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Venezuela to deem Nobel Peace Prize winner fugitive if she leaves to accept award.

Venezuela's attorney general said opposition leader María Corina Machado will be considered a fugitive if she leaves hiding to collect her Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo, Norway, next month. Machado, who was awarded the honor last month for her efforts to promote democracy in Venezuela, faces accusations from the Maduro regime of conspiracy, incitement of hatred, and terrorism.


Drugmaker Eli Lilly hits $1T market value, first for a healthcare company.

The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company surpassed a $1T valuation during Friday morning trading, becoming the first healthcare company to join an elite group dominated by tech firms. Lilly's market value is more than double that of its next closest industry rival, Johnson & Johnson. The drugmaker’s growth has been driven largely by strong demand for its GLP-1 drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound.


Saturn's rings to seemingly disappear in rare ring-plane crossing.

Less than 1% of Saturn's rings will be visible from Earth tonight, as the two planets align such that Saturn's rings face us edge-on. The rings will gradually appear wider in the coming months, reaching their greatest apparent width in late 2027. Tonight's illusion, observable with a backyard telescope, won't occur again until Oct. 15, 2038.


Ohio police officer acquitted in shooting death of pregnant Black mother.

A jury yesterday found Blendon Township officer Connor Grubb not guilty of murder and related charges in the 2023 shooting death of Ta'Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting. Grubb faced a potential life sentence in prison if convicted. The attorney representing Young's family said he would continue pursuing a lawsuit against the township and its police chief.


US Rep. Eric Swalwell (D, CA-14) enters crowded California governor race.

The 45-year-old Democrat, who served as House manager for President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, launched his gubernatorial campaign Thursday night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Swalwell joins over half a dozen candidates seeking to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), including billionaire businessman Tom Steyer (D), who joined the race Wednesday. The election is set for Nov. 3, 2026.


Miss Mexico is crowned Miss Universe weeks after spurring walkout.

Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned the 74th Miss Universe yesterday. The 25-year-old walked offstage during a sashing ceremony earlier this month after she stood up to a pageant organizer who criticized her for not joining promotional activities. Several contestants left the stage in solidarity. Separately, two judges resigned earlier this week, with one alleging a rigged competition.

SOURCE:  1440 NEWS