As the Venezuelan presidential election approaches, the stakes are high for both incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia. While some public opinion polls suggest a preference for Urrutia, it remains to be seen whether he can deny Maduro a third term in office. The 2018 election victory of Maduro was widely
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The recent flare-up of the deadly Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala has put health authorities on high alert. Following the death of a 14-year-old boy from the infection over the weekend, authorities are now racing to track down those who may have come into contact with him. Health Minister Veena George
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently stirred up discussions with a proposal to invest $5 billion into his newest startup, xAI. This proposal was put forth through an informal poll on a social network, sparking curiosity and speculation among investors and tech enthusiasts alike. Following Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call, which fell short of analysts’
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of international scientists recently found that oxygen is being produced by potato-shaped metallic nodules deep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. This revelation challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding oxygen production on Earth and could potentially alter our understanding of the origins of complex life forms. The study, published
At the Farnborough Airshow in England, Boeing managed to secure a significant order from Korean Air for at least 40 wide-body jetliners. This order includes 20 777X planes, Boeing’s largest commercial jet, and 20 787-10 Dreamliner planes. Moreover, Korean Air has the option to increase its order by an additional 10 Dreamliners, giving them flexibility
Senator Joe Manchin has recently made a public plea for President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Manchin expressed his belief that it was time for Biden to pass the torch to a new generation. This call comes amidst growing pressure from
The chaos caused by a global IT outage earlier in the week had a significant impact on airlines and travelers alike. Thousands of flights were canceled and delayed, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated. The disruptions were comparable to severe weather events, but airlines were caught off guard and ill-prepared to handle the situation. Airlines worked
The recent global IT outage caused chaos in the air travel industry, with several airlines experiencing disruptions in their flight schedules and services. The outage, which was linked to a tech update by cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike, affected airlines across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia. Passengers were advised to check their flight status
As Donald Trump gears up to deliver his speech accepting the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, reports indicate that he has no intention of mentioning President Joe Biden by name. This deliberate decision to avoid directly referencing his Democratic opponent is a departure from Trump’s usual style of using derogatory language
In recent weeks adaptation in the market has been puzzling. Stocks that were previously underperforming, such as small caps, have started to show signs of recovery. This shift can be attributed to last week’s cooler inflation data combined with dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that have paved the way for a potential