Trump Announces Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro Following US Strikes

CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States launched a large scale military operation in Venezuela early Saturday, resulting in the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, US President Donald Trump announced.  The move represents the most direct US military intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama. Trump said … Read more

Venezuela Will Resist Foreign Troops, Defense Minister Says After Reported US Strikes

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

Maduro Declares Emergency as Explosions Rock Caracas Amid Alleged US Strikes

This is an AI-generated image depicting explosions in Caracas based on media reports; not an actual photograph.”

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

SpaceX Kicks Off 2026 With Falcon 9 Launch of Italian Earth Observation Satellite

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

Randy Orton Returns to WWE SmackDown With RKOs, Targets Cody Rhodes for Championship

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 Accuses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of Antisemitism After Policy Reversals

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 Falls as BYD Overtakes in Global EV Sales

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

Southern Mexico shaken by 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Guerrero state

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

Tesla Sales Decline in Key European Markets While Norway Hits Record

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

Trump Health Disclosure Draws Attention as Oldest US President Details Aspirin Use, Scans and Lifestyle

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