FOX NEWS: Donald Trump says he’s planning larger tax cuts for corporations…
https://twitter.com/mane3s_/status/1749541021330051458 Funny when saint Obama did it. It was “TAX CUTS TO CREATE JOBS”. When Trump does it. It’s “TAX CUTS FOR THE RICH” AC
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Dow rises more than 100 points to close above 38,000 for the first time ever, setting another new record. S&P 500 also sets record high
Stocks rose Monday as investors built on the previous session’s historic move to record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 138.01 points, or 0.36%, to finish at 38,001.81. Monday’s gains pushed the blue-chip average to a new record and above the 38,000 level for the first time. The S&P 500 added 0.22% to 4,850.43, …
Greg Abbott: This is not over
This is not over. Texas' razor wire is an effective deterrent to the illegal crossings Biden encourages. I will continue to defend Texas' constitutional authority to secure the border and prevent the Biden Admin from destroying our property.https://t.co/pV7Cuq57d1 — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 22, 2024 Texas wants the razor wire to repel illegals. Border Patrol …
Russia claims to have developed new ‘invisibility cloak’ tech to hide soldiers
Putin’s forces will soon have new camouflage gear that can completely hide them from heat-detecting lenses, Russian contractors say. While thermal ‘invisibility cloaks’ are nothing new, a murky company calling itself HiderX claims to have cracked a major flaw which allowed them to be spotted by keen-eyed operatives. Soldiers have a range of options to …
Dreams vs. Debt: The College Crossroads for High School Graduates…
Imagine having dreams as big as the sky but facing a mountain of student debt as you step into the world of higher education. It’s a tough choice, and according to a recent New York Times article, some high school graduates are saying, “No, thanks!” Whether it’s hitting pause, dropping out, or giving college the …
Repo market may throw a fit, spur Fed to action
Jan 22 (Reuters) – Some Wall Street executives feel a tantrum coming in U.S. short-term financing markets, perhaps as soon as March. It could put pressure on the Federal Reserve to ease policy. A series of events are expected between March and May, some of which will reduce the amount of cash in the financial …
Mag 7 is still not 100% of the index so there is still upside.
h/t mrmrmrj It is unlikely – but not unprecedented – for the market to rally for years from the current high valuation
Bill Maher guest tells MSNBC host to his face the problem with legacy media networks: ‘It’s propaganda all the time!’
Writer Andrew Sullivan told MSNBC host Ari Melber to his face on Friday that he works for a propaganda company. During a lengthy debate on Bill Maher’s HBO show “Real Time” about the significance of Donald Trump’s political resurgence, Sullivan observed how the Democratic Party’s reaction to Trump is eroding American democracy. “What the Democrats …
This is what generational obesity looks like…
https://twitter.com/SabrinaSmolders/status/1748736342274486662
I thought this was going to be something. But it ended up being a nothing-burger. Empty words leading to nowhere….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm2FAAsOhpU
Mass Afghan Exodus: Over 500,000 Flee Pakistan in Four Months…
NEW: More than 500,000 Afghans have fled Pakistan in the four months since Islamabad ordered undocumented migrants to leave or face arrest, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Monday.https://t.co/c4RTPL0u0H — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 22, 2024 More than 500,000 Afghans have fled Pakistan in the four months since Islamabad ordered undocumented migrants to leave or face …
Why Are American Drivers So Deadly? [Because anger levels are thru the roof]
One clue lies in a sweeping annual survey commissioned by the American Psychological Association to explore what the authors call “the psychological impacts of a collective trauma” from the pandemic, “global conflicts, racism and racial injustice, inflation and climate-related disasters.” According to the report, titled “Stress in America,” just 34 percent of American adults have confidence in …
The insurance on my 2012 Mazda went up 72% to $233 a month!’ Americans are battling soaring car and home premiums – which insurers blame on storms, wildfires and inflation…
They say ‘What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’ – but the eye-watering auto insurance bill city resident Simon Edwards recently received is just one example of the staggering rises in premiums consumers are facing all across the US. The 2012 Mazda 5 owner was shocked to find his monthly bill from Geico had rocketed …
UK Inflation Sees First Uptick in Nearly a Year, Sparking Debate on Monetary Policy.
In a surprising turn of events, UK inflation has accelerated for the first time since February of the previous year, according to official data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. Consumer prices in December rose by 4% compared to the same period a year ago, surpassing the November rate of 3.9%. Economists …
Now they’re coming for your coffee…
This is beyond infuriating! Now, apparently, they’ve set their sights on our morning cup of coffee. Swiss banker Hubert Keller, an “agenda contributor” for the World Economic Forum, has the audacity to claim that the coffee we all enjoy is contributing to CO2 emissions, with an alleged 15 to 20 tonnes of CO2 per tonne …
Close Call: NYC-Bound Virgin Atlantic Flight Grounded as Passenger Spots Missing Wing Screws
NYC-bound flight canceled when passenger notices missing bolts on plane wing https://t.co/C5va75ZvrZ pic.twitter.com/pMNU0ht9a4 — New York Post (@nypost) January 22, 2024 So passengers need to inspect the planes they fly on now? DEI is going to get us all killed. Should I pack a tool kit in my carry on the next time I fly, …
Yemen’s Houthi Military Spokesman: Naval Forces Target American Military Cargo Ship in Gulf of Aden
https://twitter.com/MORROGKEUKENMES/status/1749463307747017093 YEMEN'S HOUTHI MILITARY SPOKESMAN: NAVAL FORCES CARRIED OUT MILITARY OPERATION TARGETING AMERICAN MILITARY CARGO SHIP (OCEAN JAZZ) IN THE GULF OF ADEN — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) January 22, 2024 YEMEN ARMY SPOKESMAN YAHYA SAREE:The Yemeni armed forces continue to retaliate to any American or British aggression against our country by targeting all sources of …
Earth Faces Solar Storm Threat – Potential GPS Blackouts Expected This Week
Earth is under a solar storm warning this week after the sun unleashed two powerful streams of energized particles directly at our planet over the weekend. The first is set to make an impact Monday and the second by Wednesday – both have a 60 percent chance of causing radio blackouts, according to NOAA’s Space …
Bob Hoye: More Indications of China’s Declining Economy
Bob Hoye is a trained geologist, successful resource investor and economic historian. Bob is the chief investment strategist for chartsandmarkets.com.
British Musician In UK Is Ordered By Chinese Government Agents To Stop Filming
Brendan Kavanaugh plays piano in public, and streams on YouTube, when some Chinese group, wearing red and waving communist flags happened to assemble behind him. When they realized they were in his shot, they ordered him to stop filming. They had no concept of the right to film in public. One older man, the leader, …
Isn’t that a good thing in a way. keeps oil prices low for the rest of us.
Cheap Russian Oil Reduces OPEC’s Share in India’s Imports to Record-Low 50%. In 2023, India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, witnessed a historic shift in its crude oil import dynamics. Data from trade and industry sources reveals that the annual share of oil from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in India’s …
The $3500 Apple Vision Pro has arrived – but you can’t use Netflix or YouTube on it
The Apple Vision Pro headset was released for online pre-orders in the U.S. on Friday, requiring head scans and vision prescriptions from prospective customers, as the company moves forward with its latest major product release amid concerns about manufacturing, high costs and market appeal. … Surprising fact The headset won’t be supported by some popular …
E-bikes caused 267 fires, causing 18 deaths and 150 injuries in NY last year
via Zerohedge: Electric bicycles were responsible for a record number of fires, injuries and deaths in New York City last year. In total, e-bikes caused 267 fires, causing 18 deaths and 150 injuries in the city, the New York Fire Department (FDNY) told Fox News, which notes that the figures represent the highest levels of each statistic – with deaths jumping 200% …
It’s starting all over again…
It's starting all over again 😔 pic.twitter.com/qTFx7t2f6E — Dr. larry love (@Larry58756018) January 22, 2024
Davos introduces “Ecocide” for farming and fishing—making basic survival a potential crime.
“Latest buzzword just dropped from the Devil’s den in Davos. Farming, fishing and making money is now called “Ecocide.” So basically if you want to live, you’re committing a crime if these people get their way.” Latest buzzword just dropped from the Devil’s den in Davos. Farming, fishing and making money is now called “Ecocide.” …
Gloomy Outlook for Chinese Assets… Investors Wary of Yuan and Bonds Amidst Bearish Sentiment.
The atmosphere surrounding Chinese assets is getting gloomier, extending beyond the realm of battered stocks. Investors are now expressing skepticism not just about stocks but also anticipating underperformance in the yuan and government bonds. Ken Cheung, the chief Asian currency strategist at Mizuho Bank Ltd. in Hong Kong, reflects this sentiment, stating, “We expect the …
Yum yum: Israel approves sale of world’s first lab-grown cancer beef and ulcer steaks
An Israeli company has received preliminary approval from the government to sell the world’s first steaks made from cultivated beef cells, the country’s Health Ministry announced this week. The ministry said the approval was part of a pilot program for alternative protein carried out by the Department of Food Risk Management. It also cited the …
Belgium Demands Ceasefire in Gaza ** Update – Now Germany
**UPDATE GERMANY CALLS FOR GAZA CEASEFIRE German Minister for Foreign Affairs called for an urgent ‘humanitarian pause’ in the fighting in Gaza while also rebuffing Netanyahu’s stance on Palestinian statehood: “All those who say they don’t want to hear about such a solution have not brought any alternative.” Source: Reuters 🇩🇪GERMANY CALLS FOR GAZA CEASEFIRE …