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MV Hondius passengers being evacuated to the Netherlands in hazmat suits… Dutch, British, and German citizens among those hit by the rare viral cluster… Canary Islands slamming the door, refusing to let the “plague ship” dock… Five-star luxury turned into a floating biohazard unit. Panic in the staterooms as the global health risk remains “low” …
via Genzinvestor16180339 The average drink is now $7–$9. When people can make it at home for ~50 cents. Q2 FY2026 already showed demand comes back at current prices. US transactions were up 4.4% while ticket still grew 2.6%. So this isn’t a “no demand” problem. But it also doesn’t mean pricing is optimal, it just …
For those wondering about having a car as an asset would disqualify you… pic.twitter.com/dqJMGWRoW5 — Ivan 🇺🇸 🤠 (@Ivantheboomer) April 28, 2026
Lunar New Year is one of China’s biggest shopping holidays, and global luxury brands are using the 15-day celebration to try to reignite slowing demand. China accounted for more than one-third of global luxury spending in 2019, but that share dropped to 23% in 2025. As consumers welcome the Year of the Horse, brands like …
India Set to Slash Car Import Tariffs Under EU Deal, Rates Dropping from 110% to 40%** Limited to vehicles over €15,000 with gradual decrease to 10%. — Special Situations 🌐 Research Newsletter (Jay) (@SpecialSitsNews) January 25, 2026 India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as …
“As a 30-year law enforcement officer who has investigated hundreds of shootings, been involved in shootings, and is an expert in this field, I will debunk @krassenstein ’s narrative and lies. 1) The agent was legally attempting to detain the suspect as she was breaking the law and not complying with officers’ commands. The agent …
https://twitter.com/TridentxIN/status/2006630989947445542 'They say the fire originated from birthday candles placed on champagne bottles' Will Godley discusses reports on the origins of the Swiss ski resort explosion which authorities estimate killed 40 people. pic.twitter.com/8YzmgwIQjj — GB News (@GBNEWS) January 1, 2026 CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them …
The Judge ruled against Candace Owens on April 1, 2021. For $21,300 in back rent plus $4,742 in legal fees – a $3,580 deposit made by Owens when she leased the apartment and – $2,094 due to a Connecticut law that limits recoverable legal fees to 15% of the total judgement.… — National Conservative (@NatCon2022) …
BREAKING: Chicago Public Schools has infuriated parents after being caught spending MILLIONS on luxurious travel worldwide despite horrendous performance from students. Principal-booked Vegas Suite Hawaii “professional” trip 15 staff trips abroad And yet: over 43% of teachers have been absent for 10+ days. 58% of students not proficient in reading, 73% in math. Get your …
A stunning report reveals that Texas Rep. Jasmine may have taken a $17,500 international luxury trip that’s now sparking MAJOR ethics concerns.
Congressional Perks: Congress spends on pricey airfare, lodging and private jets. Members of Congress regularly commute between Washington, D.C., and their home districts with taxpayers paying the tab, but some choose to spend more than others – a few even charter private jets, an investigation by The Center Square found. When it came to charter …
Brand new $1M luxury yacht tips over and sinks just minutes after launching — forcing crew to jump overboard https://t.co/k2DG8c6eJQ pic.twitter.com/o7hMghIKVw — New York Post (@nypost) September 3, 2025 A luxury yacht worth nearly $1 million plunged into the waters off the shore of Turkey just 15 minutes after its maiden voyage as panicked passengers …
Most Americans still do not understand what has happened since Donald Trump left the White House. The presidency was supposed to end in January of 2021, but in reality the office never ended. It was converted. It became a machine. A mechanism designed to take foreign interest, family loyalty, and political fame and spin them …
Sam Altman once admitted he keeps a “go bag” and has an agreement with Peter Thiel to flee to New Zealand if things collapse. “Altman said in 2016 the pair would lay low at one of Thiel’s properties in New Zealand.” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12974609/What-know-Worlds-billionaires-building-bunkers-assembling-fortresses-outside-mansions.html Thiel’s bunker plans near Lake Wanaka were blocked by New Zealand’s local council. …
Trump just announced a 250% tariff on pharmaceutical imports. “We want pharmaceuticals made in our country,” he told CNBC. The plan starts with a small tariff, then jumps to 150%, then 250% within 18 months. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/05/trump-says-pharma-tariffs-could-eventually-reach-up-to-250percent.html India and China are the top two drug suppliers. India shipped $9.8 billion in meds to the U.S. last …
German luxury carmakers just got steamrolled. Trump-era tariffs are still biting. EV demand is soft. China is turning away. Even with a draft trade deal in the works, the earnings bloodbath is already here. Mercedes collapsed first. “Revenue fell 10 % to €33.15 billion ($38.82 billion), and adjusted EBIT dropped 68 % to €1.273 billion ($1.47 billion). Net profit fell nearly 70 % to €957 million …
The White House is framing it as an official event, but the estimated $10 million taxpayer tab covers a trip that directly benefits his private business. Trump will fly on Air Force One to Scotland for a golf trip. He will spend the weekend at his golf club before attending the opening of a new …
The Treasury just lit a fuse under the Fed. On July 21, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent went on CNBC and did not hold back. He called for a sweeping review of the entire Federal Reserve system. Not just interest rates. Not just monetary policy. The entire institution. His words were blunt. “All these PhDs over …
JPMorgan Chase announced last week that a refresh of its Sapphire Reserve — the travel and dining rewards card that went viral when it arrived in 2016 — was imminent. In response, American Express on Monday said that “major” changes were coming to its consumer and business Platinum cards later this year. The expectation among …
Homeland security has gone about apprehending suspects living in luxury homes, some of whom are in america illegally. Journalistic report, including news footage and commentary on current events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPMVUWOsdy0
China’s economy is in deep trouble, and it’s hitting even the fancy luxury brands hard. LVMH, the big-name luxury giant, just warned that demand for their high-end stuff is tanking in China. People there aren’t buying the glitzy bags and watches like they used to, consumer… — The American Flea (@TheAmericaFlea) May 22, 2025
Woman who gets $4,000 a month in food stamps with Section 8 paying 90% of her rent, upset she has to sell her 2024 BMW after being ratted out.pic.twitter.com/UaTQmKjBMK — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) May 5, 2025 Section 8 will cover up to $6,192/mo for one family. That's the equivalent of a $1 million house pic.twitter.com/2J4i94xKMB …
End the Federal Reserve Comparing Costco Prices for the same items from 1997 vs 2025 – Mac and cheese $7.89 -> $14.84– Cheesecake $10.99 -> $19.99– Chimichangas $8.99 -> $17.99– Butter $5.49 -> $13.49– Hotdogs $5.89 -> $16.49– Ribeye Steak $13.60 -> $55.61 pic.twitter.com/AZxOBf5vhC — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) May 3, 2025 Read this very …
Back in March, the consensus mkt narrative was that business spending (advertising and corporate travel) was weakening first, while consumers were holding firm. But on earnings, we’re actually seeing B2Bs (esp the B2B Mag 7s) outperform, while consumer names are struggling… — Mr. VIX (@yieldsearcher) May 1, 2025 Couples are cutting wedding budgets and delaying …
1/ What used to be a thousands ? Now revealed as a Few $hundreds factory product. Same designSame MaterialsSame stitching Just without the logo pic.twitter.com/KVaPlmKs9U — ZOYA ✪ (@HeyZoyaKhan) April 23, 2025 3/ Luxury pricing = 90% brand cost only 10% Product cost pic.twitter.com/I4KoYl8y6v — ZOYA ✪ (@HeyZoyaKhan) April 23, 2025 5/ Deckers only 10$ …
Chinese manufacturers and suppliers are going viral on TikTok as they claim luxury items people assume are made in Europe are actually made in China. The trend known as “Trade War TikTok” and “Chinese Manufacturer-Tok” sees suppliers explain the production process, break down the cost of the supplies, and reveal how customers can order directly …
Chinese manufacturers reveal that luxury brand goods they produce, labeled as fake, are genuine. They are the suppliers. 😂 — XOLI (@Undlunkulu_Xoli) April 13, 2025 https://twitter.com/realnorma_kay/status/1911562990182096970 The real cost of #Birkin bag and what you are really paying for.🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/WQTHFL2jKD — Humanbydesign (@Humanbydesign3) April 13, 2025 China is really fed up with the US and …
The supply of many foreign-made goods into the US is likely to grind to a halt as a result of President Trump’s tariffs, sources told The Post Monday. A baseline tariff of 10% was applied to many countries Saturday, with heftier percentages applied to the “worst offenders,” which levy high tariffs on US goods they …
Check out Jasmine Crockett’s THREE luxury cars: 2020 Lincoln Continental ($50,000)2025 Mercedes-Benz GT-Class ($100,000)20?? Audi Q3 ($45,000) Yet she still makes the American worker pay for her $1K a month car lease. What a b*tch!pic.twitter.com/T90lJ7oILv — Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) March 24, 2025