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The U.S. military capture of Venezuela’s president has dominated the first week of 2026, prompting global reactions and a domestic political divide. Back at home, courts made key rulings on guns, and legal battles and policy debates continue shaping the year’s earliest headlines.
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Keeping up with America
A major foreign policy moment: Maduro’s capture and U.S. intentions for a transition spark support and criticism.
U.S. says a second strike on Venezuela is possible if cooperation stalls
President Trump warns of further military action as part of ongoing pressure.
Maduro due in U.S. court on drug charges; world reacts to U.S. strike
His appearance in New York and global reactions — including UN debate — follow the capture news.
Poll: Americans divided over the U.S. capture of Maduro
Nationwide texting poll shows sharp splits across party lines on the military operation.
Kamala Harris calls Maduro capture ‘unlawful and unwise’
Former Vice President Harris publicly rebukes the operation, arguing it undercuts legality and focus on domestic issues.
US appeals court strikes down California’s open-carry ban
A major Second Amendment ruling out of the 9th Circuit shakes up state gun laws.
Around the World
World reacts to U.S. strikes on Venezuela
Latin American and global responses range from praise to condemnation.
U.S. capture of Maduro tests limits of China’s diplomatic push
Beijing pushes back on U.S. actions, warning against unilateral power plays.
UN Security Council set to debate legality of the Venezuela raid
The international body plans discussions on the controversial operation.
Swiss freeze assets tied to Maduro after U.S. arrest
Switzerland moves to block assets linked to the ousted leader.
Fight over Iran’s protest crackdown draws U.S. attention
Iran’s unrest draws U.S. State Department comments amid broader tensions.
Business & Tech
U.S. stocks end holiday week near robust levels despite geopolitical turmoil
Markets close 2025 strong even as foreign policy headlines shake sentiment.
Why a U.S. investment in Boeing could make sense, analysts say
A Breakingviews take on potential government involvement in a key aerospace player.
DOJ reviewing 5.2M pages of Epstein documents into 2026
A massive document trove still under federal review could take weeks to publish.
Tariffs deferred and rebate checks likely — traders watch policy shifts
Live market expectations around tariffs and consumer cash refunds.
Five tech trends we’ll be watching in 2026
AI, autonomous vehicles, data centers, and future gadgets shaping the year.
Richer, Wiser, Happier
Why a U.S. investment in Boeing might make sense
If government backing helps, what could that mean for jobs and aerospace supply chains?
DOJ review of Epstein files — context and what it means
A reminder: transparency laws can collide with practical limits.
End-of-year market close patterns — what they usually predict
Strong finishes often don’t guarantee strong starts — set realistic plans.
Long-term trends that affect businesses and careers.
Polls show U.S. public split on Maduro operation
Policy moves have political consequences; know the divide.
Sports & Showbiz Shenanigans
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 finale date + global release times (Netflix Tudum)
Netflix lays out the exact drops (and the finale timing) so fans can plan the watch party.
Watching the ‘Stranger Things’ finale in a theater: the 11 moments that got the biggest reactions (Variety)
The “crowd gasped here” breakdown that makes you want to rewatch with your phone off.
Box Office: ‘Stranger Things’ finale clears $25M+ in theaters (Deadline)
Netflix + theaters = a real money experiment… and it looks like it worked.
NBA roundup: Heat top East-leading Pistons for fourth straight win (Reuters, Jan. 2)
A contender check-in night across the league — and a few “wait, they’re good?” results.
NBA roundup: Julian Champagnie hits 11 threes as Spurs stun Knicks (Reuters, Jan. 1)
Eleven threes is pure chaos — the kind of box score you click twice to confirm.
NBA roundup: Giannis throws down a game-winning alley-oop to edge Hornets (Reuters, Jan. 3)
One of those endings that feels like a trailer for the playoffs.
Nuggets say Nikola Jokic will miss January with knee injury (Reuters, Dec. 30)
A single injury update that quietly reshapes the entire West.
NHL roundup: Islanders OT win spoils Auston Matthews’ historic goal (Reuters, Jan. 4)
A history-making night… and then OT flips the script.
CFP roundup: Ole Miss slips past Georgia on last-minute FG (Reuters, Jan. 2)
The kind of finish that turns “I’ll go to bed early” into “one more drive.”
Report: USF QB Byrum Brown to visit Auburn (Reuters, Jan. 3)
Portal season remains undefeated — and it’s already reshaping next year.
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Life Hack to Hack Your Life
Preventing Food Poisoning: the 4-step rule (CDC)
The fastest way to stop “mystery stomach bugs” at home: clean, separate, cook, chill.
Food safety tips for dining out + leftovers rules (CDC)
The simple leftover timing rule most people guess wrong (and pay for later).
Keep food safe after an emergency (CDC)
A practical checklist that saves groceries and avoids the post-outage regret meal.
Holiday turkey safety + leftover timing (CDC)
The “don’t let the best meal become the worst day” guide.
What Can I Bring? (TSA)
Before you pack: search the exact item and avoid the checkpoint surprise.
International Travel Checklist (U.S. State Dept)
The “I forgot one thing and it ruined everything” prevention list.
Personal finance hub: quick reads on saving, debt, and smarter money moves (Bankrate)
Solid, skimmable guides when you want a fast answer without the fluff.
Home organizing ideas (Good Housekeeping)
Reliable “do this today” home resets — drawers, closets, kitchens, the works.
Travel tips hub (Travel + Leisure)
The kind of travel advice that actually prevents problems (not just dreamy inspo).
Printable wedding planning checklist + timeline (The Knot)
If wedding planning is stressing you out: this turns chaos into a week
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