Capitol Riot ‘Does Not Happen’ Without Trump, Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Told Congress

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

Sydney New Year celebrations 2026: Tribute to Bondi attack victims amid heightened security

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

Trump branding of government programs marks unprecedented shift in second term

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

Global Communities Mark 2026 With Caution and Celebration on Happy New Year Eve

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

China Blames Netherlands in Nexperia Chip Dispute

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 junta chief elected president after opposition boycott, extending military rule

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

Minnesota child care funding freeze deepens as HHS expands fraud probe

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