Watch: Earthquake Interrupts Mexico’s President During News Conference In a dramatic moment captured on live television, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico on January 2, 2026, halting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press conference of the new year as seismic alarms blared.[1][2][3] The tremor, centered […]
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U.S. Captures Maduro, Escalating Iran Tensions; Swiss Ski Resort Fire Claims Lives – 1/4/2026, 4:24:00 PM
Top world news as of January 4, 2026, centers on U.S. military strikes capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, escalating tensions in Iran, a deadly fire in a Swiss ski resort, and a Russian strike on Ukraine. Venezuela Crisis U.S. forces conducted overnight strikes on January […]
Surprise, surprise: Silksong wins Steam’s Game of the Year
Valve has announced the winners of the 2025 Steam Awards and, unsurprisingly, Hollow Knight: Silksong, took home the Game of the Year honors. It was also given the “Best Game You Suck At” award, which, I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not. […]
U.S. Strikes in Venezuela Capture Maduro; Peace Talks Near in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict – 1/3/2026, 8:28:31 PM
Major world news as of January 3, 2026, centers on U.S. military strikes in Venezuela capturing President Nicolás Maduro, ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War developments including potential peace talks, deadly protests in Iran amid economic crisis, a deadly fire in Switzerland, and Russian attacks in Ukraine.[1][2][3][4] Venezuela […]
Meta’s Quest 3S is still $50 off and comes with a $50 gift card
We posted a couple of times about Meta’s Quest 3S during the holidays. The virtual reality headset that typically sold for $299.99 was — and still is — available for $249.99. Better yet, you can get in on a promotion at Amazon that includes a […]
Cordless Blowers Revolutionize Yard Work: Quiet, Eco-Friendly, and Powerful Alternatives to Gas Giants
A Cordless Blower Is the Overlooked Tool You Definitely Need In a world of gas-powered giants dominating yard work, the cordless blower stands out as the unsung hero every homeowner needs. As of 2026, these battery-powered wonders match gas performance while delivering freedom, quiet operation, […]
Someone made a ton of money betting on Maduro’s capture
Shortly before the US military launched an attack on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, an account on Polymarket made some very suspiciously timed investments. The prediction market had been running bets on when or if Maduro would be removed from power, with prices for […]
CES 2026: all the news, gadgets, and innovations from the biggest tech show
Hot on the heels of new year’s celebrations, the annual Consumer Electronics Show will get underway in early January 2026. Once again, Las Vegas will host a sprawling sneak peek at the tech that will shape the industry throughout 2026. The Verge will be on […]
US Military Captures Venezuelan President Maduro in Dramatic Operation Amid Explosive Caracas Strikes – 1/3/2026, 12:25:02 PM
US military strikes Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a large-scale operation early on January 3, 2026. Explosions rocked Caracas around 2:00 AM local time, with at least seven blasts near La Carlota Airport, low-flying aircraft, smoke rising, and power outages in […]
I went to the Stranger Things finale in theaters and the strangest thing happened
The parking lot was packed. That’s the first Strange Thing. A little background. Just about every mall is struggling now, but the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is more or less comatose. As Defector’s Dan McQuade, a lifelong Pennsylvanian and mall fan, wrote in his […]