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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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Oligarchs Got Crushed on Election Day, But Still Managed to Kill California’s Wealth Tax Dreams

  • California voters rejected the proposed billionaire wealth tax.
  • Prop. 42 was ahead and could constrain future wealth taxes.
  • Opponents spent more than $330 million campaigning against Prop. 40.

California voters rejected Prop. 40, a proposed one-time tax on billionaires’ wealth, after opponents spent heavily to raise doubts about its effects. The result matters because the measure would have been the first US tax of its kind, while a competing measure, Prop. 42, could limit California’s ability…

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3 Country Songs From the 1960s That Find Something Funny in the Most Depressing Situations

  • Roger Miller makes relationship neglect into a novelty hit.
  • Johnny Cash turns heartbreak into a crude joke.
  • “King of the Road” pairs a jaunty tune with hardship.

Three 1960s country songs use humour to make painful situations easier to face, turning neglect, heartbreak and homesickness into witty, memorable stories. Their light touch matters because it lets listeners laugh through hardship without hiding the sadness underneath. Roger Miller’s “Dang Me” jokes about a man neglecting his…

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US proposed Ukraine redraw Donetsk and Luhansk borders so Russia could claim full control, The Economist reports

  • US negotiators reportedly proposed redrawing borders in Donetsk and Luhansk.
  • The plan could let Russia claim both regions without further Ukrainian land cessions.
  • Ukraine rejects giving up territory, while Russia seeks broader international recognition.

US negotiators have reportedly suggested redrawing the borders of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of a territorial settlement with Russia. The proposal could allow Russia to claim full control of both regions without Ukraine ceding territory it does not currently occupy, but it raises questions about…

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Binance Halts MEXC Transfers as FinCEN Cuts Exchange Off From US Financial System

  • Binance has blocked transfers involving MEXC and 13 related entities.
  • FinCEN alleges MEXC processed $16 billion in suspicious transactions.
  • US financial institutions face a ban taking effect after 30 days.

Binance has stopped processing transfers to and from MEXC after the US Treasury designated the crypto exchange a primary money laundering concern. The move follows allegations linked to Russian illicit finance and signals that Binance is applying restrictions beyond the US financial system’s formal ban. Binance says transfers…

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US and rest of world must follow China’s lead on green energy, says John Kerry

  • Kerry urged countries to follow China’s clean energy shift.
  • China’s clean tech exports topped $220bn in 2025.
  • Cop31 may show whether Beijing will take a climate leadership role.

John Kerry said other countries, including the US, need to follow China’s lead in shifting from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy. He argued that countries which delay risk losing economic opportunities as well as worsening climate risks, while China’s clean technology industry gives it growing influence ahead of…

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JD Vance’s first 2028 pitch reveals his profound weakness as a candidate | Moira Donegan

  • Vance says the Iran war drove Republican midterm losses.
  • He faces difficulty separating himself from a war his administration launched.
  • The article argues he misreads voter reactions to immigration enforcement.

JD Vance has blamed the Republicans’ heavy midterm losses on the Iran war, rejecting claims that the administration’s immigration crackdown contributed. The article argues that his response exposes a challenge in positioning himself as the likely Republican presidential contender for 2028: he must defend the Trump movement while…

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A Bad Day at SCOTUS for Government Accountability

  • The Court heard arguments over a prisoner’s claim against a federal nurse.
  • Watanabe alleges requests for medical care were ignored after a gang fight.
  • The case could further narrow lawsuits against federal officers.

The US Supreme Court heard arguments in Nielsen v. Watanabe, a case that could make it even harder for people to sue federal officers for alleged constitutional violations. The dispute tests whether a federal prison nurse can be held liable for allegedly failing to provide medical care, and…

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4 Top 40 Hits From 1966 That Stay on Repeat in My Car

  • Four 1966 hits remain regulars on the writer’s car playlist.
  • The choices span The Mamas and the Papas, Nancy Sinatra, the Beatles and Bob Dylan.
  • The writer praises their distinctive sounds and lasting appeal.

The writer, who grew up listening to music from the 1990s onwards, shares four 1966 Top 40 hits that still feature regularly on their car playlist. The songs stand out for their distinctive arrangements, performances and ability to lift the writer’s mood. The selections are The Mamas and…

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US pulls aircraft from second British base over threat from Iran: report

  • US aircraft were moved from RAF Mildenhall after an Iran-related threat.
  • Two tankers were diverted to Germany; others left the base later.
  • The move follows a similar withdrawal of 12 bombers from RAF Fairford in October.

The US military moved aircraft away from RAF Mildenhall after a threat from Iran, according to a report, marking the second such withdrawal from a British base in as many months. The move highlights continuing concern about threats to US personnel and interests, while President Donald Trump said…

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Oil price relief as Trump declares US war on Iran ‘ending fairly soon’ | First Thing

  • Trump says the US conflict with Iran may end soon.
  • Brent crude fell below $90, its lowest since August.
  • US refuelling aircraft left RAF Mildenhall after a reported threat.

Donald Trump said the US conflict with Iran could end “fairly soon”, easing oil prices, while warning that American forces remained ready to act. His remarks matter because they signalled a possible de-escalation, though they were not accompanied by a formal announcement that the war had ended. Brent…

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