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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 …
Hundreds of people held a protest in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding authorities take urgent action against the worsening air quality in India’s capital. (AP video by Rishi Lekhi)
Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages https://t.co/XJBTnwVYhy — CTV National News (@CTVNationalNews) October 16, 2025 Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Western Alaska village of Kipnuk on Wednesday after residents were told to pack a single bag and leave the community, one of the hardest hit by a catastrophic storm that deluged swaths …
Regulators have approved a new bank backed by high-profile tech billionaires connected to the Trump administration. Erebor Bank, founded by Palmer Luckey and Joe Lonsdale with early backing from Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Haun Ventures, is targeting businesses in cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, defense, and manufacturing. “According to its banking charter application, Erebor’s target market …
NEW from @lukerosiak: The man arrested by DC police on Sunday outside a mass in honor of the Supreme Court had hundreds of explosive devices…and a manifesto suggesting he was targeting both the Supreme Court and Catholics.https://t.co/8grIaaYg0y — Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) October 7, 2025 Washington, D.C., police on Sunday arrested a man with hundreds …
Rescue workers were helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media said late Sunday. About 350 hikers had reached a meeting point in Tingri country and rescuers were in contact with another 200, state broadcaster CCTV said. Rescue workers were helping …
Hundreds of thousands of Americans 'may lose disability benefits as Trump plans to overhaul Social Security' https://t.co/FmHVTH3qIi — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) October 5, 2025 A new report has emerged, alleging that the Trump administration is considering removing a key factor from the assessment of an individual’s eligibility for Social Security disability payments. The Washington Post …
Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of Rome to the Foreign Ministry Thursday evening to protest against the support that the government of Premier Giorgia Meloni is giving to Israel. (AP Video by Trisha Thomas).
by Michael An “unprecedented” gathering of generals and admirals will be happening in Virginia next week, and the purpose of the meeting is a huge mystery. This has sparked a frenzy of speculation on social media, but we still aren’t getting any answers. Hopefully we will get an explanation soon, because things are starting to get …
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 …
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 …
Air Canada cabin staff go on strike, grounding hundreds of flights https://t.co/anK7msKbc6 pic.twitter.com/bpj8fW6Htt — New York Post (@nypost) August 16, 2025 They hit 12:58 a.m. and everything stopped. Canada’s flagship carrier is crippled. Not a slowdown. Not a protest. A full walkout. More than 500 flights canceled. 130,000 travelers stranded in airports. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/air-canada-cabin-staff-go-on-strike-grounding-hundreds-of-flights/ar-AA1KCsf8 Eight months …
Foreign influence spending in the US according to Open Secrets: China – $460.7 million Japan – $436.5 million Liberia – $353.2 million South Korea – $325.8 million Saudi Arabia – $311.5 million Marshall Islands – $285.1 million Qatar – $257.8 million United Arab Emirates –242.7 million Bahamas – $242.5 million Israel – $194.9 million Foreign influence spending in the US according to Open Secrets: China …
South Korea has made it clear: most of the $350 billion it pledged in U.S. investment will be loans and guarantees, not equity. Direct investment makes up less than 5 % of the total fund. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-04/korea-expects-less-than-5-of-350-billion-us-fund-as-investment Japan’s negotiator Akazawa added fuel to the skepticism, saying trade agreements with both the U.S. and EU are still not formalized, …
Starbucks is closing hundreds of stores while same-store sales continue their slide, signaling deeper issues beyond typical retail woes. The coffee giant’s struggles highlight a shift in consumer habits and increasing competition from local cafes and fast-casual chains. It’s not just about coffee anymore; convenience, pricing, and brand fatigue are taking their toll. Despite efforts …
Here’s some breaking news: 10 juveniles were found at this marijuana facility – all illegal aliens, 8 of them unaccompanied. It’s now under investigation for child labor violations. This is Newsom’s California. https://t.co/Z1XoRMtBSN — CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott (@CBPCommissioner) July 11, 2025 These are the juveniles found in the marijuana facility – almost all unaccompanied, …
https://twitter.com/Mollyploofkins/status/1941242043105525987 At least 20 girls are missing from an all-girls Christian summer camp in south Texas after catastrophic floods struck the area in the wake of severe overnight storms. In a press conference Friday afternoon, Dan Patrick, the lieutenant governor of Texas, said “20-some” girls attending Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, remained unaccounted for, later …
by Michael All of a sudden, everyone is watching Japan. Could it be possible that the hundreds of earthquakes that we have been witnessing are leading up to a very destructive seismic event? Prior to the magnitude 9.0 earthquake that caused an absolutely devastating tsunami to slam into Japan in 2011, there were a number …
President Donald Trump said Monday he “just called” Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to inform them about the cost savings they could recoup for their party-line megabill — thanks to the president’s sprawling tariff regime and his “most favored nation” drug pricing executive order. “You’re gonna have to, No. 1, score …
Hundreds of sharp nails were found mysteriously embedded point-up in a Cape Cod town’s roadways — and police have no idea who’s behind the dangerous stunt. At least 478 nails were recovered spread across four Falmouth roads early Friday, according to the Falmouth Police Department. Photos shared by the department showed dozens of nails with …
by Michael The Chinese have made enormous mountains of money by exporting cheap goods to the rest of the world, and this has given them a tremendous amount of economic power. Now they are attempting to extend their economic domination by constructing hundreds of very large self-sustaining “special economic zones” in other countries. These “special economic …
Over 900 prison inmates are among the more than 7,500 emergency personnel fighting the raging wildfires that are devastating portions of Los Angeles, California, state corrections officials said. “As of today, 939 Fire Camp firefighters have been working around the clock cutting fire lines and removing fuel from behind structures to slow fire spread, including …
Wow, this sounds absolutely magical! There's nothing like seeing children come together to spread joy and celebrate the season. — Fisi Universe (@fisiuniverse) December 25, 2024
Health officials are warning about a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl that has caused deaths in 37 states in recent years. The drug, called carfentanil, is a derivative of fentanyl that was designed to tranquilize elephants, and is the most potent commercial opioid on the market. There were 513 overdoses from carfentanil between …
A group of about 100 volunteer helicopter pilots is flying around 400 relief missions a day over North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, one of its co-founders says. Matt McSwain says the group has more than 90 helicopters registered to help out Operation Helo, which formed a week ago after the hurricane devastated …
The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) director of election integrity and senior advisor for election integrity sent a memo Monday to RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chair Lara Trump showing they have recruited hundreds of thousands of volunteers, thousands of attorneys and held thousands of trainings ahead of the November elections, the Daily Caller has first …
Sean “Diddy” Combs, once hailed as one of hip-hop’s wealthiest moguls, now faces an uncertain future as his assets, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, could be seized due to a mounting legal crisis. With charges ranging from racketeering to sex trafficking, Diddy’s extravagant lifestyle and vast fortune are at risk as prosecutors seek to …
The Oregon DMV admitted on Friday to wrongfully registering at least 306 non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections. The DMV says the wrongful registrations have occurred since 2021 and were the result of a program that automatically registered anyone who obtained a driver’s license or state ID. State officials say they expect to find more …
Amazon plans to close two facilities in California, potentially impacting hundreds of employees. According to public notices filed Sept 6, the Seattle-based e-commerce company plans to shutter a warehouse in Irvine, which will affect 162 employees, and a separate facility in West Sacramento, which will affect another 159 employees. The WARN documents, generally required in …
