Nicholas Maduro
https://world-gist.com/update/nicholas-maduro-leader-of-venezuela/3435799
On January 3, 2026, U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a high-stakes military operation in Caracas called Operation Absolute Resolve.**The OperationExecution:** Around 2:00 AM local time, elite Delta Force units, aided by the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team and supported by CIA intelligence, stormed Maduro's home at the Fuerte Tiuna military complex.Scale:** The mission utilized over 150 aircraft and included strikes on various strategic t...
duke of Edinburgh
https://world-gist.com/update/duke-of-edinburgh-queen-elizabeth/3425238
The title "Duke of Edinburgh" is associated with Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who held the title from 1947 until his passing in 2021. It is now held by his youngest son, Prince Edward, who was granted the title in 2023 by his brother, King Charles III, fulfilling Prince Philip's wish. The title is also linked to the well-known youth award program, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), which was established by Prince Philip to encourage youth development through volunteering...
Raimond paul
https://world-gist.com/update/raimond-paul-pianist-composer-and-public-figure/3423257
Raimonds Pauls, born on January 12, 1936, is celebrated as Latvia's foremost composer and pianist, often affectionately termed "Maestro." At 89 years old, he continues to play an active and significant role in the cultural landscape of Latvia.### Current Activities (2025)**Active Performer:** Despite his advanced age, Pauls remains engaged in composing and performing. In December 2025, he held a special Christmas concert titled "Raimonds Pauls Ziemassvētkos" at the iconic Riga Dome.**Highest St...
Christmas songs
https://world-gist.com/update/christmas-songs-from-eras/3397583
Christmas music encompasses a wide range of styles and eras, including mid-century standards, traditional carols, contemporary pop hits, and humorous novelty tracks. Top-Selling & Modern Pop ClassicsThese songs are holiday chart staples: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" – Mariah Carey (1994)"White Christmas" – Bing Crosby (1942); the best-selling single globally"Last Christmas" – Wham! (1984)"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" – Brenda Lee (1958)"Jingle Bell Rock" – Bobby Helms (1957)"Santa Te...
Nexus xyz
https://world-gist.com/update/nexus-xyz-project-technology/3396238
arin and Chief Scientist Jens Groth, the project focuses on verifiable computation for the global financial layer. Core TechnologyNexus zkVM: A modular, zero-knowledge virtual machine written in Rust. It is designed to prove a trillion CPU cycles per second, enabling secure and transparent computation.The Nexus Network: A distributed prover network that aggregates computing power from various devices (smartphones to GPU farms) to create a "global supercomputer".Verifiable Finance: The platform...
harvest moon
https://world-gist.com/update/harvest-moon-equinox-typically-refer/3280007
Astronomical eventThe Harvest Moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, which is typically around September 22nd.
Timing: The Harvest Moon can happen in either September or October, depending on the lunar cycle. For example, in 2025, the Harvest Moon occurred in October.
Origin of the name: Historically, before the invention of electric lights, farmers relied on the bright moonlight to continue harvesting crops after sunset. For several nights around the autumnal equi...
