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Key takeaways Amazon Florida Closure: Amazon plans to temporarily close its Homestead warehouse, laying off about 616 employees from July to September for renovations, with relocation bonuses offered. Facility expected to reopen in 2028 with ~1,000 employees. Tech Sector Cuts: Other major tech companies are also reducing staff due to AI-driven efficiency and restructuring: – …
🚨 RED ALERT: Houthis Threaten to CLOSE Bab al-Mandeb Strait 🔥Yemen’s Houthis just dropped a bombshell:“If we decide to shut Bab al-Mandeb… neither mankind nor jinn will ever open it again.”One of the world’s most critical shipping chokepoints could be sealed overnight.→… pic.twitter.com/GtleTdAttf — Vesselsurge (@Vesselsurge) April 20, 2026 Tasnim News Agency reports that Iran …
WTI hit a weekend high, now 6% higher than Friday's close pic.twitter.com/fMWazCZo7Z — Robert (infra 🏛️⌛️) (@infraa_) April 19, 2026 Sunday is coming to an end. But Trump, according to Axios, is expected to have an Iran deal within a day or two. We are already at that point. So you can be sure that …
Iran considers the continuation of a US naval blockade as a violation of the ceasefire and would close the Strait of Hormuz again if the blockade is not lifted, the IRGC-affiliated Fars News reported citing an informed source close to the Supreme National Security Council. The source said Iran had initially agreed, as part of …
President Trump once again explains his position towards Pope Leo perfectly. “The Middle East will be blown up and the whole world will be in jeopardy. We’re very close to making a deal. That’ll be a great thing.” “The Pope has to understand Iran has killed more than 42,000 people over the last few months. …
Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures The Saudi league, established in 2022, attracted some of the sport’s biggest stars with huge contracts. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is on the verge of announcing it will withdraw financial support from LIV Golf, the upstart golf circuit it launched four years …
So far today: Stocks up 1% (one percent from all time high) Shitcoin up 4% Oil down 6% I’ve never seen such retardation. $376,000,000,000 has been added to U.S. stocks in just 30 MINUTES. pic.twitter.com/lGiWr0mYOi — AI Alpha | Tech & Finance (@jackson58757265) April 14, 2026 NEW: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iranian military: “Warships are approaching Hormuz, we …
All-time high since 1978.Last time it was close: 1980. Stagflation. Fed had to go to 20%.This time Fed can’t. $39T won’t allow it.Different era. Same pain. — Takul (@TakulMacro) April 13, 2026 Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted …
The black hole at the center of Mrk 501 ejects a powerful jet of particles traveling at nearly the speed of light into space. For the study, the team analyzed high-resolution observations of the region. These cover various radio frequencies and were collected on dozens of days over a period of approximately 23 years. This …
by Michael Did the world just get the miracle that it desperately needed? Less than two hours before the deadline that President Trump had set, a deal was announced for a two week ceasefire. If a deal had not been reached, Trump had promised that Iran’s entire power grid and all of their major bridges …
Yes, Macron reportedly worked with Iran to get multiple european nations to close their airspace to the US in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. France has taken a clear stand against the American people and joined forces with the regime. pic.twitter.com/55RNoFsZ5T — @amuse (@amuse) April 5, 2026
https://x.com/TukiFromKL/status/2039731319182184677 President Donald Trump has informed Pam Bondi that her time as his attorney general is nearing an end, multiple sources familiar with the situation told Semafor. Trump has not yet made a formal announcement of Bondi’s replacement, but one is expected soon. As is typical, the sources noted that Trump can also change his …
Iconic San Diego beaches that sit close to Tijuana closed over dangerous levels of SEWAGE in its waters https://t.co/VAs7ssfOnm — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 31, 2026 The beaches impacted by high bacteria levels extend two miles from the US-Mexico border. The entire shoreline in the Imperial Beach neighborhood has been closed. The Environmental Health and …
Multiple reputable outlets confirm that Democrats won: Florida House District 87 (Palm Beach/Mar‑a‑Lago area) by just under 800 votes. Florida Senate District 14 by 408 votes. The immediate story is a narrow victory. Democrat Emily Gregory will represent Florida’s State House District 87, a Palm Beach area that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, after …
Independent petrol stations begin to close instead of charging customers £2 a litre as supermarkets warn supply is 'tight' amidst Iran war https://t.co/N9grFUtPJq — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 28, 2026 Small petrol stations are being forced to close their pumps rather than charge £2 per litre as supermarkets warn of ‘tight’ supplies amid the war …
Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill on the devastating impacts of the Democrats' shutdown: "We have already lost over 480 TSOs….airports are experiencing days where 40-50% of their staff are calling out because they simply cannot afford to report to work." pic.twitter.com/k1LmBPQMCb — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 25, 2026 Airports across the country could soon …
US and ISR today has hit Iran energy sites connected to the power grid. This is it. The global economy is done. byu/Former_Rush1821 inconspiracy US-Israeli strikes hit Iranian energy infrastructure hours after Trump announced a pause, raising questions over stated de-escalation efforts. Key Developments Iran says US-Israeli strikes targeted energy facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr. …
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Fear and Greed in Extreme Fear. Historically signals we're getting close to a short-term bounce. pic.twitter.com/tN4YpIHB0E — Tobias Carlisle (@Greenbackd) March 13, 2026 Tom Lee says the market will bottom this month. He also believes higher oil prices could actually be bullish for U.S. equities. If investors start worrying about slowing global growth, they may …
That connection keeps coming up… https://t.co/SmKqKcTOl2 — 𝕏 OREGON GROWN 𝕏 (@ShayzaShay) March 3, 2026 It seems to me that Bill doesn’t give a damn at this point.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says it attacked the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf after the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by US and Israeli air strikes. “The US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln was struck by four ballistic missiles,” the Guard said in a statement carried by local media, warning “the …
by Michael It is often said that timing is everything, and that is certainly true when it comes to war with Iran. By October 27th, national elections will have been held in Israel to determine the 120 members of the twenty-sixth Knesset. The polls do not look good for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at …
Fast food lost its "cheap and convenient" appeal. $14 for a quarter pounder meal? Lower class is priced out. Middle+ class will pay an extra $4 to get a sit-down meal at a more upscale place. McDonalds isn't the best example because they are doing well, but you get the point.… — combatoverride switch (@combatoverride) …
Waymo is paying gig workers from companies like DoorDash and Honk to help close the doors of its robotaxis. When a rider leaves a vehicle’s door ajar, it prevents the car from departing until a human closes it. Waymo, which is owned by Alphabet, plans to expand into several new U.S. cities this year. Waymo’s …
Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, Trump want half of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. Truth Social Truth Social Link: As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge …
President Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement follows a wave of cancellations by artists since he ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. (Produced by Elaine Carroll)
US Warns Iran Over Weekend Live Fire Drills Close To American Forces https://t.co/5z35RQf4Vp — zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 1, 2026 Iran’s military starting Thursday issued a warning to ships at sea that it planned to run a drill starting this weekend which is to include live firing in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting traffic through …
Washington Post journalists have begged the newspaper’s billionaire owner Jeff Bezos to spare their jobs – while his wife Lauren Sanchez flaunted expensive couture outfits at Paris Fashion Week. Up to 300 Post staffers are set to be affected by job cuts as CEO Will Lewis transforms the paper and reverse millons of dollars in …
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has just been spotted hanging off the south east of Oman. It is within strike range of Iran, but hiding behind the Gulf means it has less vulnerability to anti ship missile fire. pic.twitter.com/c7W6afXYkA — WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) January 26, 2026 BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Donald Trump is reportedly set to …
Up To 25% Of US Colleges May Close Soon, Brandeis President Warns https://t.co/qZvt5HsqP7 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 23, 2026 Higher education is approaching a period of profound disruption, and many colleges may not survive, Arthur Levine, the newly appointed president of Brandeis University, said during a recent event. Levine estimated that between 20 and 25 …