Venezuela's oil journey began with a bang, literally. In 1922, a massive oil geyser erupted in the Maracaibo Basin, marking the start of Venezuela's transformation into a major oil player. This event kicked off a century of wealth, crashes, and political turmoil. For decades, foreign oil companies
Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant, is now stepping out of your home and into your web browser. The company has launched a new website, Alexa. com, where users can chat with Alexa+ just like they would with other AI chatbots. Amazon wants Alexa+ to be everywhere, not just in your living room or
Big oil companies in the U. S. were not in the loop when the Trump administration made moves in Venezuela. Exxon, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron were not told about the plans to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This is interesting because President Trump said he had talked to these companie
Berks County saw a colder-than-usual December in 2025, with temperatures dipping below average for much of the month. The average temperature at Reading Regional Airport was 31. 7 degrees, which is 4 degrees lower than the usual 35. 7 degrees. This makes it the 34th coldest December in the past 130
A new logistics hub has just opened in La Porte, Texas, near Houston. This hub is part of LS Cable & System USA's plan to support its growing busduct business. Busduct, also known as busway, is a system that delivers large amounts of electricity safely and efficiently. It's especially useful in data
Rome saw a massive influx of visitors in 2025, with 33. 5 million people flocking to the city for the Catholic Holy Year. This event, known as a jubilee, happens every 25 years and is a time for reflection, forgiveness, and special religious practices. Pilgrims from 185 countries, including Italy, t
Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch from Idaho have chosen an unexpected battle. They are challenging President Trump's decision to reclassify marijuana. Both senators have been quiet on many significant issues. These include Trump's foreign policy moves and his impact on healthcare. Instead, they are
Trump's education policies have caused quite a stir. Schools and universities are feeling the pressure. The administration has launched over 120 investigations into higher education institutions and dozens into K-12 schools. This has led to some schools changing their policies on diversity, admissio
Dick Schulze, a staunch conservative from Pennsylvania, was a rare politician who could make friends on both sides of the aisle. He passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of respect and bipartisan cooperation. People who knew him well remembered his ability to disagree without being disagreeable
Scientists have created a new material that can help detect harmful chemicals in our food. This material is a type of polymer, which is a big molecule made up of many smaller molecules. The polymer is porous, meaning it has tiny holes that can trap and hold onto other molecules. In this case, the po
