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Maduro’s capture puts Cuba’s Venezuelan oil-dependent economy at risk

Business

Maduro’s capture puts Cuba’s Venezuelan oil-dependent economy at risk

The U.S. military operation to apprehend and remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power could put pressure on Cuba's economy as the communist country reels from the loss of a key economic and security partner.Maduro was captured alongside his wife over the weekend after President Donald Trump ordered the operation to take the couple into custody on charges related to a narcoterrorism conspiracy.The ouster of Maduro threatens to unwind an economic […]

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Elon Musk shares plan to mass-produce brain implants for paralysis, neurological disease

Health

Elon Musk shares plan to mass-produce brain implants for paralysis, neurological disease

Elon Musk’s company Neuralink will start "high-volume" production of its brain implant device in 2026, according to a post on X from Musk.The Neuralink implant is designed to connect the brain to a computer by reading electrical signals from neurons and translating them into digital commands, with the goal of allowing users to control devices or regain lost functions through the power of their mind.Electrodes are placed near neurons in […]

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Marcus Lemonis named Bed Bath & Beyond CEO, details future plans for retailer

Business

Marcus Lemonis named Bed Bath & Beyond CEO, details future plans for retailer

Bed Bath & Beyond on Monday named Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis as its new chief executive.In a letter to shareholders on Monday, Lemonis, who will continue serving as executive chairman, outlined plans to help the company cut costs and pursue expansion opportunities, including acquisitions. CAN BED BATH & BEYOND PULL OFF A COMEBACK?"I have always felt that home ownership is a bedrock of the American Dream. Whether someone is renting their […]

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Minnesota Republicans say Tim Walz not off the hook after dropping re-election bid

Politics

Minnesota Republicans say Tim Walz not off the hook after dropping re-election bid

Minnesota lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives applauded Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to not pursue re-election but doubled down on demands for accountability."Governor Walz's decision to not seek re-election is the only acceptable outcome after the large-scale fraud that was permitted under his watch," Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., said. Fischbach, a member of the powerful House Rules Committee, previously served as lieutenant governor of the North Star State in […]

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3 key takeaways from Trump’s push to put US oil firms back in Venezuela

Politics

3 key takeaways from Trump’s push to put US oil firms back in Venezuela

Following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States is now positioned to exert significant influence over the future of the world’s largest oil reserves.What President Donald Trump does next could reshape Venezuela’s energy industry, alter global oil flows and redefine the balance of influence among major powers long invested in the country’s crude.Here are three key takeaways:Venezuela, a country almost twice the size of California, sits […]

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Venezuela’s billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

Business

Venezuela’s billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

The toppling of Nicolas Maduro has thrust Venezuela's debt crisis - one of the world's largest unresolved sovereign defaults - into the limelight.Following years of economic crisis and U.S. sanctions that severed the country from international capital markets, Venezuela defaulted in late 2017 after missing payments on international bonds issued by the government and state oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela, known as PDVSA.Since then, accumulated interest and legal claims tied […]

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Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Tech/Gear

Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Chrome extensions are supposed to make your browser more useful, but they've quietly become one of the easiest ways for attackers to spy on what you do online. Security researchers recently uncovered two Chrome extensions that have been doing exactly that for years.These extensions looked like harmless proxy tools, but behind the scenes, they were hijacking traffic and stealing sensitive data from users who trusted them. What makes this case […]

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Trump signs ‘Make Iran Great Again’ hat alongside Lindsey Graham

Politics

Trump signs ‘Make Iran Great Again’ hat alongside Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump was photographed with a signed "Make Iran Great Again" hat alongside Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as nationwide demonstrations in Iran continued against the regime’s political and economic corruption.In a photo posted Monday morning on Graham’s X account, the senator could be seen flashing a thumbs up next to Trump as the president holds the black hat emblazoned with his signature."Another great day with @POTUS who has brought […]

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Lawmakers rip Biden after Trump-Maduro taunt resurfaces – call it baseless and politically charged

Politics

Lawmakers rip Biden after Trump-Maduro taunt resurfaces – call it baseless and politically charged

While many Democrats erupted at President Donald Trump's decision to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, one particular prior taunt from former President Joe Biden resurfaced Sunday and promptly got ratioed.Responding to an Axios report on June 21, 2020, that Trump would consider meeting with Maduro after the despot ignored the disputed election versus opposition leader Juan Guaidó, Biden said, "Trump talks tough on Venezuela, […]

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