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Trump Claims Maduro Captured; Disinformation Storm Erupts

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores early Saturday. The claim triggered a flood...

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Chatbots Misreport US ‘Invasion’ of Venezuela

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance US helicopters hovered over Caracas at 2 a.m. while explosions echoed below. Trump claimed Maduro and his wife were captured and flown...

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AUS 2026: Southwest, Delta Add 11 New Routes, 2,000 Jobs

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Southwest and Delta add 11 new routes to Austin in 2026. 2,000 new jobs expected from airport expansion. Alaska Airlines will drop its...

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Austin Breaks December Heat Record, Warm Weekend Ahead

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Austin hits 86°F, breaking the 2016 record of 84°F. A warm weekend with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. A strong cold front arrives...

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Bears Clinch NFC North, Playoff Picture Tightens

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Bears clinch NFC North after Ravens beat Packers. Texans secure third straight playoff berth with win over Chargers. 12 of 14 playoff...

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Framework Laptop 16 Now Gets Upgradable RTX 5070 GPU

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Framework Laptop 16 now supports an upgradeable RTX 5070 GPU module. Upgrading the GPU costs $650 on a new system and $699 on an...

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Nairobi Building Collapse Leaves Four Trapped in South C

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance A multi-story construction site collapsed in Nairobi's South C. Four people are believed trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are...

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Vimeo Slashes Prices: 40% Annual Savings + 10% Promo Code

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Vimeo offers multiple paid plans with AI tools, no ads, and customizable embeds. Annual billing already saves 40%, and a promo code adds...

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US Economy Grows, But Most Americans Feel Worse Off

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance > At a Glance > - 68% of adults say economic conditions are getting worse, 29% think they're improving. > - Inflation has cooled, stock...

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Helping Hand Home: 132 Years Healing Abuse Survivors

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Helping Hand Home for Children has served kids for 132 years. More than 90 children are in foster homes or on campus. The center employs...