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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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America’s first-time homebuyers are increasingly paying all cash — as median age remains at 40

  • A record 10% of first-time buyers paid cash.
  • The median first-home buyer age remains 40.
  • Inheritance helped 28% of cash-paying first-time buyers.

A record 10% of Americans buying their first home paid entirely in cash over the past year, while the median age of first-time buyers remained at 40, a record high. The figures point to a housing market increasingly shaped by inherited wealth and accumulated assets, as many would-be…

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Hegseth lays it on thick for Trump to shave off fallout from Iran war

  • Hegseth called the impeachment effort a “farce and a stunt”.
  • Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment.
  • The accusations include unauthorised military action and retaliation.

Pete Hegseth used his first Pentagon press briefing in nearly six months to denounce an impeachment effort led by Republican congressman Thomas Massie as a “farce and a stunt”. The rare appearance came as the US war with Iran continued during an election campaign, and focused on Hegseth’s…

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US soldier arrested near Gloucester over suspected Russian spying

  • US soldier arrested near Gloucester over suspected Russian spying.
  • UK and US agencies are conducting a joint investigation.
  • Two Gloucestershire locations were searched.

A 41-year-old US soldier has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offering to spy for Russia after being entrusted with sensitive information. UK and US officials described the arrest as a significant joint operation involving MI5, the FBI and counter-terrorism police; the allegations have not been proven…

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MERIDIAN VEIL, Featuring Members Of THE AGONIST, CRYPTOPSY, SEVEN SPIRES And LEPROUS, Announces Debut Album ‘Forgotten Sun’

  • Meridian Veil will release *Forgotten Sun* on 22 January 2027.
  • The debut features members of four established metal bands.
  • Its concept follows an artificial intelligence with disastrous consequences.

Meridian Veil, a new progressive metal band featuring members of The Agonist, Cryptopsy, Seven Spires and Leprous, has announced its debut album, *Forgotten Sun*. The record is due on 22 January 2027 through Season of Mist, with “The Watcher” released as its lead single alongside a music video.…

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Carly Pearce to make film debut in story of singer Anne Wilson

  • Carly Pearce is making her film debut in *My Jesus*.
  • The film tells Anne Wilson’s story, based on her memoir.
  • Wilson’s “My Jesus” spent seven weeks atop Christian Airplay.

Carly Pearce will make her film debut in *My Jesus*, a music-driven coming-of-age film inspired by Christian singer Anne Wilson’s rise to fame. Pearce announced her involvement on Instagram, saying she was excited to help tell Wilson’s story; Wilson will also appear in the film. Aliza Kate Barlow…

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Joe Biden addresses critics who said he hid his stage 4 cancer diagnosis in upcoming memoir

  • Biden rejects claims that he concealed his cancer diagnosis.
  • He was diagnosed in May 2025 with cancer that had spread to his bones.
  • Treatment may limit his appearances for his memoir’s release.

Joe Biden has used excerpts from his forthcoming memoir to reject claims that he concealed his stage 4 prostate cancer while president. He says the diagnosis was not something he knew about and calls the accusation that he hid the illness absurd. The cancer was diagnosed in May…

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How much did the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 cost in 2020 vs 2026?

  • The G14’s entry price rose from $1,050 in 2020 to $3,200.
  • Inflation explains only about $320 of the increase.
  • AI-driven memory costs and fewer cheaper models pushed prices higher.

ASUS’s ROG Zephyrus G14 has risen from a $1,050 entry price in 2020 to $3,200 for the cheapest model currently available from US retailers, with a 32GB version costing $3,600 direct from ASUS. The increase reflects years of upgrades, but a sharp jump in the latest generation and…

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Michigan election: How Abdul El-Sayed’s critics smeared his defence of Palestinians as ‘hate’

  • El-Sayed challenged the use of “hate” as a campaign accusation.
  • Researchers counted 38,280 Islamophobic posts naming him.
  • The article argues accusations carried unequal political costs.

Abdulrahman El-Sayed’s victory speech used the word “hate” to challenge accusations made against him during Michigan’s Senate campaign and to argue that defending Palestinians is an expression of care, not hostility. The article examines how accusations of hate shaped the contest and says they carried different consequences depending…

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US serviceman held near Gloucester over alleged Russian espionage

  • US serviceman arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of Russian espionage.
  • The investigation involves British and US authorities.
  • Searches continue at two Gloucestershire locations.

A 41-year-old American serviceman has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences linked to spying for Russia, after a joint investigation by British and US authorities. The allegations are serious, but no charges or findings of guilt are reported; the investigation continues and the suspect remains in…

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House Republicans urge DoJ to further investigate ‘key witnesses’ in Epstein case

  • House Republicans urged the Justice Department to pursue further inquiries.
  • The committee’s probe included 19 interviews and seven depositions.
  • Democrats called the report incomplete and plan public hearings.

House Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have criticised the federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, urging the Justice Department to question more witnesses and investigate associates accused of criminal activity. The report renews scrutiny of how the cases were handled and calls for survivor protections,…

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