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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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On This Day in 1974, Bachman-Turner Overdrive Hit No. 1 With a Song That Started as a Joke Between Brothers and Became a Worldwide Smash

  • BTO topped the US chart with its only No. 1 hit.
  • The song began as a studio work track and family joke.
  • Mercury executive Charlie Fach urged the band to release it.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” reached No. 1 on the US Hot 100 on 9 November 1974. The band’s only American chart-topper began as an informal studio recording and became an international hit after a record executive persuaded them to release it. The song was improvised…

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Canadian Government Introduces Canada Creative Credit to Support ‘Artistic Production’

  • Canada plans a new creative tax credit for artists.
  • Up to $45,000 in relief was cited by Mark Carney.
  • The budget allocates $600 million to audio and audiovisual sectors for 2026-27.

Canada’s 2026 federal budget introduces a forthcoming Canada Creative Credit, a tax relief measure intended to support artists and cultural businesses. Prime Minister Mark Carney said artists may be eligible for an exception of up to $45,000, while the budget also confirms $600 million for Canada’s audio and…

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PepsiCo to cut about 1,000 jobs as North American business struggles

  • PepsiCo plans about 1,000 North American job cuts.
  • The company is restructuring amid weak home-market sales.
  • North American beverage volumes fell 2% in the third quarter.

PepsiCo plans to cut about 1,000 jobs across North America as it works to revive sluggish sales in its home market. The company says the reductions, expected over the coming week, will streamline operations and help teams work more closely together. PepsiCo had about 306,000 employees worldwide, including…

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3 Pop Songs From the 2020s That Prove the Second Verse Can Be Better Than the Chorus

  • Second verses can hold a song’s sharpest writing.
  • “Deja Vu” adds detail and emotional bite.
  • Swift and Carpenter use verses for introspection and wit.

The article argues that some of the most memorable writing in pop songs is tucked into the second verse rather than the chorus. It highlights three 2020s tracks where those verses add sharper character, emotional depth or wit to songs whose hooks are already prominent. In Olivia Rodrigo’s…

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4 Unforgettable Hard Rock Hits From 1980 That Take Generation X Back in Time

  • Four memorable rock songs arrived in 1980.
  • Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” reached No. 1 in the US.
  • AC/DC, Motörhead and Journey also feature.

The article looks back at four rock songs released in 1980 that remain nostalgic favourites for Generation X. It highlights how the tracks crossed styles, from hard rock and speed metal to funk rock, and went on to become enduring anthems. AC/DC released “Back in Black” with new…

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Nvidia investigates Jensen Huang affair amid China espionage concerns

  • Nvidia is investigating Jensen Huang’s affair with a Megaspeed executive.
  • US intelligence reports reportedly identified Alice Huang as a suspected Chinese spy.
  • Nvidia says it has no reason to believe secrets or national security were compromised.

Nvidia is investigating chief executive Jensen Huang’s acknowledged affair with Alice Huang, an executive at AI computing company Megaspeed, after US intelligence reports reportedly identified her as a suspected Chinese spy. The case has raised national security concerns because Nvidia is central to US efforts to advance AI…

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“It Is Nothing New”: Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Shares Her Experiences Amid CMA Awards Red Carpet Debate

  • Stella Parton says veteran artists have faced exclusion for years.
  • She says the issue affects CMA Fest as well as the awards.
  • The CMA says it is discussing the matter with Sammy Kershaw’s team.

Stella Parton has criticised the Country Music Association’s treatment of veteran artists after several country singers said they were not allowed to walk the CMA Awards red carpet. She said the exclusion was longstanding and extended to CMA Fest, arguing that the industry now gives priority to corporate…

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Trump says Iran conflict could end soon, but US forces remain ready

  • Trump says the Iran war could end soon.
  • US forces remain ready for renewed military action.
  • Vance linked the Republicans’ midterm losses to the war.

Donald Trump said the war in Iran was “effectively over” and that further US military action did not currently seem necessary, while warning that US forces remained ready to act. His comments followed talks with Qatar’s prime minister and came as Trump described momentum towards ending the conflict,…

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American girl, 7, killed by Mexican police during cartel chase near US border

  • Seven-year-old Aranza was killed during a police operation in Matamoros.
  • Her family says they had stopped to identify themselves as civilians.
  • An investigation is under way; the officers have not been detained.

Seven-year-old US-born Aranza was killed by gunfire from a Mexican police helicopter during an operation linked to a cartel chase in Matamoros, near the Texas border. Her death has prompted an investigation into the police shooting and raised questions about how officers responded to civilians caught in an…

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Waymo Said It Fixed Its School Bus Problem. The US Government Says It Didn’t Work

  • US regulators are investigating Waymo’s school bus software fix.
  • Most reported incidents occurred after the fix and recall.
  • The inquiry could have financial consequences.

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal investigation into whether Waymo’s software update stopped its robotaxis from illegally passing school buses loading or unloading children. The inquiry matters because the company announced a fix and later issued a voluntary recall, yet the agency says…

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