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JUST IN: Target pulls "most" self-checkout lines because of shoplifting pic.twitter.com/hNke17WSEE — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 4, 2025
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Homeland Security: “Fixed it.”
Fixed it. https://t.co/IUpbuco89z pic.twitter.com/nDjzJpYjtp — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) May 3, 2025
Zelensky doubles down on Moscow’s May 9th Victory Day Parade Threat
The Ukrainian leader has rejected Russia’s proposal for a three-day truce from May 8 and insists on a 30-day ceasefire instead Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has warned that Kiev cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders attending the May 9 celebrations in Moscow. He also dismissed Russia’s proposal for a Victory Day ceasefire as a “theatrical …
68% of reserve forces now overweight, report finds…
According to a new report by the American Security Project, two out of three of the country’s reserve forces – nearly 68% – are overweight. On X, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth lamented: “Completely unacceptable. This is what happens when standards are IGNORED – and this is what we are changing. REAL fitness & weight standards are here. …
Mojave solar plant closes after $1.6B loan and 11-year run
This is Ivanpah, a solar power facility in the Mojave Desert. Fifteen years ago they got a $1.6 billion loan from the Department of Energy. Now 11 years later, the facility is closing. pic.twitter.com/Mky4KRgPPK — 🗡️🛡️Sir Rickster🛡️🗡️ (@Rickster_75) May 2, 2025
Trump Says His Budget Proposal Will End the ‘Green New Scam’
The budget proposal takes aim at several offices within the Energy Department and calls for $15 billion of cuts from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Specifically, the budget blueprint cancels the Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, a $2.1 billion program designed “to establish and carry out a carbon dioxide transportation …
Trump’s Budget Calls for $17 Billion Cut to NIH, Citing Lax Oversight of Gain-of-Function Research in Wuhan
The White House budget calls for slashing $17 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), citing the agency’s failure to properly monitor risky gain-of-function research it funded at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV)—where the COVID-19 pandemic plausibly originated. “While evidence of the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic leaking from a laboratory …
China sales of Tesla down 63%.
Tesla sales dropping -63% in China Chinese are quietly realizing that it doesn’t make sense to buy essentially a Chinese car (made all in Shanghai) to enrich an owner who supports a hostile US policy Slowly all American brands sales will drop unless a reverse in US policy https://t.co/WRaEVLT1FC — Marco Castelli (@macastel3) May 2, …
‘Unparalleled’ snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
The blood of a US man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades has led to an “unparalleled” antivenom, say scientists. Antibodies found in Tim Friede’s blood have been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests. Current therapies have to match the specific …
AI scientist team joins search for extraterrestrial life. AstroAgents generate 100+ theories on origins of life
AI SCIENTIST TEAM JOINS THE HUNT FOR LIFE BEYOND EARTH Meet AstroAgents — a digital dream team of eight AI-powered researchers now probing the great cosmic question: are we alone? Designed to study Mars samples NASA hopes to bring back, these AI agents work like a scientific relay race. One sifts through data, another critiques, …
Buffett didn’t buy the dip. Cash $348B, +$14B since February
⚠️BREAKING: *WARREN BUFFETT'S BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY'S 1Q CASH PILE RISES TO $347.7 BILLION, HIGHEST LEVEL ON RECORD$BRK.A pic.twitter.com/5J7cvDmBjR — Investing.com (@Investingcom) May 3, 2025 Breaking – Latest Berkshire Cash $348B, +$14B since February. Looks like Buffett hasn't been putting all that much capital to work? Warren thinks the lows are NOT in? pic.twitter.com/Noa8IFDwFC — Lawrence McDonald …
China deal or market collapse: 80% chance of catastrophic stock losses ahead
If we don't get a deal with China soon, we are heading for an apocalyptic market and economy it's as simple as that. The probability of a deal may be ~20% with say 10% upside to stocks = +2% probable gain. The probability of no deal is 80% with -50% downside to stocks = -40%… …
Tariff revenue likely to be $150 billion this year — That won’t even make a dent in U.S. deficit.
President Trump’s tariffs became very real for importers last month as the government collected more than $17.4 billion in “Customs and Certain Excise Taxes” during April. That was nearly double March’s haul of $9.6 billion, dwarfing the smaller spikes in revenue seen during Trump’s first term. All told, the duties have deposited more than $70 …
This Is The Biggest Economic Story Of 2025 So Far
by Michael The president of the United States just threatened to end all trade with China if the Chinese do not stop buying oil from Iran. I realize that this sounds like something that Hollywood would dream up, but this isn’t a plot from an episode of your favorite television show. This is really happening. President …
Democrats’ tax argument collapses when pressed on who’s considered “rich”
Something amazing happens when you ask a Democrat about taxes. First, they claim they don’t want to raise taxes. Then, they say they only want to raise taxes on “rich people.” But when you try to get them to define “rich,” the whole scam falls apart Something amazing happens when you ask a Democrat about …
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.
Jeff Bezos of Amazon, $AMZN, will sell up to 25 million shares in the company, valued at around $5 billion. Over 70% of products sold on Amazon are made in China
Bezos getting out since he get most of his product from China. Facts. Over 70% of products sold on Amazon are made in China, according to a 2024 Jungle Scout survey cited by AltIndex. This includes goods from Chinese sellers and manufacturers, as well as products sourced from… — floridanow1 (@floridanow1) May 2, 2025
Target CEO Takes Pay Cut Over Losses amid DEI rollback Boycott
The declining pay is an indication of the financial struggles the Minneapolis-based retailer has endured in recent years, as performance-based equity awards provided a declining share of his overall compensation. Total compensation for the year ended Jan. 31: $9,858,980 Salary: $1,400,000 Bonus: $785,400 Non-equity incentive pay: $1,538,320 Other compensation: $596,391 https://www.startribune.com/target-ceo-brian-cornell-executive-pay-compensation-down/601342128 Why are people boycotting Target? Here’s what to know …
The White House: “The only DEI we support: Deport Every Illegal”
The only DEI we support: Deport Every Illegal ✈️ pic.twitter.com/T3LxQ4zuBR — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 2, 2025
Meet the Connecticut Senate Democrats
Meet the Connecticut Senate Democrats… This is real. What stage of TDS is this? pic.twitter.com/np8E2trTC1 — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 2, 2025
US lawmakers urge the SEC to delist Alibaba, $BABA, and other Chinese companies trading in the US
(Reuters) – Two Republican lawmakers have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group, that they say have military links that put U.S. national security at risk, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The chair of the House China committee, John Moolenaar, and the chair of the Senate committee …
Rachel Maddow ABANDONED as Show Ends, Producer OUT! Is Her $25 Million Payday Over?!
Rachel Maddow’s 100 day show has come to an end and a key member of her staff is now heading for the exit. As MSNBC prepares to go solo in the ‘Spinco’ spinoff from cable, is Rachel next to depart? CBS Parent company Paramount is reportedly eyeing a $20 million settlement with the President for …
Japanese finance minister says selling U.S. bonds a “card on the table”
Why it matters: Japan is the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, and even the vaguest hint that it could dump those holdings is powerful leverage with the administration. Following through on the threat could cause interest rates to spike. Catch up quick: Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Friday that the country’s $1.13 trillion …
Amazon’s highest growth business is now Ads.
Revenue in Amazon’s online ad business rose 19% to $13.92 billion. Amazon has emerged as a force in digital advertising, trailing only Meta and Google in the U.S. Amazon reported a 19% increase in online ad revenue in the first quarter, beating analysts’ estimates. Ad sales climbed to $13.92 billion, while analysts on average were …
Trump: $1trillion for defence and $163 billion in cuts to health care, child care, education, housing, research, clean energy, food banks, and more.
Trump presented the new budget in which he requests $1 trillion for defense – MorePerfectUnion Trump has asked Congress to increase the defense budget for the next fiscal year to $1.01 trillion, the White House has officially announced. The proposal includes: – $163 billion in cuts to health care, child care, education, housing, research, clean …
Patrick Lancaster From the Frontlines: What They’re Not Telling You About the Russia/Ukraine War
Over the past years, countless American journalists have embedded with Zelensky’s military. On the Russian side, there’s only one: Patrick Lancaster.
Robot goes berserk
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Small Cap Companies Bankruptcy Wave Going To Hit in 6-12 Months
by kmmeow1 I personally believe that buying put options on small cap ETFs such as IWM & IJR are going to be more profitable than on SPY & QQQ. Why? Large companies have more ability to navigate the complex supply chain issue. Plus, giant firms like Apple and Amazon can afford to ask for favors …