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Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote tops app charts ahead of potential TikTok ban On Monday, Chinese users of RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, welcomed “TikTok refugees” to the platform. TikTok users are pushing back against the looming TikTok ban set to potentially go into effect Sunday by downloading a Chinese app called RedNote, which some …
Why is Warren Buffet loading up on Sirius XM $SIRI satellite radio & VeriSign $VRSN which manages the security, stability, & resiliency of internet infrastructure, operating 2 of 3 internet root servers? 🤨 https://t.co/BKY7TjjrsD pic.twitter.com/IkS4zAEJKH — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) January 13, 2025 In an intriguing move that signals where one of the world’s most respected investors …
China’s yuan is hanging by a thread, the closest it has ever been to going over the government limit. Finally, even the mainstream media has caught on this has nothing to do with Jay Powell and the Fed. The bazooka has been utterly exposed. Not a good day in India to start the week. The …
People are asking how she was able to afford 3 mansions if BLM is non profit. Absolutely heartbreaking…BLM founder, Patrisse Cullors, only has one mansion left. pic.twitter.com/6zgwbRpvLL — Jere_Memez (@Jere_Memez) January 11, 2025 “How did she afford those?” — Internet reacts to BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors reportedly losing 2 of her 3 LA mansions to …
Interesting. Hesitant response to the fire. Aggressive response to homeowners after it's over. I don't know what's going on but their suspicions seem warranted. — Kalkin Trivedi 🙏🏻💙⚔️ (@KalkinTrivedi) January 12, 2025
It’s not always the greatest thing to play the comparison game with people, but in this case it might actually be beneficial. That’s because the average person is not doing to well with their finances and if you are even slightly above average, it can give you the motivation to keep pushing further and if …
Thank you for all the happy birthday wishes! I’m 54 today but I’ve aged a few extra years this past year. And guess what? I get to fly to Washington D.C. for my birthday and give those folks some liberty!#sassywithMassie pic.twitter.com/kFN1xK6stn — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) January 13, 2025
Quieter weather is expected for most of the country this week compared to last week. However, some areas will have snow and rain showers, including the Great Lakes and parts of the northeast. Windy conditions will persist across the west coast with an elevated fire danger.
First, let's look at the numbers: • US GDP: $25.5 trillion• EU GDP: $16.6 trillion But in 2008, they were nearly equal. What the hell happened over the past 16 years? It's simple: pic.twitter.com/rD29vS17Er — Ole Lehmann (@itsolelehmann) January 13, 2025 But it goes deeper than numbers… European talent is fleeing en masse. I see …
STOCK MARKET IS RIGGED 🔔 Most people don’t understand what this means because they just get their statement for their 401K and think it’s down but it will come back up. Unfortunately these big players are playing a very dangerous game with our money not their’s. We have zero representation to stop blatant and out …
We went from “bro its easy you just have a digital wallet to store your bitcoins” to “you gotta split your secret wallet passkey into 7 physical forms and distribute them like horcruxes across the globe to keep your coins safe” h/t SwagImprover
The common prediction that the Federal Reserve will cut rates as a response to an economic downturn due to high interest rates misses a significant global economic factor: the widespread collapse of major currencies, driven by governments’ heavy spending to fend off recessions. This scenario complicates the traditional narrative of monetary policy response. Around the …
A new robbery pattern targeting pharmacies is now taking over NYC, at the worst possible time. Over the past year dozens of pharmacies shut down, and if this crime pattern isn’t stopped, more closures are pretty much guaranteed…
The year 2025 could be marked by a significant shift in the workforce, as a wave of “revenge quitting” is expected to sweep through various industries. This trend, born from years of frustration, disengagement, and dissatisfaction with current job roles, finds workers ready to leave their positions en masse once the job market rebounds. “Revenge …
Jen Psaki blames Trump, Elon, and Republicans in wake of California wildfires. Trump is not in office yet. Democrats control California.pic.twitter.com/EqisEZgNZR — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 12, 2025 In a controversial twist following the devastating California wildfires, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki has taken to the airwaves with a narrative that squarely places the blame on …
If you’ve been looking to buy a house these last couple years you’ve probably heard this phrase from your agent. “ buy the house not the rate” With mortgage rates creeping back up again the rate looks like it’s moving into the house with you like your elderly mother-in-law. Now what’s the problem banks are …
by James Hickman In the calendar year of 2024, the government racked up a $1.74 trillion deficit. But the national debt actually increased by an even higher $2.23 trillion from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. That’s a lot of money spent for a Congress that never even passed a budget! The entire year, …
BREAKING: Jamie Dimon says "Bitcoin itself has no intrinsic value… I just don't feel great about Bitcoin." He compares the ability to buy and sell #Bitcoin to the right to smoke. "But I just don't think you should smoke," he adds. pic.twitter.com/bT3F34Oaae — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 13, 2025 Guys I think we may …
by Mike Shedlock No, this isn’t a Babylon Bee Headline. It’s from a Newsom post on X. Grok created the image. New Executive Order “NEW: Just issued an Executive Order that will allow victims of the SoCal fires to not get caught up in bureaucratic red tape and quickly rebuild their homes. We are also …
Over 900 prison inmates are among the more than 7,500 emergency personnel fighting the raging wildfires that are devastating portions of Los Angeles, California, state corrections officials said. “As of today, 939 Fire Camp firefighters have been working around the clock cutting fire lines and removing fuel from behind structures to slow fire spread, including …
Today, we’re announcing two historic firsts. The Royal Mint launched a new addition to its lineup of gold Britannia coins, an uncommon 1/3 oz gold coin. And Birch Gold Group is the only Gold IRA company that has them! By Phillip Patrick If you’ve heard me speak on Steve Bannon’s War Room or The Ben Shapiro Show, you …
Many credit card users operate under the assumption that annual fees are non-negotiable, but this isn’t always the truth. One can discover this by contacting their credit card provider to discuss the annual fee. With a courteous request for either a waiver or a reduction, one might be offered a retention deal, saving potentially significant …
🚨#BREAKING! WILDFIRE Arson *UPDATE! THEY are lighting FIRES on CAMERA! 😡 We have captured AT LEAST 20 DIFFERENT men who ALL look fairly SIMILAR who have all be caught trying to start or LITERALLY STARTING fires. NO ONE is doing thing about it! pic.twitter.com/TrRMMMYRfn — In2ThinAir (@In2ThinAir) January 12, 2025 Arsonists caught on video as …
BRUSSELS – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has not yet received an invitation to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, a spokesperson said on Friday. “If she receives an invitation, then we will see but there are no plans (to attend the inauguration) at the moment”, spokesperson Paula Pinho told reporters …
GOOD NEWS ALERT! Man who lost home in the Palisades Fire discovers his dog 'Oreo' is ALIVE after spending 5 nights in the rubblepic.twitter.com/iWr1rXJ41R — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 12, 2025 A lot of ppl weren’t home when the evacuation order was put in place in various areas. That had to be the worst feeling in …
