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AMAZON’S $25 FLIGHTS: HOLIDAY MAGIC OR FASTEST FINGER WINS? If you’re 18-24 and need a cheap ticket home, Amazon and StudentUniverse are offering 5,000 one-way flights for $25—because even Santa knows flights are ridiculous right now. Starting Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. PST, Amazon will drop 1,000 tickets daily through Dec. 13. Travel anytime between …
Texas has offered President-elect Donald Trump over 1,400 acres to conduct its mass deportation operation. The land is available to be used for “processing, detention, and coordination of the largest deportation of violent criminals in the nation’s history,” according to the Texas Land Commissioner. According to a report from Fox News, “Texas Land Commissioner Dawn …
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday that Hamas would not rule in Gaza after the war, seemingly rejecting efforts to reach a ceasefire with the terror group still partially intact as he visited an Israeli military position in the enclave. The premier also reiterated an offer to lavishly pay Gazans who turn over Israeli …
Florida-based cruise line Villa Vie Residences unveiled a new four-year cruise package called “Skip Forward,” offered to anyone suffering from Trump derangement syndrome. The Skip Forward package is part of the Tour La Vie program, starting at $40,000 per year, and is a “continuous global adventure for up to 4 years,” the company stated in a press release. In other words, the multi-year …
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said Saturday, but he stopped short of unveiling a major new stimulus plan that analysts and stock investors were hoping for. Lan’s remarks left the door open for such a plan in the future but he …
Walmart, one of America’s largest employers, is offering an exceptional opportunity for international professionals seeking both lucrative employment and permanent residency in the United States. The retail giant has embarked on an initiative to attract global talent by combining substantial compensation packages exceeding $100,000 annually with the prospect of Green Card sponsorship, creating an attractive …
In his first gathering with foreign press since taking office in August, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered Israel an armistice amid worsening tensions gripping the Middle East, but at the same time warned Israel was attempting to instigate a broader conflict in the region. Pezeshkian told reporters at a gathering on the sidelines of the …
Everyone forgets the 18 month depression of 1920 arriving shortly after the Spanish Flu. Mass unemployment following the war similar to AI unemployment. A period of record inflation followed by the Fed raising interest rates sharply over a shorter period, just like today. https://t.co/W1xfe4U3Go — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) September 23, 2024 When CPI returns to trend …
Thirty years ago today, I signed the federal Assault Weapons Ban into law. During the decade it was in effect, Americans were far less likely to die in a mass shooting. Murder rates reached their lowest point in a generation. And nobody lost their rights to hunting, sport… https://t.co/z7QarDEd5F — Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 13, …
Faced with increasing crime and economic pressures from its migrant crisis, Sweden plans to significantly increase financial incentives for migrants to leave the country. Beginning in 2026, Migration Minister Johan Forssell says Sweden will offer $34,000 to migrants willing to return to their nation of origin.Presently, the Swedish government’s program offers $976 per adult and …
Landlords in the commercial real estate sector are indeed facing a significant challenge with $1.5 trillion of debt maturing by the end of next year. Approximately a quarter of this debt could be difficult to refinance due to higher interest rates and lower property valuations. Regarding multifamily assets, around $95 billion of these properties in …
Guy with 400 credit and borrowed down payment threatens dealership sales guy because he offers him an SXT instead of a hellcat lol 40 years of ZIRP have made broke Americans delusional pic.twitter.com/arPrrm6oAh — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 3, 2024 OMG https://t.co/RJygSkxWJA — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) August 10, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. writes to President Trump, expressing gratitude for highlighting biased polling methods used by DNC-influenced media. Kennedy shares results from a Zogby poll, indicating favorable matchups against President Biden and Trump himself. He proposes a debate at the upcoming Libertarian convention to address concerns and showcase their platforms. Dear President Trump, I’m …
A former New Jersey volunteer fire chief and great-grandfather of seven turned 110 last month — joining the rare few supercentenarian men across the globe. Vincent Dransfield, of Little Falls, celebrated his milestone birthday on March 28 at his former engine house, Singac Volunteer Fire Company #3 — as he became the eighth oldest reported …
Ever since Sheriff Bob Johnson of Santa Rosa County said that gun owners should shoot home invaders dead to save taxpayer money to prevent them from reoffending, they haven’t had any home invasions in over a year. I don’t know why people like to overcomplicate the crime issue in this country. It’s not that hard. …
Iran informed the US that it would refrain from responding to the airstrike in which senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders were killed in Damascus if a ceasefire in Gaza is reached, Jadeh Iran reported on Sunday. The news outlet cited an anonymous Arab diplomatic source, saying the source spoke to the news outlet …
I feel so sorry for this generation. They have been told they must work hard in school, taking AP high school classes, getting multiple college degrees from woke universities, and end up in a mountain of debt only to try to enter a job market that hardly exists for them. And… pic.twitter.com/TsybEnPbqf — Former Congresswoman …
Vanguard just released a Cash Account that pays 4.7%, FDIC insured. It has no fees and no limits, with FDIC coverage up to $2.5M. pic.twitter.com/h4ANQM7dRI — The Money Cruncher, CPA (@money_cruncher) March 13, 2024
🚨 PRESIDENT OF EL SALVADOR OFFERS TO "FIX" HAITI The Haitian government has reportedly collapsed, and gangs have taken over the country after multiple massive jailbreaks released thousands of criminals back into the streets. However, fear not; President Bukele of El Salvador,… https://t.co/EnWgU3g6Mm pic.twitter.com/oB5kNjLuDJ — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 10, 2024
Property owners in Denver are being asked to rent their places out to migrants as the Colorado city shuts down four public-run shelters. The Mile High City’s migrant services issued an email this week to property owners in the area seeking assistance in housing the city’s “newcomers” to get them out of shelters and into …
JetBlue Airways Gary Leff at ViewFromTheWing.com found that JetBlue had offered to pay 350 pilots half of their maximum hours (or 2/3rds of average compensation) for the month of April to not fly at all. He points out that following the retirement of CEO Robin Hayes, and the entry of investor Carl Icahn, the carrier …
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s supervisors plan to offer a formal apology to Black residents for decades of racist laws and policies perpetrated by the city, a long-awaited first step as it considers providing reparations. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the resolution apologizing to African Americans and …
Chemistry is absolutes, not racist; it’s a science where things are absolutes… How alter a science based on absolutes? Chemistry, being a hard science, does not care about skin color. You can either do the Chemistry thing, or end up with burns from 10 mole HCL. via dailycaller: Rice University, a prestigious academic institution, is …
Bank of America is now providing *loans without down payment* for home buyers in “black & Hispanic Communities.” Mark my words: This act of “anti-racism” today will be called “systemic racism” tomorrow – when minorities end up defaulting on these loans.https://t.co/ZV7FFc3VKu — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) December 27, 2023 Tell me we’re very late in the …
via Mike Shedlock: Hello BRICS fans, India provides a lesson for what will happen if the BRICS nations ever do launch a currency. The BRIC Concept Take four countries that have nothing in common (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) assign a label to them, BRIC. Add an S making it BRICS so that South Africa …
Chrysler is giving the option of voluntary separation packages to about half of its U.S. white-collar employees. This offer is available to 6,400 out of their 12,700 U.S. employees who have been with the company for five or more years. The intention behind this move is to reduce the total number of employees at the …
If Republicans are actually serious about overthrowing President Joe Biden in the 2024 general election, perhaps they should spend less time bickering among themselves and spend more time paying attention to the octogenarian-in-chief himself, because he’s doing a bang-up job writing the GOP sales pitch for them. While some may (rightfully) feel that both Joe …
Ex-Biden donor blows the Whistle, offered to wear a wire for the FBI after the Bidens approached him and encouraged him to make illegal campaign donations. 🚨BREAKING: Ex-Biden donor blows the Whistle, offered to wear a wire for the FBI after the Bidens approached him and encouraged him to make illegal campaign donations. pic.twitter.com/BqDZQsgZ5A — …
by Chris Black It turns out, Binance US was a very bad idea, as that is the in for the (((SEC))) to attack them. Americans probably are not even aware, but virtually no bank on earth will allow you to open a bank account with a US passport, because the US goes all around the …