News Above the Noise—Week of January 4, 2026
1. U.S. Strikes Venezuela And Captures President Nicolás Madurou
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been taken to a detention center in New York following a U.S. military attack. President Trump says the U.S. will “run” Venezuela until a “safe, proper, and judicious transition” is achieved. Make sense of the attack here.
2. Exercise Is the Best Thing for Brain Health
New York Times reporters asked neurologists nationwide for tips on brain health, and they all pointed to “exercise.” Exercise can help repair damaged brain cells and flush out toxic proteins. Learn more about the research behind these findings.
3. Why Haven’t Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?
Businesses that rely on imports have faced difficulties since President Trump announced double-digit tariffs last year. However, the impact was not as severe as expected. A recent paper from Harvard and the University of Chicago examined the rates importers actually paid and more.
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