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NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard reports from Tucson on how Adelita Grijalva won the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District and what the results mean for the future of the party.
Stephen Colbert is allowed to make fun of Donald Trump all he wants – and he has for years. The problem is when he does it… on a program that costs $100 million to produce, and loses $40 million a year. He's basically Jim Acosta on Substack – hacky jokes, saving democracy… pic.twitter.com/uUFEwNKgFv — Steve …
After popular online commentator Candace Owens promoted the idea that French First Lady Brigitte Macron was born a man, citing journalistic investigations and personal research, TV host Piers Morgan challenged her assertions, offering to bet Owens $100,000 over the matter.
NATO's chief calls Trump "daddy." Kind of weird, but okay. pic.twitter.com/308WwsqGgv — Catch Up (@CatchUpFeed) June 25, 2025
Dose of reality: Congress is spending, printing, and borrowing so much that the Fed has lost its ability to “set rates.” Banks and foreign governments who buy our 10 year U.S. treasuries are demanding more than 4.5% return. BBB makes it worse. Would be a great time to #EndTheFed pic.twitter.com/5G8ZUIsn6d — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June …
Daily US users of Chinese discount e-commerce platform Temu fell 58% in May following the White House’s elimination of the “de minimis” trade provision that allowed tariff-free shipping of low-value packages from China, according to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. The dramatic user decline reflects mounting challenges for PDD Holdings’ global platform amid escalating US-China …
by Michael Is any hope of a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine about to slip away? President Trump just told reporters that he is “not happy with what Putin is doing”, and meanwhile approximately 50,000 Russian troops are positioned just across from Ukraine’s “fortress city” of Kharkiv. A major offensive in the direction …
The problem with today’s news is not just what gets covered but where it comes from. A handful of big cities dominate the story, shaping the national conversation with a narrow and often skewed perspective. I’ve talked to journalists who admit they have little connection to everyday America. They live in bubbles, far from the …
Appreciate the critical comments. More context was needed for this post. • This policy was proposed to a 35 yr old• Pitched as the best wealth tool• Told they could borrow whenever Not all insurance is bad. This was not remotely suitable. — Ryan Greiser, CFP® (@Greiser) May 11, 2025
US loses $60 million fighter-bomber in Houthi attack – CNN ▫️An F/A-18E Super Hornet landed from the deck of the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and sank in the Red Sea. pic.twitter.com/AzHsihpZdP — Sprinter Press (@SprinterPress) April 28, 2025 A US Navy fighter jet was lost overboard from the USS Harry S Truman …
This is one of the clearest signals yet that the Bank of Japan has lost control of the long end of the curve. Japan’s 30-year yield hitting 2.845% its highest since 2004 isn’t just a local event. This has global knock-on effects: Japan is the largest foreign holder of U.S.… https://t.co/nQ0bTI4toI — EndGame Macro (@onechancefreedm) …
A $3,500 gold forecast isn’t just about price – it’s a warning. Central banks are ditching dollars for bullion (while the gold/silver ratio just broke 100:1!) Amid back-ups at Swiss refiners and compliance with the Basel III accord, are even U.S. banks ditching the dollar? By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most …
HOMEOWNER LOSES HOUSE OVER $400 HOA DISPUTE – A North Carolina woman, Sanders, lost her 3,300-square-foot home after an unpaid $400 HOA fee escalated into foreclosure. Despite claiming she never received notices, the HOA filed a lien in 2021, demanding over $1,200 with late fees and legal costs. By 2022, her home was sold for …
Expecting similar results for Unilever, Coke, Pepsi, P&G, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s and other consumer discretionary companies Edit: While a stock market fluctuations are normal, I find it concerning that the CEO has come out and said that consumer confidence is low to the point it is impacting shopping behaviours at Walmart, a low price …
The 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yield has hit a 16-year high, creeping toward 1.75%. That may not sound extreme by global standards, but in Japan’s fragile system, even small increases in borrowing costs send shockwaves through the economy. The Bank of Japan has spent years suppressing rates with aggressive bond-buying. Now, markets are testing …
Landlord vows never to rent again after years of court battles and unpaid rent. 🚨 Ontario landlord trapped in nightmare: $25K lost, tenant boasts ‘"We’ll be in court for years." 🔷 $25,000 in unpaid rent, landlord forced to sell RRSPs to cover mortgage. 🔷 4 years of tenant issues, 3 eviction hearings, all appealed. 🔷 …
ortugal’s minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament Tuesday, forcing its resignation and bringing the European Union country’s third general election in three years. The government’s fall marks the worst spell of political instability since Portugal adopted a democratic system more than 50 years ago in the wake of the 1974 Carnation Revolution, which …
People are asking how she was able to afford 3 mansions if BLM is non profit. Absolutely heartbreaking…BLM founder, Patrisse Cullors, only has one mansion left. pic.twitter.com/6zgwbRpvLL — Jere_Memez (@Jere_Memez) January 11, 2025 “How did she afford those?” — Internet reacts to BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors reportedly losing 2 of her 3 LA mansions to …
BREAKING: #Bitcoin plummets under $100K and loses over $103 billion in market valuation within hours. pic.twitter.com/jcpQiNuCD9 — Jacob King (@JacobKinge) January 7, 2025 BTC sells off, and Tether can’t hold its $1 peg. The faithful will say it’s no big deal, but despite all its liquidity and treasury assets, Tether time and time again shows …
People in replies pointed out this could be due to an impairment loss, which is a paper loss due to Bitcoin price vol. And although counter intuitive this does show up in “operating expenses” So maybe they’re cash flow positive w/o paper loss? On the other hand, Bitcoin was… pic.twitter.com/NBBkNT1AuP — George Gammon (@GeorgeGammon) January …
Ukraine will no longer receive the markups on the massive gas sales. But they don’t care, because the US will pay them instead. The EU is going to have a huge financial hit. h/t JustmeTX
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 …
Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was defeated in her bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, losing to Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia. Connolly, 74, bested the 35-year-old Ocasio-Cortez with 131 to 84 votes in what is seen as a blow for progressives who backed Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the progressive …
Former President Obama declared that if “one side” attempts to cement “a permanent grip on power” through “suppressing votes,” “politicizing” the military or weaponizing the judiciary and criminal justice system to target opponents, “a line has been crossed.”
Hailey Welch, known as “Hawk Tuah girl,” is under fire after her memecoin’s market value plummeted from $500 million to less than $60 million in under 20 minutes. As calls for legal action grow louder, Welch has yet to address the controversy, leaving many questioning the legitimacy of influencer-driven cryptocurrencies. I can’t say I feel …
I lost all parental rights to my sons. Goodbye, boys,’ Jeff Younger wrote on X (formerly Twitter). ‘California Judge Juhas gave my ex-wife authority to castrate my son, James. “I lost all parental rights to my sons. Goodbye, boys,” Younger wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Perhaps, we will meet when you are adults. California Judge …
"Toronto homeowner loses $500K in just 3 weeks" Is this just the beginning? Thank you @blogTO 🙏 https://t.co/6LVzl2hQY3 pic.twitter.com/efSd8m8E54 — Shazi (@ShaziGoalie) November 9, 2024 📢 $800K Loss in Toronto 💸 📍Toronto, ON 🇨🇦 Toronto's condo market is imploding 📉. Not even interest rates are helping sellers. In mid 2021, months before the market peaked, …
CNN Panelist’s TDS Goes off the Charts During Heated Debate With Scott Jennings PETE DOMINICK: “Donald Trump hates veterans! He called them suckers and losers. He absolutely despises them.” SCOTT JENNINGS: “I know you’re super emotional.” PETE DOMINICK: “Of course I am. I’m terrified… You don’t admit that Donald Trump hates veterans.” SCOTT JENNINGS: “You’re …
