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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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Pete Hegseth survives effort to impeach him | First Thing

  • House Republicans blocked the effort to impeach Pete Hegseth.
  • Thomas Massie’s resolution centred on US military actions in Iran.
  • Hegseth said the cited operations were lawful and authorised.

House Republicans blocked an effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, referring the resolution to the House Judiciary Committee. The measure, introduced by Republican Thomas Massie and backed by top Democrats, cited US military actions in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela, including the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Hegseth called…

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How a small, newly socialist US city became the second to cut ties with Israel

  • Providence approved the measure with 75% of the vote.
  • It makes the city the second in the US to divest from Israel.
  • Organisers built support through a large, local canvassing campaign.

Providence voters approved a measure requiring the city to avoid investing in foreign countries that profit from genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing or prolonged military occupation. It passed with 75% support, making Providence the second US city to divest from Israel and showing how local ballot campaigns can turn…

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AI datacentres plan on-site power stations on huge scale despite climate risks, research reveals

  • Developers propose 181GW of on-site gas power for AI datacentres.
  • Most planned capacity is in the US.
  • Researchers warn temporary plants could prolong fossil fuel use.

Research by BloombergNEF finds that planned AI datacentres in the US and Europe could build 181GW of on-site gas-fired power because of delays connecting to national grids. The scale matters for climate targets: if the plans go ahead, the plants could create substantial emissions and make it harder…

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4 Top 40 Hits From 1965 That Stay on Repeat in My Car

  • Four 1965 chart hits still soundtrack the writer’s drives.
  • The picks span harmonies, singalongs and sharp lyrics.
  • The writer says Dylan’s observations still resonate today.

The writer revisits four 1965 Top 40 hits that remain favourites for car journeys, arguing that their appeal has lasted well beyond their time in the charts. The songs offer different pleasures, from harmonies and singalong moments to lyrics that still feel relevant. The selections are Roger Miller’s…

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GOP branded ‘sinking ship’ as Republicans block efforts to impeach Hegseth – US politics live

  • Republicans sent Hegseth’s impeachment articles to committee.
  • The referral passed 211–204, largely along party lines.
  • Democrats may revisit impeachment when the new Congress meets.

Republicans blocked a bid to impeach defence secretary Pete Hegseth, sending the articles to the House judiciary committee in a 211–204 vote. The result showed continued Republican support for Hegseth and reluctance to oppose Donald Trump, even after the party’s heavy midterm losses. Republican Thomas Massie, who brought…

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CMA dials up probe into Unilever’s $65bn McCormick tie-up

  • UK watchdog warns the deal could weaken competition.
  • Dry mixes and sauces are the main concern.
  • Companies have until 18 November to offer remedies.

The Competition and Markets Authority has escalated its review of Unilever’s $65bn deal to transfer its food business to McCormick, warning that the merger could substantially weaken competition in parts of the UK grocery market. The decision matters because the combined company would bring major branded food suppliers…

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Democrats’ US election sweep brings the price of their promised social contract into focus

  • Democrats face a steep bill to restore social programmes.
  • US debt has reached $40tn, with interest costing about $1tn annually.
  • Social Security faces an automatic 22% benefit cut if its fund runs short.

Democrats’ strong performance in last week’s US elections has renewed calls to rebuild the country’s social safety net, including restoring health insurance subsidies and reversing cuts to Medicaid and food assistance. The article argues that these ambitions now face a severe budget constraint, leaving future Democratic leaders with…

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South Yemeni leaders to US: Cut your losses in Yemen and support an independent south

  • South Yemen’s leaders want US backing for independence.
  • Houthi forces have made major advances since fighting resumed.
  • Saudi-backed counteroffensives have failed to reverse their gains.

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council is urging the United States to abandon efforts to defeat the Houthis and support an independent south Yemen. The appeal follows renewed civil war and a series of Houthi advances that have weakened the anti-Houthi coalition. The article says fighting resumed after Saudi Arabia…

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Alarming number of college students claim US deserved 9/11: poll

  • 22% of surveyed undergraduates said the US deserved 9/11.
  • More students preferred socialism to capitalism, 42% to 28%.
  • The survey also found shifts in views on Israel, speech and sport.

A Buckley Institute poll found that 22% of 803 American undergraduates agreed that the United States “deserved” the 11 September attacks, while 72% disagreed and 6% were unsure. The finding has drawn attention to students’ views of the attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people and took place before…

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The John Hiatt Lyric That “Turned” the Page on the Past

  • Hiatt’s “Slow Turning” reflects on ageing and gradual change.
  • The song followed personal and professional setbacks.
  • Its narrator weighs family, love and the passage of time.

John Hiatt’s 1988 song “Slow Turning” reflects on ageing, change and the challenge of maintaining a stable life without becoming stuck. Written after a difficult period in his personal life and career, it captures the uncertainty that can remain even when circumstances improve. Hiatt had lost his record…

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