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☆ New York Liberty bounce back in Game 2 to even WNBA Finals against Minnesota Lynx
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The New York Liberty bounced back from a stunning loss in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, holding off a late rally by the Minnesota Lynx to win, 80-66, and even the series 1-1 on Sunday. The Liberty led by as much as 17, before entering halftime with a 49-39 advantage. Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams shoots over New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. Lynx star Courtney Williams’ four-point play with 5.5 seconds left gave the Lynx their first lead in a game in which they trailed by as much as 18 points. As the clock expired in Game 1, Stewart was fouled under the basket, awarding the Liberty two free throws.

Persons: Breanna Stewart’s, Betnijah Laney, Hamilton, Sabrina Ionescu, Natisha Hiedeman, Alanna Smith, Stewart, Courtney Williams, Napheesa Collier, Pamela Smith, ” Stewart, “ We’re, Courtney Williams ’, Collier, Williams Organizations: CNN, The New York Liberty, WNBA, Minnesota Lynx, Liberty, Sunday, Lynx, Barclays Center . Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, ABC, Target Center Locations: York, , New York, Minneapolis

☆ Trump Media stock surges as election betting odds shift, Truth Social launches streaming site
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays a post by Donald Trump on his Truth Social app, Sept. 12, 2024. Monday's surge also coincided with Trump Media's launch of a new site for its TV streaming app, Truth+. Trump Media was trading above $30 per share at its intraday peak, and closed at $29.95. Meanwhile, Trump Media on Monday morning announced the launch of a separate website for its in-platform streaming service, Truth+. While a slimmer version of Truth+ already exists on Truth Social, the new site offers the "full range" of the company's streaming programming, Trump Media said in a press release.

Persons: Donald Trump, Donald Trump's, Kamala Harris, company's, Al Capone, John Smith, Michael Smith Organizations: Trump Media, Democratic, Trump, Truth, Forbes, Big Tech

☆ Five athletes who’ve shone: A record-breaking marathon to a brilliant offensive display in the NFL
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Ruth ChepngetichKenya’s Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman in history to finish a marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes on Sunday. Chepngetich’s time of 2:09:56 smashed the previous record by almost two minutes as she stormed to victory in the Chicago Marathon. Stewart led all scorers with 21 points, grabbing eight rebounds and nabbing seven steals – a record for a WNBA Finals game. The running back leads the league with 704 rushing yards, nine touchdowns and has the second most yards per carry in the NFL to boot. Derrick Henry leads the NFL this season with 704 rushing yards.

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☆ Aryna Sabalenka defeats home favorite Zheng Qinwen to win third straight Wuhan Open title
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Aryna Sabalenka secured her third straight Wuhan Open title with a hard-fought victory over Zheng Qinwen on Sunday. In a rematch of this year’s Australian Open final, the world No. 2 defeated home favorite Zheng 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to pick up her second WTA 1000 title of the season and the seventh of her career. Sabalenka, the first player to win the Wuhan Open three times, extends her unbeaten run at the tournament to 17-0 while improving to 4-0 in her head-to-head against Zheng. “I felt like I just lost a little bit of focus and I let her come back in the match,” Sabalenka said, per the WTA.

Persons: Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen, Zheng, Sabalenka, “, ” Sabalenka, Wuhan “, ” Zheng, Li, Iga Organizations: CNN, Wuhan, Australian, WTA Locations: China, Wuhan, Paris, Cincinnati, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

☆ Aidan Hutchinson: Detroit Lions star carted off field with broken tibia
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Jacob Lev | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Detroit Lions star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson was carted off the field with a broken tibia in the team’s 47-9 blowout victory against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Early in the third quarter, Hutchinson injured himself after sacking Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. As he went to wrap up the QB, his leg collided with a teammate’s leg and he immediately fell to the ground. The Lions would rule him out for the rest of the game with a lower leg injury. Lions running back David Montgomery called Hutchinson’s injury an “unfortunate loss” for the team.

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☆ 'The Apprentice' director is 'optimistic' Trump will accept the presidential election results
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

With the 2024 election nearing, questions arise about whether Trump will accept the results if he loses. That "always claim victory" rule came into play during the 2020 presidential election. David Becker/Getty ImagesThe 2024 presidential election, in which Trump seeks to reclaim the presidency against Vice President Kamala Harris, is now less than a month away. The question of whether Trump will accept the results of this election remains unclear. Maria Bakalova as Ivana Trump and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in "The Apprentice."

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☆ European Central Bank set for third interest rate cut of the year in meeting this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

European flags flutter in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) building prior to a news conference following the meeting of the governing council of the ECB in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, on September 12, 2024. Daniel Roland | Afp | Getty ImagesThe European Central Bank is on course to deliver its third interest rate cut of the year at its meeting this Thursday, as policymakers say inflation risks are easing faster than previously expected. Headline price rises in the euro area cooled to 1.8% in September, below the central bank's 2% target. Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau last week described an October rate cut as "very likely" and said such a step "won't be the last." This led him to forecast ECB rate cuts will take place both this week and at each of the central bank's forthcoming meetings, until the deposit rate hits 2.5%.

Persons: Daniel Roland, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, Villeroy, Christine Lagarde, Joachim Nagel, Germany's Bundesbank, Jack Allen Organizations: European Central Bank, ECB, Afp, Getty, Bank of France, France, European Union, Citi, Media, U.S, U.S . Federal, Barclays, Capital Economics, Reynolds, Bank of America Global Research Locations: Frankfurt, Main, Germany, U.S .

☆ 5 reasons why inflation will be stickier than expected going forward, Deutsche Bank says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Investors need to be wary as sticky inflation remains a risk, Deutsche Bank says. But it's not yet time for investors to relax, Deutsche Bank wrote on Monday. "If inflation does return, this could have very important implications for markets," Deutsche Bank strategists said. While that much is true, history shows that easing cycles are precisely the time to be cautious over inflation, Deutsche said. The firm cited the fact that in August, US M2 money supply rose 2.0% year-over-year, the highest growth rate since September 2022.

Persons: —, Brent, Deutsche Organizations: Deutsche Bank, Service, Federal Reserve, Deutsche, Atlanta Locations: China, Israel, Iran, Iranian

☆ Harris proposes 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs, as Trump makes inroads
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda" proposal for Black men Monday, which includes plans to provide 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs and new pathways to help Black Americans succeed in the legalized marijuana industry. "This agenda is a further realization of Vice President Harris' Opportunity Economy," said former Rep. Cedric Richmond, a Harris campaign co-chair, in a statement. Where Black men are equipped with the tools to thrive: to buy a home, provide for our families, start a business and build wealth." The plan outlined Monday would provide 1 million fully forgivable loans of up to $20,000 to Black entrepreneurs and others to start a business. Black men make up less than 2% of public school teachers in the U.S., according to the findings of the National Teacher and Principal Survey for the 2020-21 school year.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, Cedric Richmond, Donald Trump Organizations: Democratic, U.S, Michigan U.S, Republican, Small Business Administration, Public, National, Survey, Biden Locations: Redford Charter Township, Michigan, U.S, United States

“The overall trend is unmistakable: The far right is gaining ground,” said Matthijs Rooduijn, a politics professor at the University of Amsterdam. But recent elections have seen the far right increasingly usurp centrist conservatives as the main right-wing force. “But that potential upper limit just keeps increasing.”The far right is “no longer second fiddle to the main right-wing party. Centrists can sometimes cobble together coalitions to keep out the far right — even if those parties are smaller individually. Whereas in France, Le Pen was kept from victory in June-July parliamentary elections by an intricate network of tactical voting between erstwhile rivals.

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☆ U.S. men's soccer begins Pochettino era with 2-0 friendly win over Panama
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

AUSTIN, Texas — Mauricio Pochettino arrived at Q2 Stadium to see posters and banners with his face around the grandstand and behind a goal. Pochettino was given a contract through the 2026 World Cup that the U.S. will co-host and is tasked with sparking a team that has not reached the World Cup quarterfinals since 2002. But when a new coach is coming, for sure a victory, and that’s what happened,” Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said. Mexican referee Katia Garcia was believed to be the first woman to referee a U.S. men’s national team match. Goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who hasn’t played for the U.S. since the last World Cup qualifiers in March 2022, did not dress because of what the U.S. Soccer Federation said was a minor injury.

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Below, we've put together everything you need to know about where to watch the Lynx vs. Liberty, including tip-off time, channel, and streaming options. What channel is Lynx vs. Liberty on? Game 2 of the Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty Finals will be broadcast on ABC in the US. Where to watch Lynx vs. Liberty in the USYou can live stream the game through various streaming services, including Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Lynx vs. Liberty with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

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Are we living through another Lamar Jackson MVP season? The Bears defense has also been phenomenal and will keep them in games even when Williams will inevitably struggle, as all rookies do. Full disclosure: One of my bold predictions entering the season was that Rattler would wind up taking Derek Carr’s job this season. The bigger concern is the Saints’ defense, which surrendered 600 yards and 50 points and allowed the Bucs to convert 6 of 10 third downs. It doesn’t matter who plays quarterback — the Saints defense has to put up some resistance.

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☆ The blue wall battlegrounds will be won or lost on the economy. Here's where Harris stands in these critical states.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The trio of blue wall states offer promise to Vice President Harris and former President Trump. She's worked to rally union workers — a key voting bloc — around her campaign. But Loge also pointed to a newly-released Emerson College poll, which showed that Harris' union support varied by state. In the Quinnipiac poll, Michigan voters gave Trump an eight-point edge (53% to 45%) on the economy. And she's aiming to win over voters — especially union workers — in smaller cities where Trump found success in 2016.

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☆ Joe Burrow, Bengals get second win of season in ‘ugly’ game vs. Giants: Key takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( The Athletic Nfl Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

“Ugly, really ugly, but we got it done,” Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said of the victory postgame. AdvertisementAfter the Bengals took a 7-0 first-half lead, the Giants countered in the third frame with their first offensive touchdown at home this season. JOE BURROW OH MY pic.twitter.com/SMldP70GEB — NFL (@NFL) October 14, 2024With the win, the Bengals improve to 2-4. AdvertisementThis marked the most significant sign of progress for the beleaguered group, even if it came against a New York offense with its own pile of issues. — DehnerGiants’ defense puts up valiant effort without Kayvon ThibodeauxThe Giants defense fought and gave its all until it couldn’t anymore.

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☆ Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon world record in Chicago
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich obliterated the women’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday as she completed the course in 2:09:56, becoming the first ever woman to break the 2:10 barrier. Chepngetich shaved almost two minutes off the previous world record of 2:11:53, which was set by Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa in September 2023, and secured her third ever race win in Chicago. Her new world record is still subject to the usual ratification procedure, according to World Athletics. “I fought a lot, thinking about the world record. The world record has come back to Kenya, and I dedicate this world record to Kelvin Kiptum,” she added, referencing her compatriot who set the men’s world record in Chicago last year and died in a road accident aged 24 in February.

Persons: CNN — Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa, “, ”, Kelvin Kiptum, Chepngetich, Ruth Chepngetich, Michael Reaves, Asefa, Kebede, Kenya’s John Koriri, Ethiopia’s Huseydin Mohamed Esa, Kenya’s Amos Kipruto, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug, Catherine Debrunner Organizations: CNN, Athletics, Kenyan Locations: Chicago, Kenya

☆ Jannik Sinner makes Novak Djokovic wait for 100th career title with victory in Shanghai Masters final
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jannik Sinner clinched his seventh title of the season with a straight sets victory over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday. 1 spot with his semifinal win over Tomas Machac, defeated Djokovic 7-6 (4) 6-3 to pick up the fourth Masters 1000 title of his career and third of 2024. “It was a very tough match, obviously, playing against Novak is one of the toughest challenges we have,” Sinner said after the match, per the ATP. Sunday’s defeat was the first of Djokovic’s career in the final of the Shanghai Masters, having previously held a perfect 4-0 record. Sinner is the first player to beat Djokovic three times in a row since 2013.

Persons: CNN —, Novak Djokovic, Tomas Machac, Djokovic, Jimmy Connors, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Novak, Sinner, ”, Rafael Nadal, Andy Wong, he’d, “ Organizations: CNN, Shanghai Masters, Djokovic, AP, Swiss, Paris Masters, ATP Locations: Turin, Italy

The Trump campaign taps Lara Trump to encourage voters to vote early and by mail Earlier this year, the RNC co-chair voiced a robocall falsely alleging massive fraud occurred in the 2020 election due to mail ballots. Last month, at a rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Trump disparaged early voting, and promoted it, in the same breath. … Whether you vote early, absentee, by mail or in person, we’re going to protect the vote.”The Republican parties in Arizona and Nevada also tapped Lara Trump to voice robocalls promoting early and mail voting, despite previously echoing her father-in-law’s rhetoric on early voting. “So, get out there, encourage others to vote early and remind them just how critical this election is. When we vote, we win.”Lara Trump encourages Nevada voters to vote early and by mail The Nevada Republican Party tapped Lara Trump to encourage Nevadans to vote early and by mail.

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☆ Lithuanians vote in parliamentary election with many looking for change despite a strong economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A recent survey by pollster Vilmorus says that the Social Democratic Party, led by Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, would top the poll, with twice as many votes as Šimonytė's Homeland Union. However no party would obtain more than 20% of the vote, forcing anyone hoping to govern to to look for alliances. "Šimonytė and the entire Homeland Union looks battered, worn out and they would better spend some time on the spare bench." In 2020, Šimonytė led her Homeland Union to victory in the parliamentary election. The runoff is Oct. 27, when the majority of single-member constituencies will vote to choose between the two leading candidates.

Persons: Ingrida, Rima Urbonaitė, Šimonytė, pollster Vilmorus, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Nemuno, Remigijus Žemaitaitis, Žemaitaitis, Darius Mikalauskas, Urbonaitė, Gitanas Nauseda Organizations: Social Democrats, Union, Mykolas Romeris University, Social Democratic Party, Šimonytė's, Analysts, Homeland Union, Freedom Party, Liberal Locations: Lithuania, Vilnius, Belarus, Russia, Africa, Russia's Kaliningrad, Ukraine

But the surveys also reveal a noticeable gap in support between the pro-abortion rights amendments and the Democratic presidential and Senate candidates who are campaigning on a pro-abortion rights platform. Pro-abortion rights ballot measures won in every state where they appeared on the ballot, including conservative-leaning ones, in the 2022 and 2023 elections. Similarly in Arizona, a proposed amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution has clear majority support. In Montana, there’s little evidence that the presence of an abortion rights amendment has had a major effect on the race between three-term Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy. For example, in Missouri, public polling indicates broad support for a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights, while Republican Sen. Josh Hawley and Trump hold strong leads in their races.

Persons: Shannon Bilbray Axelrod, Axelrod, Roe, Wade, —, “, ’ ”, Mike Noble, Noble, ” Noble, ”, ” Montana GOP Sen, Steve Daines, haven’t, didn’t, Chuck Rocha, Tova, Jeri Burton, Democratic Sen, Jacky Rosen, Republican Sam Brown, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump, Harris, Ruben Gallego, Republican Kari Lake, Republican Sen, Rick Scott, Debbie Mucarsel, Powell, Jon Tester, Tim Sheehy, Sheehy, Chuck Denowh, ” Denowh, Josh Hawley, I’ve, Rocha, Bridget Bowman, Adam Edelman Organizations: Democratic, Nevada Assembly, U.S, ” Montana GOP, National Republican Senatorial, NBC News, Democrat, National Organization for Women’s, Fox, Senate, Republican, New York Times, Siena, Suffolk University, ”, The New York Times, Trump, Montana Republican Party, “ Locations: Nevada, Clark County, “, Arizona, Montana, Florida, U.S ., Nevada , Arizona, ” Montana, National Organization for Women’s Nevada, The, Siena, Missouri, Las Vegas, New York

☆ Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But after launching hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in two separate barrages, what has Iran to show for it? The October strike by 180 ballistic missiles saw a higher percentage of rockets penetrate defenses. All of which raises a question: is the danger of ballistic missiles overhyped? In 2015, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen began a bombardment campaign against Saudi Arabia that included ballistic missiles. Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty ImagesIt is not that conventional ballistic missiles aren't lethal, especially the modern versions.

Persons: —, Hitler, Ilia Yefimovich, doesn't, Michael Peck Organizations: Service, Israeli Air Force, Soviet Union, British, Fortress, Getty, Minuteman, Soviet, Patriot, Aegis, Allied, South, Defense, Foreign Policy, Rutgers Univ, Twitter, LinkedIn Locations: Israel, Ukraine, Iran, Britain, Jordan, Nazi Germany, Western Europe, British Lancaster, Iraq, Iranian, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, America, Russia, Nodong, Tehran, Europe, Berlin, North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Lebanon, Gaza, Forbes

Trump’s campaign also expects to draw huge, raucous crowds, and command outsized media attention – which would pay dividends across the political map. It’s the same reason Trump’s campaign has had the former president sit down with popular YouTube streamers and podcasters. Harris’ campaign has employed a similar strategy in recent weeks, targeting specific groups of voters with her appearances on podcasts and other interviews. Coachella rallyTrump’s rally Saturday at the Calhoun Ranch in the Coachella Valley drew criticism from a number of local officials. Still, the main strategic purpose of those trips is to hit Democrats on issues Trump’s campaign sees as its strongest, including crime and border security.

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☆ Israel’s last war against Hezbollah ended in stalemate. Fierce border clashes suggest a win won’t be easy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Northern Israel CNN —The Ziv hospital in northern Israel is on high alert. Both the IDF and Hezbollah said there had been fierce clashes and several cross-border attacks in the past week. Most troops appeared in high spirits in the days after the ground operation began. He was born in 2006, the year of the Second Lebanon War – a coincidence that is not lost on him. “The first (Israeli) soldiers have now been killed in the Third Lebanon War and the children who will fight in the Fourth Lebanon War are being born now,” he said.

Persons: Northern Israel CNN —, Israel, Salman Zarka, Majdal Shams, “, Ivana Kottasova, Daniel Sobelman, ”, Zarka, Hassan Nasrallah, Sobelman, that’s, ” Sobelman, They’re, Herzi Halevi, Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Greenberg, refusenik ” Itamar Greenberg, CNN Greenberg, Greenberg Organizations: Northern, Northern Israel CNN, CNN, Ziv Medical, IDF’s Medical Services Center, Israel Defense Forces, Ziv Medical Center, IDF, United Nations, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Lebanese, UN, West Bank, Lebanon Locations: Northern Israel, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Golan, Safed, Iran, Beirut, Shmona, Gaza, ”, Tel Aviv

☆ Oregon, Dan Lanning earn signature win vs. Ohio State, raising big-game pressure on Ryan Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Ralph Russo | Cameron Teague | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

2 Ohio State 32-31 in a back-and-forth thriller that lived up to the billing as one of the biggest games in Autzen Stadium history. Ohio State has tied for the third-best odds, falling just three percentage points to 93 percent. Go inside Autzen Stadium as Oregon fans storm the field following a thrilling win over Ohio State. At times in the games in which Ohio State has fallen short, Day’s decision-making and play calling have been points of contention. Last year, Ohio State was one of the best teams in the country at limiting explosive plays.

Persons: Atticus Sappington, Will Howard, alf, tate, ricks, Du, Jo Organizations: Oregon, Ohio State, Autzen, Ducks, Buckeyes, College Football, tate, ashington, ust, UC Locations: EUGENE, Oregon

☆ The CIA, a Navy Seal and a $15m bounty. This alleged plot on Venezuela’s Maduro reads like a Hollywood script, for a reason
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Stefano Pozzebon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

So, is there anything to Venezuela’s claims? Hollywood script and a convenient bogeymanThe details of the alleged plot read like the script of a Hollywood thriller. Given the nature of the allegations, Venezuela’s claims are almost impossible to independently verify. In October last year, before the release of “Fat Leonard” and Co, Maduro had promised the US that Venezuela’s election would be free and fair. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrates with supporters following the election results in Caracas on July 29, 2024.

Persons: –, Nicolas Maduro, Leonard ”, Maduro, Venezuela’s, United States “, Diosdado Cabello, Cabello, John Kirby, – Wilbert Castañeda –, Kirby, Castañeda, Stringer, Donald Trump, Juan Manuel Santos, Matthew Heath, Heath, Hugo Chavez, d’etat, Cabello’s, “, ”, Yuri Cortez, Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin, Brittney Griner, Evan Gershkovich, Biden, Kamala Harris, Alex Saab Organizations: CNN, CIA, US State Department, United, State Department, US Justice Department, US Navy, Navy, Security, Anadolu, Getty, of Justice, Venezuelan, Wall Street, Chevron Locations: United, Venezuela, Caracas, Spanish, United States, Czech, Venezuelan, Colombian, Washington, Falcon, AFP, –

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