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The prospect of a return to Volcker-era economics is no longer a fringe theory. As the 10 year Treasury yield continues its march upward, a growing chorus of macro analysts is warning that the current inflationary spiral is not a temporary spike but a systemic repricing. The argument for interest rates hitting 14% hinges on …
Classic DC brain rot at full volume. Marco my boy, you can’t punch someone in the face, then brag about ‘not being stupid’ when they hit back. That’s literally the definition of starting a fight and crying victim. — Observing… (@ErekoRex) May 8, 2026
For the first time, a driverless commercial truck delivered freight, completing a 230-mile route from Houston to Dallas.
International team teleports light properties between separate quantum dots… 270-meter “free-space” link proves quantum info can survive atmospheric turbulence… Breakthrough at Sapienza University marks key step toward ultra-secure Quantum Internet… System used GPS-sync and ultra-fast detectors to bridge independent devices… A photon was teleported across 270 meters in stunning quantum breakthrough Scientists just teleported a …
Ancient DNA reveals a lost population near Paris replaced by strangers Date: April 22, 2026 Source: University of Copenhagen Summary: Ancient DNA from a tomb near Paris reveals a shocking prehistoric reset: one population vanished and was replaced by newcomers from the south. The two groups show no genetic connection, signaling a major upheaval around …
They spent years calling tough policing racist and now act shocked when reversing it actually works. Blue city’s staggering 40% violent crime drop a ‘blueprint for other cities,’ law enforcement expert says. Data from the Memphis Police Department shows violent crime is down over 40% so far in 2026 compared to the same period last …
Here's a random excerpt from 1984 btw pic.twitter.com/zlFJ1XwGQA — Taki (@TakiVan1) April 14, 2026
A trader made nearly $1 million since 2024 from dozens of well-timed Polymarket bets that correctly predicted US and Israeli military actions against Iran, according to an analysis shared with CNN. The bettor won a staggering 93% of their five-figure wagers about Iran, even though the events they predicted were unannounced military operations. The trader …
Joe Kent Makes Genuine Plea To Trump: "Address The Israeli Issue" https://t.co/X7r7QH58ir — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 23, 2026 Recently-resigned director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent told antiwar.com editor Scott Horton that a narrow window for de-escalation still exists, but only if Donald Trump is willing to confront what Kent repeatedly described as …
A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire, sources tell @halbritz & @OrenCNN . This would be the first time Iran has hit a US aircraft (in this case a stealth, 5th generation fighter …
Gold and silver joined a broad sell-off on Thursday. The metals shed around 5% and 10%, respectively, as fears about the Iran war and inflation gripped global markets. Mining stocks and ETFs linked to gold and silver also fell. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/gold-and-silver-sell-off-as-inflation-fears-grip-global-markets.html Makes LITERALLY ZERO sense. GOLD the hedge for geopolitical instability is crashing in the face …
The Obama Foundation is looking for 100 unpaid volunteers to work alongside the former president’s highly paid cronies at the $850 million Obama Presidential Center in Chicago when it opens in June. Officials are pitching the no-paycheck gigs as rooted in former President Barack Obama’s legacy of civic engagement. The recruitment campaign comes after Fox …
🚨 BREAKING: Iran warns another key waterway could face the same situation as the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. makes a “strategic mistake.” Officials suggest the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — gateway to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal — could be targeted, threatening a major global… https://t.co/6y0RpNowGJ — Xfactor | Geopolitics (@xfactorgeopol) March …
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: “We do need to find a way to de‑escalate the situation in Iran.” pic.twitter.com/PdbNfPzDy7 — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 9, 2026
When one looks inside the electricity system, the experience is less like analyzing an immense machine than being fed into one, resembling the immortal scene in “Modern Times” where Charlie Chaplin’s factory worker is swallowed by the equipment he’s working on. The American electricity market is not guided by an “invisible hand” of supply and …
First of all 540$ itself is a question mark — vg (@Gurumoorty) February 27, 2026
🇺🇸 Minnesota State Patrol moves in to arrest protestors Source: @BGontheScene https://t.co/YCICmJQFO4 pic.twitter.com/QtaLw9m6Mi — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 27, 2026 🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: DOZEN MORE ARRESTED FOR REFUSING TO DISPERSE Police done playing games after protesters targeted Border Chief's hotel with projectiles and shovel attacks. pic.twitter.com/q2QdJrq1AG https://t.co/9ipIn2DrQr — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 27, 2026 Police made several …
But what about the rest of us who don’t have a seat at the TACO table? by David Haggith The president and friends feast on the president’s TACOs. The possibility anticipated in my last editorial as likely is the one that proved true. The stock market’s dive and rapid rebound was another TACO trade, made possible by the …
Stephen Miller argues Greenland is central to the next era of polar competition, calling it a “raw and unfair deal” for America to defend a massive territory at full cost while Denmark keeps full control: “Greenland is not essential for America’s national security. The new domain of international competition is going to be polar competition; …
by David Haggith This is Big-Oil intrigue with an imperial golden flourish, Venezuelan style. Today I have to keep my editorial short and sweet, even though there was a lot of important news. For me, it was a day of somewhat routine doctor visits in addition to my normal eight-hour work day. So, I’m just going to summarize the …
This reads like a real-life imperial power play TAPPER: Can you rule out that the US is going to take Greenland by force? STEPHEN MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO. TAPPER: So you can't take military force …
No way this is true. Tariff rate for a doll is 25%, so $800 tariff would be on a doll worth$3,200. — Jackie Staaf (@StaafJackie) December 22, 2025 pic.twitter.com/3QiXj2zlCu — Mahovolich (@mahovolich) December 21, 2025
Trump makes Christmas Eve, Boxing day federal holidays for 2025 https://t.co/bLE8sxplgJ — John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) December 18, 2025 Some federal workers will have a longer holiday break this year. In an executive order issued Thursday, President Trump declared that Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 will be federal holidays this year, meaning that federal departments and …
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Here’s the excuse: When detectives contacted Stevenson, she claimed she was pepper-spraying a spider she spotted during the delivery. However, investigators noted that temperatures dipped to 35 degrees Fahrenheit that night, which is too cold for outdoor spiders in Indiana to be active. “She told detectives that she used pepper spray, not on the food, …
THE THERMODYNAMIC RECKONING Oracle just lost $35 billion in market cap. In 48 hours. Wall Street thinks this is an earnings miss. It is not. This is the first domino. What happened on December 11 was not a revenue shortfall. It was a confession. Oracle revealed 57 percent of its $523 billion backlog depends on …
Trump on his farm bailout: "This money would not be possible without tariffs … because of tariffs, this is possible." pic.twitter.com/xYOIJWLFYy — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 8, 2025 h/t Tonight We Ride!
European officials weigh the “nuclear option” of selling U.S. Treasuries if Trump negotiates a Ukraine deal unilaterally. Discover the implications for allied relations. European officials are contemplating the possibility of selling U.S. Treasuries if former President Donald Trump negotiates a deal regarding Ukraine without consulting America”s allies. This consideration has been described as the “nuclear …
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that it will be a “strong holiday season” despite some major toy companies noting higher prices due to tariffs and inflation. “The economy has been better than we thought,” Bessent said, adding “we’ve had the 4- 4% GDP growth in a couple of …
Condoms and contraceptives to become more expensive in China Condoms and other contraceptive products are likely to become more expensive in China from next month, as part of Beijing’s wider push to lift the country’s birth rate. In an announcement about China’s Value-added Tax (VAT) Law this week, condoms and contraceptive pills were removed from …