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After this deaf man's cat realized that meowing was useless, he learned to communicate with him through signs. pic.twitter.com/St04bzdHYr — Fascinating (@fasc1nate) January 2, 2024 After this deaf man’s cat realized that meowing was useless, he learned to communicate with him through signs. https://twitter.com/_/status/1742040113876811809 Gorilla using sign language to communicate that he isn’t allowed to …
In a shocking incident, at least 20 people in Iran lost their lives, with several others injured, as two explosions rocked areas near the cemetery where the late IRGC-QF Chief Qassem Soleimani is buried. Iran’s state TV reported the grim news, leaving the nation in mourning. The cause of the explosions remains uncertain, with conflicting …
Bonkers explanation from CNN reporter Matt Egan on the Harvard plagiarism scandal: "We should note that Claudine Gay has not been accused of stealing anyone's ideas in any of her writings. She has been accused of sort of more like copying other peoples writings without… pic.twitter.com/ONArO75NLE — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) January 2, 2024 The replies are golden: Community Notes wins …
The specter of the 2008 housing crisis is haunting 2024, echoing familiar themes of manipulated interest rates and speculative asset mania. The belief that “prices only go up” has fueled a dangerous déjà vu, reminiscent of the days preceding the previous crash. As rates rise, home sales volumes collapse, and builders resort to offering incentives …
by Michael We are just a little bit more than three months away from what many believe will be the most dramatic total solar eclipse in U.S. history. It is being called “the Great American Eclipse of 2024”, and millions of Americans will take time off in order to travel so that they can personally …
Diversity Offices on College Campuses Will Soon Be Illegal in Texas Lukeville Port of Entry Turns Into Garbage Pile After 80,000 Illegals From Africa, Middle East, Latin America Pass Through Migrant encounters at southern border hit record 302K in December, sources say
*HARVARD PRESIDENT CLAUDINE GAY RESIGNS: CRIMSON — zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 2, 2024 Harvard's Gay Resigns Following New Allegations Of Plagiarism, Shortest Presidential Tenure In History https://t.co/UsUg55g1yh — zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 2, 2024 In her resignation letter, Claudine Gay, disgraced former President of Harvard, blamed racism for her resignation. I would expect nothing less from a …
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu protecting climate activists who blocked major roads during rush hour. "I hear the urgency that so many activists feel. We're working as hard as we can every single day to make sure the city of Boston is moving fast [on climate change]"The irony of… pic.twitter.com/3Gd8Pawtv6 — Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) December 31, …
NEW – U.S. manufacturing performance slipped further into "contraction territory" in December as demand conditions weakened. pic.twitter.com/S18SRkzlmg — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) January 2, 2024 US Manufacturing Sector Slump Accelerates In December: Orders Down, Prices Up US Manufacturing saw only two months in 2023 that were not in contraction and ended on a decidedly poor note with …
In case you wonder why media thinks the economy is so good 🫡 https://t.co/0GAKoFrahd — Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) January 2, 2024 The rise of the "Welfare Industrial Complex" Why are GDP and jobs defying slowdown predictions? Because most new jobs — 56% — are disguised government spending. In states like Illinois and New …
BREAKING: Numerous reports of multiple explosions and buildings shaking near Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York City pic.twitter.com/oqbTUK99fR — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 2, 2024 Manhattan *10-75* Box 1945580 Main St on Roosevelt IslandBN-45 HAS NUMEROUS REPORTS OF MULTIPLE EXPLOSIONS W BUILDINGS SHAKING. TRYING TO FIND THE SOURCE — NYCFireWire (@NYCFireWire) January 2, 2024 Fire Location: …
by OtaraMilclub If banks were required to mark their assets to market, as they did prior to 2009, the entire banking industry, including the too big to fail wall street banks would be insolvent, along with the Federal Reserve. Does this seem sustainable to you? $500 billion wiped out in a matter of days and …
Tornadoes in the deep south, blizzard in the mid-west, flooding rains along the Atlantic seaboard. The whole nine yards. Surface low starts in TX and bombs to 972 mb in MI. Stay tuned for updates. GFS and Euro very well correlated. Its on. SPC hoisting a Day7 (Monday) SEVERE outlook for 3rd system which will …
The volatility index, $VIX, surged 14% today, marking its most significant daily jump since October 13th. This unsettling start comes as oil prices soar, the 10-year note yield approaches 4%, and the Dow experiences a 200+ point drop. Interest rate cut futures, indicating market expectations, have slightly retreated, but still project six cuts in 2024. …
Wave after wave of explosions. Close. Windows rattling. Smoke rising through the city. Now nothing but emergency sirens. GIVE US A WAY TO CLOSE THE SKY. #kyiv #Ukraine — Forever Ukraine (@ForeverUkraine1) January 2, 2024 ⚡️ Preliminary results of attacks on Kyiv — Several air defense systems were destroyed — Electrical substations damaged — In …
by mark000 Nooooooo! SpendLess = forbidden! You will find more infographics at Statista Should a Subway sandwich cost $18.91 (plus tip)? People are shocked at how much fast food is costing these days. These places are pricing themselves out of their own markets. 🔊 pic.twitter.com/XRfYyn9gqH — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) January 2, 2024
A chilling resemblance to the Dot Com bubble has emerged as the percentage of zombie firms within the Russell 3000 index reaches alarming levels. Zombie firms, akin to the undead, stagger along, unable to settle their debts, surviving only through the benevolence of creditors and the low-interest-rate environment. This resurgence to Dot Com era figures …
Last time when institutions wanted to buy cheap, the “articles” were all about how the market was about to crash (it soared instead). These market participants all have their own agenda, part of which is to transfer liquidity from retail’s pockets to their own pockets. The stock market could soar as much as 30% next …
During December, I rarely saw a FedEx delivery trick on the roads in my 80,000+ person town, rarely a UPS truck, maybe a few Amazon trucks every once in a while. The real economy seems to be declining fast. From r/Fedexer: We are in a recession. Buckle up. This morning, we were notified by text …
It’s infuriating! The hard-earned savings of Americans are being decimated. Biden’s policies are a disaster! The average retirement account lost $33,200 in buying power — one quarter of its value — since Joe Biden took office. This could delay millions of Americans retirement by years — up to a decade according to one economist. What …
by Lapuamies I can confirm Citibank is cutting people. I have a close friend down here in Tampa, FL who works mid-level at Citibank and was just recently transferred over to a brand “newly-created” position. Not sure where he falls in the pecking order, but judging off his home and comfortable lifestyle, I’d guess his …
pic.twitter.com/dbMn2ecFjT — illuminatibot (@iluminatibot) January 1, 2024 give me more cholesterol, not eating this crap wth, gross 😂😂👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/KHNc57nyNS — NPCNN (@SaladMeToday) January 1, 2024 Mormon church now owns $2BILLION of US farmland, with more acreage than Bill Gates and China combined: Huge land grabs in Nebraska and Florida spark backlash from local farmers The …
2024 is gonna be even more crazy is my prediction — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 1, 2024 $550,000 was donated to Seattle to build a playground for kids in the area. LGBTQ+ residents protested because they wanted their nude beach. Guess who won? pic.twitter.com/EYwzeApUjN — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 31, 2023 Taharrush in Berlin all …
by C3PO-Leader All earners are taking a hit unfortunately, but hey now we will give free healthcare to illegal immigrants. I think Gavin Newsom should be arrested and responsible for restitution to every taxpayer for using our taxes for criminal activity. #California What are my chances @mrddmia? https://t.co/zLqcL8BP6b — 🗑️ Last Beacon of Hope God …
By Martin Armstrong I have warned that Zelensky will go down in history as the evil ruler he truly is. And for those who constantly want to pretend this is Russian propaganda, tell that to the 500,000 Ukrainian soldiers who are dead and all the broken homes Zelensky has left behind, along with the 8 …
by nobjos This chart has nothing to do with the weights of the stocks in the index. It’s highly unusual for the biggest companies to outperform the index (aka size effect). The latest research from Dimensional shows that once a stock joins the top 10 largest U.S. stocks, its subsequent returns tend to lag the market. Based …
Escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon unfold as reports indicate an Israeli drone airstrike near Maroun al-Ras, accompanied by over seven airstrikes in Naqoura. Israeli forces, which withdrew from Gaza, may rotate to the northern Lebanon border, signaling a potential shift in regional dynamics. According to an Israeli official, the situation in Lebanon won’t be …
by Ed Driscoll Chinese spy balloon linked to U.S. company used for communication, potentially sending burst transmissions. Biden admin sought secretive court order. THE CALLS ARE COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE! Report: Chinese Spy Balloon Used U.S. Internet Provider. The balloon connected to a U.S.-based company, according to the assessment, to send and receive communications from China, primarily …
As tensions rise on Ukraine’s borders, a controversial move is making headlines – men are no longer allowed to leave the country amid fears of draft dodgers escaping mobilization. The situation is causing a stir, with some drawing parallels to potential scenarios in Democrat cities. Reports suggest that Ukraine is considering strict measures to deal …
Dismissing individual responsibility for health, MSNBC guest claims only 20% accountability, attributing the rest to dubious factors like systemic racism. The study’s reliance on subjective indicators raises skepticism. MSNBC Guest Says Individuals Only ‘About 20%’ Responsible For Their Own Health, ‘Structural Racism’ The ‘Most Significant’ Factor A person is only about 20% responsible for their …