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by Michael When global supply chains collapse, the pain is not felt immediately. Tankers that left their destinations before the war with Iran began are still arriving at their destinations, products that were manufactured prior to the war still fill our shelves, and we are still eating food that was produced last year. So even though …
In another major escalation, we may lose another ~7 million barrels of daily oil supply. A key advisor to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is now threatening to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. “If the White House thinks of repeating its stupid mistakes, it …
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a wave of recalls affecting a wide range of consumer products sold on Amazon, citing risks that include choking, poisoning, entrapment, fire, and burn hazards, and urging customers to “stop using them immediately.” The recalls, issued in early April 2026, span toys, household goods, personal care …
Crew on $4.1bn Artemis II mission thwarted by embarrassing Outlook error: 'Microsoft's not content with being the worst email service on Earth' https://t.co/ChuaG6zwBR — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) April 5, 2026 The crew on NASA’s Artemis II mission ran into unexpected issues with Microsoft Outlook, as the email service was plagued with technical difficulties even outside …
The Iranian President’s Office announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until transit revenues can compensate for war damages inflicted on the country. The statement follows a weekend of diplomatic efforts, including meetings between deputy foreign… pic.twitter.com/j7FbZobSu5 — TRT World (@trtworld) April 5, 2026 Donald Trump has received his answer from Iran …
Hezbollah said it fired a “naval cruise missile” at a warship off Lebanon’s coast, claiming a direct hit. Israeli assessments say the vessel was British. The extent of damage is unknown. @Faytuks pic.twitter.com/przDS9H9g1 — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 5, 2026 No independent confirmation of vessel identity or damage extent following reported strike claim off …
China’s latest-generation domestically developed electromagnetic gun has completed testing, with its performance now meeting operational requirements, according to a report on a test video released by CCTV News on Saturday. The report added that compared with the previous generation, the new model features a slightly longer barrel, enabling higher projectile speed and more precise power …
Talks with the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa @AH_AlSharaa. We agreed to work together to bring greater security and more opportunities for development to our societies. We discussed the situation in the region and the prospects for changing it for the better. We also went… pic.twitter.com/BxUoEVNmFW — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 5, …
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 This is the greatest Rescue operation in history of America. 48-HOUR RESCUE INSIDE IRAN HOUR BY HOUR APRIL 3 – F-15E Strike Eagle (Viper 21) shot down by Russian missile over southwestern Iran. – Mach 2.8 intercept, proximity fuse detonation. – Both crew eject successfully. HOUR 0 – Pilot recovered within minutes by …
THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE 🚨 🚨NOBODY UNDERSTANDS WHAT THEY JUST TRIGGERED. 🚨 🚨 People always talk about Iranian oil in terms of barrels, but rarely about what’s actually inside them. That’s the key difference—and the reason Western refineries have quietly relied on back-channel networks through places like Dubai for years to keep getting it, …
The FBI identified data security risks from foreign-developed mobile apps used in the United States, the agency warned in a recent public service announcement. “As of early 2026, many of the most downloaded and top-grossing apps in the United States are developed and maintained by foreign companies, particularly those based in China,” the FBI said, …
by Martin Armstrong The latest polling data coming out on the Democratic Party is not just bad. It is historically weak, and what is even more telling is that the erosion is coming from within their own base. This is not the opposition attacking them. This is their own voters losing confidence, and that is …
by Martin Armstrong China has just taken another decisive step toward the future of money, and once again, the West is pretending this is simply about “payment efficiency.” The People’s Bank of China has now expanded its digital yuan program by adding 12 additional banks, bringing the total number of participating institutions to 22. China launched the …
via WSB: everyone is talking about the iran war and trump’s tariffs, but i wanted to see which companies are actually panicking in their official sec filings. i spent my entire weekend digging through the “risk factors” section of the 2 most recent 10-Ks for 98 s&p 500 companies. i looked for 8 specific themes: …
NEW: The United States sent guns to the Iranian protesters through the Kurds, President Trump told Fox News. "We sent guns to the protesters, a lot of them," President Trump told me. "And I think the Kurds took the guns." pic.twitter.com/CmAfYJVkIH — Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) April 5, 2026 🚨 BREAKING: @TreyYingst details his phone call …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuvHmkfBn54 A former IRS Special Agent joins Redacted to reveal the inner workings of an agency he describes as the ultimate wing of the American deep state. This deep dive exposes the secretive tactics used to wield power over citizens and explores the legal realities behind the country’s most feared financial institution. Learn why this …
The sad reason behind Nashville's mass exodus – and why locals are blaming Californians https://t.co/sp4Qgnd1mL — Daily Mail US (@Daily_MailUS) April 4, 2026 Nashville is loved by locals and tourists alike for its vibrant country music scene and lively downtown. However, residents say that, beyond bustling, the Music City is becoming too crowded, and long-time …
All the “winning” has reduced Trump to begging and shouting. He’s even praising Allah at this point. Someone should check on Loomer to see if she’s okay. h/t DarkspaceDracula
BioNTech is turning out the lights at the Singapore plant and planned regional headquarters it purchased from Novartis at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, reflecting a sharp reversal in the mRNA specialist’s trajectory since the pandemic’s end. BioNTech announced the purchase of the Singapore facility from Novartis in November 2022, the same year the …
Chinese engineer's tutorial on how to take down a US F-35 went viral. 5 days later, Iran claimed it did https://t.co/6WU6k8sHUE — L.T.V.Rajesh (@rajeshltv) April 4, 2026 Technically skilled people in China are sharing their knowledge online to help Iran counter the American military in the ongoing war. Someone posted a detailed tutorial on how …
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 04:05.26 12:08 AM EST FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to …
American commandos carried out a risky mission in Iran to extract an injured crew member who bailed out when a U.S. fighter jet was shot down on Friday. An Air Force weapons officer whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. Special Operations forces in a risky Saturday night mission …
Latest updates at the top: IRGC: “ACCORDING TO ACCURATE REPORTS” 25 U.S. CASUALTIES International diplomacy in 2026 summed up in two sentences Trump: “Open the fucking strait you crazy bastards.” Iran: “We’ve lost the keys.” 🇺🇸🇮🇷 International diplomacy in 2026 summed up in two sentences Trump: "Open the fucking strait you crazy bastards." Iran: "We've …
🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 BREAKING: An Orwell Prize-winning war correspondent reports the missing F-15E weapons systems officer is safe and back in American hands. Toby Harnden, a former Royal Navy officer and author, who reported from 33 countries including Baghdad and Jerusalem for The Daily… https://t.co/VR0rRFEbZm pic.twitter.com/HlKnnRV9Pm — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 5, 2026 🚨 BREAKING: US government …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NFJ-r9fUSE Three major earthquakes struck the Pacific Ring of Fire within ten days — Tonga, Vanuatu, and now Indonesia’s Maluku region with a magnitude 7.8. These aren’t random isolated events. They’re all connected to the same system: the Pacific plate, the largest tectonic plate on Earth. In this video we break down why Indonesia’s Banda …
U.S.-Iran war ‘tax’ begins to hit American businesses and consumers Nick Friedman, co-founder of Tampa-based College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving, says his business has been facing multiple headwinds. High mortgage rates have dampened the real estate market, while rising insurance premiums are eating into operating costs. Now there’s the U.S.-Iran war and a surge …
There’s malware lurking in shady smartphone apps and cheap off-brand household electronics. It has allowed operators of massive so-called botnet networks to use people’s home and wireless network access for dangerous hacking sprees and other criminal activity. So you probably want to know: Are you affected? I describe these “residential proxy networks” in the story …
Oil prices are absolutely soaring…AND CRASHING. Yes, at the same time. The main US petroleum benchmark surged by a whopping $11.42 a barrel on Thursday alone, the last trading day before the Good Friday holiday. And one key benchmark clocked in above $140. Yet, the rest of oil futures aren’t soaring at all. In fact, …
White House hits out at 'deranged liberal conspiracy theory' claiming Trump is in hospital https://t.co/e0eXKTHFMN — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) April 4, 2026 The White House has slammed ‘deranged liberals’ for sharing a conspiracy theory that President Donald Trump was hospitalized on Saturday. The official ‘Rapid Response 47’ X account issued a series of fierce denials …
It’s less than 48 hours to Trump’s ultimatum to Iran: open the Strait of Hormuz or the power grid gets destroyed. Iran has rejected every U.S proposal so far, and seems to relish the opportunity to call Trump’s bluff. So what happens when April 6 arrives, and Trump orders strikes on Iran’s grid? 90 million …