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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Russia and Venezuela: Keeping the Lines Open

Russia and Venezuela are staying in touch, but they're not spilling the details. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, mentioned that Russia is in regular contact with Venezuela. However, he didn't share what they're discussing. This comes at a time when tensions in the Caribbean are rising. Russ

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Nov 04 2025BUSINESS

Jeff Bezos' Fortune Grows as Amazon Partners with OpenAI

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, just got richer. His net worth jumped by about $10 billion. This happened after Amazon made a big deal with OpenAI, a company that works on artificial intelligence. OpenAI used to get all its computing power from Microsoft. But as OpenAI grew, it needed more resou

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Nov 03 2025POLITICS

Lebanon's Tough Task: Disarming Hezbollah

Lebanon is in a tough spot. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, recently said that Lebanon needs to follow through on its promise to disarm Hezbollah and remove them from southern Lebanon. This comes as Israel continues to target Hezbollah in the south. Israel's military reported that they k

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

US Military Build-Up in Venezuela: Echoes of Past Interventions

In Venezuela, the US is amping up military pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, stirring memories of past interventions in Latin America. The US has labeled Maduro a narco-terrorist and is taking strong action against him. Back in the day, leaders like Salvador Allende in Chile and Rafael Trujillo

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

A Former Soldier's Disappearance and a Failed Venezuelan Invasion

A former Green Beret, Jordan Goudreau, is now wanted by the authorities after skipping his court hearing. He was supposed to be in court to discuss whether he should be put back in jail for breaking the rules of his release. Goudreau, who is 49 years old, was arrested last year for trying to smuggle

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

What's The U. S. Up To With Venezuela?

The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. There are reports that some officials have already chosen targets, like military sites, as part of a plan to tackle drug trafficking. However, opinions vary on whether a decision to strike has been made. Last week, President Trump made a statement t

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Oct 31 2025WEATHER

Halloween Weather: A Breezy but Bright Celebration Ahead

The weather is looking up just in time for Halloween fun! After recent heavy rain and strong winds, things are drying out. Friday is shaping up to be a pleasant day with lots of sunshine and a high of around 60 degrees. However, there might be some gusty winds, which could make it a bit tricky for h

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Politics in the Pentagon: Democrats Left Out of the Loop on Military Strikes

A recent classified briefing about U. S. military strikes on suspected drug vessels near Venezuela has sparked controversy. The Trump administration held a meeting that only invited Republicans. This has raised eyebrows and concerns about the increasing politicization of national security. Senator

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Oct 30 2025BUSINESS

Adidas Faces Bumps on the Road to Recovery

Adidas is in a bit of a tight spot. Their sales in North America took a hit, dropping by 5% in the third quarter. This isn't great news, but it's not all doom and gloom. The company's global sales actually grew by 3%, reaching a record 6. 63 billion euros. This growth is impressive, but it's not eno

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Why a Giant Aircraft Carrier Might Not Solve Venezuela's Crime Problem

A huge aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, has been sent to the Caribbean. It's part of a bigger military move by the US. The goal? To tackle organized crime in Venezuela. But will it work? The US has accused Venezuela's President, Nicolás Maduro, of working with a big crime group called Tren de

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