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The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The projection is a significant shift for the Atlanta Fed over the last few weeks that comes a little more than a month after President …
The notorious LockBit ransomware group has claimed possession of classified information that could “destroy” the FBI, directing a bold threat toward newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel. In a provocative message, the cybercriminals congratulated Patel on his new role while accusing his subordinates of being “professional manipulators” who prioritize misinformation over national security. LockBit alleged …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has clashed with US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance in extraordinary exchanges in the Oval Office – Watch the video at the top of this page Trump bluntly accused Zelensky of “gambling with World War Three” and said he should make a peace deal with Russia “or we’re out” …
Authorities charged Mackendy Darbouze on Friday with three counts of first-degree murder after police said three family members were stabbed to death inside a Fayetteville home.
White House chefs were at work in the West Wing on Friday laying out plates of rosemary chicken, celery root puree and collard greens when the sound of raised voices began floating over from the Oval Office. Inside, a remarkable scene was unfolding. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance had begun berating their …
President Trump’s online base is splintering over the administration’s handling of two major news stories related to sex trafficking, which converged this week in dramatic fashion. Why it matters: The online MAGA universe is diverse, powerful, and extremely volatile. With a mix of ultra Trump loyalists and conservative ideologues, infighting is inevitable — and often explosive. That’s become …
Colombia’s Socialist President, Humbled by Trump, Tells Illegals to Come Home Colombia’s far-left President Gustavo Petro on Friday morning called for Colombian migrants illegally in the United States to return to their country “as soon as possible.” Petro – who recently asserted he would stop using Twitter (or “X”) and move to another social media …
by PrestigiousCat969 The Stoxx Europe 600 Index is up 6.6% in January, its biggest monthly gain in two years, vs the S&P 500 at 3.2%. Stoxx 600 at 14 times estimated earnings compared to the 22 multiple for the S&P 500.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/fault-lines/how-biased-is-the-media-really The article explores the decline of public trust in the mass media, as highlighted by Gallup’s latest poll, showing that more Americans distrust the media than trust it. The author examines accusations of liberal bias in journalism, acknowledging that most mainstream reporters lean left but arguing that this does not amount to a coordinated …
This exchange is highly irregular. First is tower, second is pilot, third is tower, fourth is odd reply in heavy accent which sounds mid eastern. Then at 56 there is a statement about not f*cling with us and at 1:06 your hear someone say boom. At no time do you hear mayday. — Christine Olivier …
He has been recalled twice! California had the opportunity to get rid of him before, and they squandered it. Well, to be fair, they stole that election too, and it was never going to matter, but still. The democrats need to wake the fuck up and stop claiming to be woke. They are asleep at …
In the past decade, auto insurance rates in the United States have skyrocketed by 93%, significantly outpacing the 34% increase in overall consumer prices. This sharp rise in premiums has affected drivers across the country, leaving many struggling to afford adequate coverage despite maintaining clean driving records and reducing their mileage. Several factors have contributed …
🚨 President Trump just DOUBLED DOWN on the Panama Canal “We're gonna take it back … they've TOTALLY violated the agreement.” LFG! pic.twitter.com/qgR5t5IHCG — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 31, 2025 Panamanian police on Friday fired tear gas and clashed with protesters angered by Donald Trump’s threat to take control of the Panama Canal, ahead of …
The governors of Georgia and Mississippi have identified two of the Black Hawk helicopter crew killed in a collision with a passenger airliner at Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. They are Brooksville, Miss. native Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Eaves, whose wife has also posted about his death on Facebook and asked for “peace,” and …
DAILY POST reports that Donald Trump had vowed to impose tariffs for three reasons. “Number one is the people that have poured into our country so horribly and so much. Number two are the drugs, fentanyl and everything else that have come into the country. Number three are the massive subsidies that we’re giving to …
TYSONS CORNER, Va.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—January 31, 2025—MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR) (“MicroStrategy”) today announced the pricing of its offering on January 30, 2025 of 7,300,000 shares of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (the “perpetual strike preferred stock”), at a public offering price of $80.00 per share. The issuance and sale of the perpetual strike preferred …
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration has mandated that all federal employees must remove pronouns from their email signatures by 5PM today. pic.twitter.com/RlBv9VLUNL — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 31, 2025 Pronoun Warrior Pete Buttigieg Nukes "He/Him" From Social Media https://t.co/01GO10BmIW — zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 31, 2025 The mandate affects multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Transportation, …
Businesses in Elizabeth and Union City reported a significant drop in customers after the presence of immigration authorities in the area has increased since last week.
The liberal media community has just lost another key player. NBC’s Meet The Press’s Chuck Todd is officially out as an NBC commentator after the network passed on his contract renewel. The news comes at a tough time for the legacy media. Hours earlier, President Trump’s FCC announced investigations into major networks. Trish Regan has …
Employee of the month material right there pic.twitter.com/lJ7rHoF9SH — FoxyStiletto (@FoxyStiletto89) January 31, 2025
Jan 30 (Reuters) – Retailer Costco Wholesale (COST.O), opens new tab will increase pay for most of its hourly U.S. store workers to more than $30, according to a memo sent to employees this week. The company will increase hourly pay for its top of the scale employees over the next three years, with the …
Several big-name stocks have soared to unprecedented levels, marking a noteworthy day for investors. Here’s a quick rundown of the companies making headlines: Blackrock ($BLK): The asset management behemoth has seen its stock reach new peaks, reflecting strong performance and investor confidence. Google ($GOOGL): The tech giant continues to climb, with its stock hitting impressive …
via theconservativetreehouse … The Intelligence Community and Big Corporate Interests Control Government. That’s the inescapable conclusion for anyone who watched the grand pantomimes being displayed in the past 24 hours. There’s a debate amid the newly awakened and many who do not want to believe it; but there is no denying that Trump 2.0 is revealing …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a new type of prescription pain medication for adults to treat moderate to severe acute pain. The drug, called Journavx (suzetrigine) and manufactured by biotech company Vertex Pharmaceuticals, is a non-opioid painkiller, which doesn’t have addictive properties, unlike opioids often used for this type of …
THIS IS GENUINELY SO RIDICULOUSLY STUPID?!??? pic.twitter.com/rEIVxaPFRC — Just a Dude Who Invests (@DudeWhoInvests) January 31, 2025 $TSLA : bad earnings, stock up.$CVNA: fraud, stock up.$MRNA: one trick pony, a zero, stock is up.$ABG: deteriorating margins, stock up.$ALLY: according to sources, sitting on repos and begging customers to pay, so it doesn’t need to write …
A standoff is underway in Lake Worth after police say a man fired at officers during a traffic stop and police chase and then barricaded himself in a Fort Worth home. At one point, SKY 4 video shows him throwing fireworks at responding officers.
