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Bush was compared to Hitler and the incident still continues to be brought up today even as the Biden administration is fighting in court for the “free speech right” to censor political opponents on social media, and now the White House has fired off a letter to FOX News warning it to stop covering Joe …
It is reported that Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI . The lawsuit accuses Sam Altman and OpenAI of violating the agreement they made when they founded the artificial intelligence research company to develop the technology for the benefit of humanity rather than for profit It is reported that Elon Musk has filed …
BATON ROUGE, La. — A bill allowing Louisiana residents, 18 and older, to carry a concealed handgun without a permit received final approval from lawmakers Wednesday. After years of GOP-led efforts for permitless concealed carry, the bill is poised to become law with Gov. Jeff Landry signaling that he plans to sign the legislation. Upon …
New York during the inflationary surge of the late 70s and early 80s was a mythical place where one could purchase a Park avenue penthouse for $1 (while assuming the copious debt, of course). Now, thanks to the brutal bear hug of the highest interest rates in 40 years and the ongoing CRE crisis, those …
🇺🇸DEMS REBRAND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AS "NEWCOMERS" Source: WHITE HOUSE FACT SHEET pic.twitter.com/nEIKM4scs0 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 29, 2024
Chinese property giant Country Garden is in trouble after a creditor filed a petition to liquidate the real estate company over unpaid debt. Country Garden Holdings Co. faces a liquidation threat over unpaid debts, it was reported on Wednesday. The turmoil comes amid a prolonged property slump in China, with a Hong Kong court receiving …
Law enforcement and tactical teams are swarming the Maryland Statehouse in Annapolis amidst reports of “people with guns” inside the building. Lawmakers and people inside the buildings are being told to stay quiet and shelter in place. #BREAKING: Law enforcement and tactical teams are swarming the Maryland Statehouse in Annapolis amidst reports of "people with …
The US has increasingly become politically polarized in recent decades. A third of respondents in a recent poll said they can’t even be friends with rival party supporters. A similar poll in 2016 found that 7% of voters reported friendships ending because of the election. As the 2024 presidential election quickly approaches, a large number …
U.S. stocks smashed a new record high last week, but the rally may not last for long thanks to heightened risks that the economy returns to a 1970s-style stagflation scenario, according to JPMorgan Chase strategists. In an analyst note to clients, the bank’s chief market strategist Marko Kolanovic warned that the economy may turn away …
BREAKING: FBI raids home of longtime Eric Adams aide in NYC pic.twitter.com/rtUkRWz8nt — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) February 29, 2024
Ukraine can use weapons provided by Finland to hit targets on Russian soil, senior officials in Helsinki said. Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said his country has not set any restrictions on what Ukraine can do with the weapons it provides, Finnish broadcaster Yle reported on Thursday. Häkkänen added that blocks have been imposed mainly …
Russia today has the largest and most diverse arsenal of nuclear weapons of any country in the world – head of the US Strategic Command Anthony Cotton ‼️"Russia today has the largest and most diverse arsenal of nuclear weapons of any country in the world." – head of the US Strategic Command, Anthony Cotton. pic.twitter.com/SceIu8akP1 …
At long last, first son Hunter Biden affirmed during his Wednesday impeachment inquiry deposition that his father, Joe, was “the big guy” referenced in an email about a business deal with a Chinese state-linked energy firm that yielded millions for Biden family members and other associates, more than three years after The Post broke the story — but rejected …
FIRST ON FOX – Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis and her former lover Nathan Wade are facing two ethics complaints from a conservative government watchdog group based on their court testimony on allegations they had an ‘improper’ affair. The American Accountability Foundation (AAF) is requesting that the Georgia state bar open disciplinary proceedings against the Fulton …
Well sure they are selling on highs, not lows like retails. h/t ChampionshipUsed9855
NATE SILVER: Google abandoned “don’t be evil” — and Gemini is the result. “I’ve long intended to write more about AI here at Silver Bulletin. It’s a major topic in my forthcoming book, and I’ve devoted a lot of bandwidth over the past few years to speaking with experts and generally educating myself on the terms …
What do we know so far? The German Defense Ministry confirmed a drone incident involving an allied nation occurred on Monday, without naming the country. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the Hesse frigate, which arrived in the region at the weekend as part of an EU mission to help secure international shipping from attacks by …
He knows his rights more than the police. Siberian Tiger is right. By the way, the cop with the beard knows what’s up and seems cool with the Patriot filming and knowing his rights. AC
Thursday morning is a fairly quiet morning, with cloudy skies and cool temperatures in Northern California. What comes next will be on-and-of Valley showers, gusty winds and the beginning of a lot of snow for the Sierra.
NYC tried creating a fleet of robotic police, but it seems the sole robo cop that signed up is now on desk duty…
Russian President Vladimir Putin still casts the conflict as a proxy battle with the West that Moscow claims is propping up Kyiv. But Western governments have been at pains to maintain a plausible distance from the war, no matter their robust support for Ukraine’s defense. Leaked documents last year confirmed that some NATO countries — …
Hailey Bieber’s father Stephen Baldwin has asked fans to “say a prayer” for his daughter and her husband Justin Bieber, prompting concern from fans. Stephen Baldwin sparked concern from fans after he reposted a message asking for prayers for his daughter Hailey Bieber and her husband, Justin Bieber. On Monday, the Usual Suspects actor, 57, …
via Mike Shedlock EU fiscal rules, on hiatus since the Covid recession, are about to restart. Recession is unavoidable. France and Germany take a leading role the action. Germany industrial production via St. Louis Fed, chart by Mish. Eurozone Fiscal Rules Eurozone fiscal rules have been suspended since 2020 but have been reinstated for 2024. …
“Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the closure of 4 ‘immigrant shelters’ over the next month—a move expected to save up to $60M—in an effort to lower the looming budget gap to $120M. Denver, CO welcomed 40,000 illegals in the last year, which is ~5% of their total population.” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the closure …
👀 Dr. Phil Says Facebook & Instagram Suppressed His Border Video After It Started to Go Viral "I put a clip up of my trip to the border…I posted it up on Facebook and Instagram and it was the part of me talking to him about trafficking these children. It was up about 50… pic.twitter.com/xZPQVLUfzj …
NEW: Far-left MSNBC host Rachel Maddow works herself into a panic and claims Donald Trump will remain in office for life if elected in 2024. I’m convinced MSNBC is actually just an insane asylum. “When [Supreme Court] inevitably rule that presidents aren't immune from… pic.twitter.com/HTvuWSVYUV — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 29, 2024 Never forget that …
Russia will impose a six-month ban on gasoline exports starting March 1 to meet rising domestic demand, the RBC news outlet reported Tuesday, citing two government sources and a representative of Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Novak was said to have told Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in a letter last month that demand for …
