Venezuela's Maduro begins new term as US raises arrest bounty

Thunderstorms are expected across the UK today, with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for heavy rain, lightning, and potential flash flooding, particularly in Durham, Middlesbrough, and Yorkshire. While southern regions may experience torrential rain and high temperatures reaching 30C, hosepipe bans are already in effect due to recent drought conditions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Thunderstorms with heavy rain and warnings are expected across the UK this weekend, while some areas...

The Department of Justice has recommended that former Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison, convicted for excessive force in the 2020 raid that led to Breonna Taylor's death, serve only one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Taylor's family attorneys criticized this request as a betrayal of justice, arguing it undermines accountability for police misconduct. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Department of Justice wants a police officer, who was...

Indian tax authorities and SEBI are expanding their investigation of Jane Street Group for tax evasion and alleged price manipulation on the Bombay Stock Exchange, following the seizure of $570 million and a trading ban on four Jane Street entities. The case raises concerns over market regulation, investor protection, and potential losses for retail investors in India's rapidly growing options market. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Indian tax officials are looking into whether...

A 54-year-old woman faces criminal charges for bringing a cannabis-laced cake to a shared lunch at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, leading to several staff members requiring medical treatment. She is scheduled to appear in court next month after the incident, which occurred on June 30, where at least two individuals were treated in the emergency department. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman brought a special cake with something in it that made some...

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, is viewed by some Google employees as a potential successor to Sundar Pichai due to his rapid ascent in the company and expertise in AI. While many speculate about his future role, there are concerns that the CEO position could divert him from his passion for research and innovation in artificial intelligence. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some Google employees believe Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind,...

President Trump, through White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, stated he does not support appointing a special prosecutor for the Jeffrey Epstein case, dismissing calls for transparency from Republicans as weak. Trump's remarks followed criticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein investigation, which he labeled as a "hoax" perpetrated by Democrats. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump said he does not think a special prosecutor is needed to look...