CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s highly anticipated presidential election will take place July 28, the country’s top electoral official announced Tuesday as the leading opposition candidate remained banned from the ballot. National Electoral Council President Elvis Amoroso announced the date three days
Her tragic fate was discovered by local JaMarcus Bullard, who was on his way to a job interview when he spotted the enormous gator in a canal with what looked like a mannequin. It quickly dawned on Bullard that the reptile was
Growers say the dry June followed by a wet July created perfect growing conditions. Andy Hares, 49, boss of New Hall Vineyards in Essex, said: “This has the potential to be one of the best years for the last 10 to 15
Argentina’s anticipated monthly inflation rate for July is likely to accelerate to 7.1%, according to a Reuters poll of analysts. This projected rise in the CPI would break a streak of decreasing monthly inflation readings. The nation currently grapples with one of
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was imprisoned last week on charges of calling for an insurrection, conspiracy against the state, and more. Sonko announced on X that he would start a hunger strike on July 30, 2023, to protest his imprisonment. He
J.K. Rowling, the pen name of Joanne Rowling, was born on this day in history on July 31, 1965. The British author is the creator of the wildly popular and critically acclaimed Harry Potter book series, about a young sorcerer-in-training, as Britannica.com
On this day in history, July 30, 1956, the 84th Congress passed a joint resolution declaring “IN GOD WE TRUST” to be the national motto of the United States, according to History.com. Passing in both the House and the Senate unanimously and
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married on this day in history, July 29, 1981. The first-ever televised royal wedding was watched by an estimated 750 million people in 74 countries, said the BBC’s website. An additional 600,000 people stood on
The critically acclaimed movie “On the Waterfront” was released on this day in history, July 28, 1954 — presenting a powerful account of union corruption. The film featured one of Marlon Brando’s most memorable performances, according to Britannica.com. The film received critical praise
Today is Bugs Bunny’s 83rd birthday — it was on this day in history, July 27, 1940, Bugs Bunny debuted in “A Wild Hare,” a short animated film released by Warner Brothers. The cotton-tailed friend has become known in pop culture for