Adnan Rasheed
CARACAS, Venezuela (Jan. 3, 2026) — Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said the nation would oppose the presence of foreign troops following reports of US military strikes and claims that President Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed from the country. Padrino said explosions hit civilian areas and that the government is collecting data on casualties … Read more
CARACAS, Venezuela — Explosions shook Venezuela’s capital early Saturday, prompting President Nicolás Maduro to declare a national state of emergency and accuse the United States of carrying out military strikes, allegations that Washington has not formally confirmed. The blasts began shortly before two am local time, according to residents and Venezuelan officials, as aircraft and … Read more
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — SpaceX launched its first orbital mission of 2026 Friday night, deploying an Italian Earth observing satellite aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. The liftoff marks the beginning of another high tempo year for the private space company and international satellite operations. The Falcon 9 … Read more
BUFFALO, New York (TECHY QUANTUM) — Randy Orton made a dramatic return to WWE SmackDown Friday night, delivering consecutive RKOs to The Miz and signaling his intention to challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. The KeyBank Center hosted the three hour broadcast as WWE launched its first SmackDown of 2026 with heightened storylines and returning … Read more
Israel accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism after he moved to cancel two executive orders that restricted city agencies from boycotting Israel and formally adopted a broad definition equating some criticism of Israel with antisemitism. A step that immediately escalated tensions between the new mayor, the Israeli government and major Jewish organizations in … Read more
Tesla stock fell after China’s BYD surpassed Elon Musk’s company as the world’s largest electric vehicle maker by annual sales. Marking a symbolic shift in the global EV market as competition intensifies, incentives fade and growth slows for the US automaker, according to company data and analysts. Key Points The latest delivery figures underscore a … Read more
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake in southern Mexico struck the Pacific coast state of Guerrero on Friday, Jan. 2, briefly disrupting daily life and triggering precautionary evacuations. Including during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press conference of the year, according to US and Mexican authorities. Key Points The earthquake was felt across large parts of southern and … Read more
OSLO, Norway — Tesla Inc.’s electric vehicle sales showed contrasting trends across Europe at the end of 2025, with registrations falling sharply in major markets such as France, Sweden, Portugal, and Spain. Even as the US automaker set a new annual record in Norway, where electric vehicles dominate new car sales. The pattern highlights regional … Read more
WASHINGTON (TECHY QUANTUM) — US President Donald Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has offered one of his most detailed public discussions of his health. Telling The Wall Street Journal that he considers himself in “perfect” condition despite taking higher than recommended doses of aspirin, declining regular exercise and using makeup to conceal bruising on … Read more
European stocks surged to fresh record highs at the start of 2026, underscoring sustained investor confidence as markets navigate shifting US monetary leadership, elevated government spending and lingering geopolitical uncertainty. The rally coincided with another sharp advance in precious metals, reinforcing gold’s role as a global hedge amid currency weakness and policy risk. Key Points … Read more
