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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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‘American Horror Story’ Lead Joey Pollari on That Wild Jessica Lange Reveal and Up-in-the-Air Fates Headed Into Finale

  • Ryan Murphy called Pollari to offer him the season 13 lead.
  • Ben DeSoto is revealed as the son of Satan.
  • Ben, Cordelia and Queenie face danger before the finale.

Joey Pollari says Ryan Murphy personally offered him the lead role in the 13th season of American Horror Story, after Pollari had worked as an event production assistant and appeared in several Murphy projects. He plays Ben DeSoto, whose story shifts from a boyfriend with a fear of…

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Which Halloween Songs Are Leading the Early Streaming Race This Year?

  • “Thriller” led Halloween streaming with nearly 1.7 million US streams.
  • Tame Impala’s “Dracula” followed with more than 1.1 million.
  • Both songs could make a first run at No. 1 during Halloween week.

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” led US Halloween-song streaming on 24 October, with Tame Impala’s “Dracula” close behind. The early race matters because both tracks could contend for the Billboard Hot 100’s No. 1 spot during Halloween week for the first time. “Thriller” drew nearly 1.7 million official on-demand US…

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The New M6 MacBook Pro Has a Serious Price Problem

  • The 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999.
  • Sale-priced Mac alternatives may offer better value.
  • The author is waiting for hands-on testing.

Apple’s new 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro costs $1,999 for 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, a price the article argues is difficult to justify. The higher cost matters because buyers can find alternatives within Apple’s range that offer more flexibility or stronger performance for similar…

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House Democrat: Paper ballots protect against Musk’s potential election hacking

  • Himes cited paper ballots as a check on electronic vote totals.
  • He mentioned Musk as a hypothetical example, without alleging a hack.
  • Audits and recounts can compare reported totals with physical ballots.

Jim Himes, the senior Democrat on the US House Intelligence Committee, said paper ballot records provide a way to check electronic vote totals if someone were to alter them. Speaking on 28 October ahead of the midterm elections, he used Elon Musk as a hypothetical example: if Musk…

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What to do if poll workers say you aren’t registered to vote

  • Check your registration details and assigned polling place.
  • Ask about updating your details or registering on the day.
  • If eligible, request a provisional ballot and follow up.

With the 2026 US midterm elections approaching, voters who are told at a polling place that they are not registered may still have options. They should ask poll workers to check their details and confirm that they are at the polling place assigned to their address. A recent…

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Peltola campaign asks court to dismiss DOJ ballot lawsuit in Alaska

  • Peltola’s campaign wants the DOJ’s ballot lawsuit dismissed.
  • The case concerns two Alaska candidates with similar names.
  • Alaska’s ranked-choice ballot allows voters to rank both.

Mary Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have asked a federal court to dismiss the Justice Department’s lawsuit over two Alaska Senate candidates with similar names. The dispute matters because the DOJ wants certification delayed if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses and votes for another Daniel…

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Diiv Announce Massive 2027 World Tour

  • Diiv announce 47 shows for 2027.
  • The tour supports A.G. Cook-produced album *ZIRP!*.
  • The final date is a London show on 30 June.

Diiv have announced a 47-date world tour for 2027, beginning in Australia in February and finishing with a London show in June. The run supports their forthcoming album *ZIRP!*, produced by A.G. Cook, and includes dates across North America, Europe and the UK. The tour opens with Australian…

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Trump Vows to Send Election “Monitors” to Maine After Far-Right Conspiracies Spread

  • Maine prepared officers for possible federal interference at polling sites.
  • Trump allies’ fraud claims focused on Somali American voters.
  • Federal monitors are expected in Lewiston and Portland.

President Donald Trump has pledged to send federal election monitors to Maine, where officials are preparing for possible federal interference amid far-right claims of voter fraud among Somali Americans. The issue has heightened concerns about voter intimidation ahead of two closely watched congressional races that could affect control…

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Support for reelecting congressional incumbents at record lows: Gallup

  • 43% said their own representative deserved re-election, a pre-midterm low.
  • Only 15% said most members of Congress deserved another term.
  • The survey does not show which party’s incumbents are most at risk.

Support for re-electing members of the US Congress has reached a record low in Gallup’s final survey before a midterm election. In polling conducted from 1 to 19 October 2026, 43% of registered voters said their own representative deserved another term, while 15% said most members of Congress…

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Seven face trial over alleged vandalism at Trump’s Turnberry resort

  • Seven people face a terror-related charge over alleged damage at Turnberry.
  • The alleged protest took place on 8 March 2025.
  • A 15-day trial is scheduled for February 2028.

Seven people are due to stand trial on a terror-related charge over alleged vandalism at Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire. Prosecutors say the damage was aggravated by a “terrorist connection”; the case concerns alleged protest activity at the resort on 8 March 2025. The seven are…

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