Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at the U.S. Capitol to meet U.S. senators after her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 15, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she had presented her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump on … Read more
Artificial intelligence coding startup Replit is now letting users create and publish mobile apps for Apple devices using only natural language prompts, the latest evolution in so-called vibe-coding. Additionally, Replit is nearing new round of funding that would value the startup at $9 billion, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC. The Mobile Apps … Read more
This morning, a small wave of fear caught me off guard. I’m more than six months into retirement, and I’m enjoying it. I love slow mornings. I love not having meetings. I love the lack of daily pressure. And yet, out of nowhere, I found myself thinking: What if this changes? People often talk about the … Read more
The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade agreement to build chips and chip factories on American soil, the Department of Commerce announced Thursday. As part of the agreement, Taiwanese chip and technology companies will invest at least $250 billion in production capacity in the U.S., and the Taiwanese government will guarantee $250 billion in … Read more
We are now halfway through January and, for those who made New Year’s resolutions and are still going strong, well done. If you are sitting on the other side of the fence, where things haven’t quite worked out as planned, don’t be too hard on yourself. You are not alone, many people will have already … Read more
Concerts, celebrations and service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., honoring Religious Freedom Day, artists, authors, a road trip, and “historic” news. What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, January 15 to 22, 2026. Explore: January 15 to 22, 2026 What’s happening in and around the Richmond region Thursday, January 15 “Still Light” + Viewfind XIV.” … Read more
What framing is to a building, that’s what bones are to our bodies – a support system that shapes them and gives us the ability to move. However, there’s a certain point in everyone’s life called peak bone mass and it happens around the age of 30. Up to that point, your body is producing … Read more
Brothers in India recycled a million kg of trash in 14 cities – OneStepGreener’s YouTube channel Youth comes with gifts: one of them is the inability to recognize when you should be intimidated. When two teenagers in New Delhi wanted to do something to improve the city’s waste collection, age and experience would have told … Read more
Go back to the future and savor the present, with theater, short films, MLK Week, barrel-aged beer, and a new brewery. In Boomer’s top five picks – What’s Booming RVA: New Brewery + Barrel-Aged Beer. “King James” Richmond Shakespeare presents a play centered around an unexpected King James: LeBron James. His years playing in Cleveland … Read more
If you cherish great wine, unforgettable food, and lively social experiences, mark your calendar for Feb. 28 to March 8, 2026, when the Virginia Wine Expo returns to Richmond for nine days of tasteful exploration. This internationally recognized celebration brings together Virginia’s finest wines, spirits, artisan cuisine, and expert education in one elegant, curated experience. … Read more