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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
Victoria Kafka Jones, the daughter of Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones and a former child performer, was found dead early New Year’s Day inside a luxury hotel in San Francisco, authorities said. She was thirty four, Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene, and the cause of death has not yet been determined. Key … Read more
Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2026 TECHY QUANTUM – British singer songwriter Bishop Briggs will serve as the opening act for the 2026 Rose Parade on Thursday morning, performing atop the Honda float alongside 24 dancers. The float, titled “The Power in Teams”, aligns with this year’s parade theme, “The Magic in Teamwork”, and marks the … Read more
A devastating Crans-Montana fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve celebration in the Swiss Alps, killing dozens of people and injuring about one hundred, most of them seriously. Authorities said Wednesday, turning one of Switzerland’s most high profile resorts into the scene of one of the country’s deadliest nightlife disasters in … Read more
Walmart stores across the United States are open on New Year’s Day 2026, offering customers access to groceries, household items, and seasonal deals. The retailer’s regular hours, typically 6 am to 11 pm, allow shoppers to stock up after the holiday festivities or take advantage of early year discounts. Key Points For consumers looking to … Read more
LOS ANGELES ( TECHY QUANTUM) — Pop singer Madison Beer offered fans a sneak peek of her upcoming album Locket on Monday, Dec. 29, posting a brief Instagram Story from a behind the scenes shoot. In the clip, Beer appeared wrapped in a white towel, accompanied by a visual countdown to the album’s release on Jan. 16, … Read more
As the world closed out 2025, countries welcomed 2026 with celebrations marked by heightened security, somber reflection and renewed attention on ongoing international conflicts. From Kiribati to New York, communities observed happy new year eve with both traditional festivities and caution, highlighting the fragile state of global peace. The year 2025 saw historic developments, including … Read more
The Minnesota child care funding freeze ordered this week by the US Department of Health and Human Services has placed hundreds of millions of federal dollars in limbo, escalating a yearslong dispute between federal investigators and Gov. Tim Walz’s administration over alleged misuse of public funds. The move carries immediate consequences for child care providers … Read more
Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at seventy one after a short illness, marking the loss of a character actor whose work helped define modern American television and film. Best known for his role as the corrupt but charismatic state senator Clay Davis on HBO’s The Wire, Whitlock built a decades long career that bridged stage, television … Read more
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing criminal charges in Massachusetts but denies allegations of strangulation and assault. The case has drawn attention due to Diggs’ status as a prominent NFL player and his recent performances with the Patriots. According to Dedham District Court records released Tuesday, Diggs is charged with felony strangulation … Read more
