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US District Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday that “probable cause exists” to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for violating his orders in mid-March halting the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. The judge is still deciding punishment and the next steps he may take, and is giving …
Since March 24, 2025, northern China has been battling extreme weather as a massive sandstorm swept through Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Beijing, plunging cities into darkness and suffocating residents in thick dust. Just as people were struggling with hazardous air conditions, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Hebei Province in the early hours of March 26.
🔴YIKES, S&P 500 bull trend looks broken, peak in sight? Wall Street's narrative is cracking, where's smart money going next? My Substack post reveals 2025–27’s best contrarian bets. https://t.co/MTHMTRa3tD pic.twitter.com/8TlMSlRuOC — The Macro Pulse (@TheMacroPulse) March 23, 2025 https://twitter.com/Jedi_ant/status/1904205083811696841 The stock market doesn’t reflect reality for 95% of people. It’s all a façade and a …
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lol quantum 50% wiped out the sector in a day cause Jensen said he thinks it's far away… pic.twitter.com/RihqycVPoB — amit (@amitisinvesting) January 8, 2025 I had my FOMO chasing phase. It takes a few bad names to get you out of the phase. Quantum might be that phase for some people. For me it …
President Joe Biden is preparing to issue a decree permanently banning new offshore oil and gas development in some US coastal waters, locking in difficult-to-revoke protections during his final weeks in the White House. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-02/biden-to-block-more-offshore-oil-drilling-before-trump-arrives
The al-Assad regime has fallen in Syria. Rebels claimed on Sunday they had taken Damascus. The new leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani is the former leader of Al-Qaeda. This area of Damascus is key to a proposed pipeline route that would run to Europe. Israel is bombing areas within Damascus as I Type. They are obviously …
Dr Thomas Seyfried is a Professor of biology, genetics, and biochemistry at Boston College. He has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and is also the author of books such as, ‘Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer’. AC
“There is strong evidence that alcohol causes cancer at seven sites in the body and probably others,” Connor said. “Even without complete knowledge of biological mechanisms [of how alcohol causes cancer], the epidemiological evidence can support the judgment that alcohol causes cancer of the oropharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colon, rectum and breast.” Growing evidence suggested …
I feel for you. This is sad. Love will win.I want to tell a different story. My 19-year-old old daughter is attending OSU, i also didn't pressure or even really talk to her about her vote. She voted for Trump and convinced 10 of her college friends to as well. There is hope 🙏 — …
Organizations that manage, coordinate and monitor electricity service for 156 million Americans across 30 states are warning that the Biden-Harris administration’s power plant rule will be catastrophic for the nation’s grid. Four regional trade organizations (RTO), as they’re called, recently filed an amicus brief, also known as a friend of the court brief, in support …
After a long workday at your desk or hours in a car, it’s normal to feel a little stiff. It may just be that your hip flexors and lower back are tight. But you could also be experiencing a potentially debilitating condition called gluteal amnesia, or dead butt syndrome. “The name sounds silly, but the …
1. Silicones Silicones, commonly found in shampoos, are often portrayed as beneficial due to their ability to enhance shine and gloss. However, Factor stresses, their detrimental impact on scalp health should not be ignored as they can stifle its ability to receive necessary nourishment. “Silicones in shampoo can cause hair loss by coating the scalp …
Democrat voters are aware something is very wrong in the US. The leadership vacuum cause by Biden-Harris is scaring people. pic.twitter.com/lSIepHoQbR — @amuse (@amuse) August 1, 2024 Black women don’t respect Kamala Harris. pic.twitter.com/YOLE3pOmlT — @amuse (@amuse) August 1, 2024 Black women who watched Trump being treated so rudely by a black woman have more …
President Joe Biden’s aggressive climate regulations targeting fossil-fuel-fired power plants will create widespread electric grid instability and lead to mass blackouts impacting millions of Americans, according to a recent study commissioned by North Dakota’s state government. The research, conducted in May by the firm Always On Energy Research, concluded that the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently …
Endless spending and low interest rates resulted in 40-year high inflation. Now, over half of American adults believe we are in a recession. Even with endless deficit spending, consumer sentiment is horrible. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) June 10, 2024 Food Costs are soaring to …
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University in the US have now pulled back the molecular curtain and figured out why insulin, the hormone that maintains stable blood sugar, often stops working at its full effect. The principal investigator, Jonathan Stamler, is widely acclaimed for the discovery of S-nitrosylation, which is the process that turns nitric …
Fish Oil Supplements Linked to First-Time Heart Problems May 22, 2024 – One of the most widely used dietary supplements may pose heart health risks to otherwise healthy people. A large new study has linked fish oil supplements to getting heart problems like an irregular heartbeat or having a stroke. https://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/3/1/e000451 h/t A Deplorable Neanderthal
It’s central banks overprinting. That’s it. https://www.heritage.org/markets-and-finance/commentary/inflation-whos-really-fault#:~:text=For%20centuries,%20economists%20have%20known,the%20brunt%20of%20this%20scapegoating. “For centuries, economists have known that reckless money printing causes inflation. And that inflation then causes higher prices, higher paper profits and higher paper wages.” Argue about it all you want, it won’t change the facts. h/t Poster Nutbag
CPI Day! Keep an eye on Auto Insurance, it's currently the cause of nearly half of all annual Supercore inflation: pic.twitter.com/1w2iCSIFJp — Michael McDonough (@M_McDonough) May 15, 2024 Auto insurance rates in the US increased by 23% over the past year. That's the biggest 1-year spike since 1976. Video: https://t.co/SosH5NA4Ck pic.twitter.com/YaAuuiXDF5 — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) …
By Mish Shedlock of MishTalk The lie of the day is from the EPA: Carbon capture will pay for itself (thanks to IRA subsidies). No, it won’t even with subsidies. Expect blackouts and a higher price for electricity. Suite of Standards to Raise Costs, Reduce Output Let’s take a dive into the EPA news release Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes …
There is growing concern about the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates. Initially, this decision was seen as a necessary step to fight inflation, but now it is causing anxiety that could destabilize the economy. This decision had a ripple effect throughout the markets, leading to a mass exodus of billionaires and institutional investors …
Supply-driven rising oil price could potentially cause headwinds for S&P 500 pic.twitter.com/ghrmjBFAta — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 23, 2024 Twitter is the most bullish on the economy in more than 4 years pic.twitter.com/Ypo3Z8CAQv — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 23, 2024 S&P 500 Nears Worst Month in Over a Year as Rising Yields Signal …
🚨#BREAKING: There’s a Major 911 outages hitting the entire state of South Dakota and becoming nationwide 📌#UnitedStates | #USA Currently, mysterious widespread outages are occurring across the nation, including the whole state of South Dakota and Nebraska, parts of Nevada,… pic.twitter.com/UdDjYDPYAB — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) April 18, …
If green activists truly worried about atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHG) such as carbon dioxide, they would bring back plastic shopping bags tomorrow. But they wouldn’t – the whipped up plastic scare has been too useful a tool to batter people into accepting the relentless drive to embrace inferior products and technologies. The acceptance of reduced …
He also provided very good video clips to show how the rudder works to direct the propeller thrust for steering, and to show the various generators, and control panels. Very well done video, given the info he had to work with. The ship should have had 3 or 4 “big generator engines”. 2 of which …
The United States economy is preparing for challenges as the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, plans to increase interest rates. At the same time, there’s also the possibility of significant tax hikes on the horizon. This intricate and delicate situation has raised concerns among economists, policymakers, and the public, as the …
Mark Cuban: I’d Vote for Joe Biden Even if ‘He was Being Given Last Rites’ (Mark Cuban) said that he voted for Nikki Haley in the Texas Republican primary and will be backing Biden in the general election if he faces off against Trump. On the issue of Biden’s age, Cuban said that would not …
