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New research suggests that eating too much cheese or other dairy before bed is linked to more bad dreams, especially for those who are lactose intolerant. But some can’t resist. https://t.co/Qg1O4BQ8Op — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 19, 2025 If you find eating some foods makes you sleep badly, you’re not alone — and …
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday that Intel must give the U.S. government an equity stake in the company in return for CHIPS Act funds. “We should get an equity stake for our money,” Lutnick said on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” Tuesday. “So we’ll deliver the money, which was already committed under the Biden …
H.R.8445 – To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the eligibility of United States citizens who serve in the Israeli Defense Forces for certain protections relating to such service. Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (Introduced 05/17/2024) Cosponsor : Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]* 05/17/2024 h/t arnott
https://twitter.com/NorthmanTrader/status/1957874205925474531 Feels like we're at a pretty major inflection point pic.twitter.com/IBqaRsNQKI — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) August 19, 2025 Wow, over $75 billion wiped off Palantir in just 5 days as investors panic over its sky-high valuation. Citron Research recently said the stock was dangerously overvalued and a major mismatch for its fundamentals. pic.twitter.com/FSaAR4bBw7 — …
They shouldn’t have cut rates late last year to start with. The cat is out of the bag at this point. They cut 50bps last year with PPI @ 3.5% and Core Inflation 3.3%… their true mandate is infinite bag pumping, not inflation control. If inflation is high they just say it’s “transitory”, which is …
Walking just 2,300 daily steps (around 20 minutes) begins lowering major heart risks by 17%. Brisk walking (80+ steps per minute) cuts heart failure risk by 30% and strokes by 24%. Even people with high blood pressure see a 22% reduced heart failure risk per 1,000 extra steps. Consistency matters more than hitting 10,000 steps; …
⚡️Trump: Russia is a powerful military nation, whether people like it or not. It is the much bigger nation. You don't take on a nation that is 10 times your size. https://t.co/4CBlUDsa5p pic.twitter.com/oXqE8KNPno — War Intel (@warintel4u) August 19, 2025
Moscow REFUSES to commit to Putin-Zelensky peace talks, saying 40-minute call with Trump was only 'fairly constructive' – as Finland's PM questions if 'untrustworthy' Kremlin despot has 'courage' needed to act following US-led bid to end Ukraine war https://t.co/PHffv0wH13 — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) August 19, 2025 Vladimir Putin has failed to commit to peace talks …
Obama: "I want something that will symbolize my Presidency." Architect: "How about this giant heap of garbage?" Obama: "Ah yes, that's perfect." pic.twitter.com/MBcXEOu7xC — The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) August 19, 2025
Sales of Tesla ’s flashy Cybertruck are a fraction of the more than 1 million reservations the company had a month before deliveries began rolling out in November 2023. So far, U.S. sales total just over 52,000 units, according to Cox Automotive. “It’s a really remarkable vehicle,” said Sean Tucker, executive editor of Cox Automotive. …
Paul Pelosi took out $1.7 million in Covid PPP loans that were forgiven…. WTF They collectively have a PA worth several hundred million (~400-500mn USD)https://t.co/KMhbOgbWWe https://t.co/a57gOJleVs — Special Situations 🌐 Research Newsletter (Jay) (@SpecialSitsNews) August 19, 2025
According to the LVMPD: A multi-agency operation targeting child sex predators led to the arrest of eight individuals over the last two weeks. The Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) joint operation included detectives and agents from the ICAC Task Force and the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force, to include the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police …
After a heatwave, Southern Europe is dealing with catastrophic wildfires destroying towns and cities. The heatwave had temperatures soaring up to a blistering 43C/109F! Spain, Portugal, & Italy are now in a blazing battle to save homes and land. Hot of the upload press, Drone footage of devastation left in Spain. video description “Scorching heat …
Japan Government has paid out for as many as 8432 injuries including 903 deaths after COVID-19 vaccination as of November 18, 2024 Indeed, under its relief system for injury to health with vaccination, the government has provided payouts for as many as 8432 injuries including 903 deaths after COVID-19 vaccination as of November 18, 2024 …
LMFAO pic.twitter.com/ZelKlQRqgw — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 18, 2025 "We need home prices to come down" – CEO Redfin pic.twitter.com/JZn5bHec0u — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 19, 2025 Historically, new homes almost always commanded a premium because they offered fresh construction, modern layouts, and builder incentives were minor relative to demand. Existing homes carried the discount …
Trump in the Oval Office with the leaders of Europe all sitting around his desk… The man produces historic photos. pic.twitter.com/JSy5JNWOLA — Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) August 19, 2025
HOURS AFTER TRUMP–ZELENSKY MEETING, RUSSIA UNLEASHES MASSIVE ATTACK ON UKRAINE While the U.S. and EU were talking about security guarantees, Moscow responded with one of its biggest airstrikes this month. 270 drones and 10 missiles were launched overnight. Ukraine shot down or suppressed 236, but hits still landed, including on the Kremenchuk Oil Refinery. Source: …
BREAKING: Chamath Palihapitiya is launching a new SPAC. The company will be worth $250M & offer 25M shares at $10 per share. It is called “American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp.” Chamath’s previous SPACs including Opendoor, Virgin Galactic, and Clover Health are each down… pic.twitter.com/mDhEr7X5tS — amit (@amitisinvesting) August 18, 2025 https://twitter.com/longoption/status/1957610143081984407 Literally the day after Chamath …
$PLTR might be the most overvalued stock of all times, says The Economist. It doesn’t get to be a genius to see this.$PLTR Free Cash Flow: $1.7 billion$PLTR Market Cap: $412 billion$UNH Free Cash Flow: $25 billion$UNH Market Cap: $280 billion That says something. pic.twitter.com/1vNsb13lEL — Oguz Erkan (@oguzerkan) August 19, 2025 1/ Howard Marks …
A church in Sweden is being moved lock, stock and belfry along a three-mile route as part of the relocation of an entire town. It’s happening because the world’s largest underground iron-ore mine is threatening to swallow the community. Read more: https://t.co/pUtADBQbPS pic.twitter.com/l8j4IdxoGp — ABC News (@ABC) August 19, 2025 The Kiruna Church — called …
by Martin Armstrong German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has come under fire for stating that it would be unwise to send troops into Ukraine. “We are the only European troop contributor to station a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania. Doing that and also stationing troops in Ukraine would probably be too much for us,” Wadephul told the …
by James Hickman I know it’s cliche, but one of the happiest days of my life was a bit more than four years ago when my daughter was born in Cancún, Mexico. My wife and I chose Mexico deliberately— given all the COVID craziness that was going on (especially in the US), we wanted to …
Unless they drop asset prices, no one is going to fucking retired after the boomers.pic.twitter.com/oPYVbH6wwq — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 17, 2025 Next time a boomer tells you to work harder. Punch him in the face 🥊 They had it way easier. https://t.co/geb4kWjaO7 — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) August 19, 2025
At this time, numerous emergency crews are responding to a cargo ship fire in the Baltimore Harbor on Chesapeake Bay, according to Maryland officials. The Baltimore City Fire Department reported that the ship caught fire in the Patapsco River near the site of the Key Bridge collapse While initial reports described it as an explosion, …
BREAKING: Trump says D.C. restaurants are “bursting.” Reality check. After his Aug 11 police takeover, OpenTable shows seated diners in Washington fell 16% that day, then cratered 31% by Aug 13, and were still down around 20% through Aug 16. Restaurant Week kicked off Aug 18… pic.twitter.com/KtuMV2aYER — Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) August 19, 2025 WASHINGTON …
DC crime since the announcement of federal control versus the 7 days prior: Robbery ⬇️46%ADW ⬇️6%Carjacking ⬇️83%Car Theft ⬇️21%Violent Crime ⬇️22%Property Crime ⬇️6%All Crimes⬇️8% While federal assistance gives us a boost, we must repeal the misguided Comprehensive… — DC Police Union (@DCPoliceUnion) August 18, 2025 Trump has D.C. so locked down that even Bret Baier …
Yosemite National Park fired a park ranger last week for hanging a transgender pride flag on the park’s iconic El Capitan rock formation in May. Shannon “SJ” Joslin, who has been a ranger and a wildlife biologist in the park since 2021, said they were fired Aug. 12 from what they described as their dream …
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Guys I found him An honest mortgage broker pic.twitter.com/7TlNQG7TYJ — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 18, 2025
