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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 officials suspect China recruited executive to monitor Nvidia chief’s ties

  • China’s intelligence agency reportedly recruited Alice Huang to target NVIDIA’s chief.
  • US officials reportedly believed the two had a romantic relationship.
  • Megaspeed’s alleged role in chip smuggling was not substantiated by NVIDIA’s investigation.

US officials believe China’s Ministry of State Security recruited Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore data centre firm Megaspeed, to gather information on NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang. The reported operation was part of efforts to understand US artificial intelligence plans and potentially influence decisions on chip exports to…

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NYC tops latest list of coolest cities

  • New York ranked first among 150 cities.
  • It scored 89.11 out of 100.
  • The ranking assessed six types of amenities and events.

New York City has topped a ranking of the coolest cities in the United States and Canada, scoring 89.11 out of 100. The result reflects its broad range of cultural and leisure options, though the ranking measures amenities and events rather than residents’ overall quality of life. Canada…

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Donald Trump is not impressed to be called ‘a loser’ by British reporter after US President suffered mid-term hammering

  • Trump walked away after a reporter called him a loser.
  • Democrats made major gains in both chambers of Congress.
  • The Iran war and Trump’s policies drew criticism.

Donald Trump walked away from a British reporter who asked how it felt to be “a loser”, after his party suffered heavy losses in the mid-term elections. The results have weakened Republican control in Congress and prompted questions about the impact of Trump’s policies and leadership. The article…

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America doesn’t like socialism. So why are socialists winning?

  • Some former Mamdani opponents now use free childcare.
  • Democratic socialists are organising for 2028.
  • Ocasio-Cortez is weighing a possible presidential run.

Anthony Chan, a former JPMorgan chief economist, says some business leaders who opposed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani are now using city-backed free childcare programmes. He argues this reflects a gap between fears about democratic socialism and its practical effects, and may help explain why socialist candidates are…

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3 Folk Songs From the 1960s That Make You Want To Slow Down for a While

  • Three 1960s folk songs offer a slower, more reflective mood.
  • Donovan sings of love that remains out of reach.
  • Judy Collins and Ian & Sylvia explore time and lost good times.

The article highlights three 1960s folk songs that it says can help listeners slow down, drawing on gentle melodies and reflective themes. It presents them as a change of pace, with songs about love, time and lost relationships offering a calm, sometimes bittersweet mood. The selections are Donovan’s…

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Leak reportedly exposed Netanyahu and Mossad chief’s plan to attack Iran before Israeli election

  • Israeli media say a planned operation against Iran before the election was stopped.
  • Netanyahu’s office denied an attack was on the agenda.
  • Reports describe military opposition as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran continues.

Israeli media reported that Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Gofman pursued an operation against Iran shortly before Israel’s 27 October election. The plan was reportedly halted after a security operative inadvertently alerted the United States, amid warnings from Israeli officials that an attack could provoke a wider…

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Meet the ‘dark nutrition’ evangelists who want to overhaul your diet with a simple rule

  • “Dark nutrition” is moving from the fringes into wider discussion.
  • Supporters credit very different diets with improved health.
  • One advocate warns that extreme experimentation can backfire.

“Dark nutrition” refers to a growing interest in unconventional diets built around foods such as butter, red meat, organ meat, raw dairy, eggs and bee pollen. Supporters say they feel healthier after changing what they eat, while the trend also reflects wider scepticism about processed foods and even…

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How an Ice Cream Truck Inspired The Motels’ Only No. 1 Single in 1979

  • An ice cream truck helped inspire The Motels’ only No. 1 single.
  • Martha Davis linked the song to grief and irreversible change.
  • “Suddenly Last Summer” also reached the Hot 100’s top 10.

The Motels’ “Suddenly Last Summer” became the band’s only No. 1 single, topping Billboard’s rock chart and reaching the Hot 100’s top 10. Written by lead singer Martha Davis, the song draws on memories of loss and the feeling that a summer, and a stage of life, has…

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Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s Wikipedia page was whitewashed of controversies by mystery editor before election: sources

  • Researchers traced disputed edits to El-Sayed’s Wikipedia page.
  • Changes softened or removed references to campaign controversies.
  • The editor also revised pages about several left-wing groups.

Researchers say an unidentified Wikipedia editor revised Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s page in the months before the election, removing or softening references to controversies. The changes matter because Wikipedia is open to public editing and is used by search engines and AI systems as a source of information.…

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