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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The leaders of foreign affairs committees of the U.S. Congress and legislatures across Europe have joined to condemn the Venezuelan government's handling of last weekend's disputed election, according to a statement seen by Reuters, an unprecedented show of unity intended to pressure Caracas to release full vote tallies.

Exclusive-US, European lawmakers jointly condemn Venezuela's handling of election

In 2023, the U.S. agreed to relieve some sanctions against Venezuela on oil and gas companies contingent on Venezuela’s government agreement to hold free and fair elections. Venezuelan electoral authorities declared President Nicolás Maduro winner of the 2024 presidential election held July 28. The opposition candidate, the U.S. and international leaders are questioning the results.

Fact Check: Joe Biden lifted sanctions on Venezuela. Is he to blame for the country’s disputed elections?

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday there was no evidence of fraud in an election that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claims he won but which the opposition contests and has sparked nationwide protests.

Mexican president says no evidence of fraud in Venezuela elections

Latin Times

Venezuela's hotly contested elections are just days away. As tensions across the country loom large with hopes of a new commander in chief taking power, President Nicolas Maduro seems to be struggling to maintain the support of the armed forces, a traditional arbiter of political disputes in the country. At...

Is Venezuela's Maduro struggling to maintain military support ahead of the country's elections?

Russia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer Novatek appears to have loaded the first cargo from its sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project. Satellite images of the project site on the Gydan peninsula in the Russian Arctic taken on August 1 show an LNG carrier docked alongside Train 1 of Arctic LNG 2.

Exclusive: Russia Appears to Load First Arctic LNG 2 Cargo on ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessel

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The Olympics are a time for people to come together and respect one another, seeing which country can come out on top in certain sports. But, for some, the heat of the moment becomes too much and they let their anger and frustrations get the best of them. This is exactly what happened with the latest Olympic soccer match between Argentina and France, seeing the hosts narrowly make it to the next round of their home tournament.

Olympic Soccer Game Ends in Huge Fight

CBS Miami

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be calling former President Donald Trump after he was shot at at a campaign rally over the weekend, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday, as the Russian government accused the Biden administration of creating an atmosphere that led to the attack."We do not at all think or believe that the attempt to eliminate presidential candidate Trump was organized by the current government, but the atmosphere that this administration created during the political struggle, the atmosphere around candidate Trump provoked what America is faced with today," Peskov said on Sunday.On Sunday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson...

Russia, China and other foreign powers react to Trump rally shooting

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

The Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected president said his government will create “balance in relations with all countries” in line with national interests and the prerequisites for peace but stressed to the United States that his country “will not respond to pressure.”. Masoud Pezeshkian...

Iran’s new president vows balance with all countries but warns US his country won’t be pressured

Jacksonville, FL

A tropical storm warning was issued for the Jacksonville area Sunday afternoon as Tropical Storm Debby moved toward the Florida Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to strengthen quickly and strike the Big Bend region of Florida on Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane before deluging Northeast Florida with up to 12 inches of rain.

Tropical storm warning issued for Northeast Florida

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

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Aug 3, 2024 (Bloomberg) –A labor strike that would shut down six out of 10 of the busiest ports in the US just weeks before the presidential election is looking increasingly likely. Negotiations on a labor contract covering trade hubs from Boston to Houston have stalled since June when...

East Coast, Gulf Dockworkers To Meet Next Month On Strike Plan

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Russia has finished drafting 150,000 conscripts into its military, its Defense Ministry said Monday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned he needs more fighter jets and missile defense systems to stop the Kremlin’s renewed battlefront advance. Zelenskyy, whose forces have scrambled to block the Russian offensive following a six-month...

Russia conscripts 150,000 troops as Ukraine says it needs more arms

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Venezuela: Oil Exports Continue After Election But Shipping Delays Mount

By Marianna Parraga (Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil production and exports were working normally on Thursday following last weekend’s disputed presidential election that has triggered protests and...

Venezuela: Oil Exports Continue After Election But Shipping Delays Mount

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