Coverage of political and economic developments across North and South America including US foreign policy, regional trade agreements, and Latin American affairs.
Global Economy · Americas
US Job Growth Slows in June Amid World Cup Hiring Paradox
The US labor market showed signs of cooling in June, with job growth slowing and labor force participation hitting a four-year low at 61.5%, even as the World Cup was expected to boost hospitality hiring.
Global Issues · Americas
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Donate $26M to Charities Before Wedding
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL champion Travis Kelce pledge $26 million to 20 charities across Nashville, Kansas City, and New York City ahead of their highly anticipated wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Global Issues · Americas
Lost Maya City Minanbé Discovered Deep in Mexico's Jungle
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown Maya site called Minanbé deep in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, accessible only by ATV and foot through dense, untouched forest.
Global Issues · Americas
USA Survive Red Card Drama to Reach World Cup Last 16
The United States overcame a controversial Folarin Balogun red card to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Malik Tillman's decisive contribution securing their place in the World Cup round of 16.
Global Issues · Americas
USA Advance to World Cup Last 16 With 2-0 Win Over Bosnia
The United States secured a dramatic 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the World Cup Round of 16, despite Folarin Balogun's red card after scoring the opener.
Global Economy · Americas
Anthropic AI Models Return Online After US Government Talks
Anthropic's most powerful AI models are restored after productive discussions with US authorities, as markets respond to major tech and finance developments reshaping American economic policy.
Global Issues · Americas
Venezuela Earthquake Leaves Deported U.S. Migrants Dead or Missing
At least 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States arrived home the same day a deadly earthquake struck, leaving many feared dead or unaccounted for in the disaster zone.
Global Issues · Americas
16 Ohio Children Rescued After 4 Years Confined in One Room
Sixteen children from the same family were rescued from a dilapidated Ohio home where they lived in squalor, confined to a single room for nearly four years in what authorities describe as a devastating case of child abuse.
Global Issues · Americas
Venezuela Earthquake: Citizens Step Up as Government Fails
As Venezuela reels from a devastating earthquake, ordinary citizens have taken disaster relief into their own hands, exposing deep cracks in the Maduro government's capacity and will to respond.
Global Issues · Americas
Venezuela Earthquake: Dramatic CCTV Captures Destruction in La Guaira
Chilling security camera footage has emerged showing the devastating moment two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's La Guaira region, capturing buildings collapsing and residents fleeing in panic.
Global Issues · Americas
Three Dead After Mexico City World Cup Celebrations Turn Deadly
Three people lost their lives during massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico's victory over Ecuador, as over one million fans flooded the streets in an outpouring of national pride.
Global Issues · Americas
Mexico World Cup Celebration Turns Deadly After Car Plows Into Crowd
A driver who struck World Cup fans celebrating Mexico's victory has died, marking the deadliest episode of post-match violence that has swept across Mexican cities during the 2026 tournament.