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This exchange is highly irregular. First is tower, second is pilot, third is tower, fourth is odd reply in heavy accent which sounds mid eastern. Then at 56 there is a statement about not f*cling with us and at 1:06 your hear someone say boom. At no time do you hear mayday. — Christine Olivier …
Businesses in Elizabeth and Union City reported a significant drop in customers after the presence of immigration authorities in the area has increased since last week.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a new type of prescription pain medication for adults to treat moderate to severe acute pain. The drug, called Journavx (suzetrigine) and manufactured by biotech company Vertex Pharmaceuticals, is a non-opioid painkiller, which doesn’t have addictive properties, unlike opioids often used for this type of …
While central banks worldwide race to slash interest rates, gold’s price is on the cusp of setting a new record. The old $3,000/oz price targets are now $3,300/oz – and demand from the central banks themselves have a lot to do with it… By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories …
America’s debt crisis just continues to get worse as we continue to carry higher and higher balances from month to month, at a time when credit card interest rates are practically at all time highs. At the same time, we have more and more people only paying the minimum payments each month. Americans are essentially …
Chinese launch startup secures early funding for fully reusable rocket plane. Nayuta Space is developing a series of stainless steel rockets named Black Bird, referring to a creature from Chinese mythology rather than the common blackbird. The Xuanniao-1 (Black Bird-1) will use nine Canglong-1 methane-liquid oxygen engines developed by Beijing Aerospace Propulsion Technology Co. Ltd., …
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The recent tragic event in France has left the nation in shock. A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Paris after refusing to give up his phone to two teenagers. The incident occurred as the boy was leaving a football training session in southern Paris. When he refused to hand over his phone, one of …
BREAKING: The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would see Oracle, $ORCL, take over TikTok alongside new U.S. investors, per NPR — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) January 25, 2025 The Trump administration is currently negotiating a deal that would allow Oracle, along with new U.S. investors, to take over TikTok. This move comes after lawmakers passed …
Here comes a plot twist: As Skydance Media and RedBird Capital Partners work to close the Larry Ellison-backed takeover of Paramount Global this spring, a consortium of investors who previously bid on the storied media conglomerate is mounting an eleventh-hour $13.5 billion offer. Variety has obtained a legal letter that is being sent to Paramount’s …
New York State Senator Jennifer Rajkumar sponsored State Assembly Bill A02228, which requires anyone selling a 3D printer capable of “printing a firearm or any components of a firearm” to “request and receive criminal history information.” According to Gizmodo, this gives New York State 15 days to conduct the background check and determine whether the buyer …
These tech behemoths are turning to nuclear fuel as the solution to power their data centers, a move that signals a major shift towards nuclear energy. With AI driving an exponential increase in electricity demand, nuclear power emerges as a stable, scalable source of energy, fueling a future where AI innovation and energy production are …
By Graham Summers, MBA Yesterday I shared a chart that helped us to determine that the S&P 500’s correction was a “buy the dip” opportunity, NOT the start of a serious correction/ bear market. By quick way of review… 1) The chart showed the percentage of S&P 500 companies trading above their 50-day simple moving …
The momentum’s undeniable. h/t IAmNotAnEconomist
The House GOP is going to investigate the actual truth behind J6 rather than the sham job performed by the Unselect Committee which sought to throw President Trump in prison under a new panel formed today. As NBC reported, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced Wednesday the creation of a select subcommittee to investigate events …
The New Tenant Rent Index, which leads CPI Rent, declined sharply in Q4. pic.twitter.com/tx68aJFd8c — Augur Infinity (@AugurInfinity) January 22, 2025 Powell has mentioned the Cleveland Fed "New" rents vs. that of "All" rents, knowing that New will lead the All. New rents just came in at -2.43%. pic.twitter.com/1sQf9eCaiQ — Randy Woodward (@TheBondFreak) January 22, …
TRUMP TO PUTIN: "Let's get this war over with. We can do it the easy way… or the hard way." pic.twitter.com/YFyZBoTiZR — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 22, 2025 pic.twitter.com/WpWwDdf7kb 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺 | Trump says he sees new sanctions against Russia as "likely" if Putin rejects negotiations. "Zelensky told me he wants to make a deal, I don't …
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December 2024 marks the seventeenth consecutive month of year-over-year rent decline for 0-2 bedroom properties in the 50 largest metropolitan areas of the US. Rents nationally were down by 1.1% from December 2023. The national median asking rent fell to $1,695, dipping below $1,700 for the first time since April 2022. Median rent fell consistently …
Food stamp recipients could be prevented from purchasing soft drinks, candy, ice cream and more under a new House bill. Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, introduced the Healthy SNAP Act last week. The bill would exclude junk food and prepared desserts from benefits provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the official name for food stamps. …
The verdict for the Christmas season is in and…not good. Consumers wanted to spend. They tried to spend. They couldn’t spend, not what they wanted or retailers needed. Americans simply don’t have enough funds and so the downturn marches on.
from Kerry Lutz’s Financial Survival Network Kerry introduced the topic of the recent decision to remove medical debt from credit reports, emphasizing its significance for consumers. Paul Oster elaborated on the positive implications of this change, noting that it will benefit approximately 15 million Americans by potentially increasing their credit scores by an average of 20 points. He …
In the wake of recent political events, it’s become increasingly clear that a new rule is necessary for future elections. Specifically, once the current president loses, they should not be able to sign any new legislation, executive orders, or pardons without the newly elected president also signing off. This proposal aims to ensure a smooth …
US Bank has recently launched the US Bank Smartly Visa Signature Card, an enticing option for those who maintain a high balance in their accounts. This card promises substantial rewards, offering up to 4% cash back on all purchases for customers who keep a qualifying balance of $100,000 or more. This innovative approach is part …
by Michael High winds returned to Los Angeles on Sunday morning, and that is making one of the most catastrophic disasters in U.S. history even worse. Already, more than 60 square miles in the L.A. area have been burned. To put that in perspective, the entire city of Washington D.C. covers just over 68 square …
Meanwhile:⁰⁰Gold keeps rising, even with the collapse in the Treasury market.⁰⁰We’ve entered a new era where gold stands out as the ultimate defensive asset and inflation hedge, in my view. Central banks are leading this transition, but I believe other institutions have yet… pic.twitter.com/pwi5TwGYaI — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) January 8, 2025 An entire generation is …
– She’s recently been punched in the head while walking – It feels like at any time you can be stabbed while walking – Someone being stuck by a train on the subway is so common she’s become numb to it so dangerous so sad it has become to this — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) …
Dana White owned the media on freedom of speech… New Meta Board Member Dana White is an absolutely vicious defender of Free Speech: “You can’t control what people say. I don't fu**ing tell any other human being what to say or think. Free speech. People can say whatever they want and they can believe whatever …
From NBC News: With new fee increases and more shoppers ditching cash, small businesses urge their customers to consider sticking with bills and coins. Many small businesses are breathing a bit easier as inflation has cooled and the race for workers slows. But consumers’ steady embrace of credit cards is taking a growing bite out of …
