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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Benoît Morenne about how billionaire Paul Singer could benefit from the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.
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Trump pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil "to benefit the people" of both countries.
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US capture of Nicolás Maduro lifts hopes that country will make good on some debt
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As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel CNNIran's Calculations Are Scrambled by U.S. Raid in Caracas The Wall Street JournalTrump's abduction of Maduro escalates concerns over potential war with Iran Al Jazeera
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It is unclear what, if anything, Venezuela would get in return for the oil, which is worth somewhere between $1.8 billion and $3 billion at current market prices.
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Trump administration tells 5 states their child care funds have been frozen AxiosTrump administration freezes childcare, food aid funds to Colorado Colorado Public RadioHealth Dept. Freezes $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States The New York TimesHHS to Close Biden-Era Loophole That Let States Pay Child Care Providers Without Counting Attendance Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (.gov)Trump admin say
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President Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here's what they think AP NewsLive Updates: Venezuela Projects Unity After Trump's Maduro Ouster The New York TimesMaduro raid killed about 75 in Venezuela, U.S. officials assess The Washington PostTrump's new imperialism recalls a dark period of US-led regime change CNNThe Fallout from the Capture of Nicolás Maduro The New Yorker
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Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts The New York TimesAll the Kennedy Center cancellations since Trump's name was added The Washington PostMore Artists Cancel Concerts at Newly Named Trump Kennedy Center The Violin Channel'Wicked' composer Stephen Schwartz backs out of Kennedy Center event NBC News
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President Donald Trump late Tuesday said Venezuela will send the U.S. 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil, which will then be sold by the U.S. and the proceeds controlled by him.
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Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Sues Arizona and Connecticut for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls Department of Justice (.gov)The Trump administration is building a ‘national voter roll', former DOJ lawyers warn Democracy DocketU.S. Justice Department sues Connecticut for failure to provide voter registration lists WTNH.com
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reflects on year of rebuilding after Palisades Fire, says people are profiting off of victims' grief ABC7 Los AngelesPalisades and Eaton Fires: Devastation to Determination NBC Los AngelesA year after wildfires in Palisades and Altadena, the community's strength keeps residents going CNN
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Breaking: Google will now only release Android source code twice a year Android AuthorityGoogle Makes Major Android AOSP Change Droid LifeGoogle Cuts Android AOSP Releases to Biannual Starting 2026 WebProNewsAndroid source code releases are only coming twice a year now Android Headlines
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Plus, the questions swirling around Warren Buffett's successor and the property deals buoying UK supermarket chains
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Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces BBCRussia Sends Naval Escorts To Aid Oil Tanker Pursued By U.S., Reports Say ForbesU.S. plans to intercept tanker involved in Venezuelan oil trade, days after Maduro's capture CBS NewsExclusive | Russia Sends Submarine to Escort Tanker the U.S. Tried to Seize Off Venezuela The Wall Street Journal
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Trump adds Venezuela to list of countries whose citizens must post bonds for U.S. visas AxiosTrump admin expands visa bond requirement to 38 countries, with fees up to $15K Fox NewsUS adds more nations, including Venezuela, to costly visa bond policy ReutersUS expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas AP News
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Stocks in emerging markets seem untroubled by geopolitical risk in Venezuela, at least so far, even on the exchange in Caracas.
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Trump Policies Power U.S. Auto Sales to Best Year Since 2019 — Proving "Experts" Wrong (Again) The White House (.gov)New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off The New York TimesU.S. new-car market downshifts heading into 2026 as pricing, end of EV incentives deter some shoppers Automotive NewsAnalysts warn automakers of possible slowdown in 2026 The Detroit NewsUS car market shows signs of fatigue as costs weigh on buyers
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4 steps to strengthen training and skills so employees can meet AI head-on.
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More voices are chiming in to say that it's unlikely to be smooth sailing for Chevron in Venezuela.
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We've Found the Coolest, Most Futuristic Tech at CES 2026. And the Show Just Started CNETCES 2026 day 2: the 11 best gadgets we've seen today, from smart flashlights to new Dell XPS laptops TechRadarCES 2026: Live updates on Lego, Samsung, NVIDIA, Dell and more EngadgetThe coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026 AP NewsCES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia's debut
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Dow heads for first close above 49,000 as investors shrug at Venezuela situation, buy chip stocks: Live updates CNBCStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq nudge higher after Dow's rally to record Yahoo FinanceS&P 500 Inches Forward as Traders Await Key Economic Data Bloomberg.comTech, healthcare extend Wall St rally, focus on week's jobs report Reuters
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Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers BBCGovernment lacks emotional link with voters, cabinet ministers warned The GuardianStarmer tells Cabinet of ‘fight of our political lives' in clash with Farage's Reform London Evening StandardWATCH: Keir Starmer accuses 'slippery' Nigel Farage of 'peddling falsehoods' GB News
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Managers have been offering discounts amid difficulty fundraising, and capital is increasingly going to bigger funds, dragging down the mean.
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Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease BBCThis is what the Lego Smart Brick actually does. The VergeIconic children's toy brand goes high-tech to bring creations 'to life' without screens Fox BusinessLego introduces ‘smart bricks' with sound and light effects to new Star Wars sets The Guardian
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Backyard flock in Franklin County tests positive for bird flu WRALAvian influenza reported in Nebraska commercial flocks plus backyard flocks across the state Rural Radio NetworkFirst bird flu case in Franklin County founded in flock of backyard poultry, officials say CBS17.comGeese, swans continue to die at Lake Wapello
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Prepare to file in 2026: Get Ready for tax season with key updates, essential tips IRS (.gov)Who could see bigger tax refunds in 2026 from Trump's cuts CNBCWhen is the last day you can file taxes in 2026? Here are the deadlines. USA TodayWhen can you start filing taxes in 2026? What to know NBC 5 Chicago
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Ford reported sales of 2.2 million vehicles in 2025, including a 2.7% uptick to more than 545,200 units during the fourth quarter.
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The second-largest U.S. oil company, which kept pumping oil in the country after others left, could find it relatively easy to expand its operations if the political conditions there improve.
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Market-timers hate bonds — it's time to consider buying them.
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Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has brought in Mirova co-founder Anne-Laurence Roucher as its group head of private markets.
The post Edmond de Rothschild AM brings in Mirova co-founder Roucher to head private markets strategy appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
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The city's downtown congestion fee for rideshares first went into effect in 2020.
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Trump weighs using U.S. military to acquire Greenland: White House CNBCTrump says his Greenland fixation is about national security. Europeans are skeptical. PoliticoStephen Miller Asserts U.S. Has Right to Take Greenland The New York TimesSome Republicans Push Back on Trump's Designs on Greenland The Wall Street Journal
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The European groups continued to supply the Latin American country after the US dialled up economic pressure on Caracas
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Investors might be well served to look beyond semiconductor makers to take part in the AI boom — and more toward the companies that make manufacturing and testing equipment for the chip industry.
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The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. is at its lowest since 2021, according to AAA.
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Most companies use AI to screen out job applicants with employment gaps, marginalizing caregivers who need to step back from the workforce. Leaders should reconsider how they search for talent and create more supportive conditions for these workers, says Joseph Fuller.
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Automakers from Asia's biggest economy shipped 60,517 EVs to the 27 nations in the European trade bloc last month, up 61 percent from last year, according to customs data.
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The two-year U.S. Treasury note is now yielding about 2.87%, compared with the average S&P 500 dividend of 1.9%
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