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“New Yorkers are taking a closer look at Florida’s no state income tax, especially as a potential tax hike looms. Raising taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers has been of one of Mamdani’s key campaign promises.” “And it’s not just the realtors seeing the shift. Local officials say they’re feeling it too. The mayor of …
Like Amazon, now Walmart and Target are holding similar “fall” savings events promising to offer big savings. All three of them know the consumer economy is in deep trouble, thus the overemphasis on savings. But it’s not just what these retailers are doing for customers, it’s what they aren’t doing for workers. According to a …
The only way that Russia could possibly be defeated in Ukraine would be if western forces get directly involved in the conflict. Sadly, it appears that events are rapidly taking us in that direction. When long-range missiles that are provided by western countries and that are guided to their targets by western countries start slamming …
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the deployment of military and militia forces to 284 locations across the country in response to rising tensions with the United States after a U.S. strike killed 11 people on a vessel accused of drug trafficking. The Trump administration alleged the boat was smuggling drugs for a gang tied to …
***UPDATE… Little Village in Chicago is a vibrant, culturally significant neighborhood southwest of downtown, known as the “Mexican Capital of the Midwest”. It features a dense concentration of family-owned Latinx businesses, colorful murals, and a bustling main street, 26th Street (Calle Mexico), offering unique dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. The neighborhood is the retail, residential, …
The Trump administration has directed the military to prepare for lethal strikes against cartel targets inside Mexico, three military sources tell us. The Top Secret planning order, issued in late Spring, directs Northern Command (NORTHCOM) to manage the attack plans, which are to be ready by mid-September. Though U.S.-Mexico military relations are broad and cooperative, …
🚨 JUST IN: National Guard soldiers in DC are preparing to carry WEAPONS, per WSJ I REALLY hope this is true. The National Guard NEEDS to be armed in a vioIent city like Washington. No way to restore law and order otherwise! pic.twitter.com/B1MThCsRCY — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 16, 2025 Friday night briefing. National Guard …
Sam Altman once admitted he keeps a “go bag” and has an agreement with Peter Thiel to flee to New Zealand if things collapse. “Altman said in 2016 the pair would lay low at one of Thiel’s properties in New Zealand.” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12974609/What-know-Worlds-billionaires-building-bunkers-assembling-fortresses-outside-mansions.html Thiel’s bunker plans near Lake Wanaka were blocked by New Zealand’s local council. …
"China is preparing to invade Taiwan" That's what Taiwan's deputy foreign minister Wu Chihchung has told Sky News. But if it happened, how would Donald Trump react?@HelenAnnSmith0 joins @Stone_SkyNews to discuss his options on the Trump 100 podcast. 🎧https://t.co/hjO9otFDZo — Sky News (@SkyNews) August 1, 2025 Every August there is a macro event that tanks …
Israel’s military campaign against Iran has entered its second week, and the tempo is not slowing. On Day 8 of the conflict, the Israeli Defense Forces announced they had targeted and destroyed three Iranian missile launch platforms that were reportedly being readied for launch. According to the IDF, the platforms were located inside Iranian territory …
President Trump is making it clear that his second term will be defined by military strength. The administration has authorized the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles, escalating tensions with California officials. Governor Gavin Newsom has condemned the move, calling it a provocation, but the White House remains firm. The National Guard presence …
Big players are making moves on Bitcoin. BREAKING: Institutions are preparing to dump Bitcoin. BlackRock just moved another 1,249.68 BTC ($131.55M) to Coinbase, pushing their 2-day total to 5,362.37 BTC ($560.94M). This isn’t random. Big players transfer to exchanges when they’re ready to sell. If the world’s… pic.twitter.com/iw9DEvK8uZ — Jacob King (@JacobKinge) June 3, 2025 …
Across the Nordic nations, governments are boosting defense spending, reassessing security and pushing the concept of total defense. It’s an approach which mobilizes the whole of society to defend against military and non-military threats. (AP video shot by: Emma Burrows and Mustakim Hasnath). Read more: https://bit.ly/4kemsSN
While the whole world seems convinced the rest of it is rotating away from Treasuries, the actual evidence unequivocally shows something very different. This isn’t a one-time relationship, either. Instead, a deep fundamental basis that connects repo, interest rates foundations, global banks, and the recent deflationary developments.
BREAKING: TREASURY SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT SAYS THE US SHOULD GET READY TO BRING DOWN TRADE TENSIONS WITH CHINA. – Speaking at a closed-door investor summit hosted by JPMorgan in Washington, D.C. – Bessent said the current tariff standoff with China is unsustainable and… pic.twitter.com/uYYe2B40dp — amit (@amitisinvesting) April 22, 2025
Breaking: Big Wall Street trading desks will be manned in time for tonight’s futures open. They are preparing for more selling, intense selling. But you also hear talk about “value” and how some really good stocks are “over sold.” But bearishness is clearly the overwhelming… — Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) April 6, 2025 Breaking: Big Wall …
by Michael If there is going to be peace in the Middle East, why has the Pentagon sent 25 percent of our entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers to the region? And if there is going to be peace in Europe, why is the European Union telling all of their citizens to store up food and …
SCOOP: @JDVance and investor group eying next week to announce @tiktok_us deal to prevent April 5 ban of popular app over espionage concerns; announcement likely to include a grace period to put finishing touches on deal designed to keep TikTok ban law from taking effect; GOP… — Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) March 26, 2025
by Michael Do you remember the days when the complete and utter dominance of the U.S. military could not be questioned? Sadly, those days are long gone. I have written extensively about how the Russian military has now surpassed us in a number of key areas, but it could be argued that the ascendancy of the Chinese military …
BREAKING: Marines arrive at the US border 'to secure America' – White House pic.twitter.com/8ZjAkCT9KO — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 24, 2025 Reports that Elements of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are preparing to deploy to the U.S-Mexico Border.. The 82nd Airborne's 3rd Brigade Combat Team is preparing to deploy to the southern border, three …
The dollar is close to causing a black swan. 🧐 pic.twitter.com/fyqAXbgCLV — Don Durrett – goldstockdata.com (@DonDurrett) January 5, 2025 ⁉️WILL THE FED STOP SHRINKING ITS BALANCE SHEET SOON⁉️ Bank reserves at the Fed fell by $326 billion, the 2nd biggest drop on record to $2.89TN, the lowest since Nov 2020. This should jump in …
🚨 The Biden Harris FEMA Admin literally testified UNDER OATH that she is preparing for natural disasters by hiring non-whites THIS is why the dəath and su*cide rates in Western NC are so high They care more about DEI than lives. SHAMEFUL@elonmusk pic.twitter.com/8VoXWRw776 — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 10, 2024 How the hell is this …
Recent reports indicate that military bases in the U.S. and Europe are now on high alert, with orders to prepare for possible deployment to the Middle East. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has greenlit the enhancement of military presence in the region, including bolstered air support capabilities. Additional forces are being placed on heightened readiness …
by Michael After months of waiting, it appears that an all-out war in the Middle East is now very close. It is being reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that an “all-out confrontation with Hezbollah” has become inevitable, and he has instructed the IDF to prepare for a “broad campaign” in Lebanon. There are approximately 100,000 …
by Michael Warren Buffett did not become a billionaire by being stupid. According to Forbes, Buffett is worth more than 144 billion dollars, and that makes him one of the wealthiest men in the entire world. He made his money in the stock market, and so why is he now pulling money out of the stock …
Related: There have been reports that banks are preparing for potential economic challenges, including defaults. For example, major banks like JPMorgan Chase have been scenario-planning for potential U.S. credit defaults, which could have significant economic impacts. This preparation includes reviewing client contracts and assessing the potential effects on financial markets.
"Ukraine does not want to prolong the war. We do not want it to last for years," President Volodymyr Zelensky said, Interfax-Ukraine reports. "We have many wounded and killed on the battlefield. We must put a settlement plan on the table within a few months," Zelensky added. pic.twitter.com/9dU3Y9M47o — KyivPost (@KyivPost) June 27, 2024 Is …
