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3 key takeaways from Trump’s push to put US oil firms back in Venezuela

Politics

3 key takeaways from Trump’s push to put US oil firms back in Venezuela

Following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States is now positioned to exert significant influence over the future of the world’s largest oil reserves.What President Donald Trump does next could reshape Venezuela’s energy industry, alter global oil flows and redefine the balance of influence among major powers long invested in the country’s crude.Here are three key takeaways:Venezuela, a country almost twice the size of California, sits […]

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Venezuela’s billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

Business

Venezuela’s billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

The toppling of Nicolas Maduro has thrust Venezuela's debt crisis - one of the world's largest unresolved sovereign defaults - into the limelight.Following years of economic crisis and U.S. sanctions that severed the country from international capital markets, Venezuela defaulted in late 2017 after missing payments on international bonds issued by the government and state oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela, known as PDVSA.Since then, accumulated interest and legal claims tied […]

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Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Tech/Gear

Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Chrome extensions are supposed to make your browser more useful, but they've quietly become one of the easiest ways for attackers to spy on what you do online. Security researchers recently uncovered two Chrome extensions that have been doing exactly that for years.These extensions looked like harmless proxy tools, but behind the scenes, they were hijacking traffic and stealing sensitive data from users who trusted them. What makes this case […]

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Trump signs ‘Make Iran Great Again’ hat alongside Lindsey Graham

Politics

Trump signs ‘Make Iran Great Again’ hat alongside Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump was photographed with a signed "Make Iran Great Again" hat alongside Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as nationwide demonstrations in Iran continued against the regime’s political and economic corruption.In a photo posted Monday morning on Graham’s X account, the senator could be seen flashing a thumbs up next to Trump as the president holds the black hat emblazoned with his signature."Another great day with @POTUS who has brought […]

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Lawmakers rip Biden after Trump-Maduro taunt resurfaces – call it baseless and politically charged

Politics

Lawmakers rip Biden after Trump-Maduro taunt resurfaces – call it baseless and politically charged

While many Democrats erupted at President Donald Trump's decision to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, one particular prior taunt from former President Joe Biden resurfaced Sunday and promptly got ratioed.Responding to an Axios report on June 21, 2020, that Trump would consider meeting with Maduro after the despot ignored the disputed election versus opposition leader Juan Guaidó, Biden said, "Trump talks tough on Venezuela, […]

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Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow

Politics

Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have unveiled a new spending bill totaling at least $174 billion that could get a vote in the House of Representatives as early as this week.It’s a significant step toward avoiding another government shutdown come Jan. 30, the deadline congressional leaders set after ending the recent 43-day shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — in November.The legislation released on Monday is a package of three […]

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Oil experts predict slight rise in gas prices as global tensions mount

Business

Oil experts predict slight rise in gas prices as global tensions mount

Geopolitical uncertainty combined with the loss of Venezuelan exports could push oil and gasoline prices slightly higher in the weeks ahead, according to an industry expert. Still, prices at the pump would remain at their lowest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic.Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates, projected that oil would rise $3 per barrel in the immediate future, equivalent to less than 10 cents per gallon for gasoline. Still, […]

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