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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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Los Angeles mayoral race points to growing sway of democratic socialists

  • Nithya Raman won Los Angeles’s mayoral race with nearly 53 per cent.
  • Democratic socialists made gains in city and congressional elections.
  • Cost-of-living concerns and grassroots campaigning helped drive support.

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman was declared the winner of the mayoral race on 5 November, beating incumbent Karen Bass with nearly 53 per cent of the vote. Her victory adds to a run of gains by democratic socialists in US elections and points to the…

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Who will take care of us when we get old?

  • The ageing US population is expected to increase demand for care.
  • Estimates point to up to 1.3 million additional workers needed.
  • Immigration proposals aim to bring in caregivers with protections.

The US is expected to have many more older adults who need help with daily activities, raising concerns about whether enough direct care workers will be available. Policy experts argue that immigration could help address the growing workforce gap, while also protecting immigrant workers already in the sector.…

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KFC’s first Italian ski resort outlets face criticism over mountain character

  • KFC is bringing its first fast-food outlets to Italian ski slopes.
  • Restaurants are planned at two Dolomites resorts from 5 December.
  • Critics cite mountain identity and local food traditions.

KFC will open outlets at Cortina d’Ampezzo and Madonna di Campiglio on 5 December, marking the first fast-food restaurants on Italian ski slopes. The move has sparked criticism from people who say the chain clashes with the resorts’ mountain character and Italian food traditions, while a shareholder in…

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TED JENKIN: Europe is burning because people can’t pay their bills. America should pay attention

  • European cost-of-living protests are presented as a warning for America.
  • Falling inflation does not reverse earlier price rises.
  • Household pressures can erode trust in economic promises.

The article argues that cost-of-living pressures behind protests in France and Italy should serve as a warning to the United States. It says headline economic measures such as growth, unemployment and falling inflation can obscure whether households can afford essentials, and that sustained financial strain can undermine trust…

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The Blue Wave Could Mean a Rising Tide for Songwriters — Here’s Why (Guest Post)

  • New congressional leadership could reshape copyright debates.
  • The article calls for rules on AI use of music.
  • Songwriter regulations dating to 1909 and 1941 may need review.

David Israelite, head of the National Music Publishers’ Association, argues that Democrats’ control of Congress could create new opportunities for songwriters and music publishers. He says new leadership on the House and Senate Judiciary Committees may bring fresh attention to copyright, music licensing and the balance of power…

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Strait of Hormuz still a source of leverage for Iran

  • Hormuz ship transits rose, but remain well below pre-war levels.
  • Crude exports recovered more than refined products and LNG.
  • Tanker freight rates to East Asia rose about twelvefold.

Attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began have put crews in danger and raised shipping and insurance costs. Iran’s ability to keep up the attacks, alongside the limits and cost of US protection, will help determine how much trade can pass…

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Iran war: Will Trump’s midterm defeat end or entrench the conflict with Tehran?

  • The midterm defeat may shape Trump’s next move on Iran.
  • Renewed escalation could bring retaliation and threaten energy supplies.
  • The article proposes expanding diplomacy through an “Islamabad plus” framework.

The article argues that the Republicans’ defeat in the US midterm elections could either push President Donald Trump towards renewed military escalation against Iran or create an opening for diplomacy. It says the result reflects public unease about the war and warns that a new offensive could deepen…

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ANDY CURRAN On Why He ‘Put A Giant Pause’ On CONEY HATCH: ‘If It Ain’t Fun, I Am Not Doing It’

  • Curran says Coney Hatch had stopped being fun for him.
  • He has shifted his focus to solo music.
  • He disputes the use of Coney Hatch’s name for shows without him.

Andy Curran says he paused his work with Canadian rock band Coney Hatch because the project had stopped being enjoyable and he wanted to pursue solo music. He also addressed a dispute over Carl Dixon promoting European shows as “Carl Dixon’s Coney Hatch”, saying audiences should know Curran…

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Iran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressure

  • Iran says strikes will not alter its demands to end the war.
  • Tehran wants sanctions and the US blockade lifted.
  • Talks remain divided over Hormuz and regional security.

US strikes targeted Iran’s Qeshm Island, adding to military pressure as talks continue over ending the war. Iran says the strikes will not change its position and maintains that its seven demands offer the most logical path to restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf.…

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Tottenham Hotspur ownership twist as bidder fights bankruptcy claim

  • Ng’s bankruptcy dispute adds uncertainty to the stalled Enic share deal.
  • Eight Sports Capital agreed to buy 25 per cent of Enic from Levy.
  • Creditors cite alleged debts of almost £3 million.

Eight Sports Capital’s proposed purchase of former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy’s stake in the club’s parent company, Enic, is facing further uncertainty. The deal has stalled amid legal disputes, and news that one of the group’s backers was declared bankrupt in Hong Kong adds another complication to…

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