US citizen among 4 dead in Laos after suspected alcohol poisoning

In Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro’s administration intensifies its crackdown on the opposition, focusing on Maria Corina Machado, a key adversary. Tarek William Saab, the feared Prosecutor General, announced the detention of Machado’s allies, accusing them of plotting against the government and aiding terrorist groups in planned attacks on military bases. The arrests involve Machado’s campaign […]

Tesla, led by Elon Musk, reported a net profit of $2.17 billion for the third quarter of 2024. This marks a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding investor expectations. Following the financial report, Tesla’s stock price surged by 12%. From July to September, Tesla’s total revenue reached $25.2 billion, reflecting an […]

The art world saw growth for two years but faced a small drop in 2023. Sales went down 4% to $65 billion. This was due to high rates, inflation, and global unrest, which hit expensive art the most. Yet sales stayed above 2019’s $64.4 billion mark. More art changed hands in 2023, up 4% to […]