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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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UK’s ‘low-hire, low-fire’ jobs market hurting young people; US inflation higher than expected – business live

  • Employers are hiring less, while redundancies remain low.
  • Young people face greater difficulty entering work.
  • The Bank says labour-market shifts may affect wages and growth.

The UK’s jobs market is cooling mainly because employers are hiring less, rather than making more staff redundant, according to Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli. She said this pattern protects people already in work but makes it harder for jobseekers to enter employment or move to…

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Pope Leo vs. Javier Milei: How political is the pope?

  • Pope Leo’s Argentina visit drew crowds and political controversy.
  • His remarks were seen as criticism of Milei’s austerity policies.
  • Any effect on Argentina’s 2027 election is unclear.

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina drew huge crowds and political attention after remarks widely understood as criticism of President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. The episode highlights the influence of the papacy and the challenge modern popes face in speaking on social issues while avoiding direct party politics.…

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US prices rose 0.4% in October as petrol costs eased

  • US prices rose 0.4% in October.
  • Monthly inflation cooled from September’s 0.6%.
  • Gas eased, but remained well above last year’s price.

US inflation rose 0.4% from September to October, a slower monthly increase than September’s 0.6%, as gas prices eased. The figures matter politically after Republicans’ midterm losses were widely viewed as reflecting voter frustration with high prices, and as the Federal Reserve considers further interest-rate rises. The Bureau…

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Hegseth dismisses Republican’s impeachment effort as political theatre

  • Hegseth calls Massie’s impeachment effort a political stunt.
  • Massie’s eight articles focus heavily on the Iran war.
  • A Senate conviction would require a two-thirds majority.

Pete Hegseth has dismissed Republican congressman Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach him as a political stunt, while denying allegations that he abused his office and ordered unlawful military action. The House is expected to consider Massie’s resolution, which could test Republican support for the defence secretary after the…

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Japan watches for signs of change in Trump’s foreign policy priorities

  • Japan fears a US-China deal could leave Indo-Pacific allies exposed.
  • Tokyo and Washington pledged closer security cooperation.
  • Concerns include Taiwan, rare earth restrictions, Russia and North Korea.

Japan is watching for signs that Donald Trump may shift US policy towards the Indo-Pacific after his party’s losses in the November 3 midterm elections. Tokyo fears he could seek a quick diplomatic success with China that overlooks allies’ interests, potentially unsettling regional security and Japan’s confidence in…

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California voters reject billionaire wealth tax after record opposition spending

  • California rejected the billionaire wealth tax and approved a ban on such taxes.
  • Opponents raised nearly $425m, led by Sergey Brin’s $132m contribution.
  • The tax campaign had just over $31m and warned of healthcare funding losses.

California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires, while approving Proposition 42, which would ban taxes on billionaire wealth. The result followed a record opposition campaign funded by some of Silicon Valley’s wealthiest figures, and could affect plans to use tax revenue to address…

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A Trump proposal would punish single parents. Other wealthy countries have a different approach

  • The proposal would redirect childcare funds to some married, one-earner households.
  • Experts say its eligibility rules exclude most families with children.
  • Canada and Sweden provide broader support for single parents and childcare.

The Trump administration is considering a payment for low-income married couples where one parent stays home with the children, funded by shifting money from childcare subsidies used by working families. The proposal could leave many single parents competing for scarcer support, and its narrow eligibility rules appear to…

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Trump-era lawlessness must be prosecuted. Our new group is working to end the impunity | Kenneth Roth

  • Congressional investigations cannot bring criminal prosecutions.
  • A new civic group will prepare cases for local prosecutors.
  • It plans to use former federal prosecutors and FBI agents.

The article argues that congressional investigations alone cannot restore the rule of law in the US, because committees can expose alleged crimes but cannot prosecute them. It says President Donald Trump’s control over the Justice Department has weakened accountability by targeting perceived opponents while crimes by allies go…

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The drums of war and Reza Pahlavi’s false promise of deliverance

  • Iran’s repression and the threat of renewed war are converging.
  • The article says Pahlavi lacks the standing to lead an alternative.
  • It warns that war and public desperation could boost his profile.

The article argues that Iran faces overlapping crises: continued repression after January’s uprising and renewed threats of US and Israeli military action. It says Reza Pahlavi is presenting himself as a potential leader, but that treating him as a counterpart to the regime misrepresents Iran’s political reality. The…

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‘The many v the money’ should frame the next US Congress

  • Klein says Democrats should confront billionaire influence.
  • Texas’s governor-elect halted a proposed sale of park land to SpaceX.
  • The dispute highlights tensions between public needs and tech expansion.

Naomi Klein argues that the next US Congress should make the political divide between ordinary people and billionaire wealth central to its agenda. She points to Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa’s move to halt a proposal to sell state park land to SpaceX as an early test of whether…

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