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The newly declassified Durham Annex focuses attention on pages 4 and 5, revealing a Russian-language memo alleging that top DNC officials, the Clinton campaign, and outside groups coordinated a plan to link Donald Trump to Russia. It also claims the FBI and CIA had advance knowledge. “Clinton staff, with support from special services, were preparing …
pic.twitter.com/SBh2u4VzqM — Larissa (@Larissa84403556) August 2, 2025 Las Vegas is losing visitors fast. Rising costs are pushing tourists away. Hotel rooms have become nearly 70% more expensive since 2015. Coffee costs $9. Buffets can run $100. Parking garages at the airport sit mostly empty. TSA PreCheck lines are almost gone. “Hotel occupancy dropped more than …
Carl Rickertsen, director at MicroStrategy, sold every share of $MSTR stock last month, cashing out over $10 million. The move signals a warning about Bitcoin’s fragile rally. “Carl Rickertsen completed liquidation of his entire MicroStrategy stock holdings in July 2025.” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microstrategy-director-cashes-10m-211902260.html MicroStrategy’s stock is closely linked to Bitcoin, which is vulnerable to tech market swings. …
Free speech is withering away within the EU. byu/Effective_Reach_9289 inconspiracy Europe’s free speech is shrinking fast. Britain’s Home Office launched the National Intelligence Service Investigations Team. This police unit scans social media posts for anti-migrant messages. They use software and manual reviews to flag content. “National Intelligence Service Investigations Team is tasked with monitoring social …
Hedge funds are buying more homes and using tricks like seller financing to sell them again. This lets them avoid traditional loans and keep control over the property. They often sell to buyers who can’t qualify for normal mortgages because of bad credit or unstable income. These buyers sign contracts with high interest and big …
The new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson is getting rave reviews and super high scores from critics. It is being called 2025’s funniest movie. “Liam Neeson’s Naked Gun Revival Scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes”—critics say it delivers nonstop jokes that work.https://www.thecinemachina.com/2025/07/30/liam-neeson-naked-gun-comedy/ Reviewers call it “[It] delivers a cavalcade of gut‑busting jokes and gags that …
A Texas House panel advanced a GOP plan to redraw districts. That kind of move is admitting you can’t win without cheating. In 2022 New York’s Democratic legislature drew a map that courts called unconstitutional and threw it out. That ruling forced a redraw by an independent official. TEXAS HOUSE PANEL ADVANCES GOP GERRYMANDER PROPOSAL …
What if your credit card had no limit – and you never had to pay the bill? That’s how Washington has treated the national debt for 25 years. But now even former insiders are warning: the free money is coming to an end… By Peter Reagan A credit card that can NEVER be declined Let’s be honest: …
Donald Trump says he now regrets not going after Hillary Clinton over the Russia investigation. He claims she personally approved the false Trump-Russia story and should “pay a price.” BREAKING: Trump Says Letting Hillary Off Was a Mistake—She “Should Pay a Price” for Russia Hoax New emails suggest Hillary Clinton personally approved the Russia Hoax. …
Ghislaine Maxwell was moved from a low-security federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida to the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas. This transfer followed a two‑day meeting with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who asked about about 100 individuals linked to Epstein’s network.“We can confirm Ghislaine Maxwell is in the custody of the Federal Bureau …
Adriana Kugler, a Federal Reserve governor, said she will leave the Fed on August 8. Her term was supposed to last until early 2026. Her early exit gives President Trump a chance to pick someone new for the board sooner. “Governor Kugler’s resignation is unexpected and shakes the stability of the Fed board,” said Jim …
China blocked OnlyFans, calling it a “corrupt western disease.” Officials say the site spreads bad content and goes against their values. “OnlyFans spreads vulgarity and hurts society’s healthy growth,” said a spokesperson for China’s Cyberspace Administration.https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3221576/china-blocks-onlyfans-calls-corrupt-western-disease The ban fits with China’s push to control online content it finds harmful. The government is focused on stopping …
The Kids Online Safety Act closely follows the Anti-Defamation League’s bill targeting anti-Semitism, which often means anti-Zionism in practice. Critics say Western governments, after backing Israel’s actions in Gaza, now push this law to silence dissent online. The timing looks suspicious. The law claims to protect children but mainly punishes social media companies with heavy …
A baby boy was born in Ohio from an embryo frozen for over 30 years. This is believed to be the longest time an embryo has been stored before birth. The embryo was kept frozen since the early 1990s. Dr. Emily Foster, a fertility expert, said, “This case shows that embryos can remain viable for …
Grocery prices rose 17% in the past year. Food costs went up faster than other prices in July 2025. The US Labor Department said, “Food prices increased 1.1% in July, the largest monthly gain since 1979.”https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm Economist John Smith said, “Rising costs and supply problems keep pushing prices higher.”https://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-food-inflation-continues-to-soar-2025-08-01 Food prices rose 17% in 12 …
CDC quietly reports childhood vaccine rates dropped again for the 2024–2025 school year, with coverage falling below 93% for all major shots. MMR vaccination (measles, mumps, rubella): 92.5% Polio vaccine: 92.5% DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis): 92.1% Exemptions also hit a new record. CDC confirms that “the exemption rate was the highest ever reported in the …
Tulsi Gabbard released a whistleblower account alleging top intelligence officials were “threatened by a supervisor to go along with the Obama-directed Russia hoax ‘intelligence’ assessment”, even though they knew it wasn’t credible. She wrote: “Thank you to this courageous whistleblower… putting their own well-being on the line to defend our democratic republic, ensure the American …
Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a “stubborn MORON.” He urged the Fed board to take control of interest rates if Powell refuses to cut them. Trump said, “IF HE CONTINUES TO REFUSE, THE BOARD SHOULD ASSUME CONTROL, AND DO WHAT EVERYONE KNOWS HAS TO BE DONE!” https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-fed-board-should-assume-control-if-powell-wont-lower-interest-rates-2025-08-01/ Powell had to wait until …
Incredibly disturbing new details out of the UK reveal that not only were countless little girls raped by migrant grooming gangs, but when they went for help, many were raped again by the police. Take one guess who was staffing the police departments. So in the UK: -Authorities… — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 31, 2025 …
President Trump announced he has ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned near Russia. He did this after warning remarks by Dmitry Medvedev. That move reflects rising tensions and diplomatic risk. Trump posted on Truth Social: “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and …
American Eagle must be loving all this free publicity. pic.twitter.com/D7LdpxtsaV — Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld) August 1, 2025 Lizzo just posted this pic.twitter.com/Q5RrGjzRnr — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 1, 2025 Calvin Klein ad in 2019. Vs American Eagle ad in 2025. The woke era has ended. pic.twitter.com/EM39ZztVqu — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 29, 2025 …
She is so funny. Try not to cringe. Kamala Harris spirals into a full cackle outburst while trying, and failing, to explain what her book is actually about: “There's a lot of personal stuff in the book. I mean, poor Dougie.” *cackle* x 10 “Dougie kind of dropped the ball at my big… pic.twitter.com/b6xMXKIdZK — …
The Trump investigations list keeps growing. Year by year, case by case, the pressure never let up. This is the timeline of what some call the Deep State’s war on Trump: 2016: Russiagate 2017: Mueller 2018: Taxes 2019: Ukraine impeachment 2020: COVID handling 2021: January 6 2022: Jack Smith special counsel 2022: Classified documents case …
Members of Congress are paid $174,000 annually. That figure has not changed in more than a decade, but the value of the job keeps growing in ways most Americans never see. Lawmakers only work roughly 160 scheduled days in-session per year. That includes time spent in hearings, debates, and votes, but excludes weekends, holidays, and …
South Africa’s Rhisotope Project now injects small amounts of radioactive isotopes into rhino horns to deter poaching. Tests on live rhinos showed the material is safe and triggers radiation alarms at airports and borders. “We have demonstrated, beyond scientific doubt, that the process is completely safe for the animal and effective in making the horn …
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell will leave in December 2025 after three years as boss. The company’s new ad campaign dropped the Jaguar logo and showed models, not cars. Many people did not like it. A Jaguar Land Rover spokesperson said, “Adrian Mardell has expressed his desire to retire from JLR after three years …
Man shot and killed outside Pursuit Church near the University of Washington during a youth dinner. Witnesses said about 30 shots were fired. Seattle police believe it was a targeted attack. The suspect drove off in a white Hyundai Elantra and has not been caught. UW issued a statement: “The victim in the shooting … …
Apple delivered $94 billion in revenue in Q3 2025, up nearly 10 percent year‑on‑year, and posted earnings per share of $1.57, above expectations. “Apple shares fell after the company trimmed its stock buyback program … ‘The $100 billion buyback announced is below the $110 billion announced a year ago, which we found as a bit of a head‑scratcher,’” said …
May’s jobs gain was revised down by 125,000, from 144,000 to 19,000. June’s jobs gain was revised down by 133,000, from 147,000 to 14,000. Together, that cuts 258,000 jobs from official data in two months. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm July added 73,000 jobs, below expectations. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% from 4.1%. Markets now see a 95% …
by Michael It was nice while it lasted. Nations all over the globe had until August 1st to agree to a trade deal with the Trump administration. Some of them made deals, but most of them did not. Those that did not will now be hit by a “wall of tariffs”, with individual rates being …