Ugur Sahin, BioNTech co-founder and CEO, has refused to take the mRNA Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine his company developed with Pfizer. Sahin's refusal is based on claims of not being "legally allowed" to take the vaccine, citing priority lists and clinical trial restrictions. Critics argue that Sahin's consistent use of legal restrictions as an excuse…

Trump refuses to rule out military action to secure Greenland, Panama Canal for U.S. national security President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out using military or economic force to secure control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, citing national security and trade interests. Trump emphasized Greenland's value for national security, its untapped wealth in natural…

Fearing tariffs, Mexico scrambling to disperse migrant caravans ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration Facing threats of 25 percent tariffs on Mexican goods from the incoming Trump administration, Mexico has adopted its new, controversial "dispersion and exhaustion" strategy of deterring migrants from reaching the U.S. border. The strategy is giving Mexican officials the ability to scatter…

Big Tech mogul Elon Musk is reportedly discussing strategies with right-wing allies to oust U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer before the next general election. Musk's motivation stems from his belief that "Western civilization itself is threatened," particularly about Starmer's handling of the U.K. "grooming gangs" scandal. Musk has criticized Starmer's government for not properly addressing…

Federal judge strikes down Biden administration’s Title IX gender identity rule nationwide U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky Northern Division issued a nationwide injunction against the attempt to redefine "sex" to include "gender identity" under Title IX. The ruling, delivered on Jan. 9, marks a major setback for the administration's efforts to…

Adam Carolla lambasts Democrats over handling of California fires, predicts liberals will flee Comedian and podcast host Adam Carolla predicts that the severe wildfires in Southern California could cause liberal Democrats to abandon the party due to frustrations with the state's permitting process and environmental regulations. Carolla criticizes California's governance, suggesting that state leaders prioritize…

Fabric and craft retailer closes six stores as it navigates post-pandemic challenges Fabric and craft retailer, Joann, which emerged from bankruptcy in April 2023, quietly closed six of its 815 locations in the United States. Joann faces continued difficulties as consumer behavior changes with the easing of pandemic restrictions, despite a successful debt restructuring that…