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BREAKING: Putin agrees to the ceasefire but insists it must lead to lasting peace and the reversal of the original causes of the crisis. pic.twitter.com/zWmwRRL4Ud — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 13, 2025 This is completely backwards. He categorically does not agree with the US/Ukrainian proposals for a ceasefire; he's making his own proposal that …
People get very emotional about taxes. The truth is we have trillions of dollars in debt that needs to be serviced. The market doesn’t care about your “feelings” or “beliefs”. It also doesn’t care about your politics. It wants viable solutions. — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) March 13, 2025
When even Pomp feels the need to start his own cheesy news show just to keep the hype alive, you know the desperation has reached new heights. This has to be the Bitcoin top. Pomp starting his own cheesy news show so he can lecture us on Bitcoin represents a new level of desperation imo. …
Stargazers in North and South America will be able to view a red-colored “blood moon” starting Thursday night in the first total lunar eclipse visible on the continents since 2022. The celestial event, observable with the naked eye, will have more than an hour of totality and can additionally be seen in parts of western …
Being married triples the risk of men becoming obese, research suggests. The chance of piling on the pounds increased for both sexes after marriage, however. Women’s risk of being overweight was 39% higher – and men’s 62% – compared with unmarried couples. But married men were 3.2 times more likely to be classed as technically …
We’re in a new speculative mania and it’s starting to feel eerily familiar. This new mania could end like the last one—just pay attention to the signs. Imagine when they realize what a real bottom looks like. pic.twitter.com/QOYOMqHChU — Guilherme Tavares (@i3_invest) March 12, 2025 I’m hearing markets are cheap again. Just a reminder. https://t.co/xfStBRsHDT …
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/la-housing-authority-stops-accepting-section-8-applications/ Enough of this financial welfare. Section 8 shouldn’t be subsidizing $2500+ rents in LA. We need a serious reset—force relocation to more affordable areas and pull the plug on the government-fueled rent and asset bubbles. The modern monetary theorists have bankrupted the system by encouraging financial irresponsibility.
via WSB Media and Investors celebrated a lower CPI reading and sent the stock market futures up by 1.5% before open. As of this writing S&P is up by 0.8%. There is a strong argument that the slower month-on-month CPI increase is due to weak consumer demand. Look at the breakdown of the categories. Airline …
As Gavin Newsom prepared to launch his new podcast, the governor reached out to Kimberly Guilfoyle, his ex-wife and President Trump’s pick to be ambassador to Greece, asking to be connected with two conservatives reviled by Democrats: Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, and Steve Bannon, 71, a longtime Trump adviser. Last week, with Kirk …
The researchers noted how Branyas made a number of healthy lifestyle choices that also helped her take advantage of her unique genetic makeup. She adhered to a Mediterranean diet that included three yogurts daily. She avoided drinking alcohol and smoking, enjoyed walks, and constantly surrounded herself with family and loved ones, all of which apparently …
Europe treats Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy like a superstar, yet still expects the United States to fund Ukraine’s war against Russia. Is this fair? “ Of all the players in this drama, it’s Europe who should be in the driver’s seat. They have 500 million people,” says Victor Davis Hanson on this episode of “Victor Davis …
Montage: Democrats Used To Be Pro-DOGEpic.twitter.com/p714VyJIFV — KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) March 13, 2025
Five consecutive homers for Kansas is INSANITY pic.twitter.com/zgWuau29Ao — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 12, 2025
Meta has notched an early victory in its attempt to halt a surprise tell-all memoir from a former policy executive turned whistleblower. An arbitrator has sided with the social media company, saying that the book’s author should stop selling and publicizing the book, which went on sale earlier this week. The drama stems from Careless …
Absolutely monster spread trades put on for early April – along with record block trade volumes today in tons of bond names, ETFs, and more Big money is moving money, and pronto. 🚩 https://t.co/DIxjsnhSo3 — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) March 13, 2025 Is this the same hedge funds that believe the market will keep going higher …
Wal-Mart: The consumer is fucked pic.twitter.com/HerLGgDTgf — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) March 13, 2025 U.S. Credit Card Debt hits new all-time high of $1.21 Trillion 🚨 Congrats everyone, we did it 🥳🍾🫂 pic.twitter.com/v4QNbaKh2q — Barchart (@Barchart) March 12, 2025
Can anyone watching this not see what is going on? They are trying to manipulate events surrounding Tesla to get Elon to back off of DOGE. For all the patriots that understood that the November elections were about saving US, Tesla is now part of the same fight. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 — Mary G Martis (@martis_mar24502) March …
Euro Dips As Trump Threatens 200% Tariff On EU Alcohol Another day, another tariff-based headline… President Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages, the latest escalation in a brewing trade war between the US and the EU. The president in a social media post on Thursday said …
US Man In Bed With Girlfriend Shot After Dog Jumps On Bed, Sets Off Gun Washington: An American dog owner was shot by his pet after it jumped on his bed and set off a loaded gun, police said Wednesday. The man, from Memphis, Tennessee, was asleep beside his female partner when he was shot …
by David Haggith Donald Trump in boxing ring getting hit back by the rest of the world Bill Bonner writes today that Republicans have created “a big beautiful bill” to add another $2-trillion to the US national debt per year to bring it up to a nice rosy and round $40-trillion before the next mid-term elections. At …
In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration is pushing for tax reform that would eliminate federal income taxes for individuals earning less than $150,000 per year. This proposal is a lifeline for the middle class, aiming to lift the financial burden and spur economic activity. BREAKING: Trump administration pushing to eliminate taxes for individuals earning …
Unlike antidepressants, physical activity changes your brain chemistry by triggering a positive shift in thoughts. The evidence is clear – get moving, and you’ll feel the difference. It’s time to prioritize fitness, not just for the body but for the mind. Let’s get in shape, our mental health depends on it! pic.twitter.com/UL3SVQcJlC — KeriA (@KeriA1776again) …
The Trump administration is now dismantling the U.S. Department of Education that coming just as congress is racing to prevent a larger government shutdown later this week. h/t dimwitty
Protests in Argentina turn violent over pension requests from citizens from the government. h/t MessengerInTheLastDays
Disney’s live-action “Snow White” is spiraling toward box office disaster. With negative projections mounting, the studio is locking down toxic star Rachel Zegler, who’s notorious for stirring controversy. From disparaging the original Snow White to her divisive social media posts, her presence is now a liability. Disney’s unusual premiere downgrade and media blackout reveal just …
Kevin Drum was reportedly forced out of Mother Jones by junior staffers for vague allegations of racism + calling Tara Reade a "lunatic." Meanwhile, he'd spent years refusing every offered raise and telling the magazine to give the money to the magazine's fellows instead https://t.co/rB1DFFZemc — Eric Levitz (@EricLevitz) March 11, 2025 https://twitter.com/marilynmaupin/status/1899509124075065360
CBS News is now arguing that the FCC investigation into its “60 Minutes” interview edits violates the First Amendment. After initially denying the edits, they’ve flip-flopped and now play the free speech victim. The media outlet is essentially trying to dodge responsibility for misleading viewers. It’s a classic case of shifting blame and covering up …
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