The Venezuela oil deal with the U.S. has moved from negotiations toward a major agreement, with the Trump administration seeking a U.S. ownership stake in several of Venezuela’s largest oil fields. Axios reported that the proposed arrangement could involve more than a dozen productive fields representing roughly 90 billion barrels of reserves. U.S. Seeks Bigger … Read more
A common xylitol artificial sweetener found in sugar-free chewing gum may be linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research. Xylitol is widely used in chewing gum, mints, toothpaste and other products marketed as lower-sugar alternatives. Researchers found that people with higher levels of xylitol in their blood had … Read more
The Trump administration yosemite land exchange is reportedly being considered as part of a proposed deal involving a small section of Yosemite National Park and private developer Kingsbarn Realty Capital, according to a report cited by ABC7. The Nevada-based company owns an 83-acre property near the park and wants to build a private road that … Read more
Giants vs jets: The New York Jets have reached the end of the preseason, and the focus now shifts from exhibition games to one of the most difficult parts of the NFL calendar: finalizing the 53-man roster. New York closed its preseason Friday night with a 23-6 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife … Read more
Herald: Cam Schlittler reached another impressive milestone Friday night, recording his 200th strikeout of the season as the New York Yankees opened an important four-game series against the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander reached the mark during the Yankees’ 1-0 victory at Yankee Stadium, adding another highlight to what has been a breakout season for … Read more
President Donald Trump faces another legal setback after a federal judge rejected his latest attempt to move his New York hush money case from state court to federal court. The Alvin Hellerstein hush money decision found that Trump’s arguments were not legally sufficient, leaving his state-level conviction undisturbed. Judge Rejects Trump’s Federal Court Bid Hellerstein … Read more
Estafa: WhatsApp is introducing a new set of security measures designed to make it harder for scammers to take over accounts and easier for users to identify potentially suspicious calls. The latest updates strengthen several parts of WhatsApp’s account-protection system, including two-step verification, passkeys and information displayed for calls from unknown numbers. The changes come … Read more
The Trump administration is planning to end a military aid agreement with Iraqi Kurdistan, raising concerns that the move could leave the key U.S. partner more exposed to attacks from Iran. According to four sources familiar with recent discussions, the Pentagon has told Kurdish leaders that Washington does not currently plan to renew an agreement … Read more
Apple may be preparing for a major change in the way it develops its next generation of chips, with artificial intelligence reportedly becoming the central focus of its future silicon strategy. Recent reports suggest the company is looking beyond the conventional M-series upgrade cycle as it works toward the M7 generation and a separate AI-focused … Read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking his political message to South Carolina as he prepares for a four-day tour through the South next week. Gavin Newsom will also make stops in Alabama and North Carolina, putting the California governor in front of voters and political audiences outside his home state. Newsom Expands His Southern Reach … Read more