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Switzerland Goes To War Against Free Speech: Man Jailed For Claiming That Skeletons Reflect Gender https://t.co/Gdeu1Uq8uw — zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 24, 2025 Switzerland was famous (or infamous) for staying neutral in World War II. It simply would not take a side between the Nazis and the rest of the world. However, when it comes to …
Xi’s strategic evolution takes a page from Trump’s own “maximum pressure” playbook of using the threat of overwhelming economic sanctions to get his way against adversaries and friends alike. According to those familiar with Beijing’s thinking, while China’s reactions to U.S. trade assaults were often proportional in the past, its countermeasures now are designed to …
Former White House Chief Strategist and member of President Donald J. Trump’s Inner Circle, Steve Bannon, insisting that Trump will receive a third term as president during a recent interview with The Economist. Bannon: “Well he’s gonna get a third term. Trump is gonna be president in ‘28 and people ought to just get accommodated …
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Off her meds? Or was she ever on meds? Candace isn’t even doing her makeup and hair anymore. There is something wrong with Candace pic.twitter.com/pysIeRj12N — Jammles (@jammles9) October 23, 2025 h/t Rev El. Haitian
You guys controlled every major network and still couldn’t beat him 😭 pic.twitter.com/u9lnDzbdXR — LOOK (@lookdotfun) October 23, 2025 If you truly care about free speech, where are you ? pic.twitter.com/E5z5lwpzXU — SeeingClearly (@Lina62797224) October 23, 2025 pic.twitter.com/AnUBzfJH1J — imnothim (@ImnothimSoma6) October 24, 2025
Tropical Storm Melissa continues to spin in the Caribbean. At the same time, “life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides” are expected over portions of Southern Hispaniola and Jamaica through the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The NHC said in an 8 p.m. ET advisory on Friday, Oct. 24, that Melissa was …
BREAKING: The City of Chicago FINALLY released footage of the BRUTAL, unprovoked attack of Kathleen Miles by suspect William Livingston after @CWBChicago filed a FOI request. Livingston can be seen walking up behind Miles before punching her in the head, knocking her out, and… pic.twitter.com/TJreUXSX6D — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) October 21, 2025 Exactly — …
Liberals to have another nuclear meltdown in … 4 … 3 … 2 … https://t.co/8FPRO9YKQJ — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) October 24, 2025
Donald Trump has ordered the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean in a major escalation in his war on narco-terrorists from Venezuela. The USS Gerald R. Ford is joining the deployment of US Southern Command, Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on Friday. The $20 billion, 1,090-ft vessel — which can carry more than …
Yes ,and the trend goes even deeper.As Japan and China reduce their U.S. Treasury exposure,their reserves are quietly re-anchoring elsewhere.The correlation between Treasuries and global reserves has broken,flows are now moving through Chinese bonds and ultimately into Gold,… pic.twitter.com/0wwRIOnF8P — Macro Liquidity by Sunil Reddy (@Macrobysunil) October 23, 2025 The world is clearly splitting into …
https://twitter.com/wadeblasingame/status/1981516762932986165 In the final stretch of New York City’s mayoral race, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani is experiencing a surge in support, despite facing intense criticism from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and outgoing Mayor Eric Adams. Their attacks, which many have labeled Islamophobic and divisive, appear to be backfiring, bolstering Mamdani’s position as the progressive candidate …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flW8nU61KU0 Earlier this week, U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced the opening of a civilian military coordination center in southern Israel where around 200 U.S. troops are working alongside the Israeli military and delegations from other countries planning the stabilization and reconstruction of Gaza.
via Matthew Piepenburg VON GREYERZ partner, Matthew Piepenburg, joins David Lin in this extremely informative, fact-based and sober overview of the macro forces impacting the USD, US citizens, US markets and increasingly poor options ahead. With gold racing north, Piepenburg addresses the highly unlikely forces which might halt its secular rise. This would require a global debt …
https://www.theverge.com/news/805387/warner-bros-sale-netflix-amazon-apple-interested Three of the rumored potential buyers for entertainment titan Warner Bros. Discovery are tech companies. Netflix, Amazon, and Apple are all interested in buying Warner Bros. Discovery as a whole or acquiring pieces of the company, like its content libraries and production assets, according to Bloomberg. Earlier this week, Warner Bros. Discovery announced it …
via notayesmanseconomics In a link between my personal and blogging life a friend departed on a business trip to Argentina the weekend before last and she asked what I thought of the economic situation there? Below is how I replied. The story starts yesterday with this from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent This is quite …
Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, The short answer is no. Alleged Threat – SNAP Benefits End November 1 SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, widely known as food stamps. Politico reports At Least 25 States Plan to Cut Off Food Aid Benefits in November Millions of low-income Americans will lose access to food aid …
SINGAPORE: Chinese state oil majors have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow’s two biggest oil companies, multiple trade sources said on Thursday (Oct 23). The move comes as refiners in India, the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, are set to sharply cut their …
Donald Trump is building a ballroom twice the size of the White House. He says it’s “his money,” but it’s really from companies chasing favors. Meanwhile, farmers can’t sell soybeans and the government’s shut down. This isn’t what Americans voted for. pic.twitter.com/2pjpraDPfN — Jessica Tarlov (@JessicaTarlov) October 22, 2025 https://twittercom/WUTangKids/status/1981125568461746548 The Republican president and top …
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located. Trump posted on social media that Mayor Daniel Lurie told him Wednesday night that the city was making progress …
BREAKING: Senate Democrats have done the UNTHINKABLE and BLOCKED a bill that would’ve paid essential workers during the Schumer Shutdown. They are ALL ABOUT inflicting maximum pain on the American people, it couldn’t be more obvious. Democrats DON’T CARE about Americans!!! 🚨BREAKING: Senate Democrats have done the UNTHINKABLE and BLOCKED a bill that would've paid …
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital the administration is “on pace to shatter historic records” by deporting 600,000 illegals by the end of Trump’s first year back in office. She said that in total, more than two million illegal aliens have left the U.S., including 1.6 million who voluntarily self-deported, as well …
During my latest interview with President Trump, he made clear to Netanyahu the consequences if he capitulates to extremists in his coalition and moves to annex the West Bank: "Israel would lose ALL of its support from the United States if that happened.”https://t.co/GqId2PWgNw pic.twitter.com/FuJUgEgjr5 — Eric Cortellessa (@EricCortellessa) October 23, 2025 When asked about the …
Are they getting rid of all the remaining American workers Applied Materials reportedly cutting significant number of roles – “largest layoff in last decade” – Source #MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) October 23, 2025 Target cuts 1,800 corporate jobs in first mass layoff since GFC Sounds very bullish #MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) October 23, 2025 America’s …
Fact-checkers note that while the movement is decentralized and includes grassroots elements, there is no single public ledger detailing the full scope of its funding. However, leaked documents and donor disclosures suggest that total support may exceed $250 million, especially when factoring in tech platforms, legal defense funds, and media amplification. “Available analyses show no …
China's G1 humanoid robot is mastering combat skills at a terrifying rate pic.twitter.com/CTv5W1QXZj — Interesting AF (@interesting_aIl) October 22, 2025 https://shop.unitree.com/products/unitree-g1
‘Immigration judges can no longer grant bond for immigrants who entered the US without authorization’ “DHS calling the ruling, quote, a big win for our ICE attorneys securing our ability to detain illegal aliens until they are deported.” “A new immigration court directive could keep people detained much longer before they’re deported. The Board of …
