Trump Begins Buildup of U.S. Naval Forces Outside Venezuela, but Many Remain Skeptical
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
Day: August 23, 2025
The Maxwell interview knocks Trump’s Bolton revenge tour stop right off the page
Trump’s takeover of Washington and his revenge tour against a former aide are meant to turn the page on Epstein. But, Eric Garcia writes, the Maxwell transcript being released might make that harder
What to know about plague after a new case in California
Health officials in the Sierra Nevada region of California announced this week that a local resident tested positive for plague, an extremely rare bacterial infection usually transmitted through flea bites. The case is under investigation, but the offi…
Idaho man’s attorneys argue 2nd execution attempt would be cruel
Thomas Creech, 74, has remained in limbo for more than 18 months since prison officials called off his execution in February 2024.
Trump ‘not happy’ about Russian strike on US factory in Ukraine
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FACT FOCUS: Posts overestimate number of noncitizens living in US by tens of millions
The Trump administration’s decision to review the visas of more than 55 million people is leading to false reports on social media for the number of noncitizens living in the U.S., with claims as high as 70 million to 100 million people.
Shawn Kemp, former Seattle Sonics star, sentenced to home monitoring
Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty in May to shooting at two men inside a Toyota 4Runner outside the Tacoma Mall in March 2023.
On its 10th anniversary, YouTube Music gets new features, including “Taste Match” playlists similar to Spotify Blend and event notifications through Bandsintown (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)
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On its 10th anniversary, YouTube Music gets new features, including “Taste Match” playlists similar to Spotify Blend and event notifications through Bandsintown — YouTube is celebrating 10 years…
Meta to unveil Hypernova smart glasses with a display, wristband at Connect next month
Meta’s glasses are codenamed Hypernova and will include a small display in the right lens of the device, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Ghislaine Maxwell interview released by DOJ; Epstein procurer questioned about Trump
The Trump administration has been criticized for reneging on promises to release files about sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.