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Tesla has introduced cleaning fees for its Robotaxi service in the United States, charging passengers for messes left in...
01/05/2026

Tesla has introduced cleaning fees for its Robotaxi service in the United States, charging passengers for messes left inside its self-driving vehicles.

Under the new rules, a $50 fee applies to food spills, dirt, or minor stains. More serious cases, such as vomiting classified as biowaste or smoking inside the vehicle, can lead to a $150 cleaning charge.

Tesla said each trip will be reviewed, and riders will be informed by email if a cleaning fee is applied based on the type and severity of the mess.

Other robotaxi operators, including Waymo and Zoox, already follow similar policies, with cleaning fees typically ranging from $50 to $100 or more.

Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, after the U.S.-led operation that c...
01/05/2026

Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, after the U.S.-led operation that captured Nicolas Maduro.

Trump said Rodríguez would face consequences even greater than Maduro if she fails to do what he called the right thing. He made it clear that his administration will not accept or tolerate her refusal to recognize the U.S. intervention.

The warning signals a tougher U.S. stance toward Venezuela’s new leadership following Maduro’s capture.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink has started offering free broadband internet access to users in Venezuela until February 3, followi...
01/05/2026

Elon Musk’s Starlink has started offering free broadband internet access to users in Venezuela until February 3, following U.S. airstrikes and the capture of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro.

The satellite internet provider said on Sunday that service credits were being added automatically to both active and inactive accounts as it continues to monitor the situation and regulatory requirements.

Starlink added that there is still no confirmed timeline for when customers will be able to officially purchase the service locally, and any updates will be shared only through official Starlink channels.

Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, provides internet through low-Earth-orbit satellites and requires users to buy separate equipment to connect. While Starlink’s website lists Venezuela as “coming soon,” some users appear to already have access, and it remains unclear how service availability and pricing will change after February 3.

Maduro has been in U.S. custody for several hours. He was flown to Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York, where he...
01/05/2026

Maduro has been in U.S. custody for several hours.

He was flown to Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York, where he arrived in handcuffs with his head covered, according to photos and videos released by officials.

However, one unexpected detail from the arrest has dominated social media. In an image shared by Donald Trump on Truth Social, Nicolas Maduro can be seen wearing a grey Nike tracksuit.

The image quickly went viral, and reports say the same tracksuit sold out on Nike’s website soon after the attention surged.

Disclaimer: This post is for information purposes only and is based on available reports.

Venezuela's Supreme Court orders Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the interim presidency.
01/04/2026

Venezuela's Supreme Court orders Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the interim presidency.

An Indian court in Jharkhand has cleared a man accused in a dr_ug traffi_cking case after police told the court that nea...
01/04/2026

An Indian court in Jharkhand has cleared a man accused in a dr_ug traffi_cking case after police told the court that nearly 200 kilograms of seized cann_abis were eaten by rats while kept in a warehouse.

The case started in 2022 after police stopped a vehicle on a highway, but during the trial, officers failed to present the drugs as evidence.

The court pointed out serious negligence, contradictions in police statements, no independent witnesses, and a broken chain of custody, giving the accused the benefit of doubt and ordering his release.

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Venezuela remains the country with the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves in 2024, holding nearly one fifth of to...
01/04/2026

Venezuela remains the country with the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves in 2024, holding nearly one fifth of total global reserves, according to data released by OPEC. Estimates place Venezuela’s proven reserves at around 303 billion barrels, keeping it firmly at the top of the global list.

The Trump administration has repeatedly claimed that Venezuela’s oil was “st_olen” from the United States, pointing to the nationalisation of the Venezuelan oil industry that took place in 1976.

OPEC figures show Venezuela ahead of other oil-rich nations in the Middle East and elsewhere, underlining how global energy reserves continue to be concentrated in just a few countries.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky suggests the US should capture Russian President Putin next. "If it is possible to deal wit...
01/04/2026

Ukrainian President Zelensky suggests the US should capture Russian President Putin next.

"If it is possible to deal with dictators like that, then the United States of America knows what to do next."

Scientists at Northwestern University say a new compound called NU-9 was able to stop early Alzheimer’s-related brain da...
01/04/2026

Scientists at Northwestern University say a new compound called NU-9 was able to stop early Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mice, raising hope that the disease could one day be managed early, similar to conditions like high cholesterol.

According to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers identified a previously unknown toxic form of amyloid beta protein that triggers early brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s.

When NU-9 was given orally to mice before symptoms appeared, it reduced this toxic protein and significantly lowered inflammation.

Lead researcher Richard Silverman said NU-9 could potentially be used as a preventive treatment if early Alzheimer’s biomarkers are detected.

Researchers stressed that more work is needed, including testing at later stages of the disease and eventual human clinical trials.

Stingless bees in the Peruvian Amazon have become the world’s first insects to be granted legal rights, after two local ...
01/04/2026

Stingless bees in the Peruvian Amazon have become the world’s first insects to be granted legal rights, after two local municipalities passed ordinances recognizing them as rights-bearing entities.

The new laws protect the bees’ right to exist, reproduce, and thrive in healthy ecosystems, setting a rare legal precedent for insect conservation.

Scientists say stingless bees pollinate over 80% of plant species in the Amazon Rainforest, including vital crops such as cacao and coffee.

Conservationists believe the decision could influence biodiversity policy far beyond South America, as pollinators worldwide face steep declines.

Researchers warn that climate change, deforestation, pesticide use, and invasive species have already caused sharp population losses among stingless bees, making legal protection increasingly urgent.

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