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Four out of five Americans are being exposed to a little-known chemical found in popular oat-based foods — including Cheerios and Quaker Oats — that is linked to reduced fertility, altered fetal growth and delayed puberty. The Environmental Working Group published a study in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology on Thursday that …
The bigger problem is that the median income is so low when the median expenses are so high. Millennials have been hit hard financially, with more debt and a lower net worth than their parents had at the same life stage, per BI. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) January 31, 2024 h/t Peace_And_Happiness_
In this video we are talking about an atmospheric river hitting the western US and its impacts on everyone else. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4WRit8P6SE
It will be better for the market if the issues are settled and finished soon. We have good Greens recently showing more than 75% of SPXTOP300 closed in gains. The issues and oil spike can widely impact the rally that we are enjoying. h/t Andy_Sing
The new research shows that not only those experiencing emotional distress can suffer a broken heart But new research has discovered that the same can occur from sheer joy, leading scientists to coin it ‘happy heart syndrome [….] But in the case of the remaining 20 individuals, heart damage appeared to have been triggered by …
Two strays wreaked havoc on cars at a Houston dealership to the tune of $350,000 in damages. The dealership’s owners said the dogs likely wriggled under the fence chasing stray cats. The dogs have since been caught and are being held by a local animal shelter. A pair of strays have landed in the doghouse after …
I always find this chart staggering to look at. We've never seen the Federal Reserve slow the economy this violently before. Rates went from 0% to 5.33% within 18 months. That's unheard of. https://t.co/KoQ4CsPV0H pic.twitter.com/2vldAWuGei — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) December 23, 2023 Don't believe that data. If inflation is 10% but official numbers say 5%, then …
And the Pope is …..quiet.The leaders are …quiet.We have an agenda being allowed to cause chaos and we have no leaders who believe in law enforcement in many countries. — floridanow1 (@floridanow1) December 15, 2023
Gold Silver (w/ Mike Maloney), Released on 12/9/23 Join Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard as they discuss the biggest news in gold, silver, and the economy. What outrageous plans has the government unveiled this week? What will it mean? Who will pay the cost? All this and more in today’s Weekly Wrap.
A lifesaving cancer therapy may actually be causing new diseases in patients receiving the treatment. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it was investigating reports of 19 cases of new cancer linked to CAR-T therapies, which are given to terminal blood cancer patients. The treatment sees immune cells taken from the body and …
via moneymetals: Last week marked the 100 year anniversary of the end of the Weimar inflation in Germany. In last week’s newsletter I wrote about my base case for the next couple years, which is that we’re repeating the 1970’s stagflation under Jimmy Carter. This week I want to talk about one of the worst case scenarios, …
Congressional decisions could lead to widespread repercussions in the trucking industry, particularly impacting small and mid-sized fleets, potentially causing financial strain and increased bankruptcy filings. If you are looking for a catalyst that will wipe out a large number of fleets – Congress could deliver. Single truck owner operators should benefit greatly, as well as …
Brandi Mallory, who made a name for herself after being featured on Extreme Weight Loss in 2004, has died. She was 40. A cause of death was not given. Along with being part of the popular reality show, Mallory was a makeup artist and dancer. Per Entertainment Weekly: “Mallory was featured on the fourth season …
Consumers are being warned against using more than two dozen eye drop products sold over-the-counter at major retailers including CVS, Target and Rite Aid. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the eye drop products were manufactured in a facility with “insanitary conditions” and carry a “potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or …
America’s economy could be thrown into turmoil by the war between Israel and Hamas, analysts have said – warning that the dollar could be impacted and oil prices swiftly affected. The conflict may lead to higher inflation in the United States, which would be a significant problem for President Joe Biden going in to the …
TLT is cracking lows not seen since 2011. BREAKING: Bond tracking ETF, $TLT, falls below $90 for the first time since April 2011. The 10-year note yield is now trading above 4.50% for the first time since 2007. The 2-year note yield is now up a massive 500 basis points since September 2021. Treasury yields …
“Trump foreign policy: -destroyed ISIS -bombed Iranian Generals -Israel peace treaties -no new wars -stepped foot in North Korea -rejuvenated military and boosted morale Biden foreign policy: -“transed” the military -gave Taliban $80B+ in weapons -lost 13 troops and checked watch in chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal -instigated Ukraine war -gave Ukrainian Nazis weapons -destroyed Nordstream pipeline …
via alphanews: “Not only has our country become more polarized, the press has become more polarized. When I was press secretary, the press was always liberal. Everybody knew it. They were liberal and you sort of just had to do your best and deal with liberal reporters. But they held themselves up to a standard …
PENTAGON Spokesperson: "I would push back on the assertion from Russian officials here. The CDC has stated that there is no evidence that the depleted uranium rounds cause cancer." 🤡 pic.twitter.com/fzN2Ssozy0 — COMBATE |🇵🇷 (@upholdreality) September 8, 2023
A government shutdown on Oct 2nd could trigger a series of bank runs as furloughed government employees + regular customers pull deposits to pay bills. These banks are already pushed to the brink. A failure to pass the 12 appropriations bills will have "unforeseen" consequences. https://t.co/gGJD4yrHah — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) August 22, 2023 BREAKING: S&P downgrades …
Huge backlog of 200 ships are stuck trying to enter the Panama Canal as they wait WEEKS amid slowed traffic due to drought: Delays set to wipe $200M off profits and cause spike in US grocery and parcel prices The large vessels, thought to be carrying millions of dollars worth of goods, are locked in …
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. plunged by a record on concern that its power lines may be linked to the deadly Maui wildfires. Shares fell 39% Monday morning to $19.90 as of 11:15 a.m. New York time. Hawaiian Electric, which operates the utility that serves Maui, has come under criticism for not turning off power despite …
by confoundedinterest17 We are back in the USSR! And the economy taking commands from Washington DC! Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic the occurrence of remote work jumped, out of sheer necessity. The technology was already available, but the pandemic accelerated its adoption and bypassed the hesitation of employers to allow people working from home. In many cases, …
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who was serving as acting governor this past week while Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy was out of the country, has died at the age of 71. A mainstay in New Jersey politics, Oliver was tapped to lead the state while Murphy was vacationing overseas in Italy. On Monday evening, CBS News reported …
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What would happen if a white politician said this about blacks? pic.twitter.com/HV0zYe5ISo — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 27, 2023 h/t BFD
‘Clients are taking £20,000 off the asking price’: How the house price slump is causing misery for sellers Homeowners are having to knock as much as £20,000 off their asking price in an effort to find a buyer, housing insiders have revealed. Figures published by Halifax on Friday showed there has been a 2.6 per …
