Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has offered to work with the US, dialing down the confrontational tone she intially adopted after the capture of the dictator Nicolás Maduro. In a statement late on Sunday, Rodríguez said she had "invited the US government to work together on an agenda of cooperation".

Just hours after news spread online that Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's ousted president, was arrested by U.S. forces, social media was overrun with photographs depicting him in handcuffs, escorted by drug enforcement agents or surrounded by soldiers on a military aircraft. The images were fake — the likely product of artificial intelligence tools — in what experts said is one of the first times that A.I. imagery has depicted prominent figures while a historical moment was rapidly unfolding.

After weeks of increased tensions, social media threats, and blown-up alleged drug traffickers in the Atlantic Ocean, American forces successfully carried out an assault on Venezuela and captured dictator Nicolas Maduro. Let's make one thing clear: Maduro is almost single-handedly responsible for causing the unimaginable suffering of his own people and the destruction of a once-prosperous nation under the blood-soaked banner of socialism. The fact that he is out of power is undeniably a good thing for both the Venezuelan people and the broader fight of good against evil.

Evan Edinger, an American-British YouTuber living in London who often shares playful comparisons between life in the two countries, recently highlighted how even approaches to the mother tongue can vary widely.And we're not talking about "lifts" versus "elevators" or "fries" versus "chips" here. Even terms that seem universal among English speakers can turn out to mean entirely different things."English is full of words that quietly flip meaning when you cross the Atlantic. Words that you think sound polite…[but] can really land you in hot water if you use them across the pond," Edinger said in a now-viral video, before listing some of the most surprising ones he's come across while living abroad. Read below and see if there's an innocent phrase you use often that could be met with furrowed brows should you ever go on a jaunt in jolly old England.1. "Quite good"Using a graph from YouGov, Edinger showed how in the UK, "quite good" actually ranks lower than "good," meaning something "quite good" is worse than something "good." It'd be the same as saying something is "fairly good," or just so-so. Conversely, in America, it's used as an intensifier to denote something "better than good."As Edinger put it: "American 'quite' and British 'quite' are quite the opposite." See on Instagram 2. "With all due respect"If you ever hear a Brit say this, Edinger warns that "they do not mean it." It's really just a polite, passive-aggressive way of saying "you're an idiot, and I think you're full of sh*t."To be fair, plenty of Americans use "with all due respect" to preface remarks that are anything but respectful. But you get the gist. Kaitlin Olson in 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' media1.giphy.com 3. "Thanks, I'll bear that in mind"Generally speaking, many Brits use "I'll bear that in mind" as an indirect refusal, while Americans are more likely to mean it sincerely.4. To "table" somethingEdinger noted that this phrase is a particular source of confusion between Americans and Brits. In the UK, to "table" a discussion means to bring it forward for immediate consideration. Americans, by contrast, use it synonymously with "shelving" something, saving a less important topic for a later date—or, better yet, never mentioning it again.5. "Moot point"Originally, a "moot point" was something brought up in a public assembly or court. Brits have held onto this meaning, so when something is "moot," it's an important topic worth debating. However, in America, a moot point is "usually something completely irrelevant," because the opportunity to act on it has passed.6. "Solicitor"Americans might associate the word with a "door-to-door salesman…or a prostitute," Edinger quipped. In the UK, however, a "solicitor" is a far more prestigious title, referring to a legal professional who provides specialized legal advice. Image from 'Rocko's Modern Life' media0.giphy.com As an American, you might be wondering, why not just call them lawyer? In the UK, however, "lawyer" is a broad term for anyone who works in law, without the same formal qualifications implied by "solicitor."7. "Public school"Public schools in America are free and government-funded, and are the source of many debates among parents and educators for that very reason. In the UK, however, "public school" refers to private boarding schools for the wealthy elite, the most famous of which is Eton College. "State school" would be used to describe what Americans know as a "public school." Bonkers. 8. "Momentarily"To an American, this means "in a moment." To a Brit, it means "for a moment." The real-world implication of this discrepancy really shines in Edinger's pilot analogy. If a Brit heard that their plane would be "landing momentarily," it might suggest touching down on the tarmac only briefly before going back up. Hope you don't have a connecting flight! 9. "Not bad"Edinger explained that while "not bad" could mean "good" to a Brit, he thinks it's another tool for understating true feeling. In that sense, "not bad" can mean anything a little better than good, much like how Americans tend to interpret "quite good."You can watch the full video below. And be sure to give Edinger a follow on YouTube and Instagram. - YouTube www.youtube.com

The most rocketsauce of anyone. The post The one guitarist Jack Black said had the best riffs: “Genius” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

Paying tribute to the origins of hard rock. The post The one album Eddie Van Halen learned note for note: “They really impressed me” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

The actress worried that her 1999 hit was "the dumbest idea of any movie I could ever do."

A growing number of job recruiters are returning to relying heavily on elite colleges to find top applicants, a Veritas Insight study finds. (RELATED: Cheaters Faking Disabilities Are Dragging Colleges Into Crisis)  The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the factors that play into the phenomenon — such as the usage of AI and the consequences of DEI. They also discuss the growing problem of the lack of academic rigor in higher institutions and offer solutions to the hiring process. (READ MORE: Temple Shows DEI’s Ongoing Hold on Medical Schools) Tune in to hear their discussion! Read Ellie and Lyrah’s writing here and here. Listen to the Spectator P.M. Podcast on Spotify. Watch the Spectator P.M. Podcast on Rumble.

Costco's food court has a large and loyal following, but some fans may be in for a rude awakening as the retailer prepares to revamp its quick-serve operation.

DHS Sec. Noem lands in Minneapolis to oversee launch of massive immigration, fraud crackdown