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Michael's Morsels Jan 4, 2026

Technology

Volkswagen brings back physical buttons in new EV VOW +2.3%

The new ID. Polo signals a shift away from touchscreen-only controls, responding to driver feedback...

AI & Machine Learning

French and Malaysian authorities investigate Grok deepfakes

International scrutiny mounts as regulators join India in probing AI-generated content...

Space & Astronomy

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight

Astronomers expect bright "fireball" meteors despite full Wolf Moon interference...

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"What a start to 2026. Between Trump's military operation in Venezuela and Volkswagen bringing back physical buttons to car dashboards, it feels like we're already in for an unpredictable year. Below are the details that caught our eye this morning."

US Politics

Trump announces military operation in Venezuela, captures Maduro

President Trump announced a major military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a pre-dawn strike. "Operation Absolute Resolve" involved 150+ U.S. aircraft. Maduro now faces drug trafficking charges in SDNY. Political reactions split sharply along party lines, with Democrats raising constitutional concerns about the lack of congressional approval.

NPR Fox News The Hill Washington Examiner

Technology

California launches DELETE tool for personal data removal

The state launched DROP (DELETE Request and Opt-out Platform), allowing residents to request deletion of personal data from online brokers. Data brokers must register annually and process requests, with enforcement starting August 1, 2026.

TechCrunch The Verge Ars Technica

Fun Fact

Quantum entanglement: Einstein's "spooky action"

Two entangled particles can instantaneously communicate across vast distances—Einstein called it "spooky action at a distance" because it seems to defy the speed of light. Measuring one particle immediately determines the state of its partner, even if separated by millions of light-years.