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An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that the tipping culture has gone out of hand according to a new WalletHub survey. Many shoppers and diners across the United States have recently taken to social media to complain about the predatory tipping culture that does not even account for the quality of service. Initially, Americans were …
Convenience stores across the country are saying sales are down 4.3% year over year and chips and cigarette sales in particular are taking a hit. And of course these items are discretionary and not necessary which is yet another economic warning sign people are going broke.
The United States is the biggest arms dealer on Earth, responsible for 43% of the world’s weapons exports from 2020 to 2024. The US transferred seven times more than China, and five times more than Russia. Ben Norton explains how the military-industrial complex profits from war.
RANDI WEINGARTEN SUFFERS UNION FUNDING MELTDOWN. I’m so mad!! I’m spitting mad about this!pic.twitter.com/IdpoIYbIGZ — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) March 17, 2025
I’d say Trumps numbers look pretty good! pic.twitter.com/e7uMmBBWJ9 — Sarah Smith (@Defundmedianow) March 16, 2025
In Barcelona, Renault is developing a new autonomous minibus that will provide commuters with free rides. The self-driving electric bus makes four stops in the city center along its 2.2-kilometer (1.3-mile) roundabout itinerary. pic.twitter.com/tNUJTmu7LO — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) March 17, 2025 @WeRide_ai x @renaultgroup : Autonomous Robobus arrives in Barcelona! From March 10-14, WeRide’s …
🇺🇸 BOEING “LOST TRUST” – TRANSPORTATION SEC. DUFFY SAYS STRICT OVERSIGHT NEEDED Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Boeing has lost the trust of the American people after multiple safety failures, including the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air panel blowout and two fatal… https://t.co/auvzGF0OIq pic.twitter.com/0jtaw6HIDz — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 17, 2025
Jerome Powell faces a tricky task this week of both assuring investors the economy remains on solid footing while also conveying policymakers stand ready to step in if necessary. Even as the Federal Reserve chair has touted US resilience, uneasiness sparked by President Donald Trump’s rapidly escalating trade war has sent stocks tumbling over the …
He’s gone from lawbreaker to lawmaker. John Alite, a former Gambino crime family enforcer-turned-mob turncoat, was sworn in Wednesday as a councilman representing the sleepy New Jersey borough of Englishtown. “You know what? I can really do some good. I already had a bad past, and I’m here to redeem my whole life, and I …
Roosevelt’s defiance against court overreach reminds us of the power of executive authority “No! You can’t just defy judges. It’s unprecedented!” The precedent: pic.twitter.com/pieT2zjOQg — Still Boneless (@still_boneless) March 16, 2025 👏👏👏”Non-acquiescence” is on the table (or in the air) for the first time in 160 years —since Merryman— pushed by a radical district court …
Senator Kennedy: "I think Elon Musk is a rockstar. The tofu crowd is mad, but when you trim fat, pigs squeal." pic.twitter.com/b6W1YqVmtl — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 17, 2025 69 𝕏 MINUTES UNCUT | ERIN’S TAKE: WHAT DEMOCRATS HAVE BECOME IS SIMPLY UNBELIEVABLE "Imagine the world's richest man, Elon Musk, volunteering his time to essentially save …
Judge James Boasberg’s ruling to block President Trump’s efforts to deport dangerous foreign criminals is not just a legal decision—it’s a slap in the face to every American citizen. Rep. Brandon Gill’s plan to impeach this Obama-appointed judge couldn’t come soon enough. Boasberg’s interference with Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, aimed at removing …
Used vehicles sold in the United States rose 16 percent from January to February “…this year’s 16% increase is the largest jump seen in recent years.” -Scott Vanner, Economic Analyst “A total of 1.57 million used vehicles were sold at retail—from both franchised and independent dealers—during February, up 6 percent year-over-year. February sales up 6% …
Brighton Beach, New York grocery store meat prices are down by 25% “I was just told by the store, all the food prices have gone down — So you can't say that Trump ain't doing anything 'cause he's definitely doing something” You won’t see the media reporting prices are dropping pic.twitter.com/0w4snEdoGu — Wall Street Apes …
REPORT: Far Left NPR Journalist Danielle Kurtzleben Revealed as the Woman Who Hit President Trump in Face with a Boom Mic — Laura Loomer Breaks the Story https://t.co/uV4zpy94pN — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) March 16, 2025 The woman who hit President Trump in the face with a boom mic has been identified after nearly two days …
pic.twitter.com/HKg0aRh6wF — President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) March 16, 2025
China is playing the long game, and America is still fumbling. The release of Ernie X1 and Ernie 4.5 by Baidu is a stark reminder that Beijing isn’t just competing; it’s coming for the crown. These are not mere innovations—they’re missiles aimed at the heart of Silicon Valley’s AI dominance. At half the price of …
BREAKING: THE 40X BITCOIN SHORT WHALE JUST OPENED A 25X $ETH SHORTPOSITION OF $40 MILLION WITHENTRY $1900, LIQUIDATION $2400 HE 100% KNOWS SOMETHING pic.twitter.com/yNU587i3gn — Ash Crypto (@AshCrypto) March 16, 2025 Bitcoin Update: Cattle being groomed. pic.twitter.com/UDIBtBk8CW — The Great Martis (@great_martis) March 16, 2025 Archives revisited. Cattle: "Martis you wanker, have fun staying poor" …
What’s coming next week could send stocks plunging, and no one’s ready.
We are 8% from the top – is that a "crash" ? pic.twitter.com/uQsEA0PYEn — Data Driven Stocks (@stockdatamarket) March 15, 2025
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Once again, the American taxpayer is left footing the bill for Hillary Clinton’s luxurious lifestyle, this time in France. In February 2024, Clinton traveled to Bordeaux, a charming city known for its wine but now tied to another extravagant retreat funded by the U.S. State Department. The trip, allegedly for promoting climate change initiatives at …
On Saturday the Ukrainian leader bragged that Ukraine is now holding long range missiles that can reach Moscow. Again, Zelensky does not want peace. The Daily Mail reported: Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed Ukraine has successfully combat tested its new domestically-produced Long Neptune missile with a range of 621 miles. This puts Russian capital Moscow within …
Dumped Host Joy Reid Set to ‘Scream Bloody Murder’ Over Being Axed from MSNBC – ‘She Knows Where the Bodies are Buried and Is Getting Set to Torch Network to Ground!’ An unrepentant Joy Reid is set to scream bloody murder and seek vengeance against MSNBC for canceling her show, The ReidOut , and unceremoniously kicking her out the …
NASA, SpaceX launches mission to International Space Station to retrieve Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore. “NASA and SpaceX launched NASA’s Crew-10 astronauts to the International Space Station on Friday night in a mission that will also aim to return Starliner astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. In a clear night sky, the launch went off as planned …
Millions of people are noticing a surprise payment in the $6,000 range in their bank account. The money is from the Social Security Administration, and NBC 5 Responds has heard from retirees who say they’ve received the extra cash but don’t know why. The answer: The $6,000-ish payments are thanks to the Social Security Fairness …
Ashley Biden’s nonprofit is facing an official IRS complaint after failing to publicly disclose its $250,000 donation from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A watchdog has contacted the tax agency after the Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) didn’t reveal that it had received the money in 2023 – when her father was still President – from Archewell, …
