The Latest Breaking News from Americas

U.S. President Joe Biden's defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, on Tuesday stressed the need for militaries to be under firm civilian control at an Americas-wide defense gathering in Brazil, where military loyalty to the Constitution has become a central issue ahead of the Oct. 2 presidential election.

Opinion: The theory syphilis came to Europe from the Americas is wrong, according to ongoing research by paleopathologists, scientists who study skeletal remains for evidence of disease.

The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization. The UN health agency said in its latest weekly report on the pandemic that the worldwide number of deaths remained relatively similar to…

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro withdraws from his role as the state's Trade Commissioner to the Americas, describing his position as "untenable".

McCormick & Co Inc (NYSE:MKC) reported a second-quarter FY22 sales decline of 1.3% year-on-year to $1.54 billion, missing the consensus of $1.61 billion. Flavor solutions segment sales increased 10%, driven by the Americas and EMEA regions. Consumer segment sales declined 8%, reflecting lower volume and product mix. Gross profit was $523 million, with…

Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 33% year-over-year to $740.70 million, +35% on an organic basis, beating the consensus of $690.94 million. Adjusted EPS was $(0.05), beating the consensus of $(0.18). Revenue by segments: Americas $520.8 million (+38% Y/Y), EMEA $156.4 million (+27% Y/Y) and Others $63.5 million (+12% Y/Y). The…

Gladys Berejiklian told Jenny West she had the job in August but that offer was later rescinded and the role readvertised

Documents show candidates for the New York-based job, worth up to $600,000 annually, were shortlisted in April last year and that appointments were meant to go to cabinet.

In its latest update on monkey pox in mid-June, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that cases had been reported from 42 member states across five of its regions – the Americas, Africa, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Western Pacific. A total of 2,103 laboratory cases had been reported, including one…