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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico’s president said on Monday his country is safer than the United States, pushing back against U.S. critics of his security record following a deadly kidnapping this month near the border that claimed the lives of two Americans. The March 3 attack on four Americans in the Mexican city of Matamoros and …
Robert De Niro saying that Trump is a dictator who is going to round up Hollywood liberals like Maher and himself:"If he wins the election, you won't be on the show anymore. He will come looking for me. There'll be things that happen that none of us can imagine. That what… pic.twitter.com/5Gz3kHowwq — Eric Abbenante …
via Mike Shedlock Questions about foreign workers came up yesterday on Twitter. The numbers are from the BLS. US and Foreign Born Employment Data from the BLS chart by Mish Since the data is not seasonally adjusted, it’s important to compare numbers to the same month a year ago. I also added pandemic lows for …
Erdogan declared he would no longer run for office. According to the law, this month’s local council elections will be my last. As a result, my brothers and sisters who will follow me will inherit the inheritance. — President Erdogan of Turkey Erdogan declared he would no longer run for office. According to the law, …
A judge appointed by former President Donald Trump sided with one of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies in a surprise ruling on Friday. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton ruled against Texas and 20 other Republican-led states challenging a Biden administration program that allows as many as 30,000 migrants who are seeking asylum from four countries …
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to mount, with the Democrat captured on a hot mic saying that he and the Israeli leader will need to have a “come to Jesus meeting.” The comments by Biden came as he spoke with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., …
by Ed Driscoll JULIE BURCHILL: These posh eco-loons need to check their privilege. [Cressida] Gethin is a 22-year-old music student who, among other things, clambered on to a gantry over the M25 in 2022. In doing so, she ruined the trips of 4,000 airline passengers. Whether swinging from gantries or attempting to destroy great art, these young people have the …
BlackRock CEO says Bitcoin is "digital gold and a great long-term store of value." pic.twitter.com/TFRRz5MJUv — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) March 9, 2024 Crypto is CREEPY. So hey listen, I have this thing you can't touch & can't see but it is worth$4000 but I will sell it to you for $3000. Well where did you …
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Fortune (via MSN) Costco is becoming a go-to place for the discerning shopper of precious metals (not to mention Yukon Cornelius). The retailer, whose 24-karat gold bars were a hit with shoppers (and gave a big boost to the company’s e-commerce division), has now added silver coins to its offerings. Shoppers/investors can pick up a …
“BREAKING: Malaysia calls for UN VETO power to be abolished. American and British governments have done a lot of damage by exercising the power of Veto against Gaza ceasefire resolutions. Remove the Power of Veto” https://twitter.com/Kahlissee/status/1766585422623207482
By Martin Armstrong The Biden Administration implemented a new rule that will cap credit card late fees at $8. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has praised the measure, estimating it will save Americans over $10 billion annually in late fees, or around $220 annually per person as 45 million Americans have experienced these fees within …
According to a report from Fox Business’ Charles Gasparino, the White House has claimed that Bitcoin mining places significant strain on the power grid. Indeed, Gasparino reported White House concern over BTC mining following its surge in price that occurred early this week. The perception has been consistent, as it follows the administration crypto mining tax …
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Los Angeles Friday afternoon following reports of a “complete hydraulic failure.” The Airbus A320 took off from San Francisco International Airport with 110 people on board, headed to Mexico City, and was diverted to L.A. “due to an issue with the aircraft’s …
The other half of the statue was discovered in the same area almost a century ago. The missing upper half of a statue of King Ramses II has finally been discovered in the south of Egypt. The excavation was organized by a joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission between the local Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the University …
The U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters are now certified for delivery of B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs—and, in fact, have been since October 12, 2023. This bombshell—dropped by F-35’s Joint Program Office (JPO)—was reported by Breaking Defense Friday morning. JPO spokesman Russ Goemaere stated that the certification had actually been awarded months earlier …
Bismack Biyombo fell after the previous timeout. Thankfully, he got up on his own and walked off to the tunnel pic.twitter.com/PUWXsPXVTj — Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) March 7, 2024
Oscar-winning actor and film producer Robert De Niro gets real about his feelings toward former President Donald Trump.
The events are so fast and pace is continuous that the Yemeni forces postponed the announcement until Saturday morning instead of Friday evening. This looks to be major with face to face combat between Yemenis and Americans https://twitter.com/_/status/1766178488245993507 Translation: An important statement by the Yemeni Armed Forces at 10:50 PM, Sana’a capital time, shortly https://twitter.com/_/status/1766186693760057639 …
Joe Biden simply regurgitates his Lies. This is brilliant. pic.twitter.com/r4d44XeOcA — Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) March 9, 2024
Cartel members were seen laughing after a National Guard helicopter carrying three soldiers and a Border Patrol agent crashed near the southern border in Texas. In video footage from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent, obtained by Fox News, cartel members were seen watching the National Guards helicopter plummet to the ground with …
via naturalnews: Welfare queen Volodymyr Zelensky wants even more money from the United States, and President Biden plans to give it to him by siphoning cash from the U.S. Army. The latest reports suggest that Biden is strongly considering tapping the U.S. Army budget to refill the coffers of Kiev, which is losing badly at the …
Economists and analysts have raised concerns about the current state of financial markets. Just a month ago, experts started noticing similarities between today’s market and the periods before the dot-com crash in 2000 and the economic downturn in 2008. They pointed out that the stock market was soaring to new highs, much like it did …
via moneymetals: Can you borrow your way to prosperity? American consumers are certainly giving it the old college try. Consumer debt surged once again in January, rising by $19.5 billion, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve. On an annual basis, consumer debt rose by 4.7 percent to a record $5.04 trillion. The jump …
