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On the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, a cluster of townhouses was struck in the attack, tearing facades from apartment blocks and scattering debris across the streets. Within hours, neighbors, aid groups and local citizens began clearing debris, boarding up shattered frames and distributing food and shelter. (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko)
George Zinn, the guy who distracted officers by falsely claiming he was Charlie Kirk’s shooter, has now been charged with possession of child exploitation material. That’s on top of his obstruction charge. He will most likely die in prison, and the public may never get answers about who this guy really is or what his …
“Wknd thought: Very Long Thread on System Liquidity Some see a raging bull market. I see a system exhausting every last bit of available liquidity for one final dance. Those who argue bullishness on solvency (pointing to high aggregate household wealth or strong asset-to-margin-debt coverage) miss the point. Credit Suisse had a CET1 ratio of …
Chris King has farmed Arkansas soil for 40 years. Last week, he stood before congressional staffers in Brookland with a message he never thought he’d deliver: “I have never been as worried as I am now about whether or not my kids and grandkids will be able to carry on,” he told local outlet KATV …
The idea that the U.S. housing market is finally responding to buyers is a lie engineered to mislead. Beneath small price shifts and stagnant mortgage rates, the system is still structured to preserve inflated valuations, restrict liquidity, and trap both homeowners and prospective buyers. Reports that suggest softening prices or easing rates are not signs …
https://twitter.com/rev_cap/status/1962197481111834696 Housing *does* need help, but totally agree if they cut FFR it’ll just make things worse Since cutting cycle of 100bps last sept, 30Y UP 100bps Eventually I also think they try another George W Bush type program (when the rate cuts don’t work)https://t.co/42buOXff4f — Robert (infra 🏛️⌛️) (@infraa_) September 1, 2025 We’re now …
Don’t expect this two-minute clip to repeat on CNN or MSNBC. “And one thing that I would like that I wanted to say to you is that America’s role, not as a keeper of peace, but a maker of peace, is emerging more evidently.” “Many wars in Europe, in Asia, in Africa, and in the …
Mexico is burning. The state claims to govern, but the cartels pull the strings. Power has become a theater of fear, and ordinary citizens are the casualties. The institutions that should protect them are complicit, silent, or terrified. Every day that passes under this shadow, the nation bleeds a little more. And when a single …
They shouldn’t have cut rates late last year to start with. The cat is out of the bag at this point. They cut 50bps last year with PPI @ 3.5% and Core Inflation 3.3%… their true mandate is infinite bag pumping, not inflation control. If inflation is high they just say it’s “transitory”, which is …
When your home is worth less than your mortgage, buyers aren’t bailing you out. Lance Lamberts July’s housing market update; nationwide home values continue to drop. More homes than ever And this is where we are Only go full pic.twitter.com/klCKCUjFGe — Kenny Capital (@KennyCap_Phd) August 10, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made employer student loan contributions permanently tax-free, with inflation adjustments starting in 2026. This removes the biggest barrier to adoption and is expected to accelerate uptake. Companies like Nvidia, Fidelity, and United Talent already offer monthly reimbursements ranging from $50 to $350, with lifetime caps between $10,200 and $30,000. …
The story isn’t about ICE or troops. It’s about media panic that Trump’s federal government is finally enforcing immigration law without asking for permission. ClickOrlando ran a piece acting like Marines were rolling tanks into Miami. The article says, “Veterans blast deployment of military to assist ICE in Florida,” but it only quotes two critics …
Letitia James is boxed in. The New York Attorney General is now the subject of multiple lawsuits, budget scrutiny, and internal investigations—all while her office is being asked to intervene in the Colbert cancellation scandal. The timing is brutal. The legal exposure is real. On July 21, James led a coalition of 21 states in …
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Motorists forced to abandon vehicles as fire hits Route 1 highway * Celebrations nixed around the country * IDF called in to help * Families told not to gather at cemeteries for Memorial Day events A Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson says 24 firefighting teams and four volunteer units in northern Israel are working to …
by Michael China is normally the largest export market for U.S. agricultural products. In a typical year, we sell tens of billions of dollars worth of agricultural products to the Chinese, but now that door has been slammed shut thanks to the extremely high tariffs that China has imposed on U.S. imports. If that door is …
The Federal Reserve is resisting pressure from the White House and Washington to spur big banks to buy more Treasury bonds, a reluctance that could further shake an unnerved market for US debt. Wild swings in Treasury prices forced President Donald Trump to reverse course on his sweeping tariffs, and investors remain spooked even after …
According to Fortune, Donald Trump cares more about lowering the yield on 10-year bonds than the stock market or interest rates. At first glance, that may seem surprising, but let’s break down why this is crucial for Trump’s economic strategy. 10-year bonds are essentially loans that citizens give to the government for a decade, and …
Europe treats Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy like a superstar, yet still expects the United States to fund Ukraine’s war against Russia. Is this fair? “ Of all the players in this drama, it’s Europe who should be in the driver’s seat. They have 500 million people,” says Victor Davis Hanson on this episode of “Victor Davis …
This video of a dog mother’s love is going viral.
🚨 Unsettling message spotted on Google Earth near Cesar Chavez Ave, LA: "HELP," "TRAFICO," "LAPD," and "FEDERAL" written in debris Coordinates: 34°03’17.8”N, 118°13’32.2”W. Tartarian type bridge & corner building =100% tunnels in the area!! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/eFhKwtsy9D — Maria Omeara 🇺🇸 (@MariaOmeara13) January 25, 2025 pic.twitter.com/VxB0XMSbyR — Maria Omeara 🇺🇸 (@MariaOmeara13) January 25, 2025
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Bannon’s attorney, Arthur Aidala, discusses his case with Sid Rosenberg.@ArthurAidala: The crazy part is, with everything going on in Manhattan—vagrants, robberies, subways—I walked into court, and four of the most senior prosecutors are on this nonviolent financial fraud case… pic.twitter.com/WZeTCeuAtT — Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) January 15, 2025
Where were the amplified automod tools and crisis management mode when reddit was full of people posting personal information of healthcare CEOs last month? Or when reddit got flooded with unfounded election conspiracy theories for the past two months? h/t King_in_a_castle_84
Early next year, the U.S. biotech start-up Loyal anticipates the release of LOY-002, a daily pill designed to give dogs at least one extra year of healthy life. This San Francisco-based enterprise has secured a staggering $125 million in funding from companies that were previously hesitant to invest in human longevity projects due to their …
I held a meeting of the Staff. We thoroughly analyzed our work with Syria after the fall of Assad and his escape. Today, the intelligence services presented their reports—the Foreign Intelligence Service and the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine—as well as the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs. We are defining our strategy and concrete steps. …
BREAKING: A-10 Warthogs of the U.S. Air Force have been flying strafing runs against the Iraqi Shia militia columns that entered Syria and were heading toward Damascus to link up with Assad’s forces and fight against Turkish-backed rebels. Very heavy casualties reported. pic.twitter.com/ouLwyHjKP2 — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 2, 2024 Military column of Iraqi Iranian-supported …
Elon Musk may reportedly provide financial backing to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party with a substantial donation, according to reports out of Britain this weekend.Musk, who previously contributed over $200 million to Donald Trump’s campaign via his political action committee, America PAC, now has a history of political involvement backing anti-establishment underdogs and those willing …
“If you are wondering why citizens are being turned away that are coming to help NC and TN – you’ll want to hear my experience as someone who has been doing this as a private citizen for almost a decade. I was able to get into, and out of Asheville. We brought food, water, fuel …