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NEW: Feds arrest an Iranian woman last night at LAX right before she was about to get on a flight to Turkey. Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering Iranian bombs, weapons, drones and ammunition to Sedan. Mafi, who lives in LA, allegedly brokered "millions of rounds of… pic.twitter.com/MQtbwCmRl1 — Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) April 19, 2026 …
Wholesale inflation is climbing faster than economists expected. Producer prices for final demand increased 0.7 percent in February, the largest monthly gain in seven months. Both goods and services contributed to the surge, pushing the overall index above forecasts and signaling that higher costs are moving through the supply chain. Prices excluding food and energy …
🚨🇮🇳 BREAKING 38 Indian Ships are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf after Iran blocked them from moving forward following India’s betrayal — helping a US submarine destroy an Iranian navy ship. India reportedly contacted US Navy for help, but there has been no response. pic.twitter.com/6hGxfuQt8G — Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) March 5, 2026 🚨UPDATE: …
Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes The United Arab Emirates has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis. That peaceful image was shattered Saturday as Iranian weaponry rained down on Dubai, setting fire to a five-star resort, threatening the world’s tallest building, …
‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ All of the following countries: United States, 🇺🇸 Canada, 🇨🇦 Great Britain, 🇬🇧 Germany, 🇩🇪 France, 🇫🇷 Australia, 🇦🇺 Japan, 🇯🇵 Poland, 🇵🇱 Italy, 🇮🇹 Spain, 🇪🇸 Netherlands, 🇳🇱 Sweden, 🇸🇪 Norway, 🇳🇴 Denmark, 🇩🇰 Belgium, 🇧🇪 Switzerland, 🇨🇭 Austria 🇦🇹… — WW3 Monitor (@WW3_Monitor) February 21, 2026 When the United States, Canada, the …
A new survey found that a record number of young women are interested in fleeing the U.S. and moving abroad permanently. Gallup recently found for the second year in a row that approximately one in five Americans say they would like to leave the U.S. and move to another country permanently. However, a growing number …
A sustained commodities rally would likely snap the dollar’s trend line and push de-dollarization into overdrive. The dollar is no longer a safe haven. Treasury bonds are no longer a safe haven. Bitcoin was never a safe haven. Gold and silver have reclaimed their historical role as the safe havens of choice. — Markets & …
“Global money is moving back toward safety and stability, and Switzerland is one of the cleanest places for that to show up. When investors start worrying about growth holding up, inflation staying weak, or political risk rising elsewhere, they’re willing to accept very low or even negative yields in exchange for certainty. In that sense, …
China’s factories run on Venezuelan barrels and suddenly the U.S. decides who gets what. The world’s top manufacturing engine is grinding gears because someone thought oil was a political toy. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. special forces in Caracas early on January 3 following airstrikes and explosions around the capital, according to …
by Martin Armstrong Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has two options: flee immediately or propel your nation into a one-sided war with the United States. President Donald Trump offered Maduro one last chance to flee the nation. If not, the US will forcibly implement regime change. It began with sanctions and secondary sanctions that implemented 25% …
by Michael What will the loss of hundreds of thousands of law-abiding citizens mean for New York City? It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to answer that question. When large numbers of law-abiding citizens leave any area, conditions get worse. And when conditions get worse, that motivates even more law-abiding citizens to leave. Meanwhile, the …
Realtors' phones ringing off the hook as panicked New Yorkers ditch coveted area codes to flee Mamdani housing chaos https://t.co/FtsaI7FHNb — Daily Mail US (@Daily_MailUS) November 5, 2025 Real estate agents are being bombarded with calls this morning from panicked New Yorkers desperate to flee after Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory last night. Two desirable destinations …
“New Yorkers are taking a closer look at Florida’s no state income tax, especially as a potential tax hike looms. Raising taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers has been of one of Mamdani’s key campaign promises.” “And it’s not just the realtors seeing the shift. Local officials say they’re feeling it too. The mayor of …
Guys it’s official After this recent issue from AWS… And the two previous times that $HOOD disabled buying and selling I will be transferring all my assets into $SOFI as well as cutting up my $HOOD Gold card and throwing it away pic.twitter.com/9KrJDHKkyA — The Wheelie Investor (@WheelieInvestor) October 20, 2025
Folks have no idea how bad it’s about to get—and we’re past the point of no return. Wildest records right now: – Canadians moving abroad – Gov borrowing most since pandemic – Capital flight – 🇨🇦’s gold imports—investors are preparing for a major risk event. Don't look at GDP. pic.twitter.com/IHxtZHb35R — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) October 8, …
Israel launched its offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, threatening to overwhelm a city already in ruins from nearly two years of raids and bombardment. Vehicles strapped with mattresses and other belongings clogged a coastal road as thousands of Palestinians fled, but hundreds of thousands more remain.
Residents were seen moving along a seaside road connecting southern Gaza on Monday as Israel warns residents to evacuate Gaza City. In recent days, Israel has expanded its operation and intensified strikes across Gaza City.
A huge chemical fire just broke out near the San Antonio airport. Fire officials say the blaze involves tanks of hydrochloric acid and leaking stripper fluid. That is a deadly combination that can explode or produce toxic fumes at any moment (News4SanAntonio). Over 500 gallons of chemicals are burning inside the industrial building. Evacuations are …
If Zohran Mamdani wins New York City, it will happen fast. Betting markets put him at 80%. The wealthy are already planning to leave. This will not be slow change. It will be a jolt. https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/1955004486285701246 Cops are already looking to leave. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says NYPD officers will head south, where they get …
Donald Trump’s job approval is sinking fast. A new UMass Amherst national poll shows only 38 % of Americans approve while 58 % disapprove. Support has dropped by 6 points since April, and his net approval now sits at negative 20 https://www.umass.edu/news/article/new-national-umass-amherst-poll-finds-president-trumps-job-approval-gap-slides-6 “A new national poll suggests trouble is mounting for President Donald Trump … Trump’s job …
Blue states are now offering sanctuary to threatened legislators from red states—an unprecedented scene in U.S. politics this year. “Texas Democrats are leaving the state in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps,” the AP reported. https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/texas-democrats-flee-state-to-block-gop-redistricting-vote-amid-threats-of-arrest-republican-seats This marks the second such walkout since 2021, as …
🇮🇱🔴 URGENT:A massive fire has broken out in Jerusalem, approaching the headquarters of several TV channels. Residents of three neighborhoods have been evacuated. Firefighting teams have declared a nationwide emergency, with assistance from the Israeli army.Over 110… pic.twitter.com/nt2ZkDugYi — SilencedSirs◼️ (@SilentlySirs) April 23, 2025 ⚡️Hebrew media: Massive fires near the Beit Shemesh settlement in Jerusalem …
🇬🇧LOCALS FLEE AS MIGRANT HOTEL CAUSES CHAOS Another day in the UK, another 4-star hotel turned migrant hub – this time just outside Windsor Castle. Locals in Datchet say they’ve been dealing with shoplifting, racial abuse, and police breaking up fights – all courtesy of the… https://t.co/1IF5wkoe4G pic.twitter.com/5g7QAYcWnP — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 12, 2025 …
The reason why Trump paused tariff negotiations with the rest of the world is because he never expected the Asian Tigers ex-China to lower their trade barriers to ZERO. Now, If he makes an agreement to eliminate all trade barriers with Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia then… — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) April 10, 2025 That's the …
Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote tops app charts ahead of potential TikTok ban On Monday, Chinese users of RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, welcomed “TikTok refugees” to the platform. TikTok users are pushing back against the looming TikTok ban set to potentially go into effect Sunday by downloading a Chinese app called RedNote, which some …
San Jose State University has finally acknowledged that it has lost a significant number of women from its volleyball team amid the ongoing controversy over the school’s decision to include a transgender player. The mass exodus comprises at least seven players who have entered the college transfer portal and will leave the team after this …
The December Philly Fed Manufacturing survey was another disaster, collapsing from -5.5 to -16.4, versus an expected rise to +2.8. This is the weakest level of the year. More problematic, prices paid jumped while prices received fell. All signs point to #stagflation. Sorry, Fed. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) December 19, 2024 The markets still don't …
by Chris Black Telling civilians to flee a war zone, opening up a corridor then bombing and killing women and children is something only Israel is allowed to do without repercussions. It is being universally reported that it is happening, and there is all of this video of it happening. New York Post: An airstrike …