Venezuela plunged into political uncertainty this weekend after international reporting said U.S. forces seized President Nicolás Maduro during an overnight operation in Caracas and moved him to the United States, where he is now being held in federal custody. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly claimed responsibility for the operation, calling it a capture mission and signaling that Washington intends to take a direct role in steering what it described as a “transition” per

A group of teens started out doing what a lot of kids do online: playing video games. But instead of just grinding levels, they got deep into the “cheat” side of gaming — learning how to exploit systems, bypass rules, and manipulate code to gain advantages. Over time, that curiosity reportedly evolved into something much bigger. According to the story, the same mindset they used to hack games became a gateway into learning how to hack crypto. Once they understood how digital

In a dramatic turn of events on Interstate 20 near Atlanta, a routine traffic stop ended in a major drug seizure and an unexpected blaze. Deputies pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation, only to discover approximately 12 pounds of cocaine concealed in the trunk. As officers approached the car, the driver allegedly attempted to destroy his cellphone by setting it on fire in the passenger seat—perhaps in a desperate bid to erase evidence. The quick-thinking deputies mana

While a lot of Americans are still feeling squeezed by high prices, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is delivering a message that’s turning heads: the U.S. economy is still holding up better than many people think—and the data inside one of the nation’s largest banks is a big reason why. Moynihan’s surprise view comes down to one word: spending. “People are still buying” According to Moynihan, Bank of America’s view of the economy—based on what customers are actually doing

NEW YORK — Roc-A-Fella Records began as an independent label built around one mission: get Jay-Z’s music into the marketplace when the traditional doors weren’t opening fast enough. Over time, it became a culture-shifting powerhouse—breaking artists, shaping radio, and building a brand that stretched beyond music into fashion and high-level corporate relationships. The Roc-A-Fella story is also one of the clearest examples of a truth that still defines the music industry toda

Amy Poehler is laughing now, but she says a long-ago flight once turned into a tense, first-class showdown after a fellow passenger objected to her language—right as her Mean Girls co-star Ana Gasteyer was traveling with her infant daughter. The story came up on Poehler’s podcast Good Hang during a holiday episode featuring Gasteyer, where the two comedians started reminiscing about a trip they took together years back. Gasteyer reminded Poehler that her daughter Frances—now

NEW YORK — Crypto markets headed into Christmas week with a familiar mix of big-money headlines and thin-liquidity price action, as investors weighed Wall Street’s next steps, year-end positioning in spot ETFs, and fresh warnings about cybercrime. One of the most closely watched developments came from traditional finance. Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan is exploring cryptocurrency trading for institutional clients, a notable signal that large banks are still looking for ways

By the time Christmas week arrives, many billionaires and ultra-wealthy families aren’t deciding whether to travel—they’re deciding where to base themselves for a tightly managed season that often stretches from mid-December through New Year’s. The consistent theme is control: privacy, security, scheduling, and a curated experience that doesn’t depend on crowds or last-minute availability. The warm-weather tradition: superyachts and private villas For the billionaire set that

year-old man was killed Saturday evening after being struck in the back by an arrow while walking along Kearny Avenue, and authorities later arrested a 44-year-old local man following an hourslong barricade situation that included multiple fires, officials said. Authorities identified the victim as Pablo Criollo, 45, of Harrison. The suspect was identified as Oscar Feijoo, 44, of Kearny. According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and accounts reported by local media,