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Venezuelan authorities have released more than 100 people arrested following July’s contested presidential election, according to a local rights group.”Up to now, we have verified 107 political prisoners, due to the post-electoral situation, released in Venezuela,” said Alfredo Romero of NGO Foro Penal.The group said more than 1,800 people were arrested for their role in mass protests after the July election.Electoral authorities loyal to President Nicolás Maduro announced him the victor, but the claim has been widely rejected by the international community.After Maduro claimed victory, anti-government protests erupted.Hundreds have been charged with crimes including terrorism, incitement to hatred and resistance…

Money manager John Davi is positioning for challenges tied to President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff agenda.Davi said he worries the new administration’s policies could be “very inflationary,” so he thinks it is important to choose investments carefully.”Small-cap industrials make more sense than large-cap industrials,” the Astoria Portfolio Advisors CEO told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week.Davi, who is also the firm’s chief investment officer, expects the red sweep will help push a pro-growth, pro-domestic policy agenda forward that will benefit small caps.It appears Wall Street agrees so far. Since the presidential election, the Russell 2000 index, which tracks small-cap stocks, is up around…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held his final meeting with his outgoing counterpart in the United States, Democrat Joe Biden. But Xi’s words on Saturday seemed directed not simply at Biden but at his Republican successor, returning President Donald Trump. In his encounter with Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, Xi emphasised the importance of the US and China maintaining “mutual respect”. While Xi did not mention Trump by name, he gave a nod to the incoming US president’s victory in the November 5 election. “The United States has recently concluded its elections.…

Play video content Jake Paul’s ready to cut loose after his big win over Mike Tyson … pulling up to an after-party his company, Betr, is throwing in Dallas. The influencer turned boxing superstar arrived at the party — hosted by Jake with the help of the sportsbetting company he cofounded back in 2022 — looking suave in a blue and white shirt with vibrant multicolored shorts. Jake was joined by his GF, Olympian Jutta Leerdam — pulling off a sporty chic ensemble made up of a black sports bra and matching leggings — and his dog pal Thor. Everyone…

When I was pregnant, a childcare director recommended I take as much leave as possible. I had four months of paid leave and negotiated two more months of unpaid leave. My days were long and lonely, and I was stressed about our finances. I was expecting my first child, just starting my second trimester, when I received the advice.I was chatting on the phone with a local childcare director, inquiring about infant openings at her center and signing up for the waitlist. She told me to take as much parental leave as I could and that I would never regret…

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged to work with incoming President Donald Trump in his final meeting with current US leader Joe Biden.The two met on Saturday on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru where they acknowledged “ups and downs” in relations over Biden’s four years in office.But both highlighted progress in lowering tensions on issues such as trade and Taiwan.Analysts say US-China relations could become more volatile when Trump returns to office in two months, driven by factors including a promise to raise tariffs on Chinese imports. The president-elect has pledged 60% tariffs…

Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Even stars Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval don’t have details about Vanderpump Rules season 12. “I don’t know what the future holds. I’m optimistic. I’d love to film again,” Schwartz, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly at the 6th Annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala on Friday, November 15. “This is my family.” He added, “I’ve been through everything so much in the past 14 years. I kind of grew up on camera, even though we started when I was in my late 20s. In a way, I sort of grew up and I…

Costco may have raised its prices, but right now you can snag a membership for cheaper than ever.The warehouse store chain’s Gold Star Membership normally retails for $65. For the next few weeks, shoppers can purchase a 12-month membership through affiliate marketer StackSocial and receive a $45 Costco gift card, effectively reducing their annual rate to $20 for their first year.The same offer is also available for Costco’s premium Executive Membership, which costs $130 per year and gives members 2% cash back on all Costco purchases. Factoring in the $45 gift card, you can get an Executive Membership for an…

The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts.Donald Trump is set to begin his second term with daunting foreign policy challenges, including several wars overseas. He’s said he’ll end the fighting in Ukraine on his first day, but hasn’t explained how. His plans regarding Gaza and Lebanon are just as vague. And the people he is choosing to drive his agenda are controversial. Marco Rubio, the nominee for secretary of state, is hawkish on China. His secretary of defense pick Pete Hegseth thinks Israel should annex the occupied West Bank. And National Security Adviser-appointee Mike Waltz wants to cut…

Kylie Jenner’s nailing geek chic … pulling off a pair of thick-rimmed glasses and a leather skirt while stepping out in Los Angeles. The beauty mogul walked through a parking garage Saturday … sporting the glasses, skirt and a gray raincoat — as well as knee-high black boots. She served runway model looks while heading toward her car … before hopping in and heading on her way. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were spotted together in New York City tonight. pic.twitter.com/CfMHyxA2GT— 21 (@21metgala) October 13, 2024 @21metgala Kylie was alone Saturday … no Timothée Chalamet in tow — though the…