Latin Times

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is escalating his rhetoric as the country's presidential elections get closer, now warning society risks a "fratricidal civil war" and a "bloodbath" if his party doesn't win. "If you don't want Venezuela to fall into a bloodbath, into a fratricidal civil war because of fascists,...

Venezuela's Maduro warns there will be a 'bloodbath' and a 'civil war' if his party doesn't win the elections

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López seemed to tone down the government's rhetoric ahead of Sunday's elections, contrasting with a warning from President Nicolás Maduro that there would be a "bloodbath" if he didn't get reelected. "Those who win can get on with their government plan, those who...

Venezuelan Defense Minister tones down rhetoric ahead of elections after Maduro's 'bloodbath' warning

Venezuela's opposition leader emerged from hiding on Saturday, declaring "We have never been so strong," as President Nicolas Maduro slammed what he called attempts to "usurp the presidency" following last week's disputed election. Story by Clémence Waller.

Venezuela: Maduro says 'will not accept' opposition attempt to 'usurp the presidency'

WashingtonExaminer

The leaders of the Venezuelan military reaffirmed their support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amid a contested election that has split the country’s military. The Venezuelan election results had Maduro winning, results Democratic Unitary Platform candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia denounced as fraudulent, claiming victory as well. Mass protests broke out in the aftermath, leading to […]

Venezuelan military high command throws support behind Maduro as loyalty of military brought into question

The author, Professor Emeritus of International Law at Purdue University, argues that Israel faces a complex and potentially catastrophic security scenario involving Iran and North Korea... Credo quia absurdum,. “I believe because it is absurd.”. Tertullian. For conspicuous reasons, the likelihood of direct war between Israel and Iran is increasingly...

‘Absurd Connections’ — Israel, North Korea, and Nuclear War

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

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David Heitz

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

Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved an amendment to its Pre-School and School Education Act on Wednesday, prohibiting its education system from promoting LGBTQ+ views in schools. The anti-LGBTQ+ law, introduced four weeks ago by far-right and pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane, received an overwhelming majority in Bulgaria’s 240-seat parliament, securing 135 votes...

Bulgaria parliament approves amendment prohibiting educational promotions of LGBTQ+ views

The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela has called for an end to the persecution of six opposition members who are currently taking refuge in the Argentine Embassy in Caracas. It has requested safe passage for the individuals so they can travel through the country without risking arrest. The Argentine Embassy is...

U.S. seeks safe passage for Venezuelan opposition members hiding in Argentine embassy amid Maduro's crackdown

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A Black woman may be leading the presidential ticket of a major political party for the first time, but for Jacksonville’s Black conservatives, political values trump a candidate’s personal identity.

Republicans look to shore up support among Black conservatives in Jacksonville

LIMA (Reuters) -Peru's government ordered Venezuelan diplomats in the Andean nation to leave within 72 hours, after Venezuela's electoral authority declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of Sunday's election. Venezuela's opposition and independent pollsters have derided a Maduro win as implausible. Peru's foreign ministry made its announcement to dismiss Venezuela's...

Peru Orders Venezuelan Diplomats Out After Contested Vote

The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced on Friday in an X (formerly Twitter) post that it charged 159 people following public disorder in the country. This comes after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that individuals involved in the public disorder may be rapidly processed through law courts.

UK Crown Prosecution Service announces 159 charged for public disorder

MIAMI - The political turmoil in Venezuela has reached a new boiling point, propelling a fresh wave of migrants to leave the country, seeking refuge in neighboring countries and beyond as the Nicolás Maduro government ramps up repression following the electoral fallout. Two families, who asked the Latin Times...

Venezuelan crisis: migrants start leaving the country as Maduro tightens grip to stay in power

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinstated a claim brought by landlords on Wednesday who argued that the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) nationwide eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic constituted a “taking” under the Fifth Amendment, entitling them to compensation. This decision reversed a previous judgment by the US Court of Federal Claims in Darby Development Company v US that had dismissed the lawsuit against the moratorium.

US appeals court reinstates landlords’ compensation claim over CDC eviction moratorium

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CARACAS (Reuters) - Brazil announced a diplomatic agreement on Monday that will allow it to represent the interests of Argentina and Peru in Caracas, after Venezuela severed ties with the two nations following its contested presidential vote.

Brazil, Venezuela reach deal after diplomatic ruptures following contested election

Bucks County Beacon

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

The Hill

Nicolás Maduro’s blatant fraud in the July 28 Venezuelan elections was predictable. Indeed, the deeply unpopular Maduro calculated that, with international attention focused on two wars and the upcoming U.S. presidential election, his regime had the leeway to get away with it. He could rig the results and cement another six-year term for the Chavista party.

For Venezuela and Maduro, this time might really be different

Aurora, CO

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

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Thousands of Venezuelans rally to demand overturning of presidential election results

Thousands of people rallied with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the streets of Venezuela on Saturday, showing their support for opposition candidate Edmundo González, whom...

Thousands of Venezuelans rally to demand overturning of presidential election results

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