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by Michael We have already witnessed a staggering amount of death and destruction in the Middle East, and the price of oil is spiking like we have never seen before. But what if this is just the beginning of the carnage? The U.S. and Israel are attempting to bomb the Iranians into submission, and President Trump …
Snow removal on NYC. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/lD5qngjiB5 — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) February 5, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, the video is real. It depicts NYC sanitation workers spreading plowed snow thinly across streets after the late January 2026 storm—a standard method to speed up melting via salt, traffic, and warmer temps. It looks chaotic, but it’s intentional.
The first shot couldn't have been from the confiscated gun because the bullet hit the ground next to the man while the agent was walking in the other direction. pic.twitter.com/oZmunclgfX — Lilly inLondon (@Lillyin_London) January 25, 2026
Many guys are not understanding some few basic economic facts. Yes Trump is pro business & pro growth. 100%. But the way he schemed & plotted pretending to be negotiating for peace, this means no one and I mean no country is gonna buy and hoard treasuries & dollars. Then he… — tic toc (@TicTocTick) …
The trade deficit will find another level but the situation is actually worse once people step back and think about sht for more than a degenerate price tick. The underlying problem with this disorderly “Flood the Zone” manner in which the current ‘rebalancing’ of US trade is being conducted is that trade disruptions are happening …
Los Angeles streets have descended into chaos following the Dodgers’ 2024 World Series victory. Thousands of fans took to the streets, lighting fireworks and conducting street takeovers, but celebrations quickly spiraled into violence and disorder. Crowds have been reported throwing rocks, bottles, and other objects at LAPD officers, who are now on full tactical alert …
Homebuilders Have the Most Inventory Since May 2008, Big Discounts Coming Speculative building, measured by started but unsold housing inventory, is at the highest level since May of 2008. https://t.co/VgkiA2sWJq — Mike "Mish" Shedlock (@MishGEA) May 25, 2024 The echoes of 2008 are deafening as the housing market teeters on the edge of another crisis. …
Spring break chaos unfolds at Orange Crush event in Savannah, shocking videos reveal topless brawls and ocean litter. Despite the mayhem, officials praise the gatherings, prompting social media outrage. Wild footage from spring break gathering along Savannah beach shows topless women fighting and mounds of trash being washed into the ocean | Daily Mail Online …
(Bloomberg) — A sense of panic gripped Chinese investors on Friday as shares swung sharply in the final hours of trading before closing at a five-year low. Traders couldn’t pinpoint any fresh news behind the moves but cited concerns about forced sales by leveraged shareholders as among reasons for the sudden acceleration of losses in …
by Michael Are you ready for what is coming next? Recently, I have been getting a lot of questions about prepping. Thanks to the war in the Middle East, a lot of people out there are realizing that we really are running out of time. So in this article, I am going to give some …
This is a new very bad development as until recently Evergrande was facing “just” a restructuring. Liquidation = death. Panic then possible as many others potentially in line for the same fate. Decision date is Monday 30 October, in 20 days. via YAHOO: (Bloomberg) — A group of offshore creditors of China Evergrande Group said …