New York City’s Office to Protect Tenants director, Cea Weaver, faces criticism after a resurfaced video clip where she discussed shifting property ownership from individual to collective models. Her past statements opposing private property and homeownership have also drawn backlash following her appointment by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Elon Musk drew attention online after responding to a Somali TikToker’s viral video with a two-word post on X. The moment came as Musk continued boosting YouTuber Nick Shirley’s claims of daycare fraud in Minnesota. The issue has drawn responses from U.S. officials, media outlets, and federal agencies, with funding now under review.
Stephen Miller, a former Trump aide, criticized Western post-war immigration policies, arguing they led to self-inflicted decline. He claimed nations opened borders, providing welfare and preferential treatment to migrants over citizens, calling it a “reverse colonization” and a “neoliberal experiment” of self-punishment.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to condemn US strikes in Venezuela, stating the situation was fast-moving and he needed all facts. When pressed by a journalist to draw a parallel with his condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Starmer emphasized the need for verified information before making a decision, while confirming no UK involvement […]
Jimmy Kimmel playfully thanked “Donald Jennifer Trump” after winning a Critics Choice Award, crediting the former president’s “ridiculous things” for his show’s success. This comes after a public feud and FCC threats that ironically boosted Kimmel’s ratings. He also lauded industry support for free speech.
Abu Dhabi achieved a medical milestone on January 5, 2026, with the UAE’s first gene-therapy injection for inherited blood disorders. CASGEVY, utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, corrects faulty DNA in conditions like sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, shifting from symptom management to actual genetic correction.
Former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has been appointed as Ukraine’s new advisor on economic development. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised her extensive experience in investment attraction and economic transformations. Freeland’s prior roles include Minister of International Trade, Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister, and Finance Minister, where she championed key initiatives and led Canada’s response […]
Following the US operation in Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the Cuban government is a “huge problem” and “in a lot of trouble.” President Trump also stated Cuba is a “failing nation” and that the US wants to help its people. This comes amid criticism from allies and strong condemnation from Cuba’s president […]
