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The New Jersey Turnpike is a major artery for government officials, military equipment, and key commerce, and yet we’re handing over its surveillance to a foreign entity? You think it’s just tolls? This is about tracking. About patterns. About leverage. Once they have access, they can monitor movement, gather intelligence, and potentially exploit vulnerabilities. It’s …
via Angelo Giuliano: HUGE China trade surplus. The problem (for the US) ? China is not taking any more US debt anymore, instead China is recycling its US trade surplus into > – Belt and Road initiative – Gold – tangible assets investments We are facing the same critical point that led to the Opium …
Russia launched a massive drone and missile strike against Ukraine on Friday in retaliation for Kyiv’s recent use of the US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) against a Russian military base. ABC News quoted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said Russia launched 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones targeting the country’s energy infrastructure. This was …
I don’t understand why no FLIR video or stills have been shown from the NJSP helo that chased this down. It’s such an easy piece of information to provide the public and say “Hey these are what they look like if you see these guys over your heads call us”. Plus all us internet… — …
No major economy in the world today is pursuing such an aggressively expansionary fiscal policy while shouldering an unsustainable cost of debt service. pic.twitter.com/J7QOca997s — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) December 9, 2024 This trajectory, in our view, is untenable and will inevitably lead to policies of interest rate suppression and constrained government spending—signaling a pivotal …
The Critical Skills Needed to Face Collapse… byu/Perfect_Alarm_2141 ineconomicCollapse
There are warnings that Australia’s birth rate — having hit a record low — is now at a critical level. Bureau of Statistics figures show 286,998 births were registered in Australia in 2023, resulting in a total fertility rate of 1.50 babies per woman. Australian National University demographer Liz Allen said the nation’s birth rate …
Global supplies of microchips that feature in cars and smartphones have been threatened after the US hurricane Helene forced the closure of a mine that is critical to production. Flooding and power outages caused by the hurricane have shut down mining and processing operations at Spruce Pine, a quartz facility in a remote area of …
BRUSSELS (AP) — As the war in Ukraine enters a critical period, the European Union has decided that it must take responsibility for what it sees as an existential threat to security in its own neighborhood and is preparing to tackle some of the financial burden, perhaps even without the United States. EU envoys have …
The job openings rate has fallen to 4.55%, just a whisker above the 4.5% rate that Fed Governor Christopher Waller has identified as the tipping point at which unemployment could surge if openings fall any further. Get out of stocks. Now. pic.twitter.com/1qdqibEd05 — Peter Berezin (@PeterBerezinBCA) September 4, 2024 YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS UP: US …
Wokeness is their god. pic.twitter.com/s6CPpw0nUH — Planet Of Memes (@PlanetOfMemes) July 16, 2024
The economic landscape has been severely impacted by a multitude of financial issues, starting with the credit crisis and credit crunch, which have led to significant credit tightening measures. The federal reserve has been actively monitoring the situation, as highlighted in The Atlantis Report, which sheds light on the stringent bank lending standards and increasing …
The European Union is considering legislation to criminalize criticism of migration, with potential penalties for individuals and media outlets that engage in such speech, including the possibility of media shutdowns. ALERT: EU Wants To Criminalize Migration Speech. "Criticism of migration will become a criminal offence" "And media outlets that give room to criticism of migration …
Temple, Texas: Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after an oversized load—weighing 350,000 pounds—disconnected from an 18-wheeler and pinned a vehicle beneath it. It took EMS 4 hours to safely remove the driver of the vehicle, who was flown to the ER with… pic.twitter.com/AFIDtNvn9h — Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) April 29, 2024 …
Federal authorities say a “critical safety gap” in Tesla ’s Autopilot system contributed to at least 467 collisions, 13 resulting in fatalities and “many others” resulting in serious injuries. The findings come from a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration analysis of 956 crashes in which Tesla Autopilot was thought to have been in use. The …
Recent statements from FBI Director Christopher Wray highlight a concerning reality: Chinese government-linked hackers have breached US critical infrastructure, raising alarms about the potential for significant damage in vital sectors such as telecommunications, energy, and water. 🚨#BREAKING: The FBI says that Chinese hackers are preparing to attack US infrastructure 📌#Nashville | #Tennessee FBI Director Christopher …
Regional bank earnings may expose critical weaknesses, according to Sheila Bair, former chair of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Their quarterly numbers begin hitting Wall Street this week. “I’m worried about a handful of them,” Bair told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Tuesday. “I think some of them are still overly reliant on industry deposits, …
With nearly half of its radar systems offline, the National Weather Service grapples with a widespread outage, impairing the timely delivery of crucial weather information. While no imminent severe weather threats alleviate immediate concerns, the incident underscores the indispensable role of reliable radar infrastructure in safeguarding public safety. As teams diligently investigate and strive to …
Entrepreneur Thomas Remo shared a video of him picking up the $82,000 EV in Irvine, California, later finding it ‘broke not even six inches off the lot’ and failed another ’30 times’ after on the first day. Moments after Remo excitedly steps on the gas peddle, the center screen started flashing red and beeping to …
via Mike Shedlock I am fascinated by a story of how a Microsoft engineer discovered a major, heavily disguised, backdoor security breach that was years in the making, and nearly implemented. Background Hidden in a widely use compression utility was a software backdoor that would allow someone remote access to entire systems. This was a …
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers are refusing to release millions of dollars in funding that Washington views as critical to help tackle spiralling violence in Haiti, in another potential stumbling block for the international force. Representatives Michael McCaul, the Republican chairman of the House of Representatives’ foreign affairs committee, and Senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on …
Fetterman attacks Democrats publicly criticizing Biden ahead of the presidential election: “If you’re not willing to just support the president…you might as well just get your MAGA hat because you now are helping Trump at this.” pic.twitter.com/ZFIlrBZaWI — Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) February 22, 2024
A $95 billion national security bill that includes funding for Israel and Ukraine was voted on by 18 Republican senators on Sunday, joining Democrats in the process. This could be interpreted as a response to former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks disparaging the NATO alliance, as the bill is expected to pass the chamber early …
UN-recognised government and telecoms firms speak of threat to digital infrastructure, with some cables lying 100m below surface Telecom firms linked to the UN-recognised Yemen government have said they fear Houthi rebels are planning to sabotage a network of submarine cables in the Red Sea critical to the functioning of the western internet and the …
This is utterly brilliant. A student accuses @jk_rowling of being transphobic. This teacher skilfully dissects the claim and challenges it by asking questions. He teaches not what to think, but how to think critically. Watch until the end.You see the epiphany in real-time. pic.twitter.com/x00gWdOugc — Lee Harris (@LeeHarris) February 3, 2024 “Critical thinking should be …
Concerns rise as critical commentaries on China’s struggling economy vanish from the internet, indicating increased censorship. Chinese authorities, including top intelligence agencies, emphasize promoting a positive economic outlook amid challenges. Censorship targets negative financial analysis, with warnings against “denigrating China’s economy.” Crackdown extends to renowned economists, analysts, and media coverage on financial struggles and poor …
View post on imgur.com An accomplished Republican professional who served as chief operating officer of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) during the Donald Trump administration was among those shot in a vicious carjacking spree in Washington, D.C., on Monday night, one that ended in police killing the perpetrator in Maryland early Tuesday morning. Mike …
China’s economy is teetering at a “critical stage,” expanding a modest 4.9% in Q3, below the five percent target. The aftermath of draconian Covid measures persists despite their removal in 2022. Surprisingly, an economic model reliant on debt-fueled construction faces challenges. Ghost cities, idle airports, and vacant skyscrapers showcase the limitations of this approach. China’s …
The current tech rally’s fate rests on Nvidia’s earnings, with a cautionary reminder of the overlooked lessons from Thanksgiving 2021. Despite substantial Black Friday sales, the only mega-cap breaking out to new all-time highs suggests a potential meltdown on the horizon. Bulls are urged to proceed with caution amid signs pointing to an inevitable market …
The apparent contradiction of +4.9% GDP growth amid concerning economic indicators raises questions about the true source of this growth. Notably, spiking continuing claims in unemployment and the drop in UPS shares, driven by decreased package demand and a collapse in U.S. demand for cardboard boxes, underscore the uncertainty surrounding the reported economic expansion. With …