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.
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.
▶The party plans to tackle food and healthcare bills, raise wages and curb corporate power after a strong midterm result. Meanwhile, pandas are back at Washington’s National Zoo, while a New York heiress sues relatives over her money.
Jessica Lange says she could imagine ending her acting career with Mary Tyrone in Long Day’s Journey Into Night, a role she considers unmatched. At 77, she has returned to the character for a film adaptation after playing it on stage in London and Broadway, and is promoting…
The article argues that the early 1970s produced memorable one-hit wonders, defining these as songs that reached the Billboard Hot 100 while their artists did not achieve another Top 40 hit. It highlights four tracks whose enduring appeal outlasted their chart success. Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen” peaked at No.…
President Donald Trump urged senators to advance a bipartisan permitting bill before Democrats take control of Congress, arguing it would speed energy projects, lower household costs and create jobs. A procedural vote is scheduled for Monday evening, but the bill needs at least 60 votes to proceed. The…
Silvana Estrada has been appointed the first creative director of Latin music for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a role she describes as her “truly ideal job”. She will curate and create projects across the organisation’s venues, bringing a range of Latin American musical voices to audiences. The appointment…
The article argues that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang should apologise to the United States after acknowledging an affair with Chinese business executive Alice Huang, while Nvidia investigates the relationship. It says the episode raises national security and corporate governance concerns because Nvidia’s advanced AI chips are strategically…
American Ascent, a new Republican political group, says it will recruit and support younger America First candidates to challenge older GOP incumbents in 2028. Its leaders argue that younger voters want a renewed focus on domestic concerns, including living costs and housing, and oppose what they describe as…
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang is reportedly under investigation by his company over an alleged affair with Alice Huang, a former technology executive accused of being a Chinese spy. The claims have drawn attention because Nvidia makes leading AI chips, placing the affair at the intersection of corporate…
A judge has temporarily stopped the national leadership of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) from disbanding its 84-year-old Martha Laird chapter in Texas. The chapter is suing the national organisation after it sought to restrict membership to biological women; the order keeps the chapter in place…
Nintendo of America is hiring a digital archivist to organise and preserve records about its historical hardware and software. The role reflects a broader effort by game companies to safeguard the development history behind their games, which can otherwise be difficult to find or lost. The 12-month contract…