WASHINGTON ( TECHY QUANTUM) — The Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot “does not happen” without former President Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith told Congress during a closed door deposition released Wednesday, describing Trump as the “most culpable and most responsible person” in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Smith said the evidence … Read more
MTV is officially shutting down many of its remaining 24 hour music channels, marking the end of an era for music focused cable programming. The MTV shutdown, effective Dec. 31, 2025, affects audiences in the UK, Australia, Poland, France, and Brazil. The move underscores a broader shift in media consumption toward reality programming and streaming … Read more
Sydney ushered in the new year under tight security and with a public tribute to victims of last month’s Bondi attack, as the city sought to balance remembrance with resilience during its globally watched festivities. The Sydney New Year celebrations, among the world’s most prominent, unfolded against a backdrop of heightened police presence and community … Read more
TECHY QUANTUM — President Donald Trump is taking an unusual step in his second term by attaching his personal brand to major government buildings, programs and initiatives, blurring the line between private identity and public institutions in ways that have little modern precedent. The effort, which includes renaming cultural landmarks and introducing Trump branded federal … Read more
New York City is preparing for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, featuring a lineup of international music stars, as the world looks on to welcome 2026. Performances by Diana Ross, Ciara, Maren Morris, Little Big Town and others will accompany the iconic ball drop atop One Times Square, drawing tens of … 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
TECHY QUANTUM — China accuses Netherlands of making “mistakes” over chipmaker Nexperia and urged the Dutch government to reverse its actions to ease growing strain on the global semiconductor supply chain. The dispute, which has drawn in major economies and global automakers, underscores rising geopolitical tensions around technology transfer and supply security that could ripple … Read more
Guinea’s junta chief elected president after an opposition boycott, according to official results released this week, marking a pivotal moment for the west African nation four years after a military coup upended civilian rule. Mamady Doumbouya, the army colonel who seized power in September 2021, secured an overwhelming first round victory in a vote criticized … Read more
MAIN POINTS: A US appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to enforce a provision of its signature tax and domestic policy bill that cuts Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood health centers performing abortions in several Democratic led states. The decision lifts a lower court injunction that had temporarily blocked the law, marking the … 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
