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
Tatiana Schlossberg, the middle child of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, at age 35, the JFK Library Foundation announced. Schlossberg, a writer and environmental advocate, had publicly revealed in November 2025 that she was battling acute myeloid leukemia, a rare blood cancer diagnosed shortly after the birth of her second child. … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (TECHY QUANTUM) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Tuesday that Kyiv is discussing with Washington a potential presence of US troops in Ukraine as part of broader security guarantees. The announcement comes amid escalating diplomatic tension following Russia’s claim of an attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, which Ukraine and Western allies called … Read more
Richard Smallwood, a prominent figure in gospel music, has died at age 77 due to complications from kidney failure, his publicist Bill Carpenter confirmed to the Washington Post. Smallwood, known for his influential compositions and performances, passed away Tuesday at a nursing center in Maryland, where he had been receiving care for longstanding kidney issues. … 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
Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s amended $108.4 billion hostile bid, a move that could reshape the future of the US media landscape and sharpen debate over consolidation in Hollywood. CNBC reported Tuesday that Warner Bros’ board is leaning against the offer despite billionaire Larry Ellison’s personal guarantee backing the bid. The … Read more
Paris, (TECHY QUANTUM) Dec. 30, 2025 — France has granted citizenship to Hollywood actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, along with their eight year old twins, according to decrees published over the weekend by the French Ministry of Justice. The orders of naturalization formalize the couple’s legal status as French … Read more
Millions of Walmart customers faced disruptions Tuesday as the retailer’s website and mobile app experienced a widespread outage, preventing users from completing purchases, accessing accounts, or using key digital services, according to multiple reports. The disruption, which began early Tuesday morning, affected Walmart’s online operations nationwide during a period of heightened demand following the holiday … Read more
LONDON (TECHY QUANTUM) — Silver futures jumped more than five percent early Tuesday, continuing a turbulent 2025 for precious metals as the year closes on an unprecedented high. March silver contracts rose 5.3 percent to $74.17 an ounce by 10:30 am London time, bringing year to date gains to 153 percent. The surge followed Monday’s … Read more
