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via RT: “Officials in Washington previously argued that sending these long-range weapons to Kiev could provoke “a third world war” The US will likely provide Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles after finding a surplus in the Pentagon’s inventory, two anonymous officials told ABC News on Friday. Kiev has been demanding these missiles for more than …
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com EXCLUSIVE – Ants, dried blood, dead bugs, poor temperature controls, questions over proper ventilation and generally dirty conditions are just some of the concerns raised about Universal Meditech Inc.’s now-former warehouse in Fresno, California. Also found were 20 dangerous infectious agents ranging from malaria to dengue and tuberculosis. https://www.foxnews.com/us/video-captures-china-linked-california-biolabs-major-safety-issues-dirt-bugs-dried-blood-more
A long way till possible landfall and model trends are having the forecast shift west. The 0z KOREAN has a stronger storm that’s west of the 12z run yesterday. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/TIjNqL4WVn — The Meteorological Eclipse (@reid_lt) September 6, 2023 Oh come on Euro, whatcha doing at the end? Lee pulls in closer pic.twitter.com/OhiGBtQruE — Ralphs …
https://twitter.com/Markbhere2/status/1698544823744278833 STATE FARM started this earlier this year. FARMERS and All State insurance started last week. CA Exodus for insurance providers. Farmers Insurance is laying off approximately 11% of its workforce in an effort to protect “long-term profitability.” The decision comes one month after Farmers said it wouldn’t expand its property-insurance business in California beyond …
A new clinical trial has reaffirmed the potential of the magic mushroom-derived compound psilocybin to relieve the symptoms of major depression. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, is the latest to suggest that psychedelic drugs can provide a new treatment option in psychiatry. https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/single-psilocybin-dose-once-again-found-to-relieve-major-depression-378331 The study … Single-Dose Psilocybin Treatment …
People are moving money from banks to money market funds due to high interest rates This means banks will have less money to lend and they will be more careful with who they lend to Credit availability is going to be a major concern for businesses pic.twitter.com/QaR7CLAtM4 — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) August 29, 2023 Financial …
Citgo gasoline from Port of Tampa contaminated with diesel, FDACS says: https://www.fox13news.com/news/citgo-gasoline-from-port-of-tampa-contaminated-with-diesel-fdacs-says Cars may stop working mid-evacuation due to fuel contamination: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/28/1196297077/idalia-gas-contamination-diesel-florida-citgo https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023/08/27/florida-gas-contamination-idalia/ View post on imgur.com Somehow it only effects the gas stations right in the cone of the hurricane. h/t The Saltey
Tropical Storm Idalia Discussion Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102023 400 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023 https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT5%20shtml/280859.shtml Over the Gulf of Mexico, the environment is forecast to become conducive for significant strengthening of Idalia due to a new trough dropping south over the western Gulf of Mexico as a upper-level ridge …
Spaghetti Models have tightened up. GFS goes bonkers with it. Some Hurricane Models showing a Cat 5. Tons of recon flying in today. Tracking over record hot water in the Gulf. Forecast shows atmospheric conditions very good to near ideal for intensification all the way to landfall. Stay tuned to updated details. National Hurricane Center’s …
Mortgage demand just hit its lowest level since December 1996. Existing home sales are now down 16.6% this year, their lowest since 2010. As rates skyrocket, mortgage providers are beginning to feel the pain. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops. pic.twitter.com/DepabEqIDV — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) August 24, 2023
Apple is now backing a California right-to-repair bill, a major shift in the company’s attitude toward the movement and a potential boon for the environment, according to a letter obtained by CNBC. California Senate Bill 244 would require manufacturers such as Apple to allow customers to fix their broken or damaged devices. It was introduced …
by Logical_Ninja Signs the US consumer is struggling more: 1) Outstanding credit card debt is at a record high of $1.03 trillion 2) The avg APR on that debt is at a record high of 21% 3) Credit card delinquencies hit a record high of 7.2% at small banks in Q1 The lag effect is …
by Michael It is just one thing after another. When times were normal in this country, there would be a major disaster every once in a while, but now we have reached a stage where there is literally no pause between them. Authorities are still trying to assess the damage from the historic wildfires that …
by Michael Not another one. As I have repeatedly warned my readers, leaders all over the globe seem to have come down with a really bad case of war fever. Instead of sitting down and attempting to find solutions through diplomacy, many of our leaders seem quite eager to use military force to settle matters …
BULLETIN Hurricane Hilary Intermediate Advisory Number 6A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092023 600 PM MDT Thu Aug 17 2023 …HILARY BECOMES A MAJOR HURRICANE… Hurricane Hilary Discussion Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092023 300 PM MDT Thu Aug 17 2023 https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDEP4%20shtml/172056.shtml Hilary has an impressive appearance on satellite imagery. The …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ot7ZwWFCIc Restaurant prices are still rising all across the United States, and even your regular coffee order at Starbucks is going to get more expensive in the coming weeks. According to a new report, this is the fifth time Starbucks is raising menu prices in two years. The coffee house chain is also implementing “additional …
by DesmondMilesDant I know Q1 = -0.4%, Q2 = -0.3%. But they have literally changed the definition of recession. We need three consecutive -ve prints. Not 2.
Explainer-How much worse can China’s economic slowdown get? HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s economic activity data for July, including retail sales, industrial output and investment failed to match expectations, fuelling concern over a deeper, longer-lasting slowdown in growth. THE DEMISE OF CHINA’S GROWTH HAS BEEN MISTAKENLY FORECAST BEFORE. IS THIS TIME DIFFERENT? Activity data has …
Nikola, the leading electric semi-truck manufacturer, has announced a massive recall of its battery-powered commercial trucks due to concerns over a defective battery component that can cause fire. The recall is the result of an investigation into a fire at Nikola’s own facility. Ominously, the company advises truck owners to park their vehicles outside. The Wall …
When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in the study by neuroscientists reaped a 226% increase in cognitive capacity compared to the control group. The University of California researchers in Irvine said the finding transforms the long-known tie between smell and …
After Turkey, France is next. Those pesky grain elevators… PARIS: A major fire was under way in four grain silos in La Rochelle, France, on Thursday, local authorities said. https://www.zawya.com/en/world/uk-and-europe/major-fire-ongoing-in-four-grain-silos-in-frances-la-rochelle-c92eviqk ‼️Grain storage facilities caught fire in the French port of La Rochelle, residents say. pic.twitter.com/yE47VjxN1T — Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) August 10, 2023 h/t Teketoria
Reports coming in from people across the greater Toronto area about a low flying plane appearing to be spraying stuff and keeps coming back and spraying more. Someone tracked down that its a NASA plane (Flight NASA817). View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com Why does NASA (an American agency) have authorization to do …
A mysterious company that bought more than 50,000 acres of land around an Air Force base in California for $800million is now suing farmers for conspiring to sell it at inflated prices. Public records show ‘Flannery Associates’ has invested more than $800million on around 55,000 acres of land surrounding the Travis Air Force base since …
Has a tropical wave developing in the MDR Saturday. At this point, has it approaching NC of 8/6. https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/?model=gfs®ion=eus&pkg=mslp_pcpn&runtime=2023072406&fh=318 Last couple model runs have been consistent. Stay tuned. My take on today’s 12z GFS #wxtwitter pic.twitter.com/UlRX1nVhZr — Mark Margavage (@MeteoMark) July 23, 2023 #LOCKITIN pic.twitter.com/TidAJCfpjD — #LOCKITIN (@lockingitin) July 23, 2023 h/t DOORBERT
