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The son-in-law of exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González has been kidnapped.”Rafael was on his way to my seven and six-year-old grandchildren’s school in Caracas to drop them off at the start of class when he was abducted by masked men dressed in black,” González posted on X on Tuesday.He said that they had taken him away in a gold-coloured van.After the presidential election in Venezuela last July, González claimed victory.The US and several Latin American countries recognize him as the winner but the election authority, which is loyal to the government, declared authoritarian incumbent Nicolás Maduro as the victor.Maduro,…
The march through Mar-a-Lago (aka the “Winter White House”) continues this week with a dinner for Republican governors on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the plans. It comes as Trump prepares to host a slew of House Republican groups there this weekend to game plan his ambitious 2025 agenda. The governors’ convening will offer a chance to reaffirm their loyalty — the biggest currency in Trump world. That’s particularly key for those like ally-turned-rival-turned-ally again, Gov. Ron DeSantis, who will make the trip down from Tallahassee, one of the people familiar said. But it’s not just a one-way…
CHICAGO (AP) — Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.The former Illinois House speaker’s trial has lasted three months revealing meticulous details on the Chicago Democrat’s many alleged schemes in both his public roles and private work as a tax attorney. That has included hours of secretly-recorded videos and calls from a former alderman turned FBI mole.But on Tuesday, Madigan, who is famously private, doesn’t have an email address or own a cellphone, took…
Federal prosecutors who indicted Mayor Adams on corruption charges last year allege they have uncovered “additional criminal conduct” that the mayor and others engaged in.The prosecutors from the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office wrote in a court filing late Monday they unearthed evidence of the conduct as part of their “ongoing investigation” into the mayor’s ties to Turkey’s government.The feds didn’t elaborate on what the conduct in question is or who the other individuals are.The disclosure comes after the feds in October — days after first charging Adams with bribery and other crimes — said it was “quite likely” they would…
The Duke of York, a.k.a. ‘Andrew Inverness’. Another week, another Prince Andrew scandal. Sounds unbelievable, but the echoes of his latest espionage scandal have not even died out, and a new concern about the Duke of York has hit the headlines of newspapers in the UK and around the world. It arises now that Andrew has been reported to police after using the name ‘Inverness’ to register companies in Britain. The anti-monarchy campaign group Republic accuses the Duke of ‘filing false information’. It was revealed back in 2019 that Andrew secretly set up a private investment fund under the name…
The Champagnes anyone would love to be giftedgetty When words alone don’t suffice, a bottle of Champagne often says it all. Few gifts carry the universal appeal of this sparkling wine–its mere presence synonymous with celebration. Still, all Champagnes are not created equal, and finding the perfect bottle for a special occasion requires careful consideration. Is the recipient an eco-conscious individual? A lover of rare varietals? Someone who appreciates a bespoke touch? Each Champagne you gift should resonate with the moment and the person you’re celebrating. In compiling this list, I considered quality, uniqueness, and the ability of each Champagne…
New Hyde Park, N.Y.: Tom Suozzi, running in a special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional … [+]Newsday via Getty Images Later this year, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) will reintroduce his public catastrophic long-term care insurance bill, called the WISH Act. Suozzi is doing all the right things: Looking for Republican support and trying to engage the private insurance industry, long-term care providers, and employers, as well as advocates for older adults and people with disabilities. But he has a big problem: While the idea of public insurance may be gaining traction, raising taxes to pay for it is a…
Amazon Studios reportedly beat the Walt Disney Company to land a $40 million distribution deal for the upcoming Melania Trump documentary, with an accompanying docuseries also in the works. Melania Trump, who is set to resume her role as First Lady in less than two weeks, will serve as executive producer on the feature documentary, whuch will receive a theatrical run before becoming available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. The feature will offer a detailed look into her daily life and will include brief appearances by President-elect Donald Trump and their son, Barron. Both Disney and Paramount attempted to…
Five for Fighting lead singer John Ondrasik released his parody song “Justin Trudeau Has Got to Go” on streaming the same day the Canadian prime minister announced his intention to resign. John Ondrasik dropped the song on social media in December and has now made it available for purchase on the major music streaming platforms. “As some one who follows the code, I don’t check a man when he’s down,” the singer announced on Monday. Nevertheless, he said, fans have been asking for the song. “Justin Trudeau Has Got to Go” is a humorous take on Trudeau — lampooning his…
The U.S. services sector posted stronger-than-expected growth in December, signaling a potential acceleration in the economy as businesses look ahead to the incoming Trump administration’s pro-growth policies. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) purchasing managers’ index for the services sector rose to 54.1 from 52.1 in November, exceeding economists’ forecasts of 53.4. Any reading above 50 signals expansion. The December report reflects heightened business confidence amid expectations of tax cuts, deregulation, and a more favorable climate for investment. Stronger activity in key areas like financial services and insurance helped drive the gains, while demand for services remained robust through the…