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Meet Barry Pollack, Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer who also represented Julian Assange

Barry Pollack represented Julian Assange in his complex plea deal negotiations with the Justice Department.Kim Hong-Ji/ReutersVenezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro hired US lawyer Barry Pollack to defend him in court.Pollack is known for representing Julian Assange and handling national security cases.He's successfully represented numerous corporate executives in criminal trials.When Nicolás Maduro needed someone to represent him …

How to get Rod Stewart tickets: US tour dates and prices compared

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreJason Kempin/Getty ImagesRod Stewart is a legendary artist from England with over 50 years of performances under his tenure. The British-born artist is one of the last remaining survivors of mid-century musicians still touring. He's had several big hits over the …

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry says markets are missing a trick as the Venezuela raid just ‘changed the game’

Michael Burry, the investor of "The Big Short" fame.Jim Spellman/Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIMichael Burry says markets aren't pricing in the longer-term impacts of the US raid on Venezuela.The "Big Short" investor wrote on Substack that the "game just changed" for global energy.Burry said the US economy stands to benefit while China, Russia, Canada, and Mexico …

Watch Live: Q&A about the mission in Venezuela and what happens next

Crowds gather in Caracas following news that the US captured Venezuela's President Maduro.Jeampier Arguinzones/picture alliance via Getty ImagesFollowing the US operation in Venezuela and the capture of Maduro, many questions remain.Will the US military have a presence there? What's ahead for oil markets? What's the legal case against Maduro?Watch Business Insider answer these questions and …

I left McKinsey in my 20s for startup life. Being a founder taught me to stop overanalyzing and speak up more.

Nathan Wangliao left McKinsey in his 20s and realized that succeeding in startups meant unlearning some consulting habits.Nathan WangliaoA former McKinsey consultant left to pursue startup life and eventually built his AI startup.Nathan Wangliao said he had to unlearn some consulting habits, such as overanalyzing.As a startup CEO, he's more comfortable taking risks and making …

Trump hinted at US troops guarding Venezuela’s oil. Putting boots on the ground comes with high risks.

US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.AFPThe US military has experience with oil infrastructure, but guarding it comes with many risks.Venezuelan oil poses processing challenges on top of the looming political risks."What's unclear here is who is actually the opponent" the US would …

Venezuela updates: Flights to the Caribbean resuming early Sunday

A fire at Venezuela's Fuerte Tiuna military facility in Caracas.AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following a "large-scale strike" on Venezuela.Attorney General Pamela Bondi has said that Maduro and Flores have now been indicted in the Southern …