fox midterm election coverage on Tuesday

  • Baier and MacCallum will anchor Fox News’ midterm coverage from 6 p.m. ET.
  • Fox Business Network will simulcast the election-night programme.
  • Several streaming services offer free trials to watch online.

Fox News has set its midterm election-night coverage, with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum co-anchoring “Democracy 26” from 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The programme will follow contests that could shift control of Congress, where Republicans have held both chambers since the 2024 election. A wide group of…

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Apple FYQ4 Revenue Tops Forecasts On iPhone Sales As New CEO John Ternus Steps Up

  • Revenue rose 12%, led by iPhone sales.
  • iPhone revenue reached $57.58 billion, up 17%.
  • Investors await Ternus’s first outlook on the holiday quarter.

Apple’s fiscal fourth-quarter revenue rose 12% and beat Wall Street forecasts, driven by strong iPhone sales and a sharp rise in Mac sales. The results matter as new chief executive John Ternus faces his first analysts’ call, with investors watching how he sets out Apple’s plans for AI,…

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Panchiko Announces 2027 US Tour Behind New Album Chimera

  • Panchiko will tour the US from April to May 2027.
  • The dates support their album *Chimera*, due 9 April.
  • Tickets go on sale on 6 November at 10am local time.

Panchiko have announced a US tour in support of their forthcoming album, *Chimera*, with dates from 13 April to 15 May 2027. The tour’s scale reflects the Nottingham band’s revival: after their early release *D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A* was rediscovered online, they reunited and began reaching audiences much larger than those…

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Steel Guitars by the Dozen: A Cultish Concert Pays Tribute to the Most Country Instrument of All

  • Thousands gathered at Nashville’s Ryman for a pedal steel showcase.
  • Sho-Bud returned under the ownership of Shot Jackson’s grandchildren.
  • Lloyd Green and Slash shared a stage in a symbolic pairing.

Sho-Bud Showcase Live brought thousands of pedal steel enthusiasts to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for a four-hour celebration of the instrument and the brand’s revival. The event highlighted how the pedal steel can cross musical styles, while giving an instrument often overshadowed by electric guitar the spotlight. Sho-Bud was…

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Zelenskyy says Russia’s huge assault hit nine Ukrainian regions

  • Russia’s overnight assault hit nine Ukrainian regions.
  • Zelenskyy reported 289 drones and 76 missiles.
  • Emergency power cuts followed the barrage.

Russia launched a large overnight assault on Ukraine, with strikes reported across nine regions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the scale of the barrage underscored the threat to the country’s energy infrastructure and logistics, and renewed his call for stronger air defences and pressure on Moscow. Zelenskyy said the…

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Trump makes one last attempt to get the Supreme Court to interfere with the midterms

  • Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to set aside up to 20,000 California ballots.
  • Early checks found many names on its list were citizens or had inactive registrations.
  • The article says the case may matter more for future election disruption than close 2026 races.

On the eve of the 2026 midterms, the Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court to require California to set aside as many as 20,000 ballots while officials check voters’ eligibility. The request centres on claims that people on a federal list may be non-citizens registered to vote,…

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Suspicious Sydney shelter fire kills two mother cats and kittens

  • Fire killed two mother cats and their kittens.
  • Dogs and other animals were rescued or reported safe.
  • Police are investigating the suspicious blaze.

A suspicious fire damaged the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter in Sydney’s north-west, killing two mother cats and their kittens. The blaze gutted the office area, and detectives are investigating its cause. Firefighters responded in Mulgrave at about 5.30am on Monday. A passing motorist and shelter staff helped rescue…

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Washington resident is third US bird flu death since 2024

  • A Washington resident has died after exposure to bird flu at a dairy farm.
  • It is the third US bird flu death since 2024.
  • Officials say the risk to the public remains low.

A Yakima County resident in Washington state has died after contracting bird flu following exposure at an infected dairy farm. It is the third human death in the US since H5 avian influenza began spreading from wild birds to dairy cattle in 2024; officials say the risk to…

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As Roku’s Merger With Fox Clears More Hurdles, Streaming Provider Delivers Strong Q3 Results

  • Roku’s third-quarter revenue rose 24% to $1.5 billion.
  • Earnings per share reached $1.20, up from 16 cents.
  • Fox merger awaits US antitrust review, with a 2027 close expected.

Roku reported stronger than expected third-quarter results as its proposed $22 billion merger with Fox continues through regulatory review. The results highlight growth in Roku’s streaming and advertising businesses while the deal, expected to close in the first half of 2027, awaits US antitrust review. Revenue for July…

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Trump, Hegseth underwater on approval from military members, veterans: Poll

  • About half of respondents disapproved of both Trump and Hegseth.
  • Two-thirds saw political motives in decisions affecting troops.
  • The online poll surveyed 731 people in September.

A poll of 731 serving US military personnel, veterans and military family members found that about half disapproved of President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Conducted in September by Change Research for the veteran-led advocacy group Common Defense, the survey found that 67% believed decisions affecting…

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