What US strikes on Venezuela could mean for oil production
The United States military launched air strikes in Venezuela early Saturday morning. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and are being taken to New York. What this means for oil and gas prices is still unclear. Venezuela makes a large share of the world’s oil […]
Venezuelan strikes trigger Caribbean airspace shutdown, flight cancellations
Saturday’s U.S. strikes on Venezuela forced the closure of Venezuelan airspace and disrupted flights across the Caribbean. The move prompted U.S. aviation officials to warn commercial airlines of potential danger in the region. The Federal Aviation Administration said carriers should avoid parts of Caribbean airspace because of a “potentially hazardous situation.” The agency did not specify when […]
Journal retracts study used to defend Roundup after industry ties revealed
A scientific journal retracted a 2000 study frequently cited to defend the safety of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup. The study, which appeared in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, concluded that glyphosate posed no health risk, despite ongoing concerns about its potential link to cancer. The decision to retract the article comes after […]
Protests, celebrations after Maduro’s capture, US strikes on Venezuela
U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, received mixed responses from members of Congress. It’s also proved to be a polarizing topic across the U.S. and internationally, as some celebrate Maduro’s ouster and others condemn U.S. intervention in other nations’ affairs. Protests against US strikes Protests against the United […]
US launches airstrikes on Venezuela, captures Maduro and first lady
The United States military carried out air strikes on Venezuela early Saturday morning. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were also captured and flown out of the country. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the attacks on social media early Saturday. He reported the operation was done in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement. Trump told Fox News the […]
Congress divided after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro without authorization
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has triggered an immediate and sharp divide on Capitol Hill. Republicans largely praised President Donald Trump’s decision, while Democrats warned the operation bypassed Congress and risks destabilizing the region. A rare point of agreement and a hard break Lawmakers from both parties agree on one […]
Swiss ski resort tragedy the latest in a line of deadly nightclub fires. Why do they keep happening?
As Switzerland mourns the loss of 40 people killed in a fire at a ski resort on New Year’s, questions about the safety and regulations of large venues have cropped up. Less than a year before Wednesday’s fire, a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia killed more than 60 people. Investigators have not released […]
Face of Defense: Marine on Faith, Family and the Silent Drill Platoon
Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Zackary Cox credits faith, family and the Silent Drill Platoon for teaching him perseverance, precision and sense of pride in service.
Kennedy Center board changes bylaws to add Trump name; MN fraud defendants’ citizenship at risk
In this Media Miss Minute, the Kennedy Center quietly changed its bylaws months before a vote to add President Donald Trump’s name to the venue. And as the Trump administration continues its investigation into the alleged misuse of federal funds in Minnesota, it’s also weighing whether to revoke citizenships of defendants linked to the scheme. […]
