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America is on the brink in the first trailer for Alex Garland’s Civil War / The film stars Kirsten Dunst and hits theaters in spring 2024. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=v7YzmG&v=1537119447061560 h/t TheWorldsEnemy
This thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters just got hotter. Free speech will be saved. https://t.co/oZYgDS345u — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) December 11, 2023
via Discern Report: Joe Biden may have to whip out the presidential pardon soon as his son is facing even more charges, including three felonies. The tax-related charges point to an “extravagant lifestyle” in which he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on “adult entertainment.” As Collin Rugg noted on Twitter, this is just the tip …
Riley Gaines drops the hammer on Democrat: “If my testimony makes me transphobic…your opening monologue makes YOU a misogynist!” pic.twitter.com/syzO9XNMdB — Townhall.com (@townhallcom) December 5, 2023 h/t VinoSom
BREAKING 🚨: Starbucks$SBUX declined for a 12th consecutive trading day, the longest losing streak in the stock's history dating back to 1992 pic.twitter.com/jLbtyvugHf — Barchart (@Barchart) December 5, 2023
COVERUP: House is going to blur the faces of faces on J6 tapes to protect the hundreds of undercover agents and informants in the Capitol that day. pic.twitter.com/9DmEGD7q7q — @amuse (@amuse) December 5, 2023 https://t.co/mAGmEMZU1i — @amuse (@amuse) December 5, 2023
US commercial real estate grapples with a looming $1.5 trillion ‘maturity wall’ in the next three years amid declining office space demand due to widespread work-from-home trends. "US [commercial real estate] companies face a 'maturity wall' of more than US$1.5trn over the next three years, in addition to the US$700bn that was due to mature …
Tomorrow Evergrande faces Dissolution in Bankruptcy Court. https://t.co/riKX9KLqLb — Digital Assets Daily (@AssetsDaily) December 3, 2023 AC
Mainstream media faces a dire decline, losing 40% of online audience since 2020, triggering attacks and revealing an existential struggle. What is even worse are the physical subscription numbers. The physical US Newspaper circulation is below what was distributed in 1940. Is this a spiral of doom for mainstream media? People used to have to …
by Profbam People who claimed “it doesn’t hurt you” or “why do you care?” were hoping that regular individuals would ignore the situation until it becomes too difficult to stop. The evidence of people being punished for not accepting the false idea is why regular people are concerned. High school girls’ basketball team deemed ineligible …
An intriguing look at the net worths of former U.S. presidents before and after their terms reveals a stark contrast. While most have seen significant increases, Donald J. Trump stands out for a different reason, facing investigation and a notable decrease of $700 million in wealth after his presidency. Net worth before the presidency vs …
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is grappling with an alarming exodus as more than 2,500 officers have resigned in 2023. This marks the fourth-highest number in the past decade, reflecting a 43% increase from 2018. New York’s Finest continue to bolt from the job at an alarming rate, according to new data obtained by …
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) and lawyers for a defendant in the Georgia racketeering case involving former President Trump will face off in court Tuesday as the state’s top prosecutor seeks to revoke Harrison Floyd’s bond over incendiary social media posts. Floyd, a leader of Black Voices for Trump who was charged alongside …
In an unprecedented development, the Federal Reserve’s urgent crisis escalates as its decade-long bond-buying spree, valued at $7.7 trillion, reveals a shocking loss, with unrealized losses on the balance sheet surpassing $1.3 trillion for the first time ever. The amortized cost now stands at 20.4% more than the mark-to-market price, presenting an alarming financial discrepancy. …
The average age of conscription now is 43 in Ukraine which means many are much older than that. They all have that look of knowing they are going to their death in a pointless war for Western interests. This war is pointless and is a genocide against the Ukraine people. Who are they going to …
Deutsche Bank’s anticipated $350 million loss on a New York City office building signals a deepening crisis in the commercial real estate market. With the property’s value plummeting and significant vacancies, the situation reflects broader challenges in the sector, as other distressed buildings in Manhattan may face similar struggles. The New York commercial real estate …
We are witnessing an inconsistency in the legal treatment of former President Trump and President Biden concerning the handling of documents. The question arises as to why Trump might face severe consequences while Biden’s case may not result in charges, suggesting a potential lack of fairness or equal application of the law. MEANWHILE, Trump faces …
Eurozone data paints a bleak picture of economic distress: retail sales plummet, wages pose risks, but savings have drained, financing is tight, and uncertainty looms, likely leading households to curb spending. Germany’s industry remains in a slump, facing weak demand and declining production. Despite a glimmer of hope in high order stocks, urgent concerns persist …
“It would be a slow, grinding, months-long task to reduce them entirely, and probably the digging will go on as the [Israeli army] tries,” said Richard Outzen, non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council in Turkey and senior fellow at the Jamestown Foundation, a defence policy think tank. While few know the full extent of …
John Rote, a 43-year-old from Queens with no criminal history or prior issues, is facing unexpected charges after saving a woman from a subway attack. His name is John Rote, 43 from Queens. No criminal history. No issues. He saved a woman from being attacked by a homeless man in the subway. He’s now being …
The media landscape continues to face severe challenges, exemplified by The Washington Post’s decision to cut 10% of its staff, indicating a substantial financial loss exceeding $100 million this year. The broader trend is evident as over 25% of all U.S. newspapers (daily and weekly) folded in the past 15 years. Newspaper advertising revenue mirrored …
Higher US debt deficits can potentially contribute to inflation if the government resorts to printing more money to cover its deficit, which can increase the money supply and, in turn, lead to rising prices. Prominent figures like former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and investor Stanley Druckenmiller are sounding alarms about the unprecedented economic challenge the …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36ZLBikdfLw Disney is on track to be the first studio to collapse amid unprecedented financial problems, a new report reveals. The mammoth entertainment company just turned 100, and investors are worried it’s starting to show its age. Nearly all segments of the business are underperforming right now, with box-office results going from bad to worse, …
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has admitted that “too many people are coming” into the country illegally and vowed to begin deportations on a “large scale” as Germany is on pace to see more illegal migrants enter the country than during the European Migrant Crisis of 2016. Amid growing calls throughout Europe to crack down on …
Elon Musk said that Tesla “dug its own grave” with the Cybertruck, as he warned that it would take years for the company to ramp up production of the electric pickup. Speaking on Tesla’s Q3 earnings call on Wednesday, the Tesla CEO said that the Cybertruck’s unique design meant the company faces immense challenges in …
by TonyLiberty Microsoft is now accused of tax evasion and faces a $29 Billion tax bill from the IRS. This is one of the largest tax bills ever issued by the IRS. In particular, the IRS took issue with how the company “allocated profits … among countries and jurisdictions.” This suggests that the IRS believes …
Canada’s housing market is causing alarm bells, and with more homes listed, many folks just aren’t buying. The Bank of Canada’s financial review highlights debt worries and younger homeowners taking a step back from the market. https://t.co/IqveoD5lGS Harsh new reality for homeowners as listings rise and buyer-pool shrinksIn its 2023 Financial System Review, The Bank …
by VPee In a surprising turn of events for tech giant Apple Inc., the company’s stock price is poised for a significant downturn in the final quarter of 2023. The just broke it’s 4 days winning streak and the volume is much lower than normal. Numerous indicators, including a decline in projected sales and worrisome economic …
by waitingonawait Friend thinks this will be a nuke to the economy. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinese-developer-country-garden-faces-fresh-offshore-payments-deadline-2023-10-09/ HONG KONG, Oct 9 (Reuters) – China’s Country Garden (2007.HK) may announce a restructuring plan for its offshore debt soon, local media reported on Monday, as the country’s largest private property developer faced another looming debt deadline. The developer, which missed two dollar interest …
It seems like the global economy is in a tough spot. There are a lot of problems, like conflicts and debts, and it’s affecting how things are going. People aren’t feeling too confident about it, especially in developed countries where things might even get worse. Well, folks, it’s no secret that our debt situation is …