Met Gala exposes gulf between super-rich and struggling Americans.
It’s pathetic pic.twitter.com/tS2zby1Du1 — One Bad Dude (@OneBadDude_) May 8, 2024
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Tensions between Russia and the UK reached a boiling point
Moscow issued a stark warning of retaliation against British targets in Ukraine or beyond. The ominous threat came in response to remarks by British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, suggesting that Ukraine could use UK-provided missiles to strike deep inside Russian …
Drawing parallels between the economic landscape of 1980 and 2024…
Reflecting on 1980’s economic conditions reveals striking similarities with today’s environment, from soaring interest rates to a divided economy. Key points: Fed Chair Paul Volcker raised the Fed Funds Rate to 14% by January 1980, with mortgage rates peaking near …
Senator Rand Paul: “I’m not sure there’s a difference between Mike Johnson being in charge and the Democrats being in charge.”
Sen. Rand Paul on Speaker Johnson: "As I see it now, I'm not sure there's a difference between Mike Johnson being in charge and the Democrats being in charge." pic.twitter.com/EdpmlOv8hP — Real Mac Report (@RealMacReport) April 14, 2024
RIGGED MEDICINE: Report finds nearly 60% of U.S. doctors received payments totaling over $12 billion from Big Pharma firms between 2013 and 2022
via naturalnews A report has found that nearly six in 10 doctors in the United States received payments from Big Pharma firms between 2013 and 2022. This is according to a study done by researchers at Pennsylvania State University, which found that around 57 percent …
The widening gap between financial indicators and market valuations portends a looming financial crisis.
Disconnect between Fed 🏛 & S&P 500 pic.twitter.com/V4HEctJ1O8 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 3, 2024 10 largest stocks trade at P/E of 26x vs. 47x at peak of DotCom pic.twitter.com/9K2BTuGSGm — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 3, 2024 A …
Trump holding leads of between 2 and 8 percentage points in six states—Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina
Donald Trump is leading President Biden in six of the seven most competitive states in the 2024 election, propelled by broad voter dissatisfaction with the national economy and deep doubts about Biden’s capabilities and job performance, a new Wall Street …
In the battle between Bitcoin frenzy and gold’s steady climb, rationality triumphs.
When everyone is telling you that you are so smart for buying #bitcoin at $73,000 and insulting you for doing the opposite. You might be entering into a good contrarian trade. That said, as I told Mike Maloney in an …
We now know why the only credible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine collapsed
Last week, the Wall Street Journal published new details of the failed Ukraine peace talk held in Istanbul in the spring of 2022. The story resembles some kind of off-the-wall pro-Kiev propaganda along the lines of ‘look how Moscow tried …
The differences between these two men are dramatic!
The differences between these two men are dramatic! Joe looks sickly. President Trump looks ready to lead! pic.twitter.com/6V1cwPARA1 — Brenden Dilley (@WarlordDilley) February 29, 2024 Trump said he passed cognitive tests and suggested Biden do the same pic.twitter.com/4cMg1B8LwM — Sprinter …
Sanction Irony, Trade Between Iran and Russia Soars as SWIFT Circumvented
via Mike Shedlock Russia and Iran developed a way to avoid the US dollar routing system known as SWIFT, Trade between the nations is booming. Image from US Institute for Peace – The Iran Primer. What is the SWIFT Banking …
Scientists discover how orgasms rewire the brain and lead to lasting connection between partners
They say sex is the key to a happy marriage – and now science suggests it’s true. Orgasms rewire the brain in ways that encourage long-term bonding, according to new research. A team of researchers at The University of Texas …
Elon Musk: “What’s the difference between a conspiracy and the truth? About 6 months.”
I like that man more every day! What’s the difference between a conspiracy and the truth? About 6 months. pic.twitter.com/z7FB01tAu5 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 25, 2024 The main way legacy media lies is by controlling the narrative https://t.co/b8FaXTtwQQ — …
All Out Brawl Breaks Out Between Kamala Harris And Susan Rice In The WH
The presence of photographs of women and children densely packed within Border Patrol tents has prompted opponents to draw parallels between President Biden’s border policy and the previous “kids in cages” criticisms directed at former President Trump. “It was a …
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah ‘within weeks,’ US hopes
The Biden administration, along with its NATO allies – France, Britain, Germany, and Italy, hopes to announce within a few weeks the new understandings that will put an end to the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and restore calm to …
If Middle East crisis leads to a ‘large disruption’ (6-8mbpd) in oil supply then the World Bank forecasts an increase in oil prices to between US$140 and US$157 a barrel.
via Simon Watkins The ability of either the U.S. or China – or even both working together – to contain Iran’s response to the attacks on its military proxies may have disappeared with the latest U.S. attacks on them. The …
Dutch Farmers Block The Border Between The Netherlands And Belgium
🚨🇳🇱 DUTCH FARMERS BLOCK THE BORDER BETWEEN THE NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM This is a different kind of protest. pic.twitter.com/9lnRzxFJ2F — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 6, 2024 Police move to end Dutch farmer protests https://t.co/AAgpf3zaFq pic.twitter.com/FgisOL0TQJ — Reuters (@Reuters) February 6, …
Bank halts are back, there were two regional banks with three halts between them today, both down significantly
by jab136 I was just compiling my Limit halt data, as I do every day (download an excel from https://www.nyse.com/trade-halt, then copy the data to my spreadsheets). I noticed that there were two separate banks that had volatility halts today, went …
Investigative journalist uncovers troubling connections between FTX’s Sam Bankman-Freed and the future of digital currencies in the United States
So it may seem like a lot of competing stablecoins, but ultimately, they’ll be very tied up with the US government and also US intelligence because there’s a broader push to merge a lot of data sharing between Wall Street, …
BREAKING: Pakistan conducts airstrikes at seven locations inside Iran.
Just IN:— Pakistan responds with fire and fury; conducts airstrikes at seven locations inside Iran. Pakistani missiles targeted hideouts and training camps of terrorists in Iran Sistan Balochistan province. — South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) January 18, 2024 https://twitter.com/_/status/1747811213973549292 ⚡️BIG BREAKING …
Trump called the debate between DeSantis and Haley “two people screaming at each other”
Trump called the debate between DeSantis and Haley “two people screaming at each other” 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/xkAQLX0qGg — Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) January 14, 2024 No doubt. https://t.co/Ge5tu5Eirw — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) January 15, 2024 Cringe. https://t.co/d68BB6izAs — Catturd ™ (@catturd2) January …
This is Why A War Between The United States And China Is Inevitable
by Michael One of the biggest bombshells of the entire year just dropped, but now it has almost entirely disappeared from the news cycle. NBC News is reporting that during their recent summit meeting in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi …
Massive mountain range discovered in sea between Antarctia and Tasmania
Oddly straight mountain range. Funny they can find this but not missing planes https://www.newsweek.com/hidden-mountain-range-found-hotspot-worlds-strongest-ocean-current-1853303 AC
It Now Costs 3.4 Million Dollars To Live “The American Dream” And The Gap Between The Wealthy And The Rest Of Us Is Bigger Than Ever
by Michael For a long time, it has been clear that the middle class is being systematically destroyed. The cost of living has been rising faster than paychecks have for years, and this has pushed millions of Americans into poverty. …
Rothschild Wants Merger Between Corporations, Governments And AI To “Save Capitalism”
By Brandon Smith If you’re not familiar with a little organization called the “Council For Inclusive Capitalism,” don’t worry, most people have never heard of it. The group was formed at the height of the covid pandemic; as fear instilled …
Liz Cheney’s defeat reveals an uneasy alliance between liberals and controversial factions, driven by anti-Trump sentiments.
Liz Cheney’s resounding loss, initially elected due to her lineage, contrasts sharply with media portrayal. The fervor stems from her anti-Trump stance, revealing an uneasy alliance between liberals and controversial factions like the US Security State, neocons, the Cheney family, …
China’s banks struggle between supporting the property sector and local governments and the need to maintain sound business practices.
via YAHOO: Already stung by soaring bad loans and record low net interest margins, lenders such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. may soon be asked for the first time to provide unsecured loans to developers, many of …
High Rates Deepen Divide Between Homeowners and Renters, Redfin Reports $100 Monthly Savings Amidst Rate Drop
Recent data from Redfin reveals a notable shift in the real estate landscape, indicating a decline of over $100 in the median monthly mortgage payment within the last month. This coincides with a drop in mortgage rates from 8% to …
4-day cease fire announced between Israel and Hamas
WHAT’S IN THE DEAL? Qatar announced Wednesday that Hamas will release 50 hostages in exchange for what Hamas said would be 150 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Those released by both sides will be women and minors… https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-ceasefire-what-to-know-af1cfbc9dcaa1485ed7a9efaca7ec2b7