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by Michael Decades of economic decline have brought this country to a breaking point. The vast majority of the population is barely scraping by from month to month as prices continue to rise, thousands of stores and restaurants close, foreclosures spike to alarming levels and the middle class continues to shrink. Now the crisis in …
🚨NEW: California expanded free, state-funded healthcare to undocumented immigrants, covering about 700,000 people ages 26–49 at an estimated $2.6 billion per year.pic.twitter.com/azLq79TdDO — Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) February 9, 2026 California expanded free healthcare to undocumented adults ages 26–49, covering roughly 700,000 people at $2.6 billion per year. This is confirmed policy and real taxpayer money. …
Over 50% of American adults have sub 6th grade literacy. Roughly 28% are not literate at all. It is important to remember this at all times. pic.twitter.com/83fNe0jhOZ — Lomez (@L0m3z) December 14, 2025 Literacy is the foundation on which we build full, productive lives – as individuals, as communities, and as a nation. Yet 54% …
Consumer sentiment among young people (18–34) is near an all-time low—worse than during the pandemic, the Great Recession, and even stagflation. This morning's US retail sales data — an overall growth of 0.2% (below the 0.4% consensus forecast) and a "control group" contraction of 0.1% — are consistent with two actionable hypotheses:Greater consumer stress is …
Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays: “Remember, adults don’t need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn’t need slippers. If they don’t live by you, don’t get them a gift.” Fox 2024: "They're waging war on Christmas!" Fox 2025: "Fuck Christmas!" — …
The majority of Americans think there should be a third political party in the U.S. — but few voters would be “very likely” to back a third-party candidate, according to a Gallup survey released Monday. The newly released poll found that 62% of Americans thought a third political party would be needed, while 30% said …
ICYMI – Neurology study says rising “cognitive disability" – serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions, is a public health concern, up 90% in cognitive prime adults 18 to 39 years old, with white young adults showing the most dramatic rise of 118%. pic.twitter.com/sqbuTLdHWt — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 9, 2025 Cognitive struggles are climbing across …
by Michael I am so glad that I am not a young adult looking for a job in this very difficult economic environment. Every month, federal bureaucrats tell us that the unemployment rate in this country is low, but at this point everyone knows that the numbers that they give us are fake. The reality of …
Behind the headlines about GDP growth and “resilient consumers” is a generation that cannot afford rent, cannot buy homes, and cannot build independent lives. Wages are stuck while housing costs have exploded, so millions are forced back into childhood bedrooms even as politicians brag about the economy. President Trump is delivering a Golden Age economy. …
The American dream isn’t fading away. It is being sold off piece by piece. Not from bombs or depression, but from a housing market so warped that basic life markers like marriage, kids, a house, even adopting a dog are being shoved into the future or abandoned completely. This is not just about prices. It …
by Michael What I am about to share with you is some of the clearest evidence yet that the middle class in America is being systematically destroyed. Young adults are forming middle class households at an extremely depressed rate, and that is because the American Dream is simply out of reach for most of them in …
Alcohol usage by U.S. Adults hits LOWEST ever. This is a week after Las Vegas reporting tourism is sinking down 11.3% year over year in June. Very interesting patterns. pic.twitter.com/SD05lMNMPW — Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) August 14, 2025 U.S. ADULT DRINKING HITS RECORD LOW, GALLUP FINDS Alcohol consumption among U.S. adults has fallen to its lowest …
He caught lying on censorship claims. 🚨HUGE: Barry Gardiner admits the Online Safety Act is not just about children, it's also to censor and monitor adults. Labour are lying to the ENTIRE country.This is truly dystopian. pic.twitter.com/F7tVRvI5o4 — Lee Harris (@LeeHarris) July 28, 2025 🚨LABOUR GOVERNMENT MINISTER PETER KYLE SAYS NIGEL FARAGE IS ON THE …
by Michael Americans watch more television than anyone else in the world, and as we watch television we are constantly being bombarded by commercials from pharmaceutical companies. As I discussed in a previous article, pharmaceutical companies spend more than 15 billion dollars on television advertising each year. The reason they do this is because it works. We …
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency, a problem that can lead to fatigue, brain fog and difficulty concentrating, a new study suggests. An analysis of data from more than 8,000 adults in the U.S. revealed that 14% had low iron blood levels, a condition known as absolute iron deficiency, while …
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. are skyrocketing, particularly among young adults aged 26 to 34, with a striking 450% increase recorded between 2011 and 2022. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study reveals a broader trend in autism awareness and diagnoses, attributed to heightened advocacy, shifts in screening practices, and evolving definitions of the disorder. …
“Less than half of Americans can name most of the rights protected under the First Amendment, according to a May survey by Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center. Freedom of speech — which includes speech that some might consider misinformation or hate speech — is the best known at 74 percent; freedom of religion is second …
It’s the phenomenon that’s baffled doctors around the world: bowel cancer, usually a disease of the elderly, has soared by 50 per cent in 20, 30 and 40-somethings over the past 30 years. Now, in a fascinating discussion between two of the world’s leading cancer experts, a new theory as to the explanation behind the …
by Michael When U.S. consumers are doing well, the U.S. economy does well. But of course the opposite is also true. When U.S. consumers are not doing well, the U.S. economy really suffers. The government has been trying really hard to put a happy face on things, but the truth is that the standard of …
(NewsNation) — The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday they have “reasonable cause” to believe the Commonwealth of Kentucky is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The breach relates to the commonwealth “unnecessarily segregating” those with “serious mental illness” by placing them in psychiatric hospitals instead of providing care within the community. According to …
by Mike Shedlock Age group 25-35 was very hard hit in Friday’s job report. Overall unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. For age group 25-34 unemployment jumped by 0.4 PP. Data from BLS, chart by Mish June to July Rise in Unemployment in Percentage Points (PP) 16-19: +0.3 PP from 12.1% to 12.4% 20-24: +0.2 PP …
Seems as though JD Vance’s accurate “cat lady” comment struck a nerve! 🚨 New Pew: Share of young adults, esp. y women, who say they are "unlikely" to have kids is surging.* Biggest reason: "Just don't want to". 🚨 * Among those who are currently childless. pic.twitter.com/978vmoIyqp — Brad Wilcox (@BradWilcoxIFS) July 25, 2024 What’s …
Well this certainly doesn’t bode well for the future of civilization. Or, frankly, the benefit of humans in general. According to a new Pew study released this week, the percentage of adults under the age of 50 who say they probably won’t ever have kids has skyrocketed in recent years, jumping a whopping 10 points …
Despite rising costs, 38% of adults are willing to take on more debt for leisure activities. They plan to travel, dine out, and enjoy live entertainment in the coming months. It seems the desire for experiences is outweighing financial caution! 38% of adults said they plan to take on more debt to travel, dine out and see …
‘NEETS’ and ‘new unemployables’ — why some young adults aren’t working Although the unemployment rate is just 4%, there is a growing share of young adults not working. “NEETS” are opting out of the labor force by choice. Others, referred to as “new unemployables,” are struggling to find employment despite their best efforts. Although the unemployment …
Amid rising financial pressures, a recent LendingTree study reveals that over 18 million Americans are living in homes that strain their budgets, highlighting a growing crisis of being house poor in high-cost states like California, Hawaii, and New York. House Poor Americans: A recent study by LendingTree revealed that more than 18 million Americans are living in …
According to Bloomberg, approximately 18% of U.S. adults reported that the largest emergency cost they could cover using only their savings was under $100. Additionally, 14% stated they could manage an expense ranging from $100 to $499. These findings highlight the financial vulnerability faced by a significant portion of the population when it comes to …
China faces a demographic challenge with sharp declines in young adults and births. China: The number of annual births has plummeted from 18 million in 2014-15 to 10 million today pic.twitter.com/91Rmch1gJZ — Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT 🍖 (@MikeZaccardi) May 22, 2024