Cuban fuel shortages, a Venezuelan amnesty vote, and the U.K. box office lead today's headlines, according to multiple news sources. Cuba faces flight disruptions due to fuel shortages exacerbated by U.S. pressure, while Venezuela's Congress prepares to vote on an amnesty law that could free political prisoners. Meanwhile, the film "Send Help" topped the U.K. and Ireland box office.
The Cuban fuel shortage, impacting the peak tourist season, has grounded flights, as reported by NPR Politics. This situation is a direct result of the Trump administration's tightening of oil supplies to the island.
In Venezuela, the Congress was set to vote on an amnesty law that would release hundreds of political prisoners, as stated by NPR Politics. This development comes weeks after Nicolás Maduro's ousting, with Venezuelans cautiously testing their new freedoms.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) faces a funding deadline, as noted by NPR News. Further details on this and other domestic issues were expected to be released.
In other news, the film "Send Help" launched atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with 1.5 million (2.2 million), according to Variety, marking the strongest opening of the weekend.
Finally, a Nature News article highlighted the importance of preserving water under megacities, emphasizing the urgency of managing urban groundwater supplies in the face of climate change.
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