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By Sentel In a world already strained by war, inflation, and political distrust, Venezuela is quietly becoming a fault line where energy security, human rights, and great-power credibility collide. What happens next will not stay contained within its borders. The first explosion did not look cinematic. There was no fireball, no dramatic collapse—just a sharp, echoing crack that rattled windows across a working-class neighborhood on the outskirts of Caracas. Minutes later, cell phone videos spread faster than official statements. Soldiers ran without clear orders. Air defenses stayed silent. And by the time the government spoke, a more unsettling truth had already taken hold: the systems meant to protect the Venezuelan state had failed when they were needed most. For years, Venezuela’s leadership presented its Russian-supplied weapons as proof of strength and sovereignty—a deterrent against foreign pressure and internal rebellion. But as reported by the New York Times, those same system...

By Sentel Why this matters: A flesh-eating parasite once eliminated from the United States has been confirmed again in parts of Mexico—closer than it has been in decades. It may sound distant, but history shows this insect can disrupt food supplies, raise grocery prices, and test our public-health defenses if vigilance slips. At dawn, the pasture looks calm. Dew clings to the grass. A veterinarian bends to examine what seems like a routine wound on a farm animal—until movement appears where there should be none. Tiny larvae twist inside living tissue, feeding aggressively. It is the kind of sight many professionals in North America have only seen in textbooks. Yet this is real, and it has a name with a long memory: the New World screwworm. The screwworm is not just another fly. Its larvae don’t wait for decay. They eat healthy, living flesh. Untreated, a single wound can become fatal within days. For decades, this parasite haunted ranches across the southern United States, inflictin...

By Sentel Wherever I go, bees come,” says carpenter and conservationist Matt Somerville as he brushes sawdust from his hands in a small woodshop lit by morning sun. For more than fourteen years, Somerville has built and installed over eight hundred handmade hives across the English countryside, each one carved from a fallen log and crafted to mimic the natural hollows bees have called home for millennia. His work, captured in the short film  The Hive Architect , shows what happens when craftsmanship meets devotion to life itself. Somerville’s mission challenges a belief that has taken hold in modern beekeeping: that the British honeybee cannot survive without human domestication. To him, that idea is not only wrong—it is dangerous. Instead of trying to control nature, Somerville partners with it. Each winter, he works tirelessly in his woodshop, and when spring arrives, he loads his handcrafted hives onto a rigging contraption he designed himself, venturing into meadows to hang the...

By Sentel -  Charmers, Cousins, and The Hive Family, America is buzzing with change as President Donald Trump begins his second, non-consecutive term in office. Whether you lean right or left, the inauguration opens a fresh chapter filled with opportunities and challenges. Today, let’s dive into the different perspectives shaping this moment and explore what leadership means for all of us, regardless of political stripes. From a Republican Perspective: The Promise of Bold Leadership For Republicans, President Trump’s return to the Oval Office signifies a restoration of America-first principles and a renewed commitment to decisive action. His promises to streamline government, prioritize energy independence, and secure the border resonate deeply with conservative ideals of strength, security, and economic growth. Bold Moves: Republicans applaud Trump’s willingness to declare national emergencies on energy and border security. These actions reflect a leader unafraid to make tough ca...

By Sentel  Charmers, Cousins, and The Hive Family:  Have you ever felt torn between two sides of a debate, each with valid points but vastly different solutions? That’s the reality for millions of veterans caught in the middle of a heated discussion about their healthcare. As the new Congress takes the stage and policies shift under the incoming administration, veterans' access to timely, quality care is under the spotlight like never before. Let’s dive into the buzz surrounding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the push for more community care, and what this could mean for those who’ve served our country. Spoiler alert: It's not just about policy—it's about the lives and well-being of millions of people. A Complex Web: The Push for Community Care Picture this: a veteran in rural Montana faces a three-hour drive to their nearest VA hospital. They’re in pain, frustrated, and wondering why they can’t just see the local doctor down the street. Advocates for expanded com...