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The Americas hub covers political, diplomatic and security developments across North, Central and South America, alongside events that affect the region’s links with the rest of the world. It also follows stories in sport, technology and everyday life.

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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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DOJ appeals to Supreme Court to reverse block on segregating 20K California ballots

  • Supreme Court declines to isolate 20,000 California ballots.
  • The eligibility dispute continues in court.
  • California warns federal records could wrongly flag voters.

The US Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to temporarily block lower-court rulings that let California proceed with counting more than 20,000 mail-in ballots. The decision leaves the ballots in the count while a legal dispute continues over whether voters identified by federal authorities are eligible, with…

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‘Harry Potter’s New Severus Snape Actor Officially Addresses Casting Backlash

  • Paapa Essiedu has responded to reactions to his Snape casting.
  • He is focused on the character’s depth and complexity.
  • HBO’s Harry Potter series will introduce a new portrayal of Snape.

Paapa Essiedu, cast as Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, has addressed the strong reactions to his casting. He said he is concentrating on bringing humanity, depth and complexity to the character, rather than trying to meet expectations set by previous portrayals. Essiedu told TIME that…

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Sydney Sweeney’s Controversial $220M R-Rated Rom-Com Is 1 of the Most-Watched Movies on Streaming

  • *Anyone But You* is No. 6 on HBO Max’s US film chart.
  • The 2023 rom-com earned about $220 million worldwide.
  • Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star as a couple pretending to be together.

*Anyone But You*, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, has risen to No. 6 on HBO Max’s most-watched films chart in the United States. Its renewed streaming popularity highlights the film’s lasting audience appeal and the success of a romantic comedy that became a major box-office hit. Directed…

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Suffield Academy head placed on leave amid reported IRS tax fraud inquiry

  • Suffield Academy has put head Charles Cahn on leave.
  • The IRS is reportedly investigating him over alleged tax fraud.
  • His successor has taken over ahead of his planned retirement.

Suffield Academy has placed long-serving head Charles Cahn III on leave after trustees learnt he was reportedly under investigation by the IRS for alleged tax fraud. The school says its own finances are not under scrutiny and that it is co-operating with the investigation, but has not disclosed…

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Natalia Lafourcade, Carlos Santana, and Edgar Barrera Find Hope in the Face of Violence in “Hermano”

  • “Hermano” brings together Santana, Lafourcade and Barrera.
  • The song addresses racism and hostility towards immigrants.
  • Its son jarocho sound carries a message of solidarity and hope.

Carlos Santana, Natalia Lafourcade and songwriter-producer Edgar Barrera have released “Hermano”, a song addressing racism, discrimination against immigrants and violence. Blending Mexican son jarocho with Santana’s guitar, it aims to express solidarity and offer hope, continuing a conversation about issues that have persisted across generations. The song was…

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Springsteen backs El-Sayed: ‘He’s a fighter for our American Constitution’

  • Springsteen endorsed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed on the eve of Michigan’s Senate election.
  • He praised El-Sayed’s defence of the Constitution and democracy while criticising the White House.
  • The endorsement followed former Democratic rival Haley Stevens’s surprise decision to back Republican Mike Rogers.

Bruce Springsteen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Michigan’s US Senate seat, on 2 November, the day before the election. In a statement published on his website and social media, the musician called El-Sayed a fighter for the US Constitution and democracy. Springsteen also criticised the leadership…

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The benefits of a big blue wave

  • The column argues that Democratic majorities would bring stronger oversight of the Trump administration.
  • It identifies healthcare, tariffs and judicial appointments as areas where control of Congress could matter.
  • Polling favoured Democrats nationally before the vote, but the election outcome was uncertain.

In an opinion column published on the eve of the US midterm elections, Svante Myrick argues that Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress would allow lawmakers to scrutinise President Donald Trump’s administration more closely. He points to potential investigations into immigration enforcement, the administration’s handling of files…

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11 Years Ago Today, We Lost a ‘Hee Haw’ Regular and Countrypolitan Hitmaker Who Scored 11 Top 10 Hits but Never Reached No. 1

  • Tommy Overstreet had 11 US country top 10 hits, but no No. 1.
  • His biggest hit, “Ann (Don’t Go Runnin’)”, reached No. 2.
  • He later found a wider audience on Hee Haw.

Tommy Overstreet, a country singer whose heartfelt songs made him a 1970s hitmaker, died at home in Hillsboro, Oregon, on 2 November 2015, aged 78. Although he never reached No. 1 on the US country charts, he scored 11 top 10 hits and later reached a wider audience…

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Juan Atkins Showed Dance Music the Future

  • Juan Atkins, a foundational Detroit techno pioneer, has died.
  • His music helped define techno’s sound and identity.
  • He founded Metroplex Records after major labels rejected his work.

Juan Atkins, widely known as “the Originator”, has died after heart failure in his sleep at a Mexico City hotel, before a scheduled club performance. A foundational architect of Detroit techno, he helped shape the genre’s sound and gave the name “techno” lasting musical meaning, influencing generations of…

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Deadpool Star Ryan Reynolds Rumored to Be Working on New Marvel Movie

  • A leak says Ryan Reynolds is writing an Alpha Flight project.
  • It could be a standalone film or part of a Deadpool movie.
  • The claims about Wolverine and X-Men casting are unconfirmed.

A leak claims Ryan Reynolds is writing a Marvel project centred on Alpha Flight, the Canadian superhero team. It is unclear whether the team would lead its own film or feature in a future Deadpool movie, but the report adds to speculation about Reynolds’ continued role in the…

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