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یک شهروند ویدیویی به ایراناینترنشنال ارسال کرده و در توضیح آن نوشته که نیروهای عراقی وابسته به جمهوری اسلامی با پرچم آن کشور در خیابانهای تهران مستقر هستند. pic.twitter.com/m90bDh3MFP — ايران اينترنشنال (@IranIntl) April 24, 2026 The US State Department said it is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on Hashim …
🚨 Dave Smith on Trump Burning Down His Podcaster Support Base “I've never seen an act of political suicide quite like that … Donald Trump requires 100% loyalty, and he offers absolutely none. That's the deal.” pic.twitter.com/5jG8PMaWal — Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) April 14, 2026 Podcast drama update. Interesting take on political leadership.
U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again The United States proposed a 20-year “suspension” of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon. Just before Vice President JD Vance left Islamabad early Sunday morning, he described Iran and the United States as …
Moscow proposed a quid pro quo to the U.S. under which the Kremlin would stop sharing intelligence information with Iran, such as the precise coordinates of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, if Washington ceased supplying Ukraine with intel about Russia. Two people familiar with the U.S.-Russia negotiations said that such a proposal was …
I will pay for the defense of anyone who speaks the truth about this and is sued for doing so — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 8, 2026 I don’t understand why the redacting names and images of grown men sending depraved messages… They have a point there. However, with the speech and debate clause, both …
The offer reflects the radical transformation in the Scandinavian country’s once open attitude to newcomers Over the years, my mother and I have developed a system for handling whatever political storm is blowing through Sweden. She calls me — often breathless, sometimes panicked — after seeing a news segment or reading a headline about a …
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Smashing windows and stealing IDs is not civil disobedience. It is a felony. FBI OFFERING $100K REWARD FOR INFO ON MINNEAPOLIS RIOTERS WHO LOOTED FEDERAL VEHICLES Director Kash Patel says several government vehicles were damaged and items stolen, including agent IDs that are now in the hands of people who just tried to beat a …
Several NATO members are deploying small numbers of troops to Greenland for a joint military exercise, in the wake of tense talks at the White House about the U.S. desire to annex it. Denmark, which is responsible for Greenland’s defense, Germany, France, Sweden and Norway have all confirmed plans to send military personnel to the …
Classic media meltdown. They don’t care about the fraud, they’re mad someone with a camera and a rental car scooped them. CNN PANEL MELTS DOWN OVER NICK SHIRLEY’S VIRAL FRAUD INVESTIGATION: “YOU CAN’T JUST SHOW UP AND START ASKING QUESTIONS” They’re not mad about fraud. They’re mad they got scooped. A CNN panel unloaded on …
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem raised her incentives on Monday for illegal migrants who volunteer to return home before the end of the year as part of a program to lower deportation costs for taxpayers. Noem had a new offer of $3,000 stipend and free flight home if they sign up to self-deport through the …
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is nearing a point where it will stop reducing the size of its bond holdings, but gave no long-run indication of where interest rates are heading. Though balance sheet questions are in the weeds for monetary policy, they matter to financial markets. Powell generally stuck to …
In remarks at a private gathering in Wyoming, the former House speaker offered his most unvarnished commentary yet on America’s looming fiscal crisis, his beef with Trump’s tariffs, and how to get the country back on track. By the end, the audience was even joking that he should take another run at the White House. …
The U.S. government has placed a $50 million bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ostensibly for drug trafficking fentanyl-laced cocaine to the United States, but in truth as a means to grab a hold of Venezuela’s oil and to silence a key critic of U.S. foreign policy. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger point out …
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE announced a new recruitment campaign backed by the One Big Beautiful Bill. The campaign theme is “Defend the Homeland.” ICE is offering a $50,000 signing bonus, student loan repayment or forgiveness, 25 % law enforcement availability pay for Special Agents, administratively uncontrollable overtime for Deportation Officers, and enhanced retirement …
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made employer student loan contributions permanently tax-free, with inflation adjustments starting in 2026. This removes the biggest barrier to adoption and is expected to accelerate uptake. Companies like Nvidia, Fidelity, and United Talent already offer monthly reimbursements ranging from $50 to $350, with lifetime caps between $10,200 and $30,000. …
Budgeting is not hard. Finding a decent, honest budgeting sheet is. Most people searching for one end up on some sketchy website. Popups asking for your email. Templates that promise ease but deliver blank boxes and confusion. Some cost money. Some come with trackers. Others bury you in categories you don’t even need. So what …
PSA: If you’re house shopping it’s about time to start making some disrespectful offers. The market has turned. — Landlord 🇺🇸 (@live_free_603) May 19, 2025 “Wait for the housing market to crash before buying a house.” pic.twitter.com/RXdOdHPQnm — Finance Guy (@GuyTalksFinance) May 19, 2025 This week's housing data! Inventory is back to 2019 levels and …
Companies with shortages of skilled workers look to shop class to recruit future hires; ‘like I’m an athlete getting all this attention from all these pro teams’ PHILADELPHIA—Elijah Rios won’t graduate from high school until next year, but he already has a job offer—one that pays $68,000 a year. Rios, 17 years old, is a …
BREAKING: India offers zero-for-zero tariffs on both auto parts and steel from the United States. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 5, 2025 In a bid to advance its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, India has reportedly offered to impose zero tariffs on select American goods, including steel, auto components, and pharmaceuticals—up to …
Top administration officials said Sunday that more than 50 countries targeted by President Donald Trump’s new tariffs have reached out to begin negotiations over the sweeping import taxes that have sent financial markets reeling, raised fears of a recession and upended the global trading system. WATCH: What to know about the effect of Trump’s tariffs …
US ComSec Lutnick: 20% China Tariff Would Drop If Xi Offers Fentanyl Cuts – BBGTV — LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) April 3, 2025
Tesla has some work to do. * BYD’s new system, known as the “Super e-Platform,” operates at a higher voltage—1,000 volts—compared to Tesla’s current 400-volt architecture * Higher voltage allows for faster charging by reducing current and heat buildup, enabling BYD to achieve… — floridanow1 (@floridanow1) March 18, 2025 BYD Co. shares jumped to an …
I must say, Putin’s level headedness in this crazy environment is most impressive. End the war, fix everyone’s economies, and take the world away from the brink of nuclear war. Ukraine was just Russia’s version of the Cuba missile crisis. The US stopped missiles in Cuba for reasons of self preservation, and Russia has done …
The Education Department sent out an email to staffers on Friday saying if they quit by Monday night they will receive a $25,000 cash payout. A department official confirmed the email, which warned of significant layoffs in the near future, to The Hill. The email, first reported by Politico, was sent by Jacqueline Clay, a …
President Joe Biden has announced that individuals affected by the recent catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles will receive a one-time payment of $770. This statement comes in response to the fires that have devastated communities, displacing thousands and causing billions in damages. This financial aid, while intended to provide immediate relief, has sparked a wave …
The United States offered a $10 million reward Tuesday for information leading to the arrest of a Chinese man and co-conspirators wanted for hacking computer firewalls. Guan Tianfeng, 30, is believed to be living in China’s Sichuan province, according to the State Department. An indictment charging Guan with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and conspiracy …
