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The US Department of State issued a worldwide security alert Sunday, urging Americans across the globe to be wary over threats from Iran-linked groups. “The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. …
by Michael Instead of backing down, it appears that both sides are preparing to take the showdown in the Middle East to the next level. Of course we have already witnessed some absolutely stunning escalations during this past week. After Israel bombed the South Pars gas field in Iran, the Iranians responded by pummeling Qatar’s …
Something is happening inside the air travel system, and it is no longer subtle. The strain is showing up in staffing data, operational performance, and the way passengers are experiencing airports across the country. At the center of it is the Transportation Security Administration, where absenteeism has climbed sharply above normal levels. Reports show TSA …
After Accusing Isreal of bombing the largest Gas field in the world President Trump once again disparaged NATO allies over their response to his demands for help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi has the latest. h/t b4its2l8
POPEYES FRANCHISE GOES BROKE ON $233M IN CHICKEN One of the largest Popeyes franchise operators in the U.S. just filed for Chapter 11 after losing $18.8 million despite generating about $233 million in sales. The company, Sailormen Inc., has already closed more than 20 locations while thousands of employees wait to see which stores survive …
It’s over, too hot $SPY https://t.co/30ZT8RmB2Q — JLoc (@JohnLoc18) March 18, 2026 PPI came in very hot and Israel hit a gas field on Iran causing oil to pump. The two of them are why SPY is selling off pre-market. With this PPI I am even more sure the dots will move up and the …
A major Reddit scandal is blowing up. A moderator tied to some of the platform’s largest trans subreddits was exposed as a convicted child sex offender. But here’s the part that’s really raising eyebrows… Users claim other moderators knew. And instead of removing him, they… — Revolver News (@RevolverNewsUSA) March 17, 2026
A single military strike today has pushed this conflict far beyond containment. Israel announced it killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s top national security official, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij militia in overnight airstrikes. Larijani was deeply involved in military planning and diplomatic relations with Gulf states. His elimination means Iran’s strategic command just lost …
Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company Meta is considering major layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company’s workforce, according to Reuters. These layoffs could help the Facebook parent company offset its aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, as well as AI-related acquisitions and hiring. Meta employed nearly 79,000 …
Southwest Airlines pulls out of two major airports https://t.co/uj2lHfBTN7 — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 15, 2026 A representative for Southwest told the Daily Mail the discontinuation was part of ‘ongoing efforts to refine its network’. Affected passengers will have the option to rebook their upcoming flights or receive a refund. Employees who operated out of …
Several developments appearing together suggest this conflict may be revealing far more than battlefield damage. It may be exposing cracks inside governments, militaries, and alliances that were not supposed to be visible. One of the most striking revelations involves how deeply Iran’s leadership appears to have been penetrated. Analysis circulating in recent reports says Israeli …
via Ok_Chemical9 I found this out the hard way last month when I picked up my generic blood pressure medication. My insurance copay was $47. On a whim, I asked the pharmacist what it would cost without insurance. $12. **Why YSK:** Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) negotiate prices between insurance companies and pharmacies, and sometimes those …
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the city’s highest court, has ruled that the District’s ban on firearm magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds violates the Second Amendment. The landmark decision marks a major victory for gun owners and constitutional advocates who have long argued that the District’s strict firearm laws infringe …
*BLACKROCK’S $26 BILLION PRIVATE CREDIT FUND LIMITS WITHDRAWALS*BLACKROCK FALLS 4% AT THE OPEN — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 6, 2026 Breaking: BlackRock just froze $1.2 billion in withdrawal requests at its private credit fund. Here's what happened:• Investors in BlackRock's $26B fund asked to pull out 9.3% of their money• BlackRock said no — capped withdrawals …
Tech Layoff Tracker @TechLayoffLover I am hearing from multiple sources inside Oracle that the company is planning thousands of job cuts. Potentially 20,000 to 30,000 roles across the board. This is to free up $8-10 billion in cash flow. All to fund massive AI data center expansion. US banks are pulling back from financing. Borrowing …
Visegrád 24 @visegrad24 Denmark has announced a major legal reform to make it easier to deport foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes. Any non-Danish citizen who is sentenced to at least 1 year in prison for serious offences, such as aggravated assault, rape or similar violent crimes, would be automatically eligible for deportation back to …
US President Donald Trump hinted that Ali Khamenei’s potential successors will be killed as the conflict with Iran escalates. “Their leadership is just rapidly going. Everybody that seems to want to be a leader, they end up dead,” Trump said on Wednesday. https://www.iranintl.com/en/202603043711
⚠️ 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 ⚠️ Reports say Mojtaba Khamenei — son of Iran’s Supreme Leader and the reported successor — has been killed in U.S. strikes in Tehran. Look, it doesn’t matter who comes into power. Anyone Islamic who touches the Iranian throne will be executed by a… pic.twitter.com/VShGP4MVCV — Iran Spectator (@IranSpec) March 4, 2026 …
by Michael There are a lot of people out there that seem to think that the nuts that are currently running Iran are good people that always tell the truth and that we can always trust them to do the right thing. But of course there is no government on the entire planet that always …
Large scale American-Israeli attacks against Tehran. U.S. and Israel are TERRORIST STATES!pic.twitter.com/jYugadqXBh — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) March 1, 2026 https://twitter.com/BullTheoryio/status/2028183815131484245 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- Trump says war with Iran could continue for a month — MonitorX (@MonitorX99800) March 1, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, it’s real. President Trump stated in a Daily Mail interview today that the US-Israel operation …
Two people were killed and three others were hospitalized with major injuries after a two-car crash on the 23 Freeway in Moorpark on Saturday afternoon. For more info: Head-on crash on 23 Freeway in Ventura County leaves 2 dead, 3 hospitalized with major injuries Two people were killed and three others were hospitalized with major …
Blue Owl turmoil adds to strain in $2 trillion US private credit sector Summary Companies Blue Owl’s turmoil weakens private credit sector confidence AI advances threaten software companies in private credit portfolios Private credit market faces increased competition and valuation concerns
Major GPS jamming has been reported across Iran, including the entirety of Tehran. Additional disruptions have also been observed across several Middle Eastern countries, and these incidents remain ongoing. pic.twitter.com/6ltKG5kN6L — World Source News (@Worldsource24) February 27, 2026 Iranian media reported “GPS disruptions in certain areas of Tehran since morning hours.” Meanwhile, Iranian universities, including …
U.S. demands presented to Iran in Geneva: – Destroy all three nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan – Transfer all enriched uranium to the U.S. – No sunset clauses, meaning restrictions would be permanent – 0 enrichment, though the Tehran reactor could remain – Limited upfront sanctions relief, with more only if Iran complies Source: …
Fast food lost its "cheap and convenient" appeal. $14 for a quarter pounder meal? Lower class is priced out. Middle+ class will pay an extra $4 to get a sit-down meal at a more upscale place. McDonalds isn't the best example because they are doing well, but you get the point.… — combatoverride switch (@combatoverride) …
Rescuers Trapped in Midwest Blizzard: https://youtu.be/ezp-7eLXBVs Blizzard Warnings Issued for Swath of East Coast, Including NYC The warnings, which go into effect on Sunday spanned from Delaware to Connecticut. At least 13 to 18 inches of snow is forecast for New York City. Forecasters issued blizzard warnings for this weekend for much of the Northeast, …
"every major model AI gets dramatically worse the longer you talk to it." Also, when you feed an AI back it's won outputs you get rapid "model collapse". And since LLMs have soaked-up all the text that exists in the world, they have no option but to use "synthetic data" (their… https://t.co/lRFEms4GKD — Ewan Morrison …
The retail crisis that many people dismissed as overblown has now wiped out over 8,000 stores across the United States, and we’re only getting started. In this video, we take a closer look at what’s really happening in the retail industry in 2026, why so many beloved brands are disappearing, and what it all means …
The exploit allows full root and shell access to your machine. It doesnt even need the user to interact with anything or do anything. Simply landing on a website allows the exploit to be used. It allows any executable function to be run without the users knowledge, and with no trace on the computer. Firefox …
