Vintage photos show Venezuela before its economic collapse when oil wealth made it one of the world’s richest nations
Venezuela underwent major economic and social changes in the mid-20th century.Jack Manning/Getty Images Venezuela, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, was once among the world’s riches… [+15908 cread more
Read MoreI ‘shopped around’ for my dream home by living all over the US. I liked Florida but I fell in love with the Midwest.
After growing up in North Carolina, I moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, at the age of 18 for college. That’s where I fell in love with my now-fiancée and the surrounding Pinellas County. We both ado… [read more]
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Who Is Really in Charge in Venezuela?
On Saturday morning, in what the Trump administration dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve, Delta Force commandos entered the compound of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and extracted him from his o… [read more]
Read MoreI moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life but there are some things we miss.
The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥Courtesy of Kathy Larson Moving from a big city to a small town brought both challenges and unexpected joys… [+4321 chread more
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China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) China’s People’s Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it called “Justi… [read more]
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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
As the holiday week winds to a close, some of us on the east coast of the United States are patiently awaiting a few inches of snow (and hopefully not rain). I’m probably not alone in looking forward… [read more]
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A year in mobile tech: What 2025 actually brought us
Grade: C+ It’s time to look forward to what the next 12 months will bring for the gadgets and gizmos we love to use. It’s always a mix of fun, wishes, and actual expectations. Usually, nobody circl… [read more]
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Where we went: NPR’s U.S. travel guide for the curious
NPR staffers get around both for fun and to report on stories from across the U.S. This year, we made our way to famous landmarks, but also saw off-the-beaten-path towns, quirky events and stunning … [read more]
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Houses floated away in this Alaska Native village. Now residents want to move
KWIGILLINGOK, Alaska When the remnants of Typhoon Halong arrived in the low-lying village of Kwigillingok, on Alaska’s southwestern coast, late in the night on Oct. 11, Noah Andrew Sr. says the water… [read more]
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Diablo 4‘s Second Expansion Adds New Classes And Big Changes
Diablo 4‘s next expansion is called Lord of Hatred. It lands April 28, 2026. And it’s adding two new classes, including the long-rumored Paladin. Blizzard is also promising yet another comprehensive … [read more]
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