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Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Maduro Arrest of FX Website Staff Leaves Venezuelans in the Dark
President Nicolas Maduro's crackdown on an obscure social media account that Venezuelans relied on to navigate the country's twisted currency market is sowing confusion among traders and residents alike. Monitor Dolar was for years the go-to source for the price of the bolivar on the black market, posting an exchange rate twice daily across platforms like Telegram and Instagram.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
2 New York State troopers stabbed by female carjacking suspect during wild arrest
Two New York State troopers were stabbed by a suspected female car thief in a vicious attack in a quiet town near Buffalo Saturday afternoon, officials said. The violence erupted as the law officers approached the stolen car at Crosby's Gas Station in Bolivar around 3:25 p.m. and attempted to arrest the driver, who resisted, stabbing one trooper just above the eye and the other in the head, New York State Police announced. One trooper fired their gun, but did not strike the suspect, police said. The alleged carjacker was taken into custody with minor injuries. The trooper who was knifed in the eye was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester in serious condition. The investigation is ongoing. Bolivar is a small town in Western New York, south of Buffalo.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
NYSP: Woman stabs two troopers during traffic stop for stolen vehicle
BOLIVAR, N.Y. (WETM) — A New York State Trooper is in serious condition, and another is hurt after a woman stabbed them during a traffic stop, regarding a stolen vehicle, in the parking lot of a gas station in the Village of Bolivar, according to the New York State Police (NYSP). According to NYSP, around 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, troopers from the Amity State Police Barracks came across a stolen vehicle in the Village of Bolivar. Soon after spotting the vehicle, troopers carried out a vehicle and traffic stop in the parking lot of Crosby's Gas Station, located at 500 Main, in the Village of Bolivar, NYSP said. NYSP further stated that while troopers were arresting the female, who NYSP explained was thought to have stolen the vehicle, she turned violent, stabbing one trooper right above the eye and the other in his head. Binghamton woman arrested after multi-state reckless driving incident In response, one of the troopers pulled out and fired his gun, but did not hit the woman, NYSP said. The woman had minor injuries and was taken into custody, NYSP explained. The trooper who experienced trauma to the eye area is in serious condition, NYSP added, and is being taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for treatment. NYSP stated the woman is awaiting her charges and there is no public threat. An investigation is ongoing and 18 News will provide more information as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Chilean Fernandez leaving Red Giants
KUALA LUMPUR: Chilean Ronnie Fernandez is leaving Selangor after just one season. But he won't be going home empty-handed — there's a winner medal in his luggage. The striker helped Selangor win the MFL Challenge Cup — their first silverware in 10 years, Fernandez posted on Instagram yesterday: "Thank you Selangor for allowing me to be part of your story. Good luck." The 34-year-old joined the Red Giants in January from Bolivian club, Bolivar, and quickly established himself as a key player. He made 33 appearances in all competitions for Selangor, including the Asian Champions League 2, scoring 12 goals and providing three assists. Fernandez joined a growing list of notable names leaving Selangor, including captain Safuwan Baharudin, Yohandry Orozco, Nikola Jambor and Ali Olwan.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Bolivar's Vaca provisionally suspended after failed doping test
(Reuters) -Bolivar midfielder Ramiro Vaca has been provisionally suspended for an alleged anti-doping rule violation, the Bolivian club said on Tuesday after receiving notification from South American soccer's governing body CONMEBOL. The 25-year-old Bolivia international is one of the top scorers in the Copa Libertadores with five goals in four games. The alleged violation came following a failed test conducted after their 2-1 defeat at Sportivo Cristal in Peru last week. "The club has initiated the corresponding legal process and will support the player in all stages provided by current regulations," Bolivar said in a statement. "We trust in Ramiro's integrity and believe he has not voluntarily consumed any banned substances." Vaca had been set to feature in Thursday's game in Brazil against Group G leaders Palmeiras. Bolívar are bottom of the group on three points from four matches. (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
