Operation Blessing leader recounts the story of providing relief after the earthquake in Venezuela
You can now listen to articles. Before heading to Venezuela for earthquake relief, I had certain expectations. I was part of Operation Blessing, a humanitarian organization I lead. Like many Americans, I had mostly absorbed information about Venezuela from news headlines. Years of reports detailing political unrest, economic collapse, and governmental issues had shaped my […]
Giants relief pitchers struggle once more in defeat to Rockies
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ bullpen might seem to be functioning well, yet something feels a bit off, especially when facing the Rockies. On Friday night, they were on the verge of securing their second relief-led win against a struggling Rockies team. However, disaster struck yet again, leading to a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat, marking their […]
Venezuela: Socialists Request Gold Assets from King Charles for Earthquake Relief
Venezuelan Vice President Appeals to King Charles III for Gold Release Delcy Rodríguez, the “acting president” of Venezuela, announced on Wednesday that she has written to King Charles III requesting the release of Britain’s gold reserves that are currently frozen. She suggested that these funds would aid in Venezuela’s recovery following two significant earthquakes in […]
US cancels Iran sanctions relief following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States is ending certain oil sanctions exemptions for Iran that were part of a framework agreement initiated after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week. These attacks, which took place between Monday and Tuesday, have reignited existing tensions, especially following President Trump’s comments about providing Iran a […]
See how SOUTHCOM is aiding relief efforts for the earthquake in Venezuela.
U.S. Support for Relief Efforts in Venezuela U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is actively supporting the State Department’s efforts in Venezuela following a devastating earthquake last week. On Wednesday night, two significant earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck the region. As of now, Venezuelan authorities report a death toll of at least 1,450, with around 3,150 […]
Venezuela’s Shift: Grateful to Trump, Seeks Support from Businesses for Earthquake Relief
Venezuela’s Earthquake Response Marks a Shift Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim “president,” expressed gratitude on Wednesday to the U.S. government for its offer of assistance following a devastating earthquake. This marks a notable change from the previous stance that discouraged Venezuelans from accepting U.S. aid during times of crisis. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck late Wednesday, […]
Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman help Dodgers defeat Twins, featuring an impressive relief effort by Eric Lauer.
MINNEAPOLIS – A Change of Heart for Eric Lauer Eric Lauer shared that he “hated” pitching behind the opener when he was with the Toronto Blue Jays. So, what did the Dodgers have him do on Monday? Naturally, he pitched behind the opener again. But this time, things turned out differently. Lauer stepped in for […]
Treasury Reports Trump’s Tax Cuts Provided Relief to 35 Million Seniors, Yet the Trust Fund Is Depleting More Quickly.
Tax Changes and Trust Fund Concerns for Seniors Picture a 68-year-old retiree opening their tax return this spring, noticing a several hundred dollar decrease in their bill due to a new senior tax credit. At the same time, there’s a headline announcing the Social Security trust fund is running out faster than expected. It’s a […]
Giants’ relief pitching squanders opportunity for first four-game winning streak in defeat to Marlins
MIAMI — A team’s success often hinges on its bullpen, which makes it understandable why the Giants are struggling to find their rhythm this season. It looked like he might finally secure four consecutive wins, but then—bam!—he was right back to square one. “Naturally, we aim to win every game,” coach Landen Roop noted. On […]
Trump’s Iran agreement provides instant relief from oil sanctions and postpones nuclear conditions.
Details about US-Iran memorandum revealed The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding which gives Iran 60 days to take steps towards dismantling its nuclear program. In return, Iran will receive sanctions relief and access to funds that have been frozen. There are mixed feelings about this deal—while President Trump has issued […]