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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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Study links exposure to widely used DINCH plasticiser with smaller newborns

  • DINCH exposure was linked to lower birth weight and length.
  • The study analysed more than 6,600 pregnancies.
  • Researchers warn that safer replacements may carry health risks.

A new peer-reviewed study links exposure to DINCH, a plasticiser promoted as a safer replacement for phthalates, with lower birth weight and length. The findings matter because DINCH is widely used in food packaging and other everyday products, while evidence about its health effects remains limited. Researchers analysed…

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Israel took a beating in the US midterms | Judith Levine

  • El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race by seven points.
  • Aipac spent nearly $30 million trying to defeat him.
  • Several DSA-backed candidates also won congressional races.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race by seven points despite expectations that his outspoken criticism of Israel’s policies would hurt him. The result challenges the assumption that candidates must avoid strong criticism of Israel to win, and suggests that stance may have helped him and other Democrats. The…

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Democratic senator-elect calls Trump ‘unserious fool’ while defending combative political style

  • El-Sayed says Democrats should confront Trump more directly.
  • He won Michigan’s Senate race by seven points.
  • He previously linked Trump’s rhetoric to a toxic political climate.

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic senator-elect, defended his combative political style and said Democrats have a responsibility to confront Donald Trump in similarly blunt terms. His remarks highlight his view that traditional political decorum is inadequate, while raising questions about how that approach will work in the Senate. Speaking…

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‘Wait, what?’: the underdog Democrats who won their midterm races against all odds

  • Little-known Democrats won races expected to favour Republicans.
  • Victoria Broderick led Scott DesJarlais by about 300 votes.
  • A withdrawn Iowa candidate and a 19-year-old also won.

Several Democratic candidates with little public profile overturned expectations in US midterm races, winning seats in areas long considered safe for Republicans. Their victories reflect a wider Democratic wave that unseated Republicans in deep-red districts, with voters’ concerns about affordability and other national issues cited as part of…

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You’re going to hate shopping in an AI economy

  • AI agents may intensify existing customer service frustrations.
  • Automated requests are already reaching businesses at scale.
  • Widespread adoption could disrupt an economy built on consumer inattention.

AI shopping and customer service agents could make consumer frustrations worse before they improve them, according to Charlie Warzel, a staff writer at The Atlantic. He says these tireless automated systems are already sending large volumes of requests to call centres, restaurants and small businesses, burdening people who…

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4 Bands Formed in 1971 That Shaped Rock ‘N’ Roll as We Know It Today

  • Four notable bands formed in 1971.
  • Their influence spanned soft rock, punk and hard rock.
  • The New York Dolls inspired generations of later artists.

Four influential rock bands formed in 1971: the Eagles, Steely Dan, Wings and the New York Dolls. Though few in number, they helped shape distinct strands of rock, from West Coast soft rock to punk and hard rock. The Eagles began as Linda Ronstadt’s backing band and soon…

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Americans who ‘screw up’ their eating should use a simple fix, says Stanford scientist

  • Aim for healthier choices most of the time.
  • Add vegetables, fruit and legumes gradually.
  • Treat an off day as a chance to start again.

Stanford nutrition scientist Christopher Gardner says healthier eating is more manageable when people aim for steady improvement rather than perfection. His advice matters because strict diets and wellness trends can be difficult to sustain, while a flexible approach leaves room to make a fresh start after less healthy…

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Black voter turnout surges in US south despite Republican redistricting drive: ‘They could not stop the momentum’

  • Black turnout increased across several southern states.
  • Shomari Figures won despite a more Republican-leaning Alabama district.
  • The Supreme Court ruling weakened a key Voting Rights Act protection.

Black voter turnout rose sharply across several southern states during the midterm elections, helping Democrats win or hold seats despite Republican redistricting efforts aimed at strengthening the party’s position. The results suggest those map changes did not prevent Black voters from influencing elections, amid efforts to protect political…

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American war hero details dire living conditions US troops face as Hegseth taps him to ‘fix’ it

  • Troops report barracks without hot water or air conditioning.
  • Dakota Meyer has been tasked with driving repairs.
  • Watchdogs have documented gaps and a wider $285 billion backlog.

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer says many US military barracks are in poor condition, with some troops lacking hot water and others sleeping in cars to escape buildings without air conditioning. Appointed by War Secretary Pete Hegseth to help fix the problem, Meyer says the task force…

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Born 83 Years Ago Today on the Canadian Prairies, the Unparalleled Poetic Genius Who Became One of Music’s Most Revered Songwriters

  • Joni Mitchell turns 83 on 7 November.
  • Her career spans folk, pop, jazz and rock.
  • She has won 11 Grammy Awards.

Joni Mitchell was born Roberta Joan Anderson in Fort Macleod, Alberta, on 7 November 1943. The article marks her 83rd birthday by looking back at a career that reshaped popular songwriting through emotional candour, vivid imagery and a sound that moved across folk, pop, jazz and rock. Growing…

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