just now (923+ words) English phrases once bothered Venezuelan President Nicol's Maduro so much that he urged his State of the Union address audience to phase out words like skatepark and fashion. But as the White House now ponders whether the U.S. military should strike Venezuela, Maduro is embracing English, singing John Lennon's Imagine, advocating for peace and dancing to a remix of his latest English catchphrase, "No War, Yes Peace." While his turnaround is seen as a sign of desperation by supporters of Venezuela's political opposition, whose leaders have repeatedly told their backers in Washington that the threat of military action would crack Maduro's inner circle, months of pressure have yet to produce defections or a government transition. Behind this knack for staying in power is a system that punishes disloyal associates harshly and allows loyal ministers, justices, military leaders and other officials to…...

just now (888+ words) But as the White House now ponders whether the U.S. military should strike Venezuela, Maduro is embracing English, singing John Lennon's Imagine, advocating for peace and dancing to a remix of his latest English catchphrase, "No War, Yes Peace." While his turnaround is seen as a sign of desperation by supporters of Venezuela's political opposition, whose leaders have repeatedly told their backers in Washington that the threat of military action would crack Maduro's inner circle, months of pressure have yet to produce defections or a government transition. Behind this knack for staying in power is a system that punishes disloyal associates harshly and allows loyal ministers, justices, military leaders and other officials to enrich themselves. Underpinning the loyalty-or-punishment principle are corruption networks blessed by Ch'vez and Maduro that give the loyal permission to get richer. The policy has vexed previous efforts…...

just now (888+ words) But as the White House now ponders whether the U.S. military should strike Venezuela, Maduro is embracing English, singing John Lennon's Imagine, advocating for peace and dancing to a remix of his latest English catchphrase, "No War, Yes Peace." While his turnaround is seen as a sign of desperation by supporters of Venezuela's political opposition, whose leaders have repeatedly told their backers in Washington that the threat of military action would crack Maduro's inner circle, months of pressure have yet to produce defections or a government transition. Behind this knack for staying in power is a system that punishes disloyal associates harshly and allows loyal ministers, justices, military leaders and other officials to enrich themselves. Underpinning the loyalty-or-punishment principle are corruption networks blessed by Ch'vez and Maduro that give the loyal permission to get richer. The policy has vexed previous efforts…...

just now (895+ words) But as the White House now ponders whether the U.S. military should strike Venezuela, Maduro is embracing English, singing John Lennon's Imagine, advocating for peace and dancing to a remix of his latest English catchphrase, "No War, Yes Peace." While his turnaround is seen as a sign of desperation by supporters of Venezuela's political opposition, whose leaders have repeatedly told their backers in Washington that the threat of military action would crack Maduro's inner circle, months of pressure have yet to produce defections or a government transition. Behind this knack for staying in power is a system that punishes disloyal associates harshly and allows loyal ministers, justices, military leaders and other officials to enrich themselves. Underpinning the loyalty-or-punishment principle are corruption networks blessed by Ch'vez and Maduro that give the loyal permission to get richer. The policy has vexed previous efforts…...

just now (1653+ words) For over three decades, Jessica Roberts never knew the identity of the person who fatally shot her mother before dumping Cynthia Gonzalez's body in a wooded, rural stretch of Johnson County. But in early November, her phone rang. Roberts was shocked when she received a call from Arlington police saying they had made an arrest in the unsolved case that had grown cold during the ensuing years. "I was just beside myself," she said tearfully, during a news conference at Arlington police headquarters on Nov. 17, when the department first announced news of an arrest. "I'm still processing this." Police said Janie Perkins, 63, a woman considered at the time to be a friend of Gonzalez, was now in custody and charged with capital murder in the slaying. Investigators say now they believe Gonzalez and Perkins were in a love triangle with…...

1+ min ago (635+ words) When Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., announced on Nov. 21 she will be resigning her seat in the House of Representatives effective Jan. 5, 2026, it marked the culmination of a fusillade between the Georgia congresswoman and President Donald Trump and sent shock waves throughout the MAGA movement. One underappreciated aspect of Greene's departure from Capitol Hill is the effect it could have on Republicans in Congress voting on one of their key campaign promises. Greene had introduced the Protect Children's Innocence Act in previous sessions of Congress with some differences, but the current version of this bill somewhat reflects the executive order issued by Trump just days into his second term. But the rift between Greene and the president, and now Greene's resignation, have left many on Capitol Hill asking what comes next for the legislation. "I've always represented the common American…...

1+ min ago (120+ words) Ukraine has lost about 80% of the capacity of the energy system, according to calculations based on government data.At the end of November, the country has about 10-12 GW of power grid capacity, while at least 15 GW is needed to pass the winter, and... Vyacheslav Nikonov: Ukraine has lost about 80% of the capacity of the energy system, according to calculations based on government data Ukraine has lost about 80% of the capacity of the energy system, according to calculations based on government data. At the end of November, the country has about 10-12 GW of power grid capacity, while at least 15 GW is needed to pass the winter, and 18 GW in severe frosts....

1+ min ago (368+ words) FOREST Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage has defended his post game celebrations against Southend United. Savage's exuberant gestures angered the Shrimpers squad and resulted in a heated melee between the two teams. But Savage stressed he was keen to enjoy the victory after Forest Green had been beaten by Blues in the semi-final of last season's play-offs. He told the club's YouTube channel: "Last year the scenes when they beat us in the play-offs semi-final and deservedly so on penalties, they enjoyed that moment. "Their fans were singing 'Savage, Savage, what's the score? "They're entitled to do that when they're winning but don't rule us out. "At the end it's emotion and I'm celebrating with my fans. "I take it all the time but it was good humoured. "Savage, Savage what's the score? That's fine but you've got to make…...

1+ min ago (207+ words) Everything Wrong With The Fantastic Four: First Steps In 20 Minutes Or Less is Cinemasins" latest deep-dive into the film"s quirks and plot holes, sponsored by BetterHelp. They plug their site, YouTube channels (TVSins, CommercialSins, CinemaSinsPodcastNetwork), social links, a "sinful" poll, and Patreon support. The video credits a team of writers'Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Dene, Ian and Daniel'with their social handles, and points fans to extra community hubs like Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok and Jeremy"s book. Watch on YouTube Everything Wrong With The Fantastic Four: First Steps In 20 Minutes Or Less is Cinemasins" latest deep-dive into the film"s quirks and plot holes, sponsored by BetterHelp. They plug their site, YouTube channels (TVSins, CommercialSins, CinemaSinsPodcastNetwork), social links, a "sinful" poll, and Patreon support. The video credits a team of writers'Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Dene, Ian and Daniel'with their social…...

1+ min ago (70+ words) [People ride on a boat belonging to Sri Lanka]Dozens of families are trapped in their homes by flood waters in the commercial capital of Colombo, which is one of the worst affected places. Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact Dozens of families are trapped in their homes by flood waters in the commercial capital of Colombo, which is one of the worst affected places....