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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 migrants far from traditional migration routes. This policy is being criticized as inhumane. Migrants report being […]

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 the historic cases of sexual exploitation of girls by gangs of mainly British-Pakistani men. Musk is exploring ways […]

U.N.'s Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza Hit "Breaking Point" Amid Israeli Attacks on Aid WorkersCanada's Justin Trudeau Resigns as Liberal Party Leader and Prime MinisterVice President Kamala Harris Certifies Donald Trump's 2024 Election VictoryTrump Seeks to Block Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's FindingsRudy Giuliani Found in Contempt of Court in Georgia Election Workers' Defamation CaseBiden Bans New Offshore Oil Drilling Along Most of U.S. CoastlineU.S. Transfers 11 Yemeni Prisoners from […]

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 expand protections under Title IX, originally designed to level the playing field between men and […]

President-elect Trump has renewed his threat to respond with violence if Hamas does not release hostages held in Gaza.  President-elect Donald Trump: “If they’re not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East.” Reporter: “Can you elaborate?” President-elect Donald Trump: “And it will not be good for Hamas, and it will not be good, frankly, for anyone.” Trump made the remarks […]

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 politics and ideology over practical solutions for wildfire prevention. The comedian highlights the potential shift towards […]

Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Reaches 10 as Largest Blazes Remain UncontainedAs Historic Fires Tear Through L.A., Scientists Confirm 2024 Was Hottest Year Ever RecordedThe Lancet Says Gaza Genocide Death Toll Likely 40% Higher Than Official EstimatesHouse Votes to Sanction International Criminal Court over Arrest Warrants for Israeli LeadersNYU Suspends 11 Students over Peaceful Antiwar Protest"We Are Documenting Our Genocide": Gaza Journalists Demand Int'l Media Defend Palestinian ColleaguesNYT "Chooses […]

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 canceled $505 million in debt. Joann's closures are part of a routine store location evaluation and […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show looking at the devastating fires in Los Angeles, where at least 10 people have died. More than 10,000 homes and offices have been damaged or destroyed. Entire neighborhoods have burned down. The death toll is expected to rise. More than 35,000 acres have already burned. The fires continue to burn due to […]