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KEY POINTS MIAMI — In the predawn hours of Saturday, President Donald Trump celebrated the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Telling a reporter the mission was the result of “a lot of good planning” and “great troops and great people.” The United States military and law enforcement personnel executed the operation. Trump said in … Read more
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
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
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
