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The Air Force revealed Monday that its flagship B-2 Spirit stealth bomber can now strike enemy warships with the long range anti-ship missile (LRASM), publicly unveiling the capability after a live-fire exercise in the Western Pacific. The stealth bomber launched a long-range anti-ship missile during Exercise Valiant Shield 26, a U.S.-led multinational exercise involving American …
A Glasgow hospital has seen the first suspected Ebola virus case in Britain in more than a decade. It follows outbreaks of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. 🔗:https://t.co/t0bd0NJ2E6 pic.twitter.com/btfWumpmY9 — The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 30, 2026 Patient showed symptoms consistent with Ebola. Hospital went into lockdown as precaution. Linked to …
The numbers are real. But they also need context. A 2025 Gallup poll found 39% of Americans view socialism favorably, while 54% have a positive view of capitalism. The bigger story isn’t the national average. It’s who is driving the change. Among Democrats, support for socialism has climbed to 66%, while only 42% view capitalism …
Hiding health incidents for weeks shows how DC protects its own instead of being transparent with voters. At his age this raises real questions about ability to do the job fully. Sen. Mitch McConnell was found “unconscious” and may have suffered a heart attack at his DC residence before being rushed to a local hospital …
Massive fraud in safety-net programs shows weak controls and lack of real-time oversight. A nonprofit clinic stole $58 million through 340B, and nobody caught it until the FBI showed up. The fraudster was buying mansions and Bentleys while the patients this program is supposed to help got nothing. THIS is what tax-exempt clinics are fighting …
NYT reports NRC plans major overhaul of radiation safety rules to speed nuclear power expansion. This includes ending long-standing “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) guidance on radiation exposure. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/climate/nrc-radiation-regulation-nuclear-overhaul.html?unlocked_article_code=1.uVA.nIM-.BHgh6ghLK9lF
🇻🇪 Escalofriante: así luce hoy el cielo de Caracas, Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/PhblspSsuO — Alerta Mundial (@AlertaMundoNews) July 1, 2026 🇻🇪 Reddish orange sky lighting up Caracas, Venezuela. While some are calling it mysterious, experts point to atmospheric conditions: Saharan dust combined with sunset light scattering. Still eerie to watch. Writer: Solpic.twitter.com/n6tk1vo2fo — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July …
SINGAPORE – Be wary of purchasing World Cup tickets or official merchandise from ticketing sites that require payment in cryptocurrencies. Scammers have been creating World Cup-themed ticketing sites that offer “exclusive” tickets and directing victims to pay using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or USDT, the police said in an advisory on July 1. After victims …
🇬🇧Footage from London shows an African immigrant chasing after a man in broad daylight, trying to snatch his Rolex off his wrist.pic.twitter.com/lH4ub65qC1 — NewsForce (@Newsforce) June 30, 2026
HOLY CRAP! Rep. Tim Burchett just dropped straight FIRE “They sell kids to get R*PED…people say, ‘You don’t want to hang these people!’ The HELL I don’t! Bring them out to the farm, and WE’LL take care of them. I am NOT kidding you!” “We’ve got to start taking this stuff serious in this country, …
MONSTER CAUGHT ON CCTV: Indian Predator Carries Helpless Young Woman Through Cardiff Streets… Then RAPES Her! This sick 20-year-old Indian student spotted a vulnerable, heavily intoxicated woman and carried her like a trophy through busy city centre streets straight to his… pic.twitter.com/1Brzp16Kg2 — AshleY (@Aku_700) July 1, 2026
Michael Burry said Tuesday he has placed a bearish wager against Caterpillar , believing the construction-equipment maker has become one of the market’s most overvalued beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence investment boom. The famed investor said he shorted Caterpillar shares at $1,060.98, alongside new bearish positions in Nvidia , Applied Materials , Tesla and the …
Why would you say it aloud on television, you'd think the system would conceal certain motives until the objective is complete — Plato's Cave (@Southerntwig) July 1, 2026 So back to war on Friday. Then start negotiations again on Sunday night before futures open up 😃 Meanwhile the SPR gets drained 🤦♂️ https://t.co/PE8DojbLnp — QE …
Global reserves continue to drop. Operational bottoms this Fall. 🚢Hormuz Vessel Crossing Update: Recovery Stalls at 19 — Tankers 10, Dry Cargo 9 Commercial vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz have slipped to 19 over the latest 24-hour rolling window — 10 tankers and 9 dry cargo ships — down from 24 yesterday and …
🇨🇳 China has started making its own rain In central China’s Shanxi, a residential community has drawn attention for its “rooftop rain” This is a mist cooling system that drops surface temperatures by 5–8°C in minutes. pic.twitter.com/6HEKTnvjJa — Megatron (@Megatron_ron) July 1, 2026
🇺🇸 Believe it or not, this isn't AI footage It's a 300-foot lava fountain erupting from Hawaii's Kīlauea Volcano That's some wild shit!! Writer: Ianpic.twitter.com/yqDpSpgAgs — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 1, 2026
Helicopter carrying VIPs or government officials had to land unexpectedly. Video captures the emergency situation. No major injuries reported in the footage. Incident highlights risks in official air transport. Details on exact cause and passengers still emerging.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against California to halt the state’s newly enacted Glock Ban. The lawsuit also seeks to prevent enforcement of the state’s “Handgun Roster” — a list limiting legal firearms that individuals may purchase. The United States challenges both as unlawful under the Second Amendment. “The Second Amendment is a sacred right …
The Trump administration has approved the use of cancer-linked pesticides diflufenican and epyrifenacil, both PFAS forever chemicals. Neither pesticide has ever been used in the United States before. pic.twitter.com/F1S82Prbua — FactPost (@factpostnews) June 30, 2026 Diflufenican and epyrifenacil approved for corn, soybeans and other crops. Both classified as PFAS forever chemicals or break down into …
State gas tax jumps from 61.2 cents to 63.4 cents per gallon. Diesel tax rises from 46.6 cents to 48.2 cents per gallon. This is automatic annual adjustment for road repairs approved by voters. California already has the highest gas tax in the nation. Increase hits just before busy Fourth of July travel weekend. Automatic …
Judges in Massachusetts and DC struck down PSLF restrictions targeting employers with substantial illegal purpose. Rule would have blocked forgiveness for public service workers at certain nonprofits including immigration and transgender advocacy groups. New rules cap Parent PLUS loans at 20k per year and 65k total per student. Graduate and professional degree borrowing limits also …
Trump is taking his new Qatari plane to North Dakota today pic.twitter.com/rxljPtBrRG — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 1, 2026 Trump on his new Qatari plane: "The country is very proud of it. And you can do two things — you can low key it, or you can show it. And I think the country should …
Something feels different this time. It’s not just one hedge fund calling a top. Multiple warning signs are showing up at once. Goldman Sachs is rotating money out of crowded AI and mega-cap tech trades and into software, energy, and pharmaceutical stocks. Goldman Sachs is selling AI and tech stocks. And they are diversifying into …
It is about to get ugly. Stephen Miller: We're going to take a hard look at banning pregnant women from entering the United States pic.twitter.com/mREVaYMcr2 — FactPost (@factpostnews) July 1, 2026 h/t Sir P. Ent
Real person followed by a robot followed by a real person followed by a robot. Extremely gay and deceptive marketing. The robot looks terrible. https://x.com/ViralRushX/status/2072158807598264693 https://x.com/sz_mediagroup/status/2071964152659116200 AC
Lawsuit claims CIA chief operating officer ordered counter-espionage department to probe all unvaccinated workers and contractors. Unvaccinated staff were treated as threats to the US government according to the filing. Case seeks class action status for affected employees and contractors. Feds For Freedom announces support for the lawsuit against the agency. Investigation came during COVID …
Free will is a funny thing cuz why is this guy on top of the Empire State Building with a cape?flag? Why? pic.twitter.com/vhDc5KBviB — JoezMcfly🇩🇴 (@JoezMcfLy) July 1, 2026 Wow — one of the climbers atop the Empire State Building appears to have gotten down on one knee and proposed to the other pic.twitter.com/B3SXhyv5YH — …
Key takeaways Incident Details: Three suspects attacked a CBS News crew near Adler Planetarium, using a dog, racial slurs, and vandalism. The crew was not physically injured, but equipment was damaged. Arrests & Chase: Suspects were caught after a high-speed chase; a firearm was recovered from their tow truck. One suspect crashed into a police …
The numbers are in from the Trump financial sideshows now, and they’re a whole lot bigger than the numbers for his national fair, which don’t stand so grand. by David Haggith No headlines are as twisted and amusing to talk about today as those that cover Trump family business ventures and the “Trump State Fair,” …
Cookout for 10 people now costs 73.82 dollars according to Farm Bureau survey. Price up 2.90 dollars or 4 percent from last year. Ground beef pork chops chicken and some sides drove the increase. Per person cost reaches 7.38 dollars the highest ever in the survey. Inflation explains most of the rise with food prices …