WILL VENEZUELA

Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Barbour’s Quiet Fight for Equality

William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Rocky Road to Recovery: What's Next After Maduro?

Venezuela's future is uncertain after Nicolás Maduro's arrest. The U. S. plans to take charge during this transition, but the path ahead is filled with challenges. First, Venezuela's military is a mess. Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chávez, split the military into many groups to prevent any one

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Feb 14 2026CRIME

Ames Creator Shines Light on Unsolved Crime's Impact

Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at 89. His contributions were immense, yet he remained humble. He led the charge against smallpox, a disease now eradicated thanks to human effort. Foege's work didn't stop there. He served as the director of the Centers for Disease Cont

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at his Atlanta home. He was 89. His work was crucial in wiping out smallpox in the 1970s, a massive win for global health. Later, he led the U. S. response to the early AIDS crisis as the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Preve

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Jan 24 2026EDUCATION

A New Hub for Science and Tech at William & Mary

William & Mary has just opened a shiny new building for science and tech students. It's called the Integrated Science Center 4, and it's part of a bigger plan to boost research and learning. The building is a big deal because it's the first new school in 50 years! The new building is home to comput

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Jan 23 2026SPORTS

Williams Skips Pre-Season Barcelona Shakedown for 2026 Car Focus

Williams F1 Team has decided to skip the upcoming Barcelona Shakedown. This event is a chance for teams to test their new cars before the main pre-season testing in Bahrain. The shakedown runs from January 26 to 30 at the Circuit Barcelona-Catalunya. It offers extra track time to help teams adjust t

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Shifting Ties: Venezuela's New Path with the U. S.

Venezuela's political scene is buzzing with changes. The CIA's top boss recently sat down with Venezuela's acting leader, Delcy Rodriguez. This meeting happened after a big U. S. move earlier this year. Meanwhile, Maria Corina Machado, a key figure in Venezuela's opposition, had a chat with Preside

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

A New Chapter for Venezuela: Trump and Machado's Meeting

Venezuela's political landscape is shifting, and all eyes are on a crucial meeting at the White House. Maria Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader, is set to meet with former U. S. President Donald Trump. This encounter could influence how the U. S. engages with Venezuela's future. Machado'

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