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Flight 1282 and our next steps with the Boeing MAX-9: https://t.co/LFxJvQYNcA pic.twitter.com/oemRokr1tz — Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) January 6, 2024 BREAKING: An Alaska Airlines plane has made an emergency landing in Portland after a part of the plan disintegrated mid-flight. Phones and other items were sucked out through the hole, but fortunately no passengers were seated …
A staggering 96% of Americans express deep worry about the current economic landscape, according to a survey by Intuit Credit Karma. The surprising link between low unemployment and imminent recessions is now causing widespread anxiety. While historically, a low unemployment rate signals a robust economy, recent data challenges this notion. Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen …
BY DAVID HAGGITH The maniacs got their heads chopped off this week. Ah for yesteryear when the Fed and Treasury were both certain inflation was merely “transitory.” Today, what became more transitory was the fantasy that the Fed is about to pivot on high interest because its fight with inflation is nearly over. One reason …
Significant “Hostile Aircraft Intrusions” across Northern Israel. pic.twitter.com/iRYP8VM8pz — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 6, 2024 The Situation ongoing in Northern Israel appears to be the beginning of a Significant Escalation between the Israel Defense Force and Hezbollah, with the Terrorist Group stating that the Rocket Attack currently taking place is a Response to the Assassination of …
🇩🇪Footage from the farmers' demonstration in Germany. Protests by German farmers are gaining momentum. They demand that the government not introduce new taxes or increase diesel prices. Farmers blocked city streets with hundreds of tractors. pic.twitter.com/ng0t2zKzi8 — dana (@dana916) January 4, 2024 GERMANY 🚜🇩🇪 – German farmers are on the streets with their tractors protesting …
COVID class-action splurge continues: GWU university near White House pays $5M for shutting down class. Class-action lawyers may have frowned when Cornell University agreed to pay just $3 million last fall to settle a lawsuit seeking tuition refunds from its shutdown of classroom instruction early in the COVID-19 pandemic – a far cry from …
In a world inundated with headlines and media narratives, it’s crucial to question the numbers presented to us. Recent revelations about jobs reports paint a concerning picture, revealing a pattern of deception to meet political agendas and manage public perception. According to Zerohedge, 10 of the last 11 months have witnessed downward revisions in jobs …
Epstein Victim Was Used to “Obtain Blackmail Information” on “Prominent American Politicians” . . . Brother of Jeffrey Epstein Tells Tucker Carlson: Bill Barr Is Covering Up the “Murder” of My Brother [VIDEO] . . . Epstein Fixer Office Burglarized, Computer Servers Stolen Hours Before Document Dump Epstein fixer Michael Sitrick told …
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4355835/giuffre-v-maxwell/ BREAKING: A third batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents have been released — 412 pages just released by the court. pic.twitter.com/JeNhk2b65u — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 5, 2024 🚨 #BREAKING: Yet ANOTHER Batch of Epstein Files have dropped. This time, it's 412 pages. pic.twitter.com/Fy6rAvOtOB — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 5, 2024
by AC Housing is the highest it’s ever been. Homelessness is the highest it’s ever been. The spending power of the dollar is the lowest it’s ever been. Illegal immigration at record highs. Corporate bankruptcy at record highs. How can anyone honestly think Biden’s economy is doing well? As mortgage rates hit 8% for the …
The US high-yield bond market is currently facing its swiftest sell-off since March, triggering concerns reminiscent of worries about a banking-market collapse. Spreads in this market have widened by almost half a percentage point since December 28, marking the fastest pace of widening since March 16. This sudden development has raised eyebrows, signaling potential turbulence …
https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1743004590520385783 Hmmm… https://t.co/XjAxp0ozSl — @amuse (@amuse) January 4, 2024 People like Mark Cuban is why America is in ruins. His opinions are not only invalid but detrimental, a threat to the fabric of society pic.twitter.com/25J539wINy — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) January 4, 2024
Oh boy. Global freight rate for containers just surged 61% this week. Not the time to celebrate the end of inflation. A second wave is likely underway. H/t @dailychartbook pic.twitter.com/X9K2DZJDWR — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) January 5, 2024 The global freight rate for containers has surged by a staggering 61% this week, casting a shadow …
The escalating crisis of illegal immigration in the United States is not only setting record-breaking numbers but is also adding layers of complexity for legal immigrants aspiring to move to the country. Elon Musk, entrepreneur and tech mogul, highlights the stark contrast between the arduous legal immigration process and the relative ease of illegal entry. …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlqBxgxr-E4 “North Korea has fired more than 200 rounds of artillery shells off its west coast, towards the South’s Yeonpyeong island, Seoul’s military has said. The South has condemned the move, calling it a “provocative act”. The artillery shells fired on Friday, between 09:00 to 11:00 local time (00:00 to 02:00 GMT) did not enter …
It was all about blackmail pic.twitter.com/lBITqo3yMW — zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 5, 2024 BREAKING REPORT: Second dump of Epstein files just dropped, looks pretty bad for Bill Clinton.. pic.twitter.com/omfYHdPHOK — Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) January 5, 2024 Ep. 59 Most people understand that Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself. But the attorney general of the United States helped …
HOW IT STARTED: Next mayor wants NYC to be even more of a ‘sanctuary’ for illegal immigrants. Every single one of the eight Democrats running for mayor vowed to protect illegal immigrants from deportation, solidifying the Big Apple’s often infamous status as a “sanctuary city.” * * * * * * * * Entrepreneur Andrew Yang, …
by Michael We experienced a tremendous amount of economic turbulence in 2024, but at least the employment market was relatively stable. Unfortunately, that period of relative stability appears to be ending. The pace of layoffs really seemed to pick up steam at the end of 2023, and the outlook for the coming year is not …
by Michael Every inch of our planet is being watched, and incredibly sophisticated “artificial intelligence solutions” make it possible for those that are watching our planet to find whatever they want in just minutes. You can try to run, and you can try to hide, but if they really want to find you it won’t …
BY DAVID HAGGITH The old inflation monster is returning, and it looks “transitorily” familiar: The supply chain pressures that caused the ‘transitory’ part of inflation in 2022 may be about to return if the problems in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean continue,” said Larry Lindsey, chief executive of global economic advisory firm the Lindsey Group. “Neither the …
A federal judge in New York has ordered the unsealing of names in the Jeffrey Epstein case, revealing new details and connections. The released documents include mentions of Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, emails involving accuser Virginia Giuffre, and more. Maxwell’s lawyers accuse journalist Sharon Churcher of assisting Giuffre in fabricating allegations. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4355835/giuffre-v-maxwell/?filed_after&filed_before&entry_gte&entry_lte&order_by=desc A federal judge …
by confoundedinterest17 Bidenomics has cast a gloom over the housing market. Mortgage rates up 130% under Biden while housing prices have soared. For the average American, 2023 was the worst year ever for housing affordability—and now there’s more data to back it up. According to Redfin data analyzed by Creditnews Research, the average U.S. household …
In a concerning turn of events, the Nasdaq has experienced a nearly 4% decline in just three trading days, resulting in a staggering loss of $600 billion in market capitalization. This downturn erases all gains made since December 13th, highlighting the volatility in the market. Adding to the unease, the Magnificent 7, a group of …
Mob of over 100 LOOTERS smashes car through Compton bakery, trashes store after street takeover A mob of over 100 looters purposefully crashed a Kia into a small bakery in Compton, Calif., before they flooded in and ransacked the store during a night of rampage on the streets earlier this week. The thieves had gathered in the area for …
Despite being the highest-earning generation, millennials grapple with a stark reality – their wealth lags significantly behind. The rising cost of living, outpacing wage growth, is a key culprit, creating financial strains on this demographic. Notably, prices have surged, with ground beef averaging $5.23, up from $3.89 in January 2020. Fresh fruits and vegetables witness …
As 2024 unfolds, ominous signs loom over the economic horizon, with the Druckenmiller Recession Indicator delivering a stark warning. Plummeting to its lowest level since 1999, this indicator, historically associated with economic downturns, is flashing red, raising concerns about the state of the economy. Leading economic indicators have endured a daunting streak, falling for 20 …
The concern about potential dilution of punishments for plagiarism is troubling. It underscores broader worries about ideological shifts impacting academic integrity. Striking a balance between fairness and maintaining the standards of meritocracy is crucial to preserve academia’s credibility. The use of strategic weapons to counteract such trends highlights the escalating ideological battles within educational institutions. …
Lots of people need to, at the very least, go to prison. How we handle this will define our society for a generation. If we don’t crush the people who participated with the full power of the legal system, there will be much more of this. Sex trafficking is an enormous problem.… — FWF (@flagwf) …
Monica Crowley: NeoCon Nikki Haley Is Being Pushed Into Power by Deep State [VIDEO] DeSantis Falls to Third in RCP Average as NeoCon Nikki Haley Eclipses Florida Governor Flashback: Democrat Nikki Haley Says Not to “Disrespect” Illegal Aliens by Calling Them “Criminals” [VIDEO]
The financial landscape is fraught with warning signs as retail investors remain fully invested in stocks, and cautionary voices like market prophet Gary Shilling raise alarms about the precarious nature of the current market conditions. Recent data from the monthly AAII asset allocation report for December reveals that investors are heavily committed to stocks, with …