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Saturday, Jan 03, 2026
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Tesla Loses EV Crown to China’s BYD After Annual Deliveries Decline in 2025
In a decisive shift in the global electric vehicle market, China’s BYD delivered more fully electric cars than Tesla in 2025, ending Tesla’s long-held position as the world’s top EV maker.
Trump’s Net Worth Has More Than Doubled Since Returning to the White House
Forbes estimates show President Trump’s personal wealth rising sharply in 2025 amid business ventures tied to media, crypto and other assets
American Soybean Farmers Call White House $12 Billion Bailout a ‘Band-Aid on a Deep Wound’
U.S. Department of Agriculture details bridge payment rates that many growers say are inadequate to offset losses from tariffs and lost export markets
Trump’s Presidency Tests and Expands Powers That Post-Watergate Reforms Once Curbed
Actions by President Trump are prompting debate over the legacy of Watergate-era constraints and the evolving balance of executive authority in Washington
Trump Moves to Overhaul ‘President’s Golf Course’ at Joint Base Andrews Despite Never Playing There
President Donald Trump enlists Jack Nicklaus to redesign the historic military golf facility he has not played, as part of broader Washington area course changes
Trump Visits Florida Warehouse to Select Premium Stone for White House Ballroom Project
President Trump personally inspects marble and onyx at a local supplier as work on the extensive White House ballroom renovation gathers pace
Trump Personally Selects Marble and Onyx for White House Ballroom as Renovation Project Advances
President Trump visits Florida quarry to handpick stone for the 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom amid broader renovation and approval efforts
FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Terror Plot in North Carolina
Federal agents arrest teenager after undercover operation stops planned stabbing and hammer attack on public venues
Washington Polar Bear Plunge Draws Nearly Five Thousand Participants in World Record Bid
Mass winter swim on the Washington coast aims to set a new global mark as thousands brave icy waters for charity and community spirit
Nuclear Power Initiatives Gain Momentum in Washington State as Strategic Projects Advance
From major upgrades at the Columbia Generating Station to Amazon-backed small modular reactors, Washington emerges as a hub of nuclear energy development
Stephen Schwartz Withdraws from Kennedy Center Opera Gala Amid Backlash Over Trump Renaming
The acclaimed composer says he will no longer be associated with the Washington National Opera Gala after the Kennedy Center was rebranded to include President Trump’s name, deepening cultural controversy.
Happy New Year in London
Because nothing screams ‘Diversity is our Strength’ like an army of Police all armed with machine guns
Sydney's famous New Year's Eve fireworks dazzle again as Australia welcomes in 2026
UK welcomes in New Year with fireworks over capital, described by Keir Scammer as the largest annual display in Europe
It’s not the largest in Europe, but politicians never the fact destroy a good story
Taiwan's military deployed obstacles described as 'explosive barrels' at an important river mouth north of Taipei, as part of a series of emergency combat readiness drills in response to Chinese drills
WATCH: Keir Scammer’s New Year message to Britain
"Things have been tough in Britain for a while. For many, life is still harder than it should be. You long for a bit more money in your pockets, a meal out, a holiday. The chance to make a special family moment extra special.
Over a million Dollars of US taxpayers cash found in a Ukrainian recruitment officers office
The killing continues. The scam continues. And you continue paying for it all.
Haiti’s President drinks straight from a water jug while speaking at the UN
Wondering why the Iranians are upset with supreme leader Khamenei?
Minimum wage in Iran is about $90 to $120 a month, while average salaries range from $200 to $400. Basic living costs for a family now run $200 to $400, meaning at least 30% of households in Iran cannot cover their cost of living.
When the parade stops… and a K9 salutes the nation
In Zhuzhou, China, the world's first railless tram operates on virtual tracks, eliminating the need for physical rails
This innovative streetcar can travel up to 70 km/h and carry as many as 500 passengers
The Somalian fraud in USA is more than the GDP of Somalia!
A bus driver works for 20 years to pay her rent. Her neighbour has JUST arrived, does not speak English, and has a three-bedroom flat for FREE
Zohran Mamdani Calls for Shift “From Rugged Individualism” to Collectivism
The New York political figure outlined a collectivist vision for American society in remarks that have drawn national attention and debate.
The Broken West: this is not diversity. This is state failure.
What happened in Brussels was not a celebration. It was a breakdown of public order in the very capital that lectures Europe about values, tolerance, and rules.
‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Highest-Grossing Film Ever
The animated sequel surpassed 2019’s ‘Frozen 2’ with a global box office total of about $1.46 billion, underscoring its international appeal amid a box office landscape still below pre-pandemic levels.
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office. Mamdani is also the youngest person in generations tasked with leading the US’s largest city
Powerful words
China Deploys ‘Terminator-Like’ Humanoid Robot on Public Police Patrol
Advanced humanoid robots developed by Chinese firm EngineAI have been seen accompanying police officers on patrol in Shenzhen’s public spaces, illustrating rapid progress in AI integration for security roles.
North Korea marked the arrival of 2026 with fireworks and dancing at Kim Il Sung Square in the capital, state media reported
Apple Cuts Vision Pro Production and Marketing After Weak Sales Performance
Apple has significantly scaled back production and promotional efforts for its high-end Vision Pro headset following lower-than-expected demand and sluggish sales, industry data shows.
Chip Shortages Threaten Twenty Percent Rise in Consumer Electronics Prices
Global shortages of memory chips driven by surging artificial-intelligence demand are forcing electronics makers to warn of up to twenty percent price increases in 2026.
Trump-Appointed Panel Says White House Ballroom Demolition Requires No Further Approval
Administration-backed review chief confirms preparatory work can proceed under existing authority
Conservative Policy Group Unveils ‘Project 2026’ Agenda to Support Trump-Era Priorities
Heritage Foundation builds on its 2025 blueprint with a forward-looking plan focused on national security, economic growth and institutional reform
Trump Administration Reframes Tariff Dividend Proposal Amid Ongoing Trade Revenue Debate
White House reiterates intent to return tariff revenue to Americans, while officials clarify payment mechanics and timeline
Inside the White House Divide Over Support for Netanyahu and Israel’s Leadership
Senior U.S. figures quietly contest whether Benjamin Netanyahu or alternative Israeli leaders better serve long-term strategic ties with Washington
New Images Reveal Early Demolition Work Ahead of Planned White House Ballroom
Freshly released photographs show preparatory changes on the White House grounds as plans advance for a major new ballroom project
White House Delays Trump’s Planned Tariff Increases on Furniture, Cabinets and Vanities
Higher levies on imported home goods are postponed for a year as the administration pursues ongoing trade negotiations
January Forecast in Washington, D.C., Points to Colder-Than-Normal Conditions With Near-Average Snow Potential
Meteorologists predict a chilly start to 2026 with temperatures below typical levels and modest snowfall expected
Trump Moves to Reconstitute Federal Fine Arts Advisory Panel Ahead of White House Ballroom Review
Administration seeks to install allied members on the Commission of Fine Arts as the White House ballroom project advances toward formal federal review
Behind the Scenes Figure Supplies the Content Powering Trump’s Influencer Network
A steady stream of candid material has become the fuel for a vast pro-Trump digital media ecosystem
Washington State Prepares to Impose New Tax on Precious Metals Transactions
Upcoming levy is expected to affect bullion dealers, coin shops and investors across the state
Washington Monument Illuminated in Patriotic Display to Launch America’s 250th Anniversary
Monument transformed with projections and fireworks on New Year’s Eve as the yearlong semiquincentennial celebration begins
Report: Drones Over Moscow Leave More Than Half a Million Without Power. Unprecedented Incident Following an Attack Attributed to Kyiv
A large-scale nighttime power outage struck the Moscow region after a drone attack blamed on Ukraine, plunging vast areas into darkness for hours.
Tragedy in the Swiss Alps: Around Forty Killed in Explosion at Ski Resort During New Year Celebrations
An explosion and subsequent fire at a bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana killed dozens and injured around one hundred, many critically, as hospitals struggle to cope.
European Space Agency Confirms Breach Following Leak of Internal Data
ESA acknowledges a cybersecurity incident affecting external, unclassified servers and is investigating a claimed theft of approximately two hundred gigabytes of data.
End of an Era: MTV Shuts Down Its Music Channels in Europe
After more than four decades, MTV is closing its dedicated music television channels across Europe, ending linear music video broadcasting on December thirty-first, twenty twenty-five.
Disney Employee Injured While Saving the Crowd from the “Indiana Jones Rock” | Footage
A stage prop malfunction during a live Indiana Jones stunt show sent a massive rolling rock toward spectators, injuring a Disney employee who intervened to stop it.
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YouTube Agrees to Major Settlement, Helping Fund Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
Trump Hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Strategic Talks on Gaza, Iran and West Bank Policies
US and Australian Cyber Agencies Warn of Active ‘MongoBleed’ Exploitation Targeting MongoDB Servers
Europe’s Largest Defence Groups Set to Return Nearly Five Billion Dollars to Shareholders in Twenty Twenty-Five
Abu Dhabi ‘Capital of Capital’: How Abu Dhabi Rose as a Sovereign Wealth Power
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Trump Threatens Strikes Against Iran if Nuclear Programme Is Restarted
Trump’s Second Term Brings Major Shifts in U.S. Science Policy and Funding
Trump Says U.S. Struck Venezuelan Dock Facility in Expanded Anti-Drug Campaign
Trump and Netanyahu Hold Pivotal Talks in Florida on Gaza Ceasefire, Iran and Regional Security
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Initiative Encounters Fresh Setbacks After Call With Putin
How JD Vance Helped Ease Tensions Between Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Netanyahu Seeks to Reaffirm Military Leverage in Talks with Trump as Gaza Ceasefire Falters
Trump Meets Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago Amid Intensified Peace Negotiations and Russian Tensions
Netanyahu’s Upcoming Visit with Trump Highlights Strategic Divergences on Gaza, Iran and Regional Policy
Why Saudi Arabia May Recalibrate Its US Spending Commitments Amid Rising China–America Rivalry
Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Coordinated Push for Negotiated End to Russia’s War
President Trump Makes History as First U.S. President to Host the 48th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.
King Charles and Prince William Poised for Separate 2026 US Visits to Reinforce UK-US Trade and Diplomatic Ties
Trump Presents South Korean President Lee with White House Golden Key in Symbolic Gesture of Alliance
UK Anti-Disinformation Campaigner Sues Trump Administration After Being Targeted Over Tech Regulation
Australian Wheat Grows as Competitive Force in South Korea’s Milling Imports
The Battle Over the Internet Explodes: The United States Bars European Officials and Ignites a Diplomatic Crisis
Fine Wine Investors Find Little Cheer in Third Year of Falls
Trump Expected to Name New White House Ballroom After Himself, Cementing Presidential Legacy
Man Suffers Medical Emergency Behind Trump at White House Press Conference, Event Briefly Interrupted
James Blair Emerges as a Key White House Enforcer in Trump’s Second Term
U.S. Supermarket Gives Customers Free Groceries for Christmas After Computer Glitch
Air India ‘Finds’ a Plane That Vanished 13 Years Ago
Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Strike Thai Border Villages Amid Ongoing Clashes
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
Trump and First Lady Present Striking All-Black Look in Official White House Christmas Portrait
Photographer Christopher Anderson Defends Viral White House Portraits Amid Backlash
Trump Administration Recalls Nearly Thirty Career U.S. Ambassadors in Diplomacy Shake-Up
Starmer and Trump Coordinate on Ukraine Peace Efforts in Latest Diplomatic Call
The Pilot Barricaded Himself in the Cockpit and Refused to Take Off: "We Are Not Leaving Until I Receive My Salary"
U.S. Government Warns UK Over Free Speech in Pro-Life Campaigner Prosecution
Scambodia: The World Owes Thailand’s Military a Profound Debt of Gratitude
Women in Partial Nudity — and Bill Clinton in a Dress and Heels: The Images Revealed in the “Epstein Files”
TikTok Reaches U.S. Joint Venture Deal but Algorithm Control Could Strain U.S.–China Relations
Federal Marijuana Reclassification to Schedule III Could Reshape Florida’s Cannabis Landscape
White House Adviser Hassett Defends Trump’s Inflation View, Argues Data Show Price Growth Slower Than Reported
Trump Signs Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana Under Federal Law
Pharmaceutical Industry Moves to Engage Trump Administration After Early Caution
Trump Signs Historic Order Removing Cannabis from the Most Dangerous Drug Category
Florida Supreme Court Set to Review Proposed Recreational Marijuana Amendment
Trump Transforms White House Colonnade with Partisan ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ Plaques
Trump Uses White House Address to Highlight Achievements and Reinforce Tough Immigration Stance
White House Chief of Staff Acknowledges Trump Was ‘Wrong’ on Clinton-Epstein Island Claims
Trump Affirms Support for Chief of Staff Susie Wiles After Candid Vanity Fair Profile
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