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Authorities in Michigan say search crews did not find any additional bodies inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel where a former Marine opened fire and set the building ablaze, killing four people. (AP video: Mark Vancleave).
J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling I’m seeing quite a bit of comment about this, so I want to make a couple of points. I’m not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The idea is as ludicrous as me checking with the boss I had when I was twenty-one for what …
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/trump-administration-explores-taking-stakes-in-more-critical-minerals-companies-report/ar-AA1NiBrS The negotiations largely involve Department of Energy grants and loans for companies that mine and process the metals and components used in batteries, according to the report, which cited consultants with clients in the talks. The talks follow the July deal where the U.S. government received a 15% stake in rare earths producer MP …
Welp crypto had a hell of a run 🚨 See you all in a couple years 🫡 pic.twitter.com/4eh1xxbMZw — Barchart (@Barchart) September 29, 2025 Looks like it’s been more than a million years https://t.co/kpTvNUhHg6 pic.twitter.com/gfBuCCJJkZ — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) September 29, 2025
On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, eToro introduces staking for U.S. customers, who can now earn rewards for crypto assets, including Cardano’s ADA token, ether, and Solana’s SOL token. Plus, the Blockchain Association sends a letter to lawmakers reaffirming the support of the digital assets industry for the GENIUS Act, which is now law …
The Republican party was able to stop the fringe Tea Party. That's made them relevant again, if the Democrats don't stop the socialists they will never be relevant. This will be great for Republicans but we need two party system or we are cooked — punknomad (@DrPunkNomad) September 28, 2025 We are one step closer …
I don’t understand, she asked for the woman’s opinion and then got berated for it. That’s incredibly provocative, especially since it was being recorded. But if words are enough to make you physically assault someone, the problem is on you, whether it’s lack of impulse control, anger management, or whatever you want to call it. …
https://twitter.com/NorthmanTrader/status/1972649770239041720 JUST IN – Trump to impose a 100% tariff on "any and all" movies made outside the U.S. in a bid to reclaim Hollywood, which was "stolen" by foreign countries. pic.twitter.com/4qjV5elHmb — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) September 29, 2025 WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump repeated his threat to impose 100% tariffs on movies made outside the …
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/eric-adams-drops-out-mayoral-race-new-york-city-rcna229436 The mayor had been running for re-election as a third-party candidate but was running fourth in a number of recent public polls. New York Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is dropping his third-party bid for re-election, narrowing the field for November’s election. “Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign,” …
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“We have in Japan it’s $550 billion, South Korea’s $350 billion. That’s upfront,” Trump told reporters on Thursday Japan has said they will make investments based on U.S. projects, rather than paying upfront. Japan says the investments should be made ‘from time to time’ until the end of Trump’s term in January 2029. Japan intended …
No, not entirely. Canada's program targets specific prohibited assault-style firearms (over 2,500 models banned since 2020), not all guns. Owners can get compensation via a voluntary buyback, with amnesty extended to October 2026. After that, possessing those firearms could lead… — Filip V. (@V468420Filip) September 28, 2025 No, not entirely. Canada’s program targets specific prohibited …
EU’s Big Brother Border Tech Hits UK Travelers in October. The DIGITAL Entry/Exit System (EES) begins. https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/europes-bold-new-digital-border-security-system-takes-effect-in-october-bringing-extra-delays-for-uk-passport-holders/ Europe’s Bold New Digital Border Security System Takes Effect In October, Bringing Extra Delays For UK Passport Holders Starting in October 2025, UK travelers heading to Schengen Area countries will face significant delays as new EU border control …
As new tensions rise between Russia and NATO powers, Moscow’s top diplomat insisted to world leaders Saturday that his nation doesn’t intend to attack Europe but will mount a “decisive response” to any aggression. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke at the United Nations General Assembly after weeks in which unauthorized flights into NATO’s airspace — …
https://www.newsnationnow.com/entertainment-news/food/food-banks-struggling-federal-support/ Wow. Seeing it all in a chart makes me speechless. We’ve gotten so good at hiding financial pain. Instead of bread lines like we saw in 1929 we have EBT cards. Food banks are seeing record numbers though too but no one talks about it. https://t.co/QtD9XdGLRQ — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) September 27, 2025 The …
🚨 BREAKING: Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries plan to meet with President Trump at the WHITE HOUSE this Monday, right before the October 1st government shutdown, per Punchbowl. Are they about to CAVE? Conditioning the government on transgender surgeries for kids and illegal… pic.twitter.com/0JO1OB93P4 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 27, 2025 Donald Trump has called …
AI-designed viruses are here and already killing bacteria https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/09/17/1123801/ai-virus-bacteriophage-life/ A research team in California says it used AI to propose new genetic codes for viruses—and managed to get several of these viruses to replicate and kill bacteria. The scientists, based at Stanford University and the nonprofit Arc Institute, both in Palo Alto, say the germs …
A collision between a delivery robot and a man using a mobility scooter in West Hollywood received more than 26 million views. Mark Chaney, who has cerebral palsy, says the Serve Robotics device repeatedly blocked his path. The viral encounter prompted calls for company accountability and hateful attacks against Chaney. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-25/viral-video-of-delivery-robot-colliding-with-man-in-wheelchair-sparks-accessibility-debate
Several "indigenous" people conjure Montezuma's Revenge on federal agents at the Broadview ICE facility. This technique was extremely effective among the Aztecs and their enemies. pic.twitter.com/oe24mkWOej — Kim "Katie" USA (@KimKatieUSA) September 27, 2025
At least two dozen people wearing masks and some carrying pickaxes and handguns smashed jewelry cases and made off with bags full of items during a robbery at a San Francisco Bay area jewelry store, authorities said. Read more: https://bit.ly/480wvYA Surveillance and drone video captured the entire heist: The suspects entered in broad daylight, …
Family and friends of the 39-year-old held a pop-up event on Saturday, selling lunch plates to raise money for his funeral. “No one should have that kind of ending to their life.”
Their true colors towards their own starting to come out. Bondi DOJ Opposes Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act https://t.co/eK4TS1lIii — zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 27, 2025 The Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi has continued to attack Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA), treating it much the same way the Biden administration did. That …
Gold has doubled since 2023 and forecasts call for much higher. But this isn’t just another rally. While the Fed cuts rates and analysts warn of the global currency crisis, gold’s record run looks more like a rebellion against unbacked currency itself… By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories …
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said she directly told Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem earlier in the day that federal troops are not needed in Portland, which she said is doing “just fine” on its own. U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Ore., “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” …
Moments earlier: U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino leads an exit from the ICE facility, threatening to arrest anyone in the street. Ultimately, two foot chases begin (both were arrested.) pic.twitter.com/zg5IDAmYyI — Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) September 27, 2025 Ouch!
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A federal grand jury has indicted three women accused of following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent home and posting his address on social media, the Department of Justice said Friday. The women – Cynthia Raygoza, 37, of Riverside; Sandra Carmona Samane, 25, of Panaroma City; and Ashleigh Brown, 38, of …
It’s amazing how fast governments forget they are servants not masters and that they have ZERO authority not given to them BY THE PEOPLE!! h/t @Givy55
The government of the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar on Thursday imposed a nighttime curfew following protests, which saw police use rubber bullets and tear gas to quash demonstrations over ongoing water and power cuts.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/25/health-aca-obamacare-federal-government-shutdown.html “The Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of this year unless Congress intervenes. If the ACA subsidies disappear, health providers could lose more than $32 billion in revenue and see an extra $7.7 billion in unpaid medical bills from uninsured patients, a new analysis finds. Average …
