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Hedge funds have been hit with the biggest margin calls since Covid shut down huge parts of the global economy in 2020, after Donald Trump’s tariffs triggered a powerful rout in global financial markets. Wall Street banks have asked their hedge fund clients to stump up more money as security for their loans because the …
by Michael I am trying to find the words to describe the economic carnage that we are witnessing right now. Even before President Trump unveiled his new tariffs, the U.S. economy was rapidly heading in the wrong direction, layoffs were soaring, and stock prices were steadily falling. But now it is as if enormous amounts of gasoline have …
"The U.S. economy may look rosy on the surface, but under the hood, it’s supported by just three pillars, writes Bleakley Financial Group’s Peter Boockvar: spending by the rich, spending by the government, and anything to do with artificial intelligence." Do you agree? — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 2, 2025 The U.S. economy might look vibrant …
MSNBC — DOJ directs prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CNN — Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Texas Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty. The gunman who killed 23 …
via WSJ: “The group was made up of “violent criminals” who were members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and El Salvador’s MS-13 gangs, Rubio wrote on X, describing them as “murderers and rapists.” The Pentagon described the operation as a “successful counterterrorism mission.” El Salvador President Nayib Bukele touted the “joint military operation” between the …
Those junk mail envelopes come with prepaid return postage. If everyone sent them back stuffed with their own junk mail, the original senders would be stuck footing the bill for the return postage. If everyone did this it would annoy the junkers a little. Right?? — Austin Spitler (@fedmykidkorn) April 1, 2025
New Jersey legal weed products contained exponentially higher levels of yeast, mold and bacteria and were often far less potent than advertised, a team of secret shoppers discovered after submitting pre-rolled joints for testing. A study released by the Safe Leaf Society this week calls into question the testing capabilities of cannabis testing laboratories after …
Bar Louie is collapsing. The once-popular gastrobar chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection—again. This marks the second time in five years that the company has sought financial refuge, citing rising food costs, inflation, and failing locations as key reasons for its downfall. At its peak in 2018, Bar Louie had over 130 locations. …
FIRST ON FOX: Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) terminated more than $330 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and gender research in the state of California alone, Fox News Digital learned Thursday. “HHS terminated more than $330 million in wasteful …
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced it had terminated 113 contracts valued at $4.7 billion Tuesday, including a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) consulting contract for Peru’s climate change activities. “[Tuesday] agencies terminated 113 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $4.7B and savings of $3.3B, including a $145K USDA consulting contract for ‘Peru …
Americans are voting with their feet, fleeing Blue state tyranny for better run Red states. Projected 2030 congressional reapportionment: Minnesota -1🔵California -4🔵Wisconsin -1🔵Illinois -1🔵New York -2🔵Pennsylvania -1🔵 Arizona +1🔴Texas +4🔴Florida +4🔴North… pic.twitter.com/NCvMWsw6og — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) March 24, 2025 Red states like Texas, Florida, and North Carolina gaining congressional seats. BREAKING – It’s been revealed …
This is an absolutely major theme in the coming years. A massive wage arbitrage has opened between the US and its competitors. The overwhelming majority of people in the US have no idea just how much more money they make than the Japanese, French, British, etc. pic.twitter.com/NdiLFQWwzx — Jeff Weniger (@JeffWeniger) March 24, 2025
The latest Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday reveals that 52% of likely U.S. voters approve of President Trump’s job performance, while 46% disapprove. It’s a tight race, but it’s clear: the American people are split, and there are major cracks in the foundation of the Democratic Party. Look at the numbers – …
🚨🇺🇸 SEC WRIGHT: BIDEN’S DOE SPENT MORE TO PRODUCE LESS ENERGY “The Biden administration grew the Department of Energy by 20% while spending even more—just to reduce U.S. energy production and make it more expensive. Puerto Rico had billions allocated for its destroyed power… https://t.co/6HnwrYzmh9 pic.twitter.com/XdmUOlKErA — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 24, 2025
🚨🇺🇸ACTIVIST JUDGE BOASBERG CLAIMED J6 DEFENDANTS DESERVED HARSHER CHARGES — CALLED FOR "NEW LAWS" TO PUNISH THEM In a shocking 2023 speech to law students, Judge James Boasberg — who ruled over many January 6th cases — openly admitted the law wasn’t harsh enough to punish… https://t.co/e8bnixjckA pic.twitter.com/WZxH133P1f — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 23, 2025 …
Why Europe is mired in slow growth: "The European tax take from workers' wages in Germany, France, and Italy is over 50%. That means the state owns more of European workers' income than they do." EU WORKERS = SLAVES OF THE STATE. pic.twitter.com/gvbMr4EdEH — Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) March 22, 2025
Officials at agencies throughout the Department of Health and Human Services say they are bracing for steep layoffs, as Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his aides are nearing their final decisions on a sweeping restructuring of the department. Decisions by Kennedy and his team on the changes to the department’s makeup and organization are …
Former Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg asked a younger female employee to “come to bed” and made an assistant spend thousands on lingerie for her, a whistleblower claims in a new book. Sarah Wynn-Williams, the author of Careless People and a former director of global public policy for Facebook, claims Sandberg and an assistant …
by David Haggith The Fed goosed the stock market today with another Powell put, but in a slightly slier manner. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, offered some pretty peculiar surprises at the Fed’s FOMC meeting today, but not in interest policy. While the Fed held steady on actual interest rate policy as everyone was certain it …
by External-Noise-4832 Newly released files reveal the CIA planned to sabotage Cuba’s crops with biological agents under Operation Mongoose. The documents confirm bioweapons were considered for regime change, with aerial spraying as a possible method. Agents used subtle toxins to avoid detection—ensuring no trace led back to the U.S. Wouldn’t that have violated Geneva Conventions?
by Michael They keep telling us that we have entered a time of peace, but more conflict just continues to erupt all over the globe. Israel has just resumed ground operations against Hamas, President Trump is threatening to keep bombing the Houthis until they are “completely annihilated”, we are being told that “something’s going to …
Average loan terms for new and used cars are close to six years and the majority of loans have terms of more than five years, as of Q2 2024. Longer-term loans can lower your monthly payments, but also cost you more in interest over time, increasing the total price of your vehicle. The average car …
Among the greatest debate ass kickings of all time at CNN, courtesy of @StephenM pic.twitter.com/Lcygqkvcoi — Buck Sexton (@BuckSexton) March 18, 2025
The United States is the biggest arms dealer on Earth, responsible for 43% of the world’s weapons exports from 2020 to 2024. The US transferred seven times more than China, and five times more than Russia. Ben Norton explains how the military-industrial complex profits from war.
Joe Pags Yes — my family and I were swatted. This is how it went down. Including the video I saw on my front door camera at 2:35am. How would you have reacted? This has to stop! pic.twitter.com/eJ0aLguf3Q — Joe Pags Pagliarulo (@JoeTalkShow) March 14, 2025 and Shawn Farash My wife and I were swatted …
Being married triples the risk of men becoming obese, research suggests. The chance of piling on the pounds increased for both sexes after marriage, however. Women’s risk of being overweight was 39% higher – and men’s 62% – compared with unmarried couples. But married men were 3.2 times more likely to be classed as technically …
Thanks for sharing Elon. “And let me tell you,” Trump said. “You do it to Tesla, and you do it to any company, we’re going to catch you, and you’re going to go through hell.” For those who want to read more: https://t.co/fRYqmjjzqa — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 11, 2025 The penalties for domestic terrorism can …
