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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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Macklemore’s London benefit finale featured speeches from survivors and activists

  • About 10,000 people attended the tour’s London benefit finale.
  • Proceeds were directed to 12 organisations supporting Palestinians.
  • Speakers called for solidarity and action beyond the concert.

Macklemore’s sold-out London concert brought his three-show European benefit tour for Palestinians to a close, drawing about 10,000 people to OVO Arena Wembley. The event matters because it combined fundraising with calls for continued public campaigning and political change, following Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after…

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Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out

  • Harvard researchers are revisiting claims that worms can learn.
  • Earlier studies said memories transferred through cannibalism.
  • Modern attempts have not reproduced the reported learning.

Harvard neuroscientist Sam Gershman’s lab is trying to reproduce 1960s experiments that appeared to show planarian flatworms could be trained and pass memories to other worms through cannibalism. The work matters because confirming those claims could offer clues about memory beyond the brain, while repeated failures raise questions…

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Olsen-Baker named Women’s World Player of the Year

  • Kaipo Olsen-Baker wins World Rugby’s top women’s award.
  • New Zealand lost only once this year.
  • Elinor-Plum King earns breakthrough player recognition.

New Zealand number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year, recognising her performances for a resurgent Black Ferns side. The award highlights New Zealand’s strong season under new head coach Whitney Hansen. The 24-year-old beat Canada’s DaLeaka Menin and England players Megan…

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Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms

  • Treat close polls as ranges, not predictions.
  • A Democratic Congress could increase oversight of the Trump administration.
  • Midterm results offer limited clues about 2028.

Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, listeners asked NPR’s political correspondents whether polls can be trusted, which contests deserve attention and what a change in control of Congress might mean. The correspondents said national polls have generally been more reliable than some state surveys, but warned against…

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Trump cut funding for farmers — then unlocked billions for them before Election Day

  • Trump announced $8 billion for farmers facing higher diesel costs.
  • The USDA has yet to explain how payments will be calculated.
  • The aid follows programme cuts and discontent among agricultural producers.

US President Donald Trump announced $8 billion in support for farmers facing losses from high diesel prices, shortly before midterm elections. The funding comes after cuts to several agricultural programmes and growing frustration among farmers and ranchers, once an important part of his political base. The USDA says…

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Chelsea v Manchester United buildup, Premier League, WSL and more – matchday live

  • Chelsea host Manchester United at lunchtime.
  • Eight Premier League matches are on the schedule.
  • Bayern v Dortmund and the Milan derby headline overseas action.

The live blog previews a packed day of football, led by Chelsea’s lunchtime Premier League meeting with Manchester United. Chelsea and manager Xabi Alonso need a response after a poor display against Tottenham, while United manager Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes remain in place following clear-the-air talks.…

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Thousands attend Flemington’s Derby Day as Melbourne Carnival opens

  • Derby Day drew thousands to Flemington in black and white.
  • Waller and McDonald won the Derby and Empire Rose Stakes.
  • The Next Episode won the Coolmore Stud Stakes by a narrow margin.

Thousands of racegoers in mostly black and white attended Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse, opening Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival with racing and social events. The card featured three Group 1 races, with trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald winning two, while The Next Episode took the third.…

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Dems’ dire warnings about threats to democracy face an uncomfortable reckoning after Alaska election report

  • 42 Democratic endorsers did not respond to questions about the reported effort.
  • Peltola’s campaign denies involvement in recruiting another Dan Sullivan.
  • The Justice Department is seeking a possible delay to election certification.

The article reports that 42 Democratic lawmakers and governors who endorsed Mary Peltola did not respond to questions about an alleged effort to confuse Alaska voters in the US Senate race. The report raises questions about how their stated concern for democracy relates to their response, while Peltola’s…

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Overusing AI may hinder learning, curiosity and independent thought

  • AI convenience may come at a cost to independent thinking.
  • Overtrust can make people less likely to question errors.
  • Dober recommends making space for boredom and effort.

The article argues that growing reliance on AI and other convenient digital tools may weaken people’s capacity for independent thought and learning. Psychologist Carly Dober says that avoiding mental effort can reduce curiosity and problem-solving, while technology’s ease and appeal make it tempting to outsource everyday tasks. The…

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