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Michael Burry says the AI story is just mass addiction with no real substance. He is short big AI names like PLTR, NVDA and MU plus the semiconductor ETF. He holds longs in names like LULU, PFE and others outside the AI frenzy. Hyperscalers spending huge on AI but seeing …
Central bank policies create hidden losses and distortions that favor elites over regular people. Paying high interest on reserves while holding long bonds flips normal central bank profits into losses. This keeps government borrowing cheap but builds bigger problems for the future. A former World Bank president warns that the …
I couldn't have said it better. Wall Street got bailed out in 2008. Main Street got bailed out in 2019. The difference is one of us can and has implemented a revolution. 🎯 — Amor Avhad (@glass_it) July 4, 2026
A virologist (or researcher) explains why no virus has ever been properly isolated or proven to exist as claimed — exposing the flawed lab methods, circular reasoning, and assumptions behind “virus” science that most people have never heard. VIROLOGIST CANNOT ISOLATE ANY VIRUS… pic.twitter.com/eMkt9sb2ly — 🧬Maxpein🧬 (@maximumpain333) July 4, 2026 …
Socialism is winning with voters under 40. Doubling down on Boomer capitalism is not a long-term winning strategy. https://t.co/2y11km2UHl — Mark Mitchell, Rasmussen Reports (@honestpollster) July 4, 2026
It is interesting to see the various approaches each country is taking to add this new capability to their fleets. Dedicated drone carrier vs multi-role carriers Manned vs unmanned drone carriers Size of carriers selected. These can vary from very small ships compared to an aircraft carrier, up to rather …
Three German citizens face prosecution simply for reposting Russian media content from RT DE. Authorities treat sharing on social media or websites as crime. EU court backed this by saying individuals can be criminally charged for posting RT videos. 🚨🇩🇪German court is prosecuting three German citizens for reposting content from …
Government green paper proposes rules for platforms like YouTube to give special prominence to BBC ITV and Channel 4. Aim is to fight misinformation by making public service news easier to find. YouTube told creators new rules could control your feed and require putting some channels above others. Independent voices …
Trump: We can't take care of daycare. We're fighting wars. It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these things. pic.twitter.com/gAxsu4TQ1r — The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) July 4, 2026
The US goods trade deficit widened by -$22.8 billion, or -27%, in May, to -$105.8 billion, the largest since March 2025. This marks the largest monthly increase since November 2025. US goods exports fell -$11.8 billion, or -5%, to $207.7 billion, the lowest since February, driven by a sharp decline …
Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, 86, was charged in a hit-and-run car crash in Napa County in California. The crash happened on Friday afternoon on Yountville Cross Road. No DUI is suspected. KTVU reported: Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being …
Precious metals investors saw their holdings skyrocket in value in 2024 and 2025, which was great news for them, but bad news for some dealers, such as Rosland Capital LLC. Rosland Capital filed for a Chapter 11 liquidation facing distress from declining profitability compounded by an unsustainable order fulfillment model …
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Up until now, when it comes to real estate, Blackstone was best known in recent years for dumping many of its trophy office properties – which in the aftermath of work from home never recovered their projected cash flow potential – at a huge discount. Now, it may be pulling …
2 dead, 7 injured in Centreville mass shooting; investigation underway Story by Tiara Leflore A deadly mass shooting in Centreville is under investigation after two people were killed and seven others were shot early Saturday morning. According to the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 12:55 a.m. on …
Con Edison says voltage reduced about 8 percent in parts of Queens and Brooklyn for equipment repairs during peak heat demand. Residents report something very different on the ground. Some areas like Richmond Hill and surrounding neighborhoods say power is fully out since midday, not just reduced. COMPLETE power was …
This is one of those clips that starts in a completely normal way and then slowly turns emotional in a way you do not really expect. 🚨#BREAKING: A German soccer fan who flew to the USA but was fearful about coming because of news about criminals and people being mean… …
Progressive spaces like drag queen story hour bookstores keep attracting people tied to child sex crimes. Community first claims victim status then quietly raises money for camps the accused liked. Public still gets told these places are safe and inclusive while investigations pile up. Todd Garland worked at Roebling Books …
Something bigger may be developing behind the scenes. Trump and Vladimir Putin reportedly spoke for about 85 to 90 minutes on July 4 in what the Kremlin described as a businesslike and highly constructive conversation. According to the Kremlin, Trump reiterated his willingness to help bring about the earliest possible …
The private credit bust is now starting to spread into AI and the AI buildout which up to now has been mostly financed by these shadow banks. The reason for it spreading is simple – the run on the shadow banks hasn’t abated at all, with our favorite sad bird …
Year after year, this continues to be the best 4th of July fireworks video out there… pic.twitter.com/RAqEOUUoE6 — Tim McMillan (@LtTimMcMillan) July 4, 2026
The couple has been identified by friends and family as Sergio and Jennifer Villanueva A Tesla Semi struck two vehicles in Nevada, according to police, killing two people, a married couple identified by family and friends as Sergio and Jennifer Villanueva The crash occurred near Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory and is …
Evacuation orders across 5 states as wildfires rage in American West
Event called Defi Vision Mira lets legally blind drivers compete on track. Navigators sit beside them and guide during the race. FloRacing post marks 37th edition with green flag wave. For the 37th time, Autodrome Granby in Quebec waved the green for the Defi Vision Mira, where legally blind drivers …
US-Kurdish Committee president says clash is not full uprising, but it’s not ‘business as usual’ as Iran pressures opposition Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Thursday it killed five members of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, while the Kurdish opposition group told Fox News Digital that six of its …
They demand security and borders for themselves while pushing opposite policies for everyone else. Public resources go to protect billionaires during big events. Hypocrisy fuels ongoing anger at double standards. pic.twitter.com/IMFPyVfZOb — Jerub (@Jerubbaal68) July 3, 2026 🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Taylor Swift is draining taxpayer dollars and police resources for her Madison …
High European taxes deliver slower care and lower take-home pay in practice. US model rewards productivity and innovation with better personal finances. Europe risks falling behind if it sticks with heavy regulation and welfare focus. Europe faces energy and growth struggles while US pushes AI and deregulation. Americans don’t dream …
Timing of big buys right before market moving policy looks too perfect. Late disclosure and family gains show power used for personal profit. Public sees pattern of advantage that normal rules ignore for him. Family tied to major deals like Kazakhstan tungsten. Crypto ventures hit billions. More disclosures fuel fresh …
The DOJ declined to release additional unredacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein after a judge ordered the department to either unseal more records or explain why they should remain redacted. The department argued the existing redactions are lawful and necessary to protect victims, privacy interests, and other sensitive information. More …
