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‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses Vice President JD Vance’s warning about AI surveillance, political bias and the risks of moving too fast in the tech race with China.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy admiral commanding the U.S. military strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean told lawmakers Thursday that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but a stark video of the attack left grave questions as Congress scrutinizes the campaign that killed two survivors. Adm. …
Prices Rising Rapidly byu/Katariman ininflation Home Depot just became the latest major retailer to warn that the slowdown in consumer spending is spreading. The home improvement cut its full-year outlook on Tuesday, reporting weakening sales growth for Q3. Comparable sales — a key measure that strips out new store openings — rose by just 0.2% …
America's transition to a low-trust society means that every single aspect of the social contract is monetized by fraudsters “Fake students” enroll in community colleges, and collect federal and state student aid Officials don't even know the full extent of the scale of fraud pic.twitter.com/s1MdLXiFme — skepticalifornia (@skepticaliblog) October 15, 2025 An Ivy League student …
How is this legal to sell?? A Dunkin' Donuts employee records the process of making a large iced carmel coffee drink There are people who drink these coffees every single day. We have to Make America Healthy Again pic.twitter.com/suuPSNRtva — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) June 6, 2025
Donald Trump’s second term is shaping up to be a financial empire unlike anything seen before. The scale of self-enrichment has expanded far beyond his first presidency, with billions now flowing into Trump-affiliated ventures from foreign governments and private investors. This is not just business as usual. It is a transformation of political power into …
#BREAKING: A French media outlet has confirmed that at least one IAF Dassault Rafale has been shot down by the Pakistan Air Force. pic.twitter.com/F0wB3QOOLJ — Defence Index (@Defence_Index) May 9, 2025 Pakistan’s recent air combat success over India has sent shockwaves through global military strategy discussions, particularly regarding Taiwan’s defense posture. In the skies above …
In a captivating exchange, Aaron Rodgers and Joe Rogan delve into controversial topics, shedding light on the lab leak theory and other conspiracy theories that faced wrongful censorship. Rodgers, in particular, emphasizes a perceived “playbook” utilized by unnamed entities and drops a cryptic reference to “Disease X,” leaving listeners intrigued and skeptical. As the conversation …
Warren Buffett’s firm Berkshire Hathaway sold $28.7 billion of stock in the first three quarters of 2023 in a move that some economists have interpreted as ringing alarm bells for the American economy. According to the company’s earnings, the Nebraska-based firm of the legendary investor and billionaire, known as the Oracle of Omaha, sold a …
The heavy concentration of the seven largest stocks in the S&P 500 raises concerns about diversification and market stability, especially if these stocks face underperformance. 🇺🇸 S&P 500 The concentration of the seven largest stocks in the S&P 500 raises concerns about diversification and market stability, as potential risks emerge if these stocks underperform👉 https://t.co/yIk7SZYp6p …
The economic landscape is marked by several concerning indicators, as evidenced by the S&P 500 margins trending lower, reflecting potential challenges for companies. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reports a deterioration in sales, indicating a worsening scenario for small businesses. Additionally, a growing number of companies are expressing concerns about weak demand, adding …
In a concerning departure from the norm, overnight markets are witnessing unsettling sell-offs, followed by perplexing rallies during regular trading hours. This topsy-turvy trend contradicts the typical pattern where most gains occur outside regular hours. What’s even more disconcerting is the suspicion that prominent market players are offloading their positions onto retail investors, who often …
A court in Switzerland fined and sentenced a writer and pundit to 60 days in jail for calling a journalist a “fat lesbian,” alarming free speech advocates across the globe. On Monday, controversial French-Swiss polemicist Alain Bonnet, who goes by Alain Soral and is a noted Holocaust denier, was sentenced by the Lausanne court for …
This is a test. This is only a test. But it’s going to be one very big test. On Wednesday, October 4 at 2:20 p.m. ET, every TV, radio and cellphone in the United States should blare out the distinctive, jarring electronic warning tone of an emergency alert, accompanied by a notice along these lines: …