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Facebook Tweet Email Link Amid the sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro mentioned China, the United States’ biggest economic rival, during a speech about education in the country. While speaking about tutorials to learn how to do new things during the closing of the “First Pedagogical Congress of Bolivarian Teachers,” Maduro paused to present his new cell phone, which, he said, was a gift from China’s leader Xi Jinping. Maduro said he communicated with Xi through that new phone by satellite. “You want to learn something, you look for a tutorial. I want…

Airline safety incidents and fires involving devices with lithium ion batteries are on the rise, according to a new report from a safety advocacy group. Battery incidents aboard aircraft have increased by 15% over the past five years, according to the report from UL Standards and Engagement (ULSE), a global safety organization that advocates for safety standards across consumer products. So far in 2025, there have been at least 46 lithium battery incidents involving smoke, fire, or extreme heat on board planes, according to data from the FAA. Last year, the FAA recorded the highest-ever number of incidents, with 89 lithium…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Religious colleges that require students to sign a statement of faith cannot be excluded from a popular Minnesota program that lets high school students take college courses for credit, a federal judge has ruled, tossing a state law that she called an unconstitutional violation of religious freedom.The ruling late Friday from U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel was a victory for two conservative Christian colleges in the state: Crown College in St. Bonifacius and the University of Northwestern in Roseville. Those two institutions require their students to pledge to follow the school’s values and conduct rules, effectively barring…

National Waffle Day is on August 24, and Hampton by Hilton is inviting breakfast lovers to help create a new limited-time waffle flavor that will be served at more than 2,450 hotels across the U.S. and Canada.From August 22 through September 5, guests and fans are invited to share why they love The Hampton Waffle and what flavor they’d create for a chance to become the first Guest Waffle Boss. In addition to creating the newest Hampton by Hilton waffle flavor, the Guest Waffle Boss will receive a five-night stay at a Hampton by Hilton property of their choice anywhere…

Intel officially announced an agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday afternoon, following Trump’s statement that the government would be taking a 10% stake in the struggling chipmaker. While Intel says the government is making an “$8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock,” the administration does not appear to be committing new funds. Instead, it’s simply making good on what Intel described as “grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel.” Specifically, the $8.9 billion is supposed to come from $5.7 billion awarded-but-not-paid to Intel under the Biden administration’s CHIPS Act, as well as $3.2 billion also awarded…

COLORADO SPRINGS (AP) — Administrators at the state university’s campus in Colorado Springs thought they stood a solid chance of dodging the Trump administration’s offensive on higher education.That optimism turned out to be misplaced. An Associated Press review of thousands of pages of emails from University of Colorado-Colorado Springs officials, as well as interviews with students and professors, reveals that school leaders, teachers and students soon found themselves in the Trump administration’s crosshairs, forcing them to navigate what they described as an unprecedented and haphazard degree of change.Here’s what the AP found: Students, faculty describe a culture of fear and…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Amsterdam AP  —  Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned Friday evening, after he failed to secure new sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza. Veldkamp had informed the country’s parliament he intended to bring in new measures in response to Israel’s planned offensive in Gaza City and other heavily populated areas but was unable to secure the support of his coalition partners. The 61-year-old former ambassador to Israel told reporters he felt he was unable “to implement policy myself and chart the course I deem necessary.” Following Veldkamp’s resignation, the remaining Cabinet members of his…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Fri August 22, 2025 Scenic Group is offering a Labor Day Sale with limited-time deals on select 2025-2027 river and ocean cruises from both Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises. Travelers who book select itineraries by September 7, 2025 can enjoy up to $1,750 in bonus savings per suite on Scenic’s 2025-26 river cruises or up to $4,000 per suite on 2025-27 Scenic Eclipse discovery yacht voyages.  They’ll also enjoy free airfare when they pay in full more than ten months ahead of departure, along with 2-for-1 fares on all featured…

Facebook Tweet Email Link A dramatic rise in Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries has sent gasoline prices in Russia to record highs, despite the government banning petrol exports to cope with the crunch. Ukraine is focusing drone attacks on refineries, pumping stations and fuel trains in an effort to hurt the Russian war machine – but also to disrupt daily life in Russia. Summer sees peak demand among Russia’s drivers and farmers for petrol. Ukrainian drones have struck at least ten key Russian energy facilities this month alone, according to a CNN tally of attacks. And the strategy seems…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Administrators at the state university’s campus in Colorado Springs thought they stood a solid chance of dodging the Trump administration’s offensive on higher education.Located on a picturesque bluff with a stunning view of Pikes Peak, the school is far removed from the Ivy League colleges that have drawn President Donald Trump’s ire. Most of its students are commuters, getting degrees while holding down full-time jobs. Students and faculty alike describe the university, which is in a conservative part of a blue state, as politically subdued, if not apolitical.That optimism was misplaced. An Associated Press review…