Venezuela Claims U.S. Suspended Deportation Flights Amid Conflicting Reports

The Venezuelan government announced on Thursday that the United States has suspended deportation flights of Venezuelan nationals, including at least one flight that was scheduled to arrive in Caracas on Friday. The claim, made by Venezuela’s national aviation authority, was quickly disputed by U.S. officials, creating uncertainty over the status of the ongoing deportation program. […]

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U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in International Waters

  The United States seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country’s coast on Wednesday, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro’s government. The operation, which involved U.S. military and federal law enforcement personnel, took place in international waters and concluded without casualties, officials said. President Donald Trump announced the seizure, describing the tanker as “very […]

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House Republicans Roll Out Narrow Health Care Plan as ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears

  House Republicans have rolled out a narrowly focused health care package as a key deadline approaches, raising concerns that millions of Americans could soon face sharply higher insurance costs. The proposal, released Friday, avoids extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire at the end of the month—an omission that suggests […]

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Why Halloween Candy Costs More This Year — and Why There’s Less Chocolate

The sweet excitement of Halloween is coming with a bittersweet twist this year — higher candy prices and noticeably less chocolate. Shoppers across the U.S. are expected to spend more on trick-or-treat sweets, but their bags might be filled with fewer chocolate bars and more gummy treats or pumpkin-spice-themed candies. Experts say rising cocoa prices […]

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