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Does the bizarre reaction to the killing of a health insurance boss make sense? Only in America | Emma Brockes
Joyful memes, novelty merch, gushing support: it’s undeniably callous, but points to a deeply dysfunctional system. For the almost two decades I lived in the US, my approach to medical bills was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Dengue fever deaths surge in Caribbean and Americas due to climate crisis
Warmer weather brought on by climate crisis enables mosquitoes that carry virus to expand their reach. Deaths from dengue fever surged across the Caribbean and the Americas in 2024, health ...The Guardian - 5d -
2024 CBS Sports All-America team: Big Ten edges SEC in selections, Travis Hunter picks up three honors
There were three unanimous first-team selections from our CBS Sports and 247Sports expertsCBS Sports - 5d -
Humpback whale makes record journey of more than 13,000km from South America to Africa
Research done with the help of citizen science shows male humpback completed almost twice the typical migration distance. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jimmy Kimmel: America’s ‘Going Nuts’ Over a Murder Suspect’s Abs
Kimmel applauded people for “moving away from nonstop election coverage” to instead obsess over the looks of Luigi Mangione, who was charged with killing a C.E.O.The New York Times - 5d -
America's swing to the right in 2024 was wide, if not always deep
Trump gained ground in every state and most counties in the 2024 election compared to 2020.ABC News - 5d -
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 5d -
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last yearABC News - 5d -
Gaetz to join One America News
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is joining One America News next month as a host, the network announced Tuesday. Gaetz, during an appearance on the staunchly pro-Trump network Monday, said he would ...The Hill - 6d -
Investing in America
The third annual FT-Nikkei Investing in America report looks at how overseas companies are negotiating the newly uncertain investment climate in the USFinancial Times - 6d -
'White gold' seen as pivotal to Europe's massive trade deal with South America
Analysts at ING said the significance of critical raw materials like lithium seemed to be "making less headlines" in the coverage of the free trade agreement.CNBC - 6d -
North America Innovative Lawyers
The FT Top 35 law firms and the people, strategies and breakthroughs that will sustain them in an era of upheaval. Plus: generative AI disputes over copyright; the Supreme Court and the regulators; ...Financial Times - 6d -
Has Trump's election put an end to woke culture in America?
Donald Trump's election has given Americans permission to stop fearing what the say, and his return to the White House may put a dent in the woke culture.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Make America Happy Again: How the US is forgetting its promises and failing its people
The right of all Americans to pursue happiness may be inalienable, but it has little meaning when so many are denied the basic tools to use it.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
10 years later: The CIA ‘Torture Report’ and America’s accountability deficit
With respect to post-9/11 torture, the U.S. has persistently dodged its obligations.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Young Democrats of America host first DNC chairman race candidates forum
In the first candidate’s forum in the race for Democratic National Committee chair, all four publicly declared candidates spoke to Young Democrats of America (YDA) at their annual winter meeting, ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Eye on America: Celebrating 50 years of Miss Piggy, Catholic women push for female priests
In New York, we share an exclusive interview with Miss Piggy, the iconic Muppet and feminist icon, to look back on her 50 years of stardom. Also, we take you inside a grassroots movement calling ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America
How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Swamp Notes: America’s first ‘Bitcoin president’
Cryptocurrencies used to be ‘anti-establishment’. Donald Trump might change that.Financial Times - Dec. 7 -
The Barn — Emmett Till, the boy whose murder still haunts America
Seven decades on, Wright Thompson casts new light on the brutal night that sparked the civil rights movementFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Kabir Singh, comedian and former 'America's Got Talent' contestant, dies at 39
Comedian and "America's Got Talent" semi-finalist Kabir Singh has died, a family member confirmed to NBC News.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Juventus' Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah show how far America has come in the eyes of Europe's biggest teams
The USMNT stars will be on hand for Juventus in Saturday's game against Bologna, which will air live on CBSCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
The European Union and four South American countries have reached an agreement to establish one of the largest trade zones in the world.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool
From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, 2024 Relatives grieved at a funeral service for police officer Jeff Petit-Dieu in Haiti. Massive balloons passed through the streets of Santiago, Chile, for a Christmas festival. ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
With a focus on food, RFK Jr. can actually make America healthier
Kennedy has decried the prevalence of chronic disease and the “mass poisoning” of Americans by their food.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
WATCH: TSA honors America's top dogs in 2025 Canine Calendar
The calendar celebrates the dedication of the pups and their handlers as they keep the country safe across the nation's airports. ABC News got to chat with several of the calendar's stars.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Can Martial Law Happen in America?
Events in South Korea have people thinking.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
An Eddie Murphy-Martin Lawrence romcom is the comfort watch America needs right now
Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, the children of the comedy legends, are engaged. What better setup for their next collaboration?. His dad was the Nutty Professor. Her dad was Big Momma. And now ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy
Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Biden marks America's contribution to African infrastructure during Angola visit
From a hillside overlooking the Bay of Corimba, President Joe Biden declared: “The future runs through Angola, through Africa.”NBC News - Dec. 4 -
It’s Ukraine’s choice, not America’s
Ukrainians may not wish to be saved if the settlement terms amount to total capitulation, and the Ukrainian government and many Ukrainians remain determined to defend their freedom, even if it ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
America’s nightmare is two feral parties
The Democrats might decide that playing by the rules has got them nowhereFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals
Bank of America has teamed with FIFA for a second timeABC News - Dec. 3 -
America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates
Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Joe Biden addresses America’s ‘original sin’ of slavery on Angola visit
US president remembers ‘stolen men and women and children brought to our shores’ and lauds American investment in country. Joe Biden addressed America’s history of enslavement in a speech on ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial Times - Dec. 3