U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.

It is payday Friday, and a popular shopping mall located in eastern Caracas is packed. But while the hallways look full and the display windows are brightly lit and well-stocked, many people enter and leave empty-handed.

By Deisy Buitrago and Mayela Armas CARACAS, April 30 (Reuters) - Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday the monthly minimum income would rise to $240, while pensions would increase to $70,

Venezuela’s crude exports rose for a third month, surpassing 1 million barrels a day in April and highlighting a swift rebound less than six months after the ouster of strongman Nicolas Maduro.

This week's top energy stories include an accord on methane emissions, the EU's response to the Middle East energy crisis and investments in Venezuela

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round NBA playoff action. Portland received flak after it was the only team to not send its two-way players on the road for the first weekend of this season's playoffs. Monken acknowledged that noise comes with the territory, but he emphasized that it can't affect Cleveland's operation.

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