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Caracas, Venezuela – The rhythm of daily life continues in the bustling squares of Caracas. Street vendors sell chocolates and frozen fruit, and shopkeepers stock their shelves amid the afternoon crowd. However, beneath this familiar daily routine, a new sense of tension lingers.As U.S. military assets are deployed near the Venezuelan coast and rhetoric intensifies between Washington and Caracas, residents of the capital find themselves divided – some by hope, some by skepticism, some by a fierce instinct to protect their homeland.For some, the presence of foreign ships offshore represents the answer to a long-awaited prayer. For others, it is…
Britain’s Oliver Bearman has led the charge against online abuse after Kimi Antonelli was threatened on social media after the Qatar Grand Prix.Mercedes flagged more than 1,100 “serious or questionable comments” across Antonelli’s social media accounts, including death threats, after some fans were unhappy that title-chasing Lando Norris overtook the Mercedes driver in the final stages of Sunday’s race. Max Verstappen’s engineer Giampiero Lambiase and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko initially said Antonelli had let Norris pass, then apologized to Antonelli and Mercedes for their comments. Red Bull issued a statement on Monday saying the comments were “patently inaccurate” and…
A refreshed version of the Tesla Model Y is displayed outside a Tesla store in San Diego, California, USA on October 21, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersDetroit — U.S. electric vehicle sales leader tesla Significant progress in the influential Consumer Reports annual car brand rankings, breaking into the top 10 overall in the USThe company jumped to No. 10 on the list of more than 30 auto brands in the 2026 Consumer Reports Brand Report Card, released Thursday, from No. 18 last year.”They definitely have their struggles, but by continuing to improve without making major changes to their models, they’ve…
Taiwan on Thursday announced an immediate one-year ban on Chinese social media network Xiaohongshu, citing the app’s risk of fraud. Taiwan’s Ministry of Interior announced in a statement that it would block access to Xiaohongshu (also known as Red Note in English), saying it could be a “high-risk area for online shopping fraud.”The ministry said authorities have linked the platform to about 1,700 fraud cases that have caused economic losses of more than NT$247.7 million ($7.9 million) since 2024. According to the ministry, the app has more than 3 million users on the island.Officials also said that Taiwan’s law enforcement…
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced on Thursday their withdrawal from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete. Organizers of the pop music spectacle, which draws millions of viewers around the world, met early Thursday to discuss Israel’s participation amid calls to exclude Israel over the Gaza war and threats of boycott from some member states. An independent United Nations investigation concluded in September that Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and that the country’s top leaders incited the genocide. The Israeli government staunchly denies the accusations of genocide, saying…
Friday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…premier leagueThe Saudi Pro League is in a position to finance Mohamed Salah’s move if the Liverpool forward loses his place in the starting XI to Arne Slott and leaves Anfield, the Telegraph has reported. Brighton are monitoring Aston Villa midfielder Lamarre Bogarde as they consider succession plans for £100m-rated Carlos Baleva – Telegraph Chelsea are working to sign highly-rated Burkina Faso youngster Mohamed Zongo ahead of competition from Manchester City and Manchester United – Daily Mail sprayer This content is provided by sprayercookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content,…
SD Production | iStock | Getty ImagesIn the wake of the longest federal government shutdown in history, changes in tariff policy and heightened stock market volatility, many Americans are concerned about what political uncertainty could cost them. Looking ahead to 2026, the political environment will be the No. 1 concern clients raise with advisors, according to a new report from the CFP Board, the certifying body for financial advisors, the Certified Financial Planner.About half of CFPs surveyed said politics dominate conversations about financial planning, even when it comes to money issues like inflation and market fluctuations. In November, the CFP…
The lawsuit challenges rules that give Pentagon Secretary Hegseth broad discretion in expelling journalists over reporting.Published December 4, 2025December 4, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe New York Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense seeking to overturn new rules restricting access to the press.The newspaper said in a filing Thursday that the rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violate the First Amendment’s free speech guarantees and due process provisions. They argue that this provision gives Mr. Hegseth the power to decide in his own…
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Michael Dell, CEO and Chairman of Dell Industries, knows from experience how small investments can pay off big.At age 19, Mr. Dell spent $1,000 on old computer parts and founded the company out of his dorm room at the University of Texas at Austin. As of Thursday morning, the company’s market capitalization was $90.14 billion, making Mr. Dell the 11th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $147 billion, according to Bloomberg.He and his wife, Susan Dell, announced Tuesday that they will donate a portion of their wealth, totaling $6.25 billion, to investment accounts for approximately…