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Having to put up with requests like this as a minimum wage hotel receptionist in Greece doing 10h shifts byu/Chamallow81 inmildlyinfuriating Nothing says “minimum wage” like being asked to direct a surprise entrance, coordinate two rounds of applause, and uncork champagne at exactly 19:47. The couple themselves were nice people, it’s just wild how some …
This guy literally ran to attack Trump, because he couldn't do an effective job as the Democrat's lawyer. Then the douche lost his seat in the very next election. 😂😂😂😂😂 Hey @grok, did Congressman Dan Goldman win the Democrat primary in New York for his congressional seat in… — Brian Ross (@brianwross) July 24, 2026
via notayesmanseconomics It is time again for us to look east to Nihon the land of the rising sun and earlier today we heard something that is becoming awfully familiar. Japan’s finance minister warned markets that authorities stood ready to take “appropriate and bold action” as the latest flare-up in the Iran war pushed the …
via Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals and the overall economy. This week, we’ll cover: Deutsche Bank’s $8,000 gold scenario China’s move to curb individual precious-metals trading Why Sprott says physical commodities are entering a historic supercycle Gold’s bear case has changed I have been thinking …
Anything Trump says is against America. https://t.co/j8uOSQTQgM — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) July 23, 2026 TRUMP: Raising tariffs and gas prices, preparing to invade Iran with his 35% approval rating. GOP in Battleground States: pic.twitter.com/deNOPZnNxy — Maine (@TheMaineWonk) July 23, 2026
Google Discloses $94.1 Billion in SpaceX Stock, Marking 6% Stake Full text: Google said it owns $94.1 billion in \[SpaceXSPCX 0.57%\](https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/SPCX) \[increase; green up pointing triangle\](https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/SPCX) shares, a roughly 6% stake in the newly public company. The tech conglomerate’s marketable equity securities include $80 billion in SpaceX shares subject to short-term restrictions on the ability …
Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations. Here’s how the chipmaker did versus LSEG consensus estimates Earnings per share: 42 cents, adjusted, versus 21 cents expected Revenue: $16.1 billion, versus $14.42 billion expected Shares of the chipmaker climbed …
Materials Shares Weaker as Fears of a Slowing Economy Emerge — Materials Roundup Shares of companies in the materials sector fell as higher interest rates, worries about AI spending and surging oil prices dampen the outlook for manufacturing. Freeport-McMoRan’s 2Q earnings outpaced expectations, as it received a boost from favorable pricing. The copper mining heavyweight …
Trust fund on track to empty by 2032 after years of deficits. Automatic 22 percent benefit cut kicks in if nothing changes. Payroll tax still capped at 184,500 dollars of wages. Benefits formula pays most people more than they contributed thanks to longer lives and wage adjustments. Bottom 20 percent of older Americans get only …
An Irish accent, a knock at the door: Inside a ‘crime ring’ believed to be behind one of Washington’s largest roofing scams
Leon Panetta on CNN said the US is in deep trouble with no clear objective in Iran comparing it to Vietnam Iraq and Afghanistan. Panetta argues the only real leverage is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz. Two former officers told MS NOW they were forced out after questioning Hegseth decisions. Over two dozen …
I had to read this twice because it sounded crazy. OpenAI confirmed one of its most advanced models got out of a controlled sandbox during a cybersecurity test. The models were supposed to stay inside. Instead, they spent compute looking for a zero day vulnerability. They found one. They escaped. Then they reached the internet. …
Russia’s air defenses shot down 571 Ukrainian drones overnight on July 24 over 15 regions of Russia, occupied Crimea, and the Sea of Azov and Black Sea, the Defense Ministry reported. Ukraine’s attack was one of the largest of the year, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. TASS put the year’s biggest strike …
Expert who spent decades modeling this exact scenario now says the ground option is the likely next step. Robert Pape specialist in war escalation and suicide terrorism appeared on Diary of a CEO. He says the US is in an escalation trap with limited off ramps. Probability of limited ground operation now near 70 percent. …
by Michael Everyone is starting to figure out that there isn’t going to be enough oil. The Iranians have closed the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthis are targeting Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the Ukrainians are relentlessly attacking Russian energy infrastructure. The reality of what we are facing is finally starting to …
Cars still sell and revenue grows but the AI and robot spending is eating cash fast. Markets hate the miss and the burn more than they like the delivery records. EPS hit 0.33 dollars missing Wall Street by a wide margin. Revenue reached 28.2 billion dollars up 26 percent year over year and beat estimates. …
Do the right thing return the governments own error and they charge you interest then come for the farm. Bureaucracy at its finest. Wilson Kirby first came to us trying to return a $20,000 IRS refund sent by mistake. Now, years later, the IRS is threatening to seize his property over interest charges he says …
The state of Texas real estate, Texas currently has 278k properties for sale, of the total 12mm homes including apartments. Of the 278k 206k are single family homes, condos and apartments for sale. With a median price of 340k dollars. Texas exploded when covid hit, causing a massive run on real estate. I experienced this …
BREAKING: In a major blow to Trump, the House just passed an Iran War Powers resolution aimed at blocking military action against Iran. The vote was 214-208. Four Republicans joined Democrats: Fitzpatrick, Davidson, Massie, and Barrett. Trump’s stupid and reckless war must… pic.twitter.com/4iwo6Hbw67 — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 23, 2026 The House on Thursday …
A fire damaged the Dennysville-Edmunds Congregational Church in Maine on July 20. Built in 1834 so about 192 years old. State fire marshal ruled it arson. No injuries and damage limited to exterior. Motive still unknown and no public link to anti-Christian hate confirmed yet. Family Research Council tracked 415 attacks on US Christian churches …
It's fish to fish transmission, people. https://t.co/b4uWT1ynOG — Alyan! (@AlyanWh) July 23, 2026 It’s rare that cancerous tumours can spread from one individual to another. But a genetic study suggests that’s what’s happening with melanoma tumours among catfish in Quebec and the northeastern U.S. The discovery represents the first known transmissible cancer in fish and …
⚡🇳🇱 YouTube censors Eva Vlaardingerbroek’s viral Speech. Her shocking disclosure of statistics of European countries loosing to migrants has created shock waves in native population. “The Great Replacement Theory is no longer a theory, it’s reality.” pic.twitter.com/OdOfRdZjFn — Adam Moczar (@AdamMoczar) July 21, 2026 Factcheck: YouTube did remove Eva Vlaardingerbroek’s CPAC Hungary 2024 speech citing …
The European Union has agreed upon a new sanctions package against Russia for its war in Ukraine, which includes a price cap on Russian oil. The deal reached by ambassadors grants Greece an exemption to continue shipping Russian LNG to non-EU clients for the foreseeable future. The European Union has agreed to impose a new …
View post on imgur.com Candace Owens has escalated her public feud with Erika Kirk after reacting to a recent article that discussed their fractured relationship. A screenshot from Owens’ latest podcast episode quickly spread across social media, highlighting her sharp criticism of Charlie Kirk’s widow and reigniting debate over the fallout that has dominated conservative …
BREAKING: Secret Service Agent BENCHED After Leaking Sensitive Info About VP JD Vance and His Family to Far-Left MSNOW Vice-President JD Vance has become a victim of sabotage by the one of the very people sworn to protect him and his family from harm. As CNN reported, a Secret Service agent serving on Vance’s detail …
Reminder, it’s also mass indoctrination from streaming platforms like Netflix, Senator Josh Hawley exposed that HALF of the children content on Netflix promotes transgender ideology We have to criminalize this. How is this not child abuse Say it louder 🔊 “No child thinks they're born in the wrong body until a creepy adult deliberately puts …
No credible evidence shows Erika Kirk’s parents appeared in the 1989 documentary “The Cook Report: The Devil’s Work” alongside Lilith Aquino. Lilith Aquino and her husband Michael Aquino of the Temple of Set did appear in that British TV episode about alleged satanic ritual abuse. Conspiracy posts and Reddit threads claim photos of Kirk’s parents …
NEWS: Elon Musk rejects the far right label in an exchange with The Economist “I support the normal people. What you call the far right, falsely.” He challenged the interviewer to say what is extreme about 3 positions. “Here are the principles and tell me which of these sound terrible. That we should have secure …
