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Venezuelan President captured by the US

Today at 12:04 PM, via Newsday

U.S. President Donald Trump says American forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following what he described as a large-scale U.S. military operation.

World

Multiple explosions heard in Venezuela’s Capital

Today at 10:11 AM, via NPR

Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.

Business

Last-minute deal saves DStv channels

Today at 07:58 AM, via BusinessTech

MultiChoice owner Canal+ signed a multi-year and multi-territory agreement which saved DStv from losing many prominent channels.

Education

One Week Without Smartphones on a College Campus

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)

Education

The Guardian view on care leavers: responsibility for looked-after children does not end at 18 | Editorial

Yesterday at 20:05 PM, via The Guardian

Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role

The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...

Science/Tech

NYC Phone Ban Reveals Some Students Can’t Read Clocks

Today at 11:30 AM, via Slashdot

New York City’s statewide smartphone ban that went into effect this fall has been largely successful at getting students to focus in class and socialize at lunch, but teachers across the city have discovered an unexpected side effect: many teenagers cannot read analog clocks. “The constant refrain is ‘Miss, what time is it?'” said Madi Mornhinweg, a high school English teacher in Manhattan, who...

Motoring

Why your Uber prices are so unpredictable

Today at 08:45 AM, via TopAuto

If you are encountering a massively increased Uber trip price, you are unfortunate to be requesting an Uber during a period of peak demand.