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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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Iran vows ‘astonishing’ strikes and lifts missile-range limit as US targets land routes

  • Iran says it has lifted its 2,000-kilometre missile-range limit.
  • The US launched a task force targeting Iranian weapons shipments and illicit trade.
  • Tehran says it is developing new weapons and underground missile facilities.

Iran says it has scrapped its self-imposed 2,000-kilometre limit on ballistic missile range and is developing new weapons it claims could have a major impact in a future conflict. The announcement came as the US launched a task force to disrupt Iranian weapons shipments and illicit trade, raising…

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The man who just sold his 140,000,000th record: Who is Roberto Carlos?

  • Roberto Carlos has sold 140 million records.
  • He helped shape Brazilian rock and popular music.
  • His career expanded from youth hits to romantic ballads.

Roberto Carlos has sold 140 million records, marking another milestone in a career that helped reshape Brazilian popular music. Known first for rock-influenced songs and later as a romantic balladeer, he became Brazil’s most successful musician and reached audiences across Latin America, the United States and Europe. Born…

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Leo urges Argentina’s leaders to put people before economic growth

  • Leo urged leaders to make the economy serve people.
  • He said growth should benefit those facing hardship.
  • Milei’s austerity drive has delivered a budget surplus and cut poverty.

Pope Leo XIV called on Argentina’s leaders to put people’s needs ahead of economic growth, offering a pointed but diplomatic challenge to President Javier Milei’s austerity agenda. He said the economy should serve people and that growth should benefit those facing hardship, including unemployed people and retirees. Leo…

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Tim Burchett Says He Would ‘Absolutely’ Replace Marsha Blackburn In US Senate

  • Burchett says he would accept appointment to Blackburn’s Senate seat.
  • He plans to run if he is not appointed.
  • A special election for the seat is scheduled for 2028.

Republican Representative Tim Burchett says he would accept appointment to the US Senate seat held by Marsha Blackburn when she becomes Tennessee’s governor in January 2027. He would also run for the seat if Blackburn chooses someone else, making clear he intends to pursue the role either way.…

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Every Baby Boomer Alive Has a Core Memory To Go With These 5 Songs From 1967

  • Five 1967 hits are tied to Baby Boomers’ memories.
  • The songs evoke romance, social change and the Summer of Love.
  • The Monkees’ “I’m a Believer” topped charts around the world.

Five songs from 1967 are presented as musical touchstones for Baby Boomers, linked to memories of romance, changing social attitudes and the era’s counterculture. Together, they reflect how popular music helped capture the mood and aspirations associated with the late 1960s. The songs are Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take…

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Red Bull boss Mekies says Hadjar delivered his best race in Brazil

  • Hadjar finished third in Brazil after starting fifth.
  • Mekies called it Hadjar’s best race for Red Bull.
  • Verstappen charged from 21st to second.

Laurent Mekies said Isack Hadjar delivered his best race for Red Bull at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, praising the pace that helped him finish third. The result gave Red Bull a double podium and showed Hadjar continuing to raise his performance level in his debut season with…

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Cryptocurrencies slide to two-month lows after US midterms

  • Bitcoin fell more than 2 per cent to $73,708.
  • Ether dropped about 5 per cent to $2,223.
  • Investors fear tighter US cryptocurrency regulation.

Bitcoin and ether fell to their lowest levels in more than two months in late Sunday trading, as investors worried that a Democratic-controlled US Congress could impose tougher rules on cryptocurrencies. The drop adds to recent pressure on crypto markets and reflects uncertainty over the sector’s regulatory outlook.…

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Legendary Guitar Innovator Who Helped Change the Sound of Rock Music Forever Dead at 88

  • Wah-wah pedal innovator Del Casher has died aged 88.
  • His work shaped the sound of generations of rock guitarists.
  • A fundraiser is helping his widow with housing and care costs.

Guitarist and sound innovator Del Casher, widely credited with inventing the wah-wah pedal, died on 1 October aged 88 after a cancer battle. A fundraiser says his widow, Eiko, is facing serious financial hardship and needs support with housing and care. Casher developed the pedal in the early…

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3 Johnny Mathis Songs That Would Sound Even Better if Remade Today

  • The article spotlights three Johnny Mathis songs for possible modern remakes.
  • “Chances Are” was named his best song by Billboard in 2016.
  • “I’m Coming Home” gave Mathis his first Adult Contemporary chart-topper.

The article picks three Johnny Mathis songs that it argues could sound even better if remade today: “Chances Are”, “Gina” and “I’m Coming Home”. It places them within a career that began with his 1956 debut single and highlights how each song reflects a different moment in his…

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Mamdani admin must hand ICE the names of NYC homeless shelter residents: court

  • Judge orders city to disclose details on selected shelter residents.
  • A special master will identify residents with certain serious criminal histories.
  • The city plans to close Bruckner shelter by the end of 2026.

A federal judge has ordered New York City to provide immigration officials with identifying details for some residents of a city-run Bronx shelter. The ruling requires Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration to comply with a subpoena, advancing ICE’s effort to investigate whether residents may be subject to deportation. The…

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