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More than two weeks after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed reelection victory, the U.S. and other Western countries are showing little sign that they plan to quickly impose tough measures for what many of them have condemned as voting fraud. Most governments have demanded that Venezuela’s National Electoral Council...

Western nations take measured stance on Venezuela's disputed vote

A special committee in Japan issued a high alert for a “major earthquake” for the first time in its history in August. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports on what this might mean and how likely this could be.

Japan just made their first-ever warning of a ‘major earthquake’: Here’s what that means

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, ending a three-year term marred by political scandals.

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September

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BEIJING (AP) — Lawmakers from at least six countries said Chinese diplomats were pressuring them not to attend a China-focused conference in Taiwan, in what they described as efforts to isolate the self-governed island. Politicians in Bolivia, Colombia, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and one Asian country that declined to be named said they were getting texts, calls and urgent requests for meetings that would conflict with their plans to travel to Taipei. China vehemently defends its claim to Taiwan and views it as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary. The conference begins Monday and is being...

Lawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday he will step aside next month, ending a three-year term plagued by low popularity ratings and a spluttering economy. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed almost uninterrupted for decades, is due to hold a leadership contest next month, with the winner to become prime minister.

Unpopular Japan PM Kishida to step down

In 2023, India surpassed China as the most populous country, and is expected to continue growing over the next several decades. Meanwhile, China’s population peaked at 1.4 billion and then began shrinking. China’s population is projected to decrease to 1.3 billion by 2050 or even 770 million by 2100.

China’s economic death has already been decided

It is not very often you can find a hybrid vehicle that is both affordable and efficient.

This Japanese Hybrid Car Is Both Affordable And Has More Than 600 Miles Of Range Today

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Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

The Chilean government described the Huachipato plant's decision as "irresponsible," with at least 2,700 workers directly affected and as many as 20,000 jobs indirectly linked to the plant. The company's board of directors said the decision to "indefinitely suspend" operations was made because it was impossible to competitively price its...

Chile's largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China

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A magnitude-4.4 earthquake hit Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, rattling a wide swath of the city. The earthquake, which was initially measured at magnitude 4.7, struck at 12:20 p.m. local time (3:20 p.m. ET) and was centered roughly 2.5 miles southeast of Highland Park, a neighborhood in northeastern Los Angeles. The U.S. Geological Survey then revised the preliminary measurement to magnitude 4.4.

Significant earthquake rattles Los Angeles

When 36-year-old Nelson Cheney was little, he began eating spicy peppers and sauces to impress his dad. Years later, he still consumes these foods, only now for his 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Cheney, known by his social media handle “@craving_capsaicin” — a nod to the chemical compound that gives...

Why humans are drawn to extremely spicy or sour foods — even if they hurt

A brave mom who was attacked by a grizzly bear while jogging said her 2-year-old daughter was her inspiration to survive. “I was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Vanessa Chaput, 24, of Yukon, Canada, told TODAY.com. On June 30, Chaput was jogging through a paved trail...

Mom fights back in grizzly bear attack: 'I'm not ready to leave my daughter'

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Japan has issued a warning for a potentially devastating "megaquake" after events on Thursday morning.

Japan Sends Warning of Potential "Megaquake" Coming

For many people, reaching their mid-40s may bring unpleasant signs the body isn’t working as well as it once did. Injuries seem to happen more frequently. Muscles may feel weaker. A new study, published Wednesday in Nature Aging, shows what may be causing the physical decline. Researchers have found...

Research shows our bodies go through rapid changes in our 40s and our 60s

Coach Prime wants consumers to know they can watch DirecTV without a satellite dish. The company best known for providing the traditional TV bundle through satellite dishes posted on the sides of houses and on top of buildings is rolling out the next iteration of its ad campaign, “For the Birds,” with NFL star-turned-college football coach Deion Sanders joining the flock.

DirecTV is pushing its pay TV bundle — without a satellite dish

Investigators are looking into suspicions of unauthorized entry and possible sabotage at a major military barracks in western Germany, the country's Defense Ministry said Wednesday. Ministry spokesperson Arne Collatz said the Wahn barracks outside Cologne was closed off. He said there were suspicions of attempted or actual illegal entry, as...

Germany investigates possible sabotage at military barracks

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

BERLIN — German prosecutors have issued a first arrest warrant in their investigation into the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, according to a media report Wednesday. German authorities refused to comment. German public broadcaster ARD, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung...

Germany issues 1st arrest warrant for 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Japan's Kishida to step aside as leader of the key U.S. ally as scandals take their toll

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday that he would step aside next month, meaning the key U.S. ally will have a new leader...

Japan's Kishida to step aside as leader of the key U.S. ally as scandals take their toll

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