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Any excuse to get out of school these kids have no clue as to what they’re even doing there — GINGERSKOL💜💛 (@GlowSurfing) December 9, 2025 They're clearly just protesting winter. — Anthony Francis (@Anthony_Francis) December 9, 2025
The BRICS gold pact now spans 33 nations as Russia leads efforts to establish a precious metals exchange. This would enable member countries to trade gold, platinum, and rare earth minerals outside Western-controlled platforms. The system includes eleven full participants with twenty-two additional countries in application stages, building infrastructure that …
Southern California is facing a sudden and dangerous air-quality emergency as authorities issue widespread alerts urging residents to stay indoors. More than 18 million Americans are under the alert issued Tuesday, which the National Weather Service (NWS) says will remain in effect until midnight. The South Coast Air Quality Management …
$JPM 👀 pic.twitter.com/I9AEkddf7K — Godzilla Trader 🦖 (@David_Tracey) December 9, 2025 JPMorgan shares drop as bank warns of fragile consumers, higher costs Investing.com — JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) stock fell 4.3% by 2 pm Tuesday after the bank’s consumer and community banking CEO Marianne Lake warned of a “bit more fragile” …
A New York judge has unsealed the grand jury materials as well as other documents in relation to the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes as the Trump administration has been pushing to release more of the documents related to Epstein. The …
COCOA, FLA. – A small plane crashed into the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Monday night, right during the evening commute. That plane struck at least one vehicle, sending one person to the hospital, officials said. The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. on the southbound lanes of I-94, …
The reality . Bitcoiners scream “fiat is trash” from the rooftops Yet every single one of them needs fiat to buy their precious magic algorithm. They pray daily for “number go up” Not for freedom, not for revolution Just so they can cash out for more fiat than they put …
European officials weigh the “nuclear option” of selling U.S. Treasuries if Trump negotiates a Ukraine deal unilaterally. Discover the implications for allied relations. European officials are contemplating the possibility of selling U.S. Treasuries if former President Donald Trump negotiates a deal regarding Ukraine without consulting America”s allies. This consideration has …
Donald Trump did not rule out expanding US military operations beyond Venezuela to Mexico and Colombia. The president said in a interview taped this week that he would consider using military force on two US allies in Latin America. Trump cited Mexico and Colombia’s drug trade into the US as …
All signs point to the first double bear market in one year since the 1930s. Unforeseen by basically everyone. The criminal element can't predict their own handiwork coming undone. pic.twitter.com/YwRGWd0Nyl — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 9, 2025 How far can this go? Investors are in "all-in mode", as NYSE available cash …
"Qatar and Turkey are reportedly advocating a two‑year grace period during which Hamas could legally retain its weapons…" In that case, Israel must have a grace period during which to eliminate Hamas.https://t.co/1GWeWghxy4 — Ayn Reagan (@AynReagan) December 9, 2025 “Qatar and Turkiye are working to create a certain situation in …
President Donald Trump has been caught on a hot mic blasting Republicans over the blocks on his U.S attorney appointments. In a widely shared video posted on X, the president can be heard speaking as members of the press are leaving an event at the White House. “You know, I …
Vietnamese never ask for hand outs. We just work hard, and let our actions speak. Are there are some that ask, of course. Overall the majority put in the work hard and provide back to the country that allowed them to live safely. 💪🇺🇸 — Albert Buu (@subnetmask) December 8, …
via devdiscourse: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine will brief the ‘Gang of Eight’ lawmakers. This group comprises intelligence committee leaders and Senate and House leaders from both parties, receiving updates on significant national security actions. The Pentagon declined immediate comment. U.S. Defense …
President Donald Trump announced a total $12 billion in funding to help American farmers during an event on Monday, and said that it would come from tariff revenue. “I’m delighted to announce this afternoon that the United States will be taking a small portion of the hundreds of billions of …
Megyn Kelly is joined by Walter Kirn, Editor-at-Large of “County Highway,” to discuss the massive and growing Somali fraud scandal in Minneapolis, mayor Jacob Frey feeding into the story and speaking Somali, what might still be uncovered in the weeks ahead, and more.
The U.S. Supreme Court is signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of independent agency board members, as the court’s conservative majority suggested it would overturn a 90-year-old decision that has limited this type of presidential power. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren). The U.S. Supreme Court is signaling support for President …
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What’s really interesting about the strikes in Venezuela is the fact that only 8% of the drug supply that comes into the US is coming from Venezuela. Most of it is cocaine. I have no sympathy for narcoterrorists being killed. It’s just worth noting that over 90% of the drug …
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said it’s working to create two different categories of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses to compete next year with existing models from Meta Platforms Inc.: one with screens, and another that’s audio focused. The first AI glasses that Google is collaborating on will arrive sometime in 2026, it …
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a dogged supporter-turned-critic of President Trump, tells 60 Minutes about her fractured relationship with the president and why she decided to resign from Congress.
UK police have confirmed they are assessing allegations that Nigel Farage‘s Reform Party overspent on the Brexit leader’s general election campaign in the Clacton constituency (electoral district) last year.Richard Everett, a former Reform councillor and member of the party’s campaign team, reportedly submitted documents to London’s Metropolitan Police, alleging that …
Lose-lose situation. The question is, do we want a company controlling the entire film and streaming industry, or do we want to further enlarge the power of the Ellison family? Here are my thoughts from 3 days ago, but I’m happy to talk about this even further. https://t.co/Ta6bl4kFQ2 — World …
SAN JOSE, Calif. — On Friday, Waymo announced a voluntary recall after recorded issues in Texas. Videos showed the robotaxis illegally driving past stopped school buses in Austin. No injuries were reported, but after more than 19 incidents, school leaders asked Waymo to pause all operations near schools during pick-up …
In her article in @amconmag, @CatoFP's @katherinet57 writes: "The new National Defense Authorization Act handcuffs the president to an antiquated European defense posture." Read here:https://t.co/bNaMo0gcja pic.twitter.com/Idm7lyhoPu — Cato Foreign Policy (@CatoFP) December 7, 2025 Sprawling defense legislation set for a vote as soon as this week would place new restrictions …
DC police chief steps down ‘to spend more time with family’ after Trump crackdown Smith, a longtime federal law enforcement official and former head of the U.S. Park Police, assumed command during one of Washington’s most volatile years in nearly two decades Washington, D.C.’s police chief is stepping down after …
This is a more recent version of the "Chart of the Century"….. pic.twitter.com/G86LIZxxa0 — Mark J. Perry (@Mark_J_Perry) December 8, 2025 By providing "free service" to everyone, the government becomes the largest buyer – a monopsony. Once you have that relationship (or close to it) set up, special interests will …
The Congress during President Donald Trump’s final two years in office will look a lot different than the current one. House lawmakers are resigning from Congress at a record rate with 40 members — roughly 10% — passing on running for reelection in 2026. More lawmakers are expected to call …
Gundlach says Fed will launch QE if yields hit 6%. Jeff Gundlach: "I believe at 6%, the Fed will announce QE (aka buying long term bonds) and when they do, you will have to be very quick, and buy as much as you possibly could, because it'll be just like …
