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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying ‘Never again war’
Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.
Section 8 has turned into a scam to ensure people are reliant and vote for Dems
Section 8 has turned into a fucking scam to ensure people are reliant and vote for Dems pic.twitter.com/QMsdYe85P2 — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) May 10, 2025
The Trumpet Changes His Tune
by David Haggith Suddenly the Battle Hymn of the Republic is sounding a lot less MAGA because the Trump just won a great victory that will allow all of us to pay more forever for less of everything! Winning bigly! (I’m going to cover a story I didn’t have time to on Wednesday for medical …
Flooding and Severe Storms Possible with Record Heat This Weekend
This weekend brings a classic split in U.S. weather: flooding rains and severe storms across the Southeast, soaking rain in New England, and record-breaking heat across the West and Northern Plains. With multiple flash flood threats, organized severe weather, and temperatures 25°+ above normal out West, it’s a weekend of extremes driven by physical meteorology. …
Lutnick: The president is going to keep significant tariffs on China. That’s his expectation…
Lutnick: The president is going to keep significant tariffs on China. That’s his expectation… 34% is where it came out on Liberation Day. That’s the studied number. He may put it up higher. pic.twitter.com/tikk4obIEY — Acyn (@Acyn) May 9, 2025
Trump signs executive order giving illegal aliens free flights out of the country.
Today, I signed an Executive Order to launch the first-ever self-deportation program. Illegal aliens who stay in America face punishments, including—sudden deportation, in a place and manner solely of our discretion. TO ALL ILLEGAL ALIENS: BOOK YOUR FREE FLIGHT RIGHT NOW! pic.twitter.com/LO4eyfhZOq — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2025
US General warns about China
Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing commander, delivered a sobering assessment of China’s growing military capabilities during a recent briefing.
Florida homebuilder busted in $15M dream house scam
Spencer Calvert built Pineapple Corporation into Florida's premier custom home builder. He became the go-to for wealthy clients, including TV star Captain Sandy Yawn. From 2019-2023, he left most of his 63 luxury homes as empty concrete slabs. Now he faces 30 years in prison. pic.twitter.com/Fl8UgQMvGi — Jason Forrest (@thejasonforrest) May 8, 2025 13+ homeowners …
A BBC presenter pleaded guilty to eight counts of funding Hezbollah, and the BBC had to cover it.
Oghenochuko Ojiri failed to report a series of high-value art sales he made to Ahmad. Mr Ojiri did not respond to questions outside Westminster Magistrates's Court on whether he was concerned about Hezbollah's actions. pic.twitter.com/1dh8KefNIB — Charlie Peters (@CDP1882) May 9, 2025 An art expert who has worked on the BBC’s Bargain Hunt has admitted …
Newark mayor arrested for storming ICE detention center
.@USAttyHabba on the arrest of the Newark mayor for trespassing at an ICE detention facility holding vicious illegal immigrant gang members: "It's called grandstanding … When you break the law, there's no grandstanding that will help you." pic.twitter.com/iIaPsX1Z4l — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 9, 2025 BREAKING: Rep. LaMonica McIver (red jacket) attacks law enforcement …
Feds investigate anti-government group targeting NWS staff nationwide
The National Weather Service (NWS) is on high-alert and both federal as well as state law enforcement agencies are investigating recent threats made against weather radar facilities operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The threats are said to have been made by a group calling themselves Veterans on Patrol, described as an …
California homelessness chief paid $430K while funneling millions to husband’s NGO; Taxpayers billed for her open bar parties and $800K whistleblower hush fund
California Homelessness Executive making $430,000 per year, funneled million of dollars into her husband’s NGO three separate times, and has taxpayers pay for open bars at her parties. She paid $800,000 to silence whistleblowers @5149jamesli Her name is Dr Va Lecia Adams Kellum. She’s the former CEO of the LA Homeless Services Authority. – She …
Political commentator Camryn Kinsey just fainted live on Fox News
🔥🚨BREAKING: Political commentator Camryn Kinsey just fainted live on Fox News, I am praying that she is ok. pic.twitter.com/fDeV3rwxGt — Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) May 9, 2025
Why Owning a House is MAKING YOU POOR
Owning a home is still touted as the number one goal that Americans should strive for. The American dream. However that American dream is costing people serious money because the cost of owning a home is going up substantially along with that equity.
Disney’s ABC & The View FACE PENALTIES Over Shocking Violations… Bye Bye Whoopi?!
Trump’s new head of the FCC just went on live TV to issue a mega warning to Disney and specifically ABC.
White House: Trump will not unilaterally bring down tariffs on China, need to see concessions from China.
White House: Trump will not unilaterally bring down tariffs on China, need to see concessions from China. — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) May 9, 2025 Now it’s 80% tariffs on China up from 50% yesterday 😂. I can’t keep up. It might as well be 145%. No trade happens at that level. pic.twitter.com/C2JMjlRD7M — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) …
Trump tax cuts are in big trouble.
Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republicans behind closed doors Thursday that he is pursuing $1.5 trillion in spending cuts as part of the GOP’s party-line megabill, resulting in a smaller tax cuts package of $4 trillion. The scaled-down component of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” would present a huge challenge to House Republicans and …
Small investment fees compound into massive losses over time, 1% annual fee slashes 25% of your portfolio’s value
A 1% annual investment fee will lower your portfolio by ~25.8% over 30 years. A 0.10% annual investment fee will lower it by only ~3% over 30 years. That 22 percentage point difference could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fees compound. pic.twitter.com/iv3zY0jQVh — The Money Cruncher, CPA (@money_cruncher) May 8, 2025 Most people …
Japan wages crash -2.1% YoY. Worst real wage drop in two years. BOJ faces deflationary disaster, hikes off the table
Japan wage shock: Real wages plunge to -2.1% YoY, the worst in two years, and a deflationary disaster for the BOJ which puts a final nail in any hiking plans. If anything, BOJ should restart NIRP and boost QE (but it can't with Bessent watching its every move). pic.twitter.com/kAV3BNcQgR — zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 9, 2025
Joe Biden is on the View
NEW: Jill Biden has to rescue Joe Biden after he is asked about allegations concerning his mental decline. Well, there is your answer. Question: What is your response to allegations regarding your mental decline? Biden: *Rambles about the Civil War and COVID* Jill Biden:… pic.twitter.com/UXJKdGaN0E — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 8, 2025
Short term rental trying to get out…
LMFAO short term rental trying to get out. Did this piece of shit ever actually rent? pic.twitter.com/cA1p6Jh646 — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) May 8, 2025 San Francisco unsold homes pile up, +43% year over year This latest potential red flag for the US economy housing inventory in the hottest real estate market on earth are starting …
Hooray! A Tentative Deal with the UK, Only 199 Deals to Go
via Mike Shedlock: Trump worked out a deal with the UK, a US trade surplus country. US Balance of Trade from the Census Department, chart by Mish One Down, 199 to Go We have the first deal (with details to be worked out later). Please note Trump Announces “Breakthrough Trade Agreement” with U.K. Speaking from the …
Trump suggests cutting China tariff to 80 percent — ‘Scott Bessent will decide.’
An 80% levy would be a significant reduction from the 145% tariff currently facing many Chinese goods. However, that number could still be seen as prohibitive to trade. It is unclear if Trump wants the 80% rate to be the long-term tariff for China, or whether it should be viewed as a step in negotiations. …
Biden Inc dries up, family revenue stream gone, Joe and Jill hit The View amid cash strain
A source “very familiar with the Bidens” tells @MarkHalperin that “Biden Inc.,” the family business that generated millions of dollars in revenue to support their lifestyle, has dried up. “The trough is empty, the spigot is turned off,” says Mark. “Biden Inc. needs a source of… pic.twitter.com/T1CVgO7p4Z — 2WAY (@2waytvapp) May 8, 2025
Global Banks Are Dangerously Overexposed to Risk
Insiders are looking for the exits. Short selling sharks are circling. Regulated banks are majorly exposed to this credit segment, another one deep within the shadows. Could this explain why market signals remain near or at extremes? From swap spreads to gold ratios, there is deflationary everywhere in them and credit default swaps have cast …