If this is true, it could have a significant impact on supply chain
Port update This is crazy. pic.twitter.com/BRyEEES67z — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) April 30, 2025 CHINA EXPORTS PLUNGE IMPENDING SHORTAGES WEST COAST PORTS BRACE
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The economic stress value is picking up stream in China
All eyes on the BIG three, Rates – Copper – Oil all lower this am. Correlation on the rise. The economic stress value is picking up stream. (2) pic.twitter.com/1DCffqTwxj — Lawrence McDonald (@Convertbond) April 30, 2025
Republicans battle over cutting federal pensions.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will mark up its portion of the GOP megabill Wednesday, and one Republican on the panel is already coming out against it. In a statement Tuesday, Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said he would vote against his committee’s contribution to the party-line package to enact President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, …
ABC Reporter: “Do you trust Putin?” … Trump: “I don’t trust you.”
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Chilling moment construction worker narrowly escapes getting crushed by falling crane
Chilling moment construction worker narrowly escapes getting crushed by falling crane https://t.co/GLjXnsXGLr pic.twitter.com/CrGc416Gay — New York Post (@nypost) April 30, 2025 A construction worker cheated death after a crane toppled over, narrowly missing him, in a terrifying scene in China. Heart-stopping security footage shows the moment the crane, which was working on the 23rd floor …
Republicans propose new tax to own a car — How long until it’s $200 per year. ‘Are you out of your fricking mind.’
A proposal to create a new $20 fee on most passenger cars to help pay for Trump administration priorities may already be in danger thanks to Republicans loathe to create a new fee. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) released the details Tuesday of his committee’s contribution to the larger GOP megabill …
Starter home now costs $1 million in 233 cities.
(NewsNation) — In more than 230 U.S. cities, $1 million is only enough for a starter home, according to a new report. A Zillow analysis found that the typical “starter home” was worth at least $1 million in 233 cities as of March. That’s a huge jump from five years ago, when just 85 cities …
Apple’s next iPhone too advanced for India factories, complex 2027 model forces Apple to stay in China
APPLE’S NEXT IPHONE IS SO COMPLICATED, IT HAS TO BE MADE IN CHINA Despite moving most iPhone production to India to dodge Trump’s tariffs, Apple is keeping its 20th-anniversary iPhone in China—because it’s reportedly too complex to build anywhere else. 2027 models require new parts and manufacturing techniques only China can handle—for now. Rumors hint …
New mom stunned by $738,360 NICU bill for newborn…
Keep talking about this because American healthcare has to change New American mother just got her NICU hospital bill for her daughter “$738,360 freaking dollars. Almost a million dollars” Her new baby daughter was there a little over a month. It cost almost A MILLION DOLLARS pic.twitter.com/0qduHvmC86 — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) April 29, 2025
Trump catches reporter off guard, hilarious.
TRUMP FLIPS THE SCRIPT ON ABC REPORTER, HILARIOUS.pic.twitter.com/n9ykbVSjka — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 30, 2025 NEW: President Trump calls out ABC News on ABC News to ABC News' Terry Moran's face, for not reporting on Biden's mental decline. Too good. Moran: Do you think the reputation in the United States has gone down under …
GM issues massive recall for trucks and SUVs — Escalade, Yukon, Silverado and more.
General Motors is recalling 721K full-size trucks and SUVs with the 6.2-liter V-8, as the engine might be defective; a stop-sale has also been ordered. The recall list includes popular models such as the Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Silverado 1500, and GMC Yukon—all of which are 2021–2024 models. The problem stems from internal manufacturing defects, and …
China’s international airport terminals are a ghost town
On April 27, a person filmed the scene at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The once bustling terminal now looked empty, with only a few scattered passengers. It was hard to believe this place used to be one of the busiest airports in the country.
Alberta introduces bill to hold a referendum vote on leaving Canada
A day after Canada’s Liberals won a fourth consecutive mandate, Alberta’s government has introduced a bill that would make it easier to start a referendum – including one on separating from Canada. “We were going to introduce it regardless of what the outcome was,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. “It just so happens that this …
Can we wait until that’s ready first?
Once Tim Cook receives the robotic arms, iPhones will be made in America. FACTORY SLOBS BTFO AGAIN $AAPL pic.twitter.com/W56NpxSVR4 — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) April 29, 2025
Scientists Create Shapeshifting Liquid Robots
Abstract It is challenging to emulate biological forms and functions with artificial machines: Fluidity and adaptability seen in cellular organisms, characterized by their ability to deform, split, merge, and engulf, are hard to recapitulate with traditional rigid robotic structures. A promising avenue to tackle this problem is harnessing the supreme deformability of liquids while …
Lab-Grown Milk Is Being Fast-Tracked Into Mass Production
Lab-grown “UnReal Milk” is being developed by Brown Foods using mammalian cells in bioreactors. It’s marketed as environmentally friendly despite lacking comprehensive safety testing Other companies like Perfect Day are creating synthetic dairy alternatives that also lack long-term safety data while making questionable environmental claims Raw milk from grass fed cows contains essential nutrients like …
According to Polymarket, recession odds have climbed back near their April 9th peak. GDP Leaked?
According to Polymarket, recession odds have climbed back near their April 9th peak. GDP Leaked? pic.twitter.com/3O5XkEYKyU — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) April 29, 2025 $2,900 tariff on a $2,100 purchase from Hong Kong. You can kiss the global economy goodbye. Unavoidable now. Even if we stopped all of this tomorrow. Will take a very long time to …
Crazy, he had no idea…
NEW: Man films himself riding on a zipline completely unaware that a terror attack is unfolding beneath him. The incident unfolded in Pahalgam, India, last week. 26 people sadly lost their lives. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised revenge on the terrorists,… pic.twitter.com/oszDb4wjXK — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 28, 2025 Man ziplines overhead while …
China removes 125% tariff on US ethane imports
JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇺🇸 China removes 125% tariff on US ethane imports, Reuters reports. pic.twitter.com/PuhFkbvgcb — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) April 29, 2025 Ethane producers rn pic.twitter.com/9cAVQgN8z4 — Synq Intern (@SynquoteIntern) April 29, 2025
WalMart Announces Major Drive to Source American Products, Invest in Small Businesses. Tariff Revenue Starting to Roll In
Walmart has announced new programs, including “Grow with US” and the 2025 Open Call, to expand support for American-made products and American small businesses, as President Donald J. Trump pursues a policy of supporting American producers through tariffs on foreign goods. Who’s Involved: Walmart U.S., led by President and CEO John Furner and CFO John …
Disney DESPERATE to Sell ESPN & ABC After Shannon Sharpe, Stephanopolous Trigger Collapse
Disney is reportedly growing more anxious to unloads its legacy media businesses as new scandals with Shannon Sharpe and George Stephanouplous incite a meltdown at the networks. This, as CBS News’ 60 Minutes now sees its fragile future in question … and, as Comcast cuts the chord with MSNBC. The media business is suffering a …
ICE Raids Auto-body…
Homeland security and border patrols agents recently raided an auto body in pomona CA. While ICE claims its conducting targeted operations against the ‘worst of the worst’ the mayor of Pomona says these raids put the whole city on edge… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG579Kyw_4M
Gold Set an Inflation-Adjusted Price Record Last Week!
by Mike Maharrey It seems as if gold has been breaking records every week as bulls have run with wild abandon. However, last week, gold quietly hit a very significant milestone without much fanfare, taking out its all-time high in real terms. For perspective, in October 2023, gold was at $1,830 an ounce. Today, the yellow metal …
Citibank outage hits users nationwide, 200 million customers stunned
Citibank, used by 200 million Americans, was hit by a nationwide outage. The bank’s website showed an error message: ‘We’ve encountered an issue and are working to fix the issue.’ No other details have been provided except for customers to return to the website 10 to 15 minutes later. The issues were fixed around 2pm …
Humanoid robot boom projected to hit $5 trillion by 2050. Morgan Stanley sees humanoids outpacing global auto industry
Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas just introduced the “Global Humanoid Model,” projecting 1 billion humanoid robots and $5 trillion in annual revenue by 2050. They believe the implications for global manufacturing, supply chains, and geopolitics are still under-appreciated. Morgan Stanley sees humanoids eventually eclipsing the global auto industry in size, with final equipment sales reaching nearly …
The GDPNow model nowcast of real GDP growth in Q1 2025 is -2.7%. Bloomberg: “S&P500 still has plenty of room to fall if a recession is inevitable,”
On April 29, the GDPNow model nowcast of real GDP growth in Q1 2025 is -2.7%. 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/VLdYkdKqYr — Kalani o Māui (@MauiBoyMacro) April 29, 2025 "S&P500 still has plenty of room to fall if a recession is inevitable," per Bloomberg — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 29, 2025 Dallas Fed logistics respondent: “Ocean container bookings have …