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U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, creating sudden uncertainty over who will run the country next. Investors are reacting because Venezuela's long-defaulted debt could be handled differently under a new government.
U.S. forces carried out military strikes in Venezuela and detained President Nicolás Maduro. President Trump said the United States would oversee the country during a transition period.
A fast-strengthening winter storm is expected to hit large parts of the U.S. in the final days of December. Forecasters say it could bring heavy snow, strong winds, and widespread travel problems during a busy holiday period.
Iran's president has delivered one of his toughest public statements yet about the country's confrontation with the US, Europe, and Israel. The remarks come after months of regional conflict and rising pressure on Iran over its military and nuclear posture.
U.S. restaurant chains spent 2025 trying to win back customers who cut spending. Many focused on cheaper bundles and targeted discounts instead of relying on higher menu prices.
Guineans voted in a presidential election in Conakry and elsewhere in the country. It was the first national vote since the army seized power in September 2021.
New York City's transit system has completed a long-planned shift in how riders pay fares. After decades of swiping a plastic card, the subway now uses a contactless system for fare payments.
Astronomers are testing whether the force linked to the universe's accelerating expansion has stayed the same over time. New measurements suggest it may be changing, but the evidence is not yet conclusive.
Myanmar's military rulers have held an election during an ongoing civil war. The vote comes after the army seized power in a 2021 coup and has faced armed resistance across much of the country since.
New York is seeing an unusually intense flu season, with infections rising quickly statewide. Health officials are urging basic precautions as clinics and hospitals handle higher demand.