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Bolivia's government palace came under attack on Wednesday as armored vehicles rammed its doors in an apparent coup attempt. President Luis Arce, however, stood firm amidst the chaos, swiftly appointing a new army commander who ordered the troops to stand down.

Bolivian Coup Attempt Ends in Failure, General Arrested

The Associated Press

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in an apparent coup attempt, but President Luis Arce vowed to stand firm and named a new army commander who ordered troops to stand down. Soon the soldiers pulled back, along with a...

Military flees Bolivia government palace after coup attempt fails, general taken into custody

Reuters

LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivian armed forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening and a general was arrested after President Luis Arce slammed a "coup" attempt against the government and called for international support.

Global reaction to failed Bolivia coup attempt

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Oil prices continued their upward trajectory on Friday, marking the third consecutive week of gains. This rally was driven by growing anticipation that the U.S. Federal Reserve might soon begin cutting interest rates, coupled with concerns over potential supply disruptions from geopolitical conflicts in Russia and the Middle East.

Oil Prices Climb as Market Eyes Federal Reserve Moves and Geopolitical Tensions

Dallas, TX

Pastor Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Dallas, has resigned amid allegations of child molestation dating back to the 1980s. The allegations, brought forward by Cindy Clemishire, have exposed not only the abuse but also Morris's attempts to buy her silence with a $2 million offer.

Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris Offered $2 Million for Accuser's Silence, More Scandal Details Revealed

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The long-anticipated trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, is now scheduled to begin in June 2025. This decision marks a significant step forward in a high-profile case that has captured national attention.

Trial Date Set for Bryan Kohberger in University of Idaho Student Murders

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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Bolivian soldiers led by the commanding general Bolivian Army rammed a tank into the doors of the Bolivian presidential palace on Wednesday morning, shattering them open.“Surely soon there will be a new Cabinet of ministers; our country, our state cannot go on like this,” General Juan Jose Zuniga declared to reporters from the tank before he entered the palace, according to the Associated Press.The soldiers clamored inside, where they confronted President Luis Acre. But in an extraordinary moment captured by local TV networks and re-posted online, Acre came face-to-face with Zuniga, staring him directly in the eyes as Zuniga’s soldiers...

Bolivian Prez Stares Down Army General Staging a Coup Against Him

The World Health Organization (WHO) and scientists are urging immediate action to address a highly dangerous new strain of mpox spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The call comes amid escalating cases and fatalities, with concerns that the virus could spread internationally.

New Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in Congo, WHO Calls for Immediate Action

The yen has plummeted to its weakest point since 1986, igniting speculation that Japanese authorities might soon step in to support the struggling currency. On Wednesday, the yen sank to 160.39 per dollar, a level not seen since December 1986, driven by a growing interest rate gap between Japan and the United States.

Yen Hits Lowest Level Since 1986 Amid Intervention Speculation

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — An apparent failed coup attempt erupted Wednesday in Bolivia, where armored vehicles rammed into the doors of the government palace and President Luis Arce said the country stood firm against attacks on democracy. Arce confronted the general commander of the army — Juan José...

The Latest | Bolivian official says general wanted to take power, navy vice admiral also arrested

The U.S. is bolstering its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, moving forces closer to Israel and Lebanon in response to escalating cross-border fire. This strategic shift, involving the USS Wasp and its Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), underscores the increasing concern over potential conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

U.S. Moves Naval Forces Closer to Israel and Lebanon as Cross-Border Tensions Mount

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Less than two weeks after casting President Joe Biden as a confused dotard, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy now warns that Biden will be fully prepared for Thursday's debate with Donald Trump.
The post Kevin McCarthy Does U-Turn on Biden’s Mental Faculties, Now Says the President Is ‘Gonna Be Prepared’ for Debate with Trump first appeared on Mediaite.

Kevin McCarthy Does U-Turn on Biden’s Mental Faculties, Now Says the President Is ‘Gonna Be Prepared’ for Debate with Trump

Latin Times

Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, has begun using tankers that sail undetected by radar to deliver oil to Cuba, as demand for electricity generated by oil-fired power plants soars during the sweltering summers of President Nicolas Maduro's closest political ally. The shift comes as the fleet of state-owned ships that...

Venezuela turns to dark fleet to supply oil to ally Cuba

SpaceX is preparing an insider share sale that values the firm at an estimated $210 billion, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. This tender offer places SpaceX among the world's most valuable private companies, closing in on ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, which is currently valued at $268 billion.

SpaceX’s New Tender Offer Boosts Valuation to $210 Billion

Two Bolivian army leaders were arrested Wednesday after soldiers and tanks took up position in front of government buildings in what President Luis Arce called an attempted coup. The troops and tanks entered Plaza Murillo, a historic square where the presidency and Congress are situated, in the afternoon, prompting global...

Police arrest army top brass after coup attempt in Bolivia

The Independent

 A senior Bolivian general was arrested after armoured vehicles rammed the doors of the government palace in La Paz on Wednesay in what President Luis Arce called an attempted coup.Forces led by army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga appeared to take control of Mr Arce’s government as they vowed to “restore democracy” but the president vowed to hold firm and swiftly named a new military commander, who immediately ordered the troops to stand down.The soldiers duly pulled back, along with a line of military vehicles, ending the rebellion after three chaotic hours, as hundreds of Mr Arce’s supporters rushed the square outside the palace, waving Bolivian flags, singing the national anthem and cheering.Government minister Eduardo del Castillo said former Vice Admiral Juan Arnez Salvador was also taken into custody.“What was this group’s goal? The goal was to overturn the democratically elected authority,” Mr del Castillo told journalists in announcing the arrests.The apparent coup attempt came after the South American nation of 12m people faced months of tensions between Mr Arce and his one-time ally, former leftist president Evo Morales, over control of the ruling party. It also came amid a severe economic crisis.

Bolivia coup: Army chief arrested after rebellion as president urges people to take to the streets

Boeing's stock took a hit this week as the aerospace giant grappled with the fallout from an Alaska Airlines incident in January, where a door plug blew off a 737 Max shortly after takeoff. The company disclosed that missing paperwork and a lack of proper documentation were key factors in the mishap, prompting sharp rebukes from safety regulators.

Boeing Admits Quality Control Failures in Alaska Air Incident, Faces NTSB Backlash

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MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
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Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

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CIA Conspiracy Theories Emerge After Failed Coup Attempt in Bolivia: What We Know So Far

The recent failed coup attempt in Bolivia against President Luis...

CIA Conspiracy Theories Emerge After Failed Coup Attempt in Bolivia: What We Know So Far

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