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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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US rabbi blames Netanyahu’s ‘right wing messianism’ for the end of ‘Jewish Golden Age’

  • Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch says American Jewry’s “Golden Age” has ended.
  • He links growing anti-Israel sentiment to Netanyahu’s policies and settler violence.
  • UN figures cite over 2,060 settler attacks in the West Bank in 2026.

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, a leading US Reform rabbi, says a period he calls the “Golden Age of American Jewry” has ended, citing rising opposition to Israel and growing hostility towards Jews. He argues that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing religious-nationalist politics and lawlessness by settlers in the…

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Diversity, decency and a new south: who were the real winners in the US midterms? |

  • The author sees the midterms as a rebuke to politics of fear.
  • Several states elected governors from under-represented groups for the first time.
  • Democratic gains point to a changing political landscape in the South.

The article argues that the 2026 midterms were a rejection of Donald Trump’s politics of fear and exclusion, and a victory for diversity and inclusion. It also describes Democratic gains across parts of the South as evidence that the region’s political character is changing. It highlights several historic…

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3 Rock Classics From the 1980s That Capture Oddly Specific Emotions

  • Three 1980s rock songs capture distinct emotional moments.
  • Tears for Fears reflects anxiety about power.
  • Collins’ song builds anticipation before confrontation.

The article highlights three 1980s rock songs for capturing unusually precise feelings while still connecting with a broad audience. Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” channels anxiety about power, Talking Heads’ “And She Was” depicts watching someone experience a mind trip, and Phil Collins’ “In…

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Interscope strikes exclusive distribution and JV deal with Brazil’s Supernova Entertainment, signs rapper BK

  • Interscope has partnered with Supernova Entertainment in Brazil.
  • The label has also signed rapper BK.
  • BK’s first release will mark his debut album’s tenth anniversary.

Interscope Records has agreed an exclusive distribution and joint venture deal with Brazil’s independent urban label Supernova Entertainment, and has signed rapper BK. The partnerships are intended to help Brazilian urban and hip-hop artists reach Interscope’s international artist development network, as Brazil’s music market continues to grow. The…

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KJETIL NORDHUS Ponders GREEN CARNATION’s Future After Masterful ‘A Dark Poem’ Trilogy: ‘This Might Be The Last Thing People Hear From Us’

  • Green Carnation have completed their three-part *A Dark Poem* trilogy.
  • Kjetil Nordhus says it could be the band’s final release.
  • The project draws on Rimbaud and bassist Stein Roger Sordal’s experiences.

Green Carnation have completed their three-part album project, *A Dark Poem*, and vocalist Kjetil Nordhus says it may be the last thing listeners hear from the band. The trilogy marks an ambitious creative high point for the Norwegian group, though their future remains uncertain. The first instalment, *The…

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Rockstar weighed Tokyo-set GTA developed by a Japanese studio

  • Rockstar seriously explored a Tokyo-set GTA with a Japanese studio.
  • The likely modern-day game would have included samurai swords.
  • Take-Two abandoned its GTA Tokyo trademark in 2008.

Rockstar seriously considered making a Grand Theft Auto game set in Tokyo, with a Japanese studio potentially developing it. Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij’s account shows the company explored adapting the series to another culture, though the project did not progress to release. Vermeij said negotiations…

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OPETH Cancels Bogota Concert After MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Falls Ill

  • Opeth cancelled its Bogotá concert after Mikael Åkerfeldt fell ill.
  • A doctor confirmed he had a virus.
  • The band hopes to play its final tour date in Mexico City.

Opeth cancelled its 8 November concert at Bogotá’s Royal Center after vocalist and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt fell ill with a virus. The cancellation came only hours before the show and leaves the band hoping he recovers in time for the final date of its Latin American tour. The…

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How a Magazine Ad Inspired This Big Marty Robbins Hit

  • A magazine advert inspired “Just Married”.
  • Robbins’ recording became his fifth No. 1.
  • De Vorzon mailed the song to Columbia’s Mitch Miller.

Marty Robbins’ 1958 hit “Just Married” began with a magazine advertisement showing a newlywed car, inspiring songwriter Barry De Vorzon to use the words on its window as the song’s hook. The story shows how an ordinary image led to a major country hit, despite De Vorzon being…

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Max McNown Joins Plain White T’s Frontman Tom Higgenson for “Hey There Delilah” Duet After Calling the Song One of His “Primary Inspirations” (Exclusive)

  • Tom Higgenson joined Max McNown for “Hey There Delilah”.
  • McNown called the duet a career-spanning full circle moment.
  • The Nashville crowd sang along to the final chorus.

Max McNown fulfilled a long-held ambition when Plain White T’s frontman Tom Higgenson joined him for a duet of “Hey There Delilah” at Red Bull Jukebox Nashville. McNown has described the 2005 song as one of his primary inspirations for becoming a singer, making the performance a personal…

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‘A complete repudiation’: public health won big in US midterm elections

  • Public health-focused candidates won key midterm races.
  • Democrats gained ground in several state legislatures.
  • Victories could reshape healthcare and reproductive policies.

Candidates who centred their campaigns on healthcare and public health won offices across the US in last week’s midterm elections. Public health advocates called the results a rejection of the Trump administration’s health policies, as voters faced concerns including rising vaccine-preventable disease, healthcare costs and access to reproductive…

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