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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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LEE CARTER: America is angry at everyone — but who will actually vote?

  • Turnout may matter more than stated party preference.
  • Democrats lead among highly motivated voters.
  • Republican participation could shape control of the House.

With the midterms approaching, Lee Carter argues that voters’ willingness to turn out may matter more than which party they say they support. Polls suggest many Americans doubt either party is focused on helping them, while voters on both sides fear what the other might do; that mix…

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‘Talk To Me’ Backer Head Gear Opens U.S. Arm With Ambitious Indie Investment Plan

  • Head Gear is launching a US division.
  • It plans $120 million in first-year investment.
  • Samantha Allwinton will lead the new unit.

Head Gear Films is opening a US division and plans to invest $120 million in American independent film and television in its first year. Co-founder Phil Hunt says the expansion will increase the company’s presence in a market that already accounts for more than half its deal flow,…

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Mark Carney is celebrated abroad – while consolidating power at home | Shiri Pasternak

  • Carney is praised abroad for his Davos speech.
  • Bill C-39 would speed up major infrastructure projects.
  • The author says the bill weakens environmental, Indigenous and labour protections.

Mark Carney has won international praise for his Davos speech on shifting global power, but the article argues that his domestic policies conflict with that message. It says his government is centralising decision-making to advance its economic agenda, while weakening protections for the environment, Indigenous peoples and workers.…

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Spurned by MAGA attacks, Arab-American voters defect to Democrats 

  • A survey found Arab-American voters favouring Democrats for Congress by 59% to 26%.
  • Republican rhetoric about a Michigan Senate candidate has drawn criticism from a former Trump organiser.
  • Gaza remains a major test for Democrats seeking lasting support.

A poll of likely Arab-American voters ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections found that 59% intended to vote for a Democratic congressional candidate, compared with 26% for a Republican. The finding points to renewed Democratic support after many Arab-American voters turned away from the party in 2024…

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TikTok launches restaurant discovery guide in three US regions

  • TikTok’s Must Eat guide uses 40 million posts, reviews and comments.
  • It launches in New York City, Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
  • Users can find, review and book restaurants in the app.

TikTok has launched Must Eat, an in-app restaurant guide that draws on dining videos, reviews and comments to help users discover local businesses. The move puts TikTok in competition with services such as Yelp and Google Maps, while extending the platform’s role in turning viral food content into…

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Report says Intel tax breaks cost Oregon and New Mexico authorities $1.2bn

  • Report says Intel tax breaks cost local areas over $1.2 billion.
  • Schools bore much of the reported revenue shortfall.
  • Good Jobs First questions the need for continued incentives.

A Good Jobs First report says tax breaks for Intel’s established semiconductor plants in Oregon and New Mexico have deprived local authorities of more than $1.2 billion in property tax revenue since 2015. It argues that much of the shortfall has affected schools, and questions whether decades-old facilities…

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US carmakers cut advertising as tariffs and fuel costs bite

  • Carmakers’ share of US ad spending has fallen to 8.9 per cent.
  • This year’s Super Bowl had four car adverts, down from 11 in 2016.
  • Automakers are shifting more advertising towards digital platforms.

US carmakers are reducing their share of advertising spending as tariffs, high fuel prices and uncertainty over electric vehicle support put pressure on their finances. The decline is visible during the Super Bowl, where car adverts have become less common. Guideline figures show automakers’ share of US advertising…

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US prepares Gulf allies for possible post-election campaign against Iran

  • Trump is weighing strikes on Iran after the midterms.
  • US forces are reinforcing regional deployments and defences.
  • Iran has threatened retaliation as talks struggle to resume.

The Trump administration has reportedly told several Gulf allies to prepare for a possible short, intense US campaign against Iran after the US midterm elections. President Trump has not authorised an attack, but US forces are preparing, and renewed strikes could widen the conflict and put regional economic…

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Almost all of Amazon’s new Echo gear is available now

  • Most new Echo products are available to buy now.
  • The Echo Show 16 launches on 16 December.
  • Pre-orders for the Show 16 include $100 off.

Amazon has begun selling most of its latest Echo products, following a shift towards giving new hardware more focused launches. The range includes speakers, smart displays and a photo frame, with the Echo Show 16 the only product not yet on sale. The Echo Dot, Echo Studio with…

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Viviane Asseyi says 1998 World Cup inspired her football dream

  • France’s 1998 World Cup win inspired Asseyi to play football.
  • Her family supported her dream with humour and encouragement.
  • She later joined Clairefontaine and now plays for West Ham.

Viviane Asseyi says watching France beat Brazil in the 1998 World Cup sparked her ambition to become a professional footballer, with Zinedine Zidane as her inspiration. Her story shows how a childhood dream endured when women’s football was barely visible, and how her family’s humour and support helped…

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