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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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Trump administration aided nearly half of US coal plants, analysis finds

  • EDF says 90 of 184 grid-connected coal plants received federal support.
  • The administration provided $950m to 24 plants and exemptions to 70.
  • Colstrip’s owners cited a $500m cost to meet updated pollution limits.

An Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) analysis says the Trump administration supported 90 of the 184 US coal plants connected to the grid, helping them continue operating despite economic and regulatory pressures. The support matters, the group says, because it may prolong plants’ operation and increase pollution and electricity…

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How to follow 2026 Election Day coverage on Fox News platforms

  • Fox News coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on 3 November.
  • The Decision Desk will call races and project control of Congress.
  • Digital features include interactive maps and an AI-powered election chatbot.

Fox News says it will provide live, around-the-clock coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections on 3 November, as voters decide control of Congress and several governor’s offices. The coverage will include results, race calls and analysis across television, digital and streaming services. Fox News Channel’s “FOX News…

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The EPA is quietly killing its web archive

  • EPA plans to retire its web archive on 31 December 2026.
  • The collection holds tens of thousands of documents dating to the 1990s.
  • Researchers warn that closure could remove records unavailable elsewhere.

The US Environmental Protection Agency plans to shut down its online web archive on 31 December 2026, potentially removing tens of thousands of environmental documents from public access. Researchers and advocates say the archive supports democratic oversight and preserves records of past policies that may not exist elsewhere.…

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10 Must-Watch British Comedy Shows, According to the Cast of ‘SNL UK’

  • SNL UK cast members shared British comedy recommendations.
  • Picks span political satire, sitcoms and surreal sketches.
  • The Thick of It and Big Train are among the suggestions.

The cast of Saturday Night Live UK named British comedy programmes they would recommend to US viewers, offering a varied introduction to the country’s comedy traditions. Their choices include political satire, awkward sitcoms and surreal sketch comedy, and show which series have influenced the performers. Ayoade Bamgboye recommended…

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El-Sayed accuses Stevens of ‘relitigating’ primary after calls for apology on Israel

  • Stevens sought an apology over El-Sayed’s comments on Israel and an outside advert.
  • El-Sayed accused her of revisiting their primary and distanced himself from the advert.
  • After the clash, Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers.

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s US Senate seat, accused his former primary rival, Representative Haley Stevens, of trying to ‘relitigate’ their August contest after she called for an apology over his comments about Israel. Stevens also urged him to condemn a digital advert by an independent…

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Hundreds escape occupied Oleshky after local ceasefire opens route to safety

  • A local ceasefire enabled hundreds to leave Oleshky.
  • Evacuees travelled via Russia and Belarus to Ukraine.
  • Several hundred residents chose to stay behind.

Hundreds of people have escaped Russian-occupied Oleshky and reached Ukrainian territory, where some were reunited with relatives after years apart. A local ceasefire opened a route out of the frontline city, where residents had faced severe shortages and the danger of mined roads and drone attacks. The evacuees…

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The 1970s rock giants Brian May was jealous of: “We were quite irritated by it”

  • Brian May wished Queen’s audiences would listen rather than sing along.
  • He admired Led Zeppelin fans’ attention at concerts.
  • Freddie Mercury’s showmanship made Queen’s performances vocal-centred.

Brian May said Queen were frustrated when concertgoers sang along to their songs instead of listening. He admired Led Zeppelin’s audience for paying close attention, a difference that reflected the bands’ contrasting live identities. Queen’s profile rose sharply after “Bohemian Rhapsody” was released in 1975, while Led Zeppelin…

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Lake Champlain visitors report unexplained shape moving through water

  • Visitors report a large shape in Lake Champlain.
  • A 24-second phone video captured part of the sighting.
  • Champy legends have drawn tourists for centuries.

Visitors at Lake Champlain say they saw a large, unusual shape moving through the water, reviving speculation about Champy, a legendary creature often compared with Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster. One visitor filmed 24 seconds before it disappeared, but the sighting has not established that the creature exists. The…

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Josh Ruben’s werewolf comedy Werewolves Within is now free to stream

  • Josh Ruben’s 2021 horror-comedy is free to stream.
  • Sam Richardson plays a ranger investigating a suspicious death.
  • The film mixes small-town tensions, mystery and comedy.

Josh Ruben’s 2021 horror comedy *Werewolves Within* is available to stream free on platforms including Tubi, giving viewers a chance to see the director’s breakout feature without a subscription. The film adapts a social deduction video game into a small-town murder mystery, with comedy taking precedence over scares.…

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TIM GRAHAM: Three-to-one negative coverage tells the story of network bias

  • A study found a three-to-one gap in negative network coverage.
  • The article argues the coverage favours Democrats.
  • The figures cited come from the Media Research Center.

The article argues that major US broadcast networks give Republicans more negative coverage than Democrats, and says this imbalance undermines their claim to political neutrality. It cites a Media Research Center analysis of evening news coverage in 2026, while presenting the findings as evidence of bias. The analysis…

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