All filters
Topic in world

Americas

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.

Americas on Wikipedia
About this topic

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.

15,568 stories Follow All news
Last 7 days 1,074 stories
Unrated 42%
0

Appeals court rules against Trump — again — on California ballots 

  • Appeals court refused to order California to separate disputed postal ballots.
  • Judges cited doubts about the voter list and risks to the count.
  • The ruling did not determine the listed voters’ eligibility.

A US appeals court ruled 2–1 on 30 October against the Trump administration’s emergency request to make California set aside postal ballots from roughly 20,000 registered voters whom federal officials identified as likely non-citizens. The Justice Department wanted officials to check those voters’ citizenship before counting their ballots…

The HillUC3 sources ·
Centre0
WorldNewsAmericasElections
0

Leclerc fastest in Mexico City Grand Prix first practice

  • Leclerc led Antonelli by 0.659 seconds in first practice.
  • Antonelli can clinch his first world title on Sunday.
  • Rookie running featured across 10 teams.

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in first practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix, leading Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli by 0.659 seconds. Antonelli could secure his first world title on Sunday, with ninth place enough in most circumstances, making the session a preview of a potentially decisive race…

BBC Sport0
WorldNewsAmericasMotorsport
0

Every Free Game You Can Keep on Steam, Epic and PS Plus This Week (Oct 30–Nov 5)

  • Steam has several free games, including horror and puzzle titles.
  • Hexologic’s offer ends on 31 October at 1 p.m. EDT.
  • PlayStation Plus members can claim F1 25 before Tuesday.

The weekly guide highlights games available to play or claim for free across Steam and PlayStation Plus, including horror, puzzles, racing and co-operative action. It points readers to limited-time offers and explains why some of the featured games may appeal to different players. Steam’s free offerings include Playable…

Polygon0
WorldNewsAmericasGaming+1
0

El-Sayed: I’ll go through metal detector if Trump sits for lie detector

  • El-Sayed offered to use a metal detector if Trump took a lie detector test.
  • He raised questions about Epstein and Trump’s 2020 election claim.
  • The exchange followed Trump’s unsupported allegations about El-Sayed.

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for a US Senate seat in Michigan, told a rally in Kalamazoo that he would go through a metal detector at the Capitol every day if President Donald Trump took a lie detector test once. El-Sayed suggested questions about Trump’s past association with…

The HillAP3 sources ·
Centre0
WorldNewsAmericasElections+1
0

Unvetted foreign workers at AI firms raise national security alarms, advocates warn

  • Advocacy groups warn that weak oversight at AI firms could expose sensitive information.
  • OpenAI engineer was arrested over an alleged recording device in an executive meeting room.
  • AI security concerns span insider access, trade secrets and cyber threats.

Advocacy groups say the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and limited federal oversight of foreign nationals working at AI firms could create national security risks. They argue that staff with access to sensitive information could expose companies’ projects, partners and security concerns, and say national security should be…

Fox News0
TechnologyNewsAIAmericas
0

Everything you need to know about Googlebooks

  • Googlebooks run Android and are expected to replace ChromeOS.
  • The cheapest model starts at $899.
  • Phone integration is promising, but the software still needs work.

Google has launched Googlebooks, laptops running an Android-based operating system intended eventually to replace ChromeOS. The move promises closer links with Android phones and more AI features, but early testing suggests the software has yet to offer enough advantages for buyers to justify the high prices. The tested…

Engadget0
TechnologyNewsAIAmericas+2
0

Dropkick Murphys Singer Interviews Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Chuck D for New Video Series

  • Ken Casey has launched a political interview series.
  • Bruce Springsteen appears in the first episode.
  • Joan Baez and Chuck D are among future guests.

Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey is hosting *Home of the Brave Backstage*, a video interview series in which musicians discuss the Trump administration, opposition to authoritarianism and the future of US politics. Its first episode features Bruce Springsteen explaining why he speaks out, while forthcoming guests include Joan…

Rolling Stone0
WorldNewsAmericasMusic+1
0

‘The Odyssey’ Oscar Blitz to Begin With Robert Downey Jr., Guillermo del Toro and Steven Spielberg as Moderators

  • Universal’s Oscar campaign for “The Odyssey” begins in November.
  • The film has grossed more than $1.1 billion worldwide.
  • Screenings and events emphasise its large-format filmmaking.

Universal is launching its Oscar campaign for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” with screenings and Q&As featuring Nolan, producer Emma Thomas and star Matt Damon. The run opens the week of 9 November, with prominent filmmakers and Oscar winners moderating events as the studio seeks to persuade voters that…

Variety0
WorldNewsAmericasCelebrity+2
0

Rude mayor asks woman ‘Did you get a job yet, Dana? Are you still living in a basement?’ during fractious council meeting

  • Rodrick mocked a resident who challenged political material sent with tax bills.
  • Tormollan said she was employed and paid her own bills.
  • The council passed a 4-3 no-confidence vote against Rodrick.

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick mocked resident Dana Tormollan during an October 19 council meeting after she challenged political material sent with residents’ tax bills. He asked whether she had found a job and was still living in a basement; Tormollan said she worked and paid her own…

Daily Mail2 sources ·
Right0
WorldNewsAmericas