College admissions under fire, top students rejected despite academic excellence

Stanley Zhong had a 4.42 GPA, a 1590 SAT, and ranked in the top 1% of the USA Computing Olympiad (Platinum). He built a free e-signing platform, reached the semifinals of Google Code Jam, and placed 2nd in MIT’s Battlecode. Still, 15 of 18 colleges rejected him — including… pic.twitter.com/dXu2Rgl7ME — Alumni Free Speech Alliance …

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New York spends nearly twice as much as Florida despite similar populations, Florida operates without an income tax and delivers better services

The numbers don't lie – New York's $235B budget vs Florida's $125B with comparable populations exposes the crushing weight of bureaucratic bloat. The FairTax Act of 2025's elimination of income taxes aligns with Florida's model, proving that states can fund essential services… — Watch DOGE (@dogeai_gov) May 29, 2025

Consumer confidence crashes below 2008 crisis lows, stocks cling to record highs despite bleak sentiment

2/ The S&P 500 just broke above its 200-day moving average – one of the market’s most important resistance levels Investors are celebrating a temporary trade deal between the US and China, hoping it leads to a broader agreement But consumer sentiment is telling a different… pic.twitter.com/VEzmH0Wuyy — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) May 28, 2025 4/ …

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Markets bet big on hot growth despite collapsing earnings outlook, stock surge pushes valuations near record highs, analysts warn of post-COVID slowdown ahead

With the equity market surge yesterday, market based pricing of growth expectations has nearly fully recovered the drop this year, and is just a couple point off highs. pic.twitter.com/UeaOxWYTDC — Bob Elliott (@BobEUnlimited) May 28, 2025 Long dated real yields are at their highs of the post-covid cycle. pic.twitter.com/4D4xVU4WhS — Bob Elliott (@BobEUnlimited) May 28, …

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Marco Rubio: Aid scandal explodes 88 cents of every USAID dollar vanishes into NGO pockets. U.S. still tops world in aid outflow despite deep misuse and broken reforms

Mind Blowing information from Marco Rubio – Only 12 cents of every dollar spent from USAID went to recipients, the other 88 cents went to NGOs who pocketed the money – Even with the reforms we put in place and what we’re suggesting in changes to our foreign aid, we still will provide more foreign …

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Fed trapped by ‘no crisis’ scenario. Strong growth blocks rate cuts despite looming debt rollover. Retail blind to coming Bitcoin collapse fueled by fake liquidity

Does the debt get rolled over? How are CRE companies going to refinance their debts? What about corporate debt financed at the COVID lows near zero % that needs to be refinanced at 6%+? PE did it too How are companies going to be able to afford this? — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) May 14, 2025 …

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Canada rewards failure Mark Carney wins fourth Liberal term. Voters fooled again Liberals return despite decade of economic mismanagement. Kamala Harris just won in Canada

Only in Canada does the party that governed over a decade of unprecedented economic ineptitude get rewarded for a fourth term in office. Less a case of there being a fresh face with Mark Carney, who previously served on the sidelines as Justin Trudeau’s external economic advisor,… — David Rosenberg (@EconguyRosie) April 29, 2025 In …

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Small biz backs Trump tariffs despite rising costs… Main Street sees growth ahead, not panic…

SMALL BIZ LOVES THE PAIN—TRUMP TARIFFS GET A THUMBS-UP FROM MAIN STREET A flash poll of 50,000 small business owners shows they’re not flinching. Nearly 70% believe Trump’s tariffs will strengthen the U.S. economy, and 77% say business will grow in 2025—even as 29% admit costs are rising. ‘ That’s not fear—it’s fuel. Main Street …

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Despite DOGE, gov. spending under Trump vs. Biden up $154 billion this year

Federal spending is higher since President Trump took office even as the Department of Government Efficiency slashes contracts, cuts jobs and ends diversity programs. A Wall Street Journal analysis of daily financial statements issued by the Treasury Department found government spending since the inauguration is $154 billion more than in the same period in 2024 …

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Stock market more overvalued now despite sharp drop. Tariffs magnify collapse risk ahead of deepest earnings shock

Retail dip buyers may vanish when reality finally lands. Given how overpriced the U.S. stock market is, and the severity of the coming recession and earnings decline, it still has a long way to fall. In fact, despite the decline, given the negative impact of tariffs, the market is more overpriced now than it was …

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House Dems unveil Ukraine bill—more aid, tougher sanctions on Russia despite Trump’s peace push.

🇺🇸 HOUSE DEMS UNVEIL UKRAINE BILL—MORE AID, TOUGH SANCTIONS, AND A MESSAGE FOR D.C. Democrats including Greg Meeks, Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, and Ritchie Torres just rolled out the Ukraine Support Act—a bill packed with military aid, reconstruction funds, and major sanctions on… https://t.co/hs4TgMks5b pic.twitter.com/K6ajEkMHjp — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 14, 2025

YEN, FRANC, GOLD RIP HIGHER – Safe havens surge despite cool CPI

Yeah, this is definitely not over Yen and Franc absolutely *ripping* higher, along with gold CPI came in cool, and the curve is steepening notably Dollar down big time as ES/NQ and long end continues to sell off https://t.co/H6j1P6F07K pic.twitter.com/CrFR6276Tv — Robert (infra 🏛️⌛️) (@infraa_) April 10, 2025 You've been warned [2] pic.twitter.com/JAFkZGIrRQ — Guilherme …

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Taxpayers are funding 1,500 Zombies, agencies and programs that live on despite expired authorizations, accounting for 8% of federal budget. Cash sucking federal zombies.

In 1974, Congress created the Legal Services Corporation to connect lower-income Americans involved in civil disputes with free legal help. The law that established the agency stipulated that authorization for its funding would expire in 1980, when lawmakers were required to vote on whether to keep it alive. They never did. Still, Congress has funded …

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Investors’ 51% US stock allocation surpasses Dot-Com peak, despite underperformance since 2022 bear. The warning signs are clear.

Retail has been relentlessly buying. Net buyers in 44/51 sessions. Every day individuals want to believe in the American dream, growth and continuous prosperity. -Goldman Sachs pic.twitter.com/jB7K3DGanf — THE SHORT BEAR (@TheShortBear) March 23, 2025 🚨This is NOT going to end well: Investors' allocation to US stocks is at an all-time high of 51%. This …

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U.K. to continue Ukraine weapons supply despite Putin’s demands

The UK will keep giving military aid to Ukraine despite Vladimir Putin demanding Western arms supplies to Kyiv come to a halt. The Telegraph understands that there has been no shift in the Foreign Office position and British lethal and humanitarian aid to Ukraine will continue. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/19/russia-ukraine-ceasefire-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/

Merchan, an “acting judge,” magically lands every major Trump case, despite not being on the panel assigned to these trials.

His daughter rakes in millions from Democrat campaigns, while he sits on the bench pretending to be impartial. And now Kash Patel is demanding subpoenas, bank records, and an investigation into FEC violations. Kash Patel CONFIRMS Judge Juan Merchan should have never been assigned to Donald Trump’s case Kash Patel “I'm calling for the subpoenas …

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This is an oversold rally & not a data driven one – one of the worst UMich reports on record – stagflationista galore.

Despite a nearly 3% rise and a big green candle, sellers dominated, as shown by the delta. This is an oversold rally & not a data driven one – one of the worst UMich reports on record – stagflationista galore. Technicals were at COVID crash bad and now resetting. pic.twitter.com/5NNqBljqSs — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) March …

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91.67% of r*pe offenders in Catalonia are foreign, despite 17% population. Three bombings in Sweden tonight, including Gothenburg and Täby.

Wow https://t.co/CKpP57BNXb — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 5, 2025 Starmer must go. He is national embarrassment. https://t.co/kAsE2KHMpV — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 5, 2025 BREAKING: There was 3 bombings in Sweden tonight. Two attacks in Gothenburg and one in my hometown of Täby. In 2023 there was 149 bombing attacks. We now have almost daily …

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Stock prices surge despite modest earnings growth, US consumer confidence drops to 104.7 in December, largest decline in 3 years.

This chart is eye-opening: The S&P 500 has seen modest growth in corporate earnings compared to its notable price appreciation since 2023, the year where, among other things, ChatGPT was released. pic.twitter.com/N03i8gn7Bs — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) December 23, 2024 BREAKING: The US consumer confidence index fell to 104.7 points in December, marking one of …

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Rising bond yields despite falling inflation and macro momentum signals worst-case scenario. Many investors lack recession experience, leading to a warped understanding of risk.

It cannot also just be weird flows in thin markets currently. But I dislike when bond yields trade UP, when macro surprises are clearly SOFT — Andreas Steno Larsen (@AndreasSteno) December 23, 2024 Excellent read. Too many investors today have never lived through hard times or a recession thus their understanding of “risk” is completely …

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No soft landing for real estate: Mortgage rates rise despite Fed’s three rate cuts. Home prices are contracting sharply. Home builder lenar just said road ahead will be choppy

What have we learned from the market this Fall? There are 2 paths forward for Real Estate and both are painful: 1. Higher rates, stagnant market, layoffs, prices grind flat or down 2. Lower rates that come when the economy collapses, not because the Fed waves a magic wand — Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW) December 20, …

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Judge Merchan Rejects Trump’s Effort to Overturn Felony Conviction Despite Presidential Immunity Ruling From Supreme Court

BREAKING: Judge Merchan Rejects Trump’s Effort to Overturn Felony Conviction Despite Presidential Immunity Ruling From Supreme Court https://t.co/FeRUu7gmnW #gatewaypundit via @gatewaypundit — MICHAEL BRELISH (@MichaelBrelish) December 17, 2024 🚨BREAKING: JD VANCE calls for Federal Investigation into Judge Juan Merchan's Conduct in Trump Trial. Do you agree Vance? A. YES B. NO pic.twitter.com/Qd5zmk6rEm — Right Scope …

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Trump acknowledges challenges in cutting grocery prices despite campaign promises to reduce costs.

“President-elect Donald Trump admitted in an interview with Time magazine that it will be difficult for him to reduce consumer prices, contrary to statements he made on the campaign trail this year. Trump told Time in an hourlong interview for its “Person of the Year” feature that his presidency wouldn’t be a failure if he …

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2024 mirrors 2021: Hindenburg Omen triggers, followed by two corrections and possible bear market. In Dec 2007, the Fed cut rates despite inflation concerns. History repeats.

In 2021 there were three spikes in Nasdaq Hindenburg Omens. The first two were followed by corrections -10%. The third one in November 2021 was followed by bear market. We see the same pattern in 2024. Two corrections (April, July) and a third spike in November: A Hindenburg… pic.twitter.com/VSngerA3Hl — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 13, 2024 …

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