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A federal judge on Monday scheduled a Wednesday court hearing for Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), forbidding the government from moving forward with deportation efforts before then. Lawyers for Khalil, a green card holder and leading pro-Palestinian demonstrator whose arrest was cheered by …
Tesla, SpaceX founder and CEO and Department of Government Efficiency advisor Elon Musk on the alleged X cyberattack, spending ‘fraud’ targeted by DOGE and how the newly-minted office operates in a wide-ranging exclusive interview on ‘Kudlow.’ #FOXBusiness
It’s no surprise that the restaurant industry remains unsafe from the economic turmoil in the US. Rising costs of living have left consumers with less money to dine out, significantly impacting the profitability of the franchises like Olive Garden, Panda Express, and even the NFL’s official pizza provider Little Caesars. These major brands are now …
https://twitter.com/CNBC/status/1895844602927546484 CNBC: Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten ‘interruption of benefits,’ ex-agency head says Social Security has never missed a benefit payment since the program first began sending individuals monthly benefits more than eight decades ago. But the recent actions at the U.S. Social Security Administration by Elon Musk’s so-called Department …
Truflation’s real-time US inflation gauge has moved down to 1.3% – the lowest level since December 2020 byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will continue trade wars with the United States. “My government will keep tariffs on until the Americans show us some respect.” byu/Virtual_Information3 inwallstreetbet
Nearly $3 trillion of U.S. debt is expected to hit maturity in 2025, much of it of a short-term nature. That could provide another headache should the market not be prepared to absorb what already is expected to be massive Treasury issuance as the U.S. finances a nearly $2 trillion budget deficit. As if the …
Attorney General Bondi Threatens ABA If It Does Not Eliminate DEI Law School Accreditation Standard. Following up on my previous post, ABA Legal Ed Council Suspends Diversity Accreditation Standard In Wake Of Trump Executive Order And DOE Letter: ABA Journal, ABA Legal Ed Council Suspended Diversity Standard; AG Bondi Wants It Scrapped: A move last month by …
Americans are missing their car payments at the highest rate in decades, according to Fitch Ratings data. Why it matters: Car costs, including loans and insurance, have soared in an economy where consumers are showing mounting signs of stress. By the numbers: 6.6% of of subprime auto borrowers were at least 60 days past due on their loans as of January 2025. This is …
“China’s GDP figures originate from annual targets, not end-of-year calculations.” “It’s just a number with no real feeling behind it. Even if they claim 10% growth, I couldn’t refute it.” “We all knew when the target was set last year that it would be 5%.” “These figures are no longer reliable.” “How can GDP grow …
TORONTO (AP) — Ontario’s premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. “I will not hesitate to increase this charge. If the …
Brad Lander’s decision to divest from government bonds is both politically motivated and financially reckless. With the state already sinking under massive debt, New Yorkers are facing a retirement nightmare. NYP: NYC Comptroller Brad Lander accused of ‘divesting’ pension funds from Israel It’s a tale of two investment strategies. New York City Comptroller and mayoral …
The U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, under the leadership of Chairman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), held a committee hearing focused on the right of law-abiding Americans to protect themselves. It’s a critical moment for Second Amendment rights as President Donald Trump campaigned on restoring community safety and vowing to protect the Constitutional rights …
NEW – Coolant leak at Europe’s biggest nuclear reactor: operatorhttps://t.co/bi0Dkh0jQ6 — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 10, 2025 About 100 cubic metres of “radioactive coolant” leaked from Finland’s Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, operator TVO said Monday, adding that the incident posed no safety risk. The leakage struck on Friday during the reactor’s …
Tech titan Elon Musk has suggested crippling sanctions on Ukraine’s oligarchs is the key to halting the nation’s bloody conflict with Russia Musk, 53, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, called for sanctions targeting Ukraine’s wealthiest elite in a post on X Sunday morning. The stunning intervention was a radical departure from the current …
Fewer hours worked means less money in pockets, and it signals weak labor demand. Yet the media still pushes the narrative of a “strong labor market.” ⚠️Americans work the LEAST hours since the aftermath of the Great Financial Crisis: Average Weekly Hours worked came at 34.1 in February, in line with the lowest level in …
The CEO of Macy’s this week steps forward and says that economic uncertainty is affecting all shoppers right now even affluent ones as sales at Macy’s drop 5 %. Meanwhile, most Americans can’t even afford life anymore as more people are just barely scraping by in order to make ends meet.
Fort Knox is in Kentucky and its governor doesn’t want a transparent audit of the gold! VERY CONCERNING.Credit: @ClaytonMorris / @TheRedactedInc pic.twitter.com/bbmcBumRZi — Josh’s News, Memes, Photography, & Stuff (@joshbottweet) March 9, 2025 I've listened to a lot of people talk about fort Knox and the goldNot sure anyone knows what the fuck is going …
A new shape-shifting robot from the University of California, Santa Barbara, can switch between solid and liquid states on command. Inspired by embryonic cells, this breakthrough in programmable micro-materials is straight out of sci-fi. If you grew up with Terminator 2, you know exactly where this is going. A machine that flows through cracks, reforms …
https://twitter.com/toobaffled/status/1899023253630578925 Gates argues that creating a “new religion” would also keep humans occupied in the AI-dominated near future. According to Gates, “if all goes well,” members of the general public will soon have a lot of time on their hands when machines have replaced them in the workplace. Gates argues that artificial intelligence will ensure …
This clip from MSNBC is the exact reason why so many Americans are unable to properly grasp the war in Ukraine. The American People have been brainwashed for decades the think that Russia are the “bad guys”, simply because the movies portrayed them as bad guys since the Cold… pic.twitter.com/SamCBrNml3 — Clandestine (@WarClandestine) March 9, …
🇨🇳 is moving another step closer to make #Gold a currencySelf serving Gold ATM where anyone can bring in gold jewellery or items to turn it into currency in your bank accountHolding Gold is no different than holding foreign currencies in 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/YC65x4QHvW — David Lee (@DavidLe76335983) March 9, 2025
Kaelen Tucker’s violent encounter in the middle of a relay is outrageous. NEW: High school track runner gets attacked with a baton in the middle of a relay at the VSHL Class 3 State Indoor Championships. Kaelen Tucker was on the second leg of the 4x200m relay at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, when she …
With Amazon deploying over 750,000 robots that replace 24 workers each, automation is rapidly reshaping the workforce. If you’re in logistics, warehouse management, or other vulnerable industries, consider investing in upskilling for more tech-focused roles. The shift is already happening, adapt or risk being replaced. Amazon $AMZN now has over 750,000 robots deployed across their …
It’s hard to wrap your head around how something like this could happen. LA poured billions into homelessness programs, desperate to solve an issue that’s only getting worse. And now, after an audit, we’re left staring at a harsh reality: the money is gone, and nobody knows where it went. California didn't even track the …
by BigSister https://www.politico.eu/article/european-council-summit-donald-trump-war-in-ukraine-peace-talks/ https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/07/europe/europe-security-urkraine-defense-explainer-intl-hnk/index.html https://apnews.com/article/eu-europe-defense-trump-ukraine-germany-france-e4362b1107c3b41c026147466dd582ce https://www.newsweek.com/europe-preparations-world-war-3-baltic-states-dragons-teeth-air-defenses-1993930 REMEMBER THIS: When they say “security guarantees” regarding a deal with Ukraine, what they are really saying “American troops on the ground” in Ukraine. They are calling it “security guarantees” because it sounds better than the truth and they don’t want to get Americans’ hackles up to resist Europe’s …
Inside the CIA, panic is setting in. A “cataclysmic” culling of personnel could decimate intelligence operations. NYT: Inside U.S. spy agencies, workers fear a cataclysmic Trump cull Firings and mass disruptions could harm intelligence collection on foreign threats and future recruiting, current and former officials say. Late last month, an analyst at a U.S. military …
