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Source: Yahoo finance A 25.2 percent Social Security cut sounds like a disaster. And that number is exactly why this story exploded. The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report does include that figure. It says that if Congress makes no changes, one way to bring the system into long term balance would be a 25.2 percent …
Business secretary says Starmer is reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid overwhelming pressure from MPs Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that he will step down as prime minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader. Speaking for the government on Sunday, Peter Kyle, the …
🚨‼️ BREAKING 💥The Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announce the downing of an American F-15 fighter jet on Qeshm Island. pic.twitter.com/Uvf71IlXrj — GBX (@GBX_Press) April 3, 2026
So to be clear, the war began in March. And now EVERYONE knows it will escalate in April. Bulls bought the escalation dip this morning. They were worried it was the last chance to get in, and they are probably right. pic.twitter.com/l9kN19gR9f — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) April 2, 2026 TRUMP SIGNALS PROLONGED IRAN CONFLICT Trump’s latest …
The International Olympic Committee has announced that women’s competitions across global sport will be ring-fenced for athletes who are biologically female… https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2026/03/26/olympics-to-announce-transgender-ban-from-women-sport/ The International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women and DSD athletes from the female category of events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and future Games. Kirsty Coventry, the president of the IOC, …
WASHINGTON AND ISRAEL ARE PLANNING ADDITIONAL MAJOR STEPS INSIDE IRAN THAT COULD ALTER THE COURSE OF THE WAR, ACCORDING TO THE BROADCASTING CORPORATION CITING ISRAELI SOURCES — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 15, 2026 *US PLANS TO ANNOUNCE COALITION TO ESCORT SHIPS THRU HORMUZ: WSJ *US PLANS HORMUZ COALITION ANNOUNCEMENT AS SOON AS THIS WEEK:WSJ *US …
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and newly sworn in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have just announced their plans to spend billions of dollars on a ‘free’ childcare program. What could possibly go wrong? They are doing this as the state of Minnesota is imploding under the weight of a massive fraud scandal which …
President Donald Trump announced a total $12 billion in funding to help American farmers during an event on Monday, and said that it would come from tariff revenue. “I’m delighted to announce this afternoon that the United States will be taking a small portion of the hundreds of billions of dollars we receive in tariffs. …
Everything feels worn thin. People aren’t hiding it anymore. “Oh, F*ck Off!’ Democrats Rage at ‘Pathetic’ Shutdown ‘Betrayal’ in Mass Backlash… Democrats across the spectrum lashed out at leadership after the deal was announced, calling it a sellout and a pathetic betrayal of promises made to voters… one progressive lawmaker said the agreement ‘gives away …
🚨 TRUMP TO ANNOUNCE DEAL TO CUT WEIGHT-LOSS DRUG PRICES President Trump is set to announce a deal Thursday at 11 a.m. to lower the cost of certain weight-loss drugs, sources told CBS News. The agreement with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk would reduce prices for some obesity… — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) November 6, 2025 …
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/keir-starmer-to-unveil-major-32516414#Echobox=1758354626 Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to unveil plans for digital ID cards for Brits within days as part of his strategy to tackle illegal immigration. Sources suggest the PM is keen to press ahead with introducing the digital identification system. The announcement is anticipated to come as soon as the upcoming Labour party …
In a significant development in the pharmaceutical industry, Merck and Moderna have announced a partnership focused on advancing mRNA technology specifically for cancer therapeutics. This collaboration marks a pivotal step towards exploring the potential of mRNA technology beyond its application in COVID-19 vaccines. The two companies aim to leverage their respective strengths to create innovative …
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump will announce a whopping $100 BILLION APPLE investment into the United States for manufacturing. That is an increase in Apple's total investment plans to $600 BILLION. Wow. pic.twitter.com/qgQuLtYvIH — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 6, 2025 BREAKING: President Trump to make announcement from Oval Office today at 4:30 PM ET. — Leading …
According to Interesting Engineering, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded a grant of $2.3 million to a team of scientists at the University of Kentucky so they can work to develop materials strong enough to survive the inside of a fusion reactor. Considering the inside of a fusion reactor can reach temperatures of 180 million …
And here's Trump coin. It's sitting just above its $36 support. If that gives way, it's lights out. pic.twitter.com/uPRPzCEefG — Jesse Colombo (@TheBubbleBubble) January 20, 2025 THE PASTOR THAT SANG AT THE INAUGURATION IS NOW SHILLING HIS OWN MEMECOIN 😭😭😭 https://t.co/vBCPiKr4RY — Q-Cap (@qcapital2020) January 20, 2025 Heading to zero. pic.twitter.com/Lovm71TgKq — The …
He threw out so much goodwill with the h1b nonsense. h/t Arachnohybrid
The FBI in Boston announced Monday that two Iranian men are under arrest, following accusations of export violations and providing material support to Iran.
Not a loan when every time the U.S. govt allows them to be "forgiven" because they met some bogus terms. — Propaganda ⌖ Sniper (@HindlesKitchen) December 11, 2024
⚡️JUST IN: Yemen's Ansarullah spokesman announce that they targeted 3 US Navy destroyers in the Red Sea with 23 missiles and drones. The Ansarullah spokesman says 3 destroyers got direct hits. pic.twitter.com/7Ljf0NREcP — Current Report (@Currentreport1) September 27, 2024
Urgent: #Yemeni Armed Forces announce targeting two American destroyers and a ship in qualitative operations #Urgent #Yemeni Armed Forces: Our targeting of the two American destroyers “Cole” and “Laboon” came while they were crossing our area of operations towards the northern Red Sea as part of providing American military protection to the #Israeli enemy, and …
It has been a rolling recession for years. Real estate, materials, energy producers, industrials, small caps, consumer staples, cyclicals… Fed's QT and rate hikes has been working. The script should flip when rate cuts commence and the dollar rolls over — James (@shingerbinger) July 8, 2024 Higher for longer meets unemployed for longer pic.twitter.com/NQcG5DoXK6 — …
Even Stephen King is voting for Trump! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 8, 2024 No way!!!🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/BdLL0JwtaN — 🇺🇲🔥MAGABGreatGenes🔥🇺🇲 (@magab2023) July 8, 2024 Loony liberals are as predictable as the sun coming up – pic.twitter.com/4QRJhEx4v0 — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) July 8, 2024 h/t Jwnlwplus4
BREAKING UK PM Rishi Sunak 'to announce resignation' on Friday morning pic.twitter.com/547zXvCFGN — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) July 4, 2024 Since 2022, the UK has handed £12 billion to Ukraine. Meanwhile, 4.3 Million British kids, that's 30% of all British children, are living in Poverty Also, 22% of UK households reported skipping meals, going hungry, or not …
May 9 (Reuters) – OpenAI plans to announce its artificial intelligence-powered search product on Monday, according to two sources familiar with the matter, raising the stakes in its competition with search king Google. The announcement date, though subject to change, has not been previously reported. Bloomberg and the Information have reported that Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new …
3 seafood processors announce closures, selloffs following historic price collapse for Alaska fishing industry https://alaskapublic.org/2024/02/15/3-seafood-processors-announce-closures-selloffs-following-historic-price-collapse-for-alaska-fishing-industry/ 3 major seafood processors in Alaska have announced plans to sell off their plants or temporarily close for the upcoming fishing seasons. Trident, Peter Pan Seafood Company and OBI Seafoods have all cited turbulent market conditions for their decisions. https://www.savingseafood.org/news/state-and-local/alaska-3-seafood-processors-announce-closures-selloffs-following-historic-price-collapse-for-alaska-fishing-industry/ …
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The third-party presidential movement No Labels decided Friday to field a presidential candidate in the 2024 election after months of weighing the launch of a so-called “unity ticket” and discussions with several prospects. Delegates voted in favor of moving forward during an online convention of 800 of them from every state, said Mike …
"Financial firms announced 23,238 job cuts in January, the highest monthly total in more than five years."@lizrhoffman pic.twitter.com/nRNmMCrLmF — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) February 2, 2024
via MSN: With presidential primaries looming, there is only one name on the official list of Democratic presidential candidates in Florida — President Biden — a move that angered the incumbent’s long-shot challengers, who say they’re being unfairly left out. The decision is the latest setback for Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and Marianne Williamson, both …
Prepare to be shocked. This release will reveal the insidious truth that the left and the corrupt officials at FBI/DOJ do NOT want Americans to see. No less than 5-10 key Democrats will announce they’re retiring from Congress. Don’t doubt me. https://t.co/6OQfYBG6Rn — Rep. Clay Higgins (@RepClayHiggins) November 18, 2023
United States banking giant JPMorgan debuted its in-house blockchain-based tokenization application, the Tokenized Collateral Network (TCN), on Oct. 11, according to Bloomberg. TCN settled its first trade for asset management giant BlackRock. The Tokenized Collateral Network is an application that allows investors to utilize assets as collateral. Using blockchain technology, investors can transfer collateral ownership …