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Kaiane Ibarra

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16
2026
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Why Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado is betting her political future on Trump

Venezuela’s Machado: Why Her Political Future Hinges on Trump

International
Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado reaches Washington as delicate talks unfold regarding her nation’s trajectory, her trip aligning with ongoing U.S. discussions about Venezuela’s governance in the aftermath of Nicolás Maduro’s ousting.Machado’s presence in the U.S. capital comes after a turbulent year in Venezuelan politics. Just 12 months ago, she was campaigning in Caracas, striving to galvanize citizens against Maduro as he began a third term despite contested election results. Her candidate, Edmundo González, had reportedly won a decisive victory, yet Maduro’s administration maintained power, leaving Machado sidelined and largely out of the…
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Jan
16
2026
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Dolly Parton turns 80 today and released music to help you celebrate

Celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th Birthday with Fresh Music Releases

Culture and entertainment
As she neared a milestone birthday, Dolly Parton once again chose to celebrate by giving rather than receiving, debuting a new musical venture, backing a charitable effort, and sparking a statewide tribute that highlighted how her influence extends far beyond the limelight.Turning 80 is often portrayed as a time to look back, but for Dolly Parton, the milestone served as a chance to reaffirm the principles that have guided her public presence for decades. Celebrated worldwide for a body of songwriting that spans country, pop and Americana, Parton has also gained wide acclaim for long-standing philanthropic efforts centered on education,…
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Jan
16
2026
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Trump has tariffs. Europe has a trade bazooka. This Greenland standoff could get ugly, fast

Trump’s Tariffs, Europe’s Trade Bazooka: The Greenland Confrontation

Economy
A fresh wave of tariff warnings has heightened economic unpredictability on both sides of the Atlantic, prompting worries that these trade tensions may expand into wider financial and political repercussions. What initially emerged as a diplomatic impasse now threatens to evolve into a long-term obstacle for two of the planet’s most tightly linked economies.The most recent alerts voiced by Donald Trump have stirred renewed concern over a potential trade clash between the United States and multiple European countries, as the administration’s hint at new tariffs on imports from several Northern and Western European nations has heightened strains on logistics networks,…
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Jan
15
2026
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By Kaiane Ibarra
Trump has tariffs. Europe has a trade bazooka. This Greenland standoff could get ugly, fast

The Greenland Crisis: Trump’s Tariffs & Europe’s Trade Bazooka Clash

Economy
A new round of tariff threats has intensified economic uncertainty across the Atlantic, raising concerns that trade disputes could spill over into broader financial and political consequences. What began as a diplomatic standoff now risks becoming a structural challenge for two of the world’s most interconnected economies.The most recent alerts voiced by Donald Trump have stirred renewed concern over a potential trade clash between the United States and multiple European countries, as the administration’s hint at new tariffs on imports from several Northern and Western European nations has heightened strains on logistics networks, business strategies and diplomatic ties, and although…
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