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Brazil’s Supreme Court targets Congressman Van Hattem, raising concerns over parliamentary immunity and censorship.

Brazilian Congressman Marcel Van Hattem is now under investigation by the Federal Police for allegedly insulting an officer, sparking intense debate over the boundaries of parliamentary immunity. Known for his fierce criticism of corruption within President Lula’s government, Van Hattem’s legal troubles have raised alarms about the protection of lawmakers’ speech and its potential erosion. …

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Blackrock is raising rents by quite a bit

Blackstone raised rent prices at double the market rate — up 79% at one building — in San Diego, report says A report published Aug. 1 has accused corporate landlord Blackstone of being a major contributor to the San Diego rental crisis. Don’t miss Commercial real estate has beaten the stock market for 25 years …

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Harris proposes raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, rolling back a Trump law. Supports a 25% wealth tax on unrealized gains

Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, marking her first significant revenue-raising initiative as the Democratic presidential nominee. This move is aimed at financing the ambitious plans she has outlined for her presidency. Harris’s campaign spokesperson, James Singer, emphasized that this tax hike is a “fiscally responsible” measure to …

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The ECB cut rates by 25 basis points despite raising inflation forecasts for 2024 and 2025.

https://twitter.com/RJRCapital/status/1798703003391980014 The European Central Bank (ECB) recently made a decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Specifically, the main interest rate was reduced to 3.75%, while the main refinancing rate and the marginal lending facility rates were also adjusted. B/c the two are related… https://t.co/5GohABBJJj — E.J. Antoni, Ph.D. (@RealEJAntoni) June 6, 2024 …

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Connections matter:Adam Schiff — Client of Judge Merchan’s Daughter — Begins Raising Money off Trump Verdict

California Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff, a top client of Trump Trial Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter Loren Merchan, immediately began trying to raise money off of the guilty verdict against the former president. A Trump campaign official posted Schiff’s campaign email sent after the verdict came down Tuesday. Corrupt and Conflicted Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter is …

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Nvidia’s meteoric rise to a $2.8T market cap stirs echoes of dot-com ’round-trip trading,’ raising questions on revenue inflation.

Nvidia’s recent financial performance, exceeding expectations and raising guidance, has raised eyebrows due to its resemblance to revenue inflation tactics seen during the dot-com bubble. Company A buys GPUs from Nvidia. Nvidia buys cloud computing credits from Company A. Both companies report these transactions as revenue. Commitments to cloud computing services have surged, doubling to …

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US reaffirms Taiwan defense aid, raising tensions with China over independence.

🇺🇸🇹🇼🇨🇳 The United States will continue to supply Taiwan with "defensive weapons" in accordance with the 1979 law, said House Committee Chairman Michael McCaul. The US delegation led by McCaul arrived in Taiwan on May 26 for a four-day visit. On Monday, the American delegation… pic.twitter.com/afkhRJURUx — Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) May 27, 2024 US Lawmakers Arrive …

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Hogg’s PAC raises $3 million, spends $235k on candidates, raising questions about expenses.

Hogg Wild: Filings Show Left-Wing Gen-Z PAC Blew More than $1M on Travel Expenses, Consultants, Spent Little on Candidates Gun control activist David Hogg is living high on the hog thanks to the many donors cutting checks to his political action committee (PAC), Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show. Grift for his deep state daddy and …

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China defends yuan amid dollar pressure; Chinese silver hits limit up; Property downturn escalates, raising state banks’ bad loan ratios.

China Maintains Yuan Defense After Currency Nears Red Line (Bloomberg) — China stuck to a pattern of keeping yuan weakness contained as pressure from a resilient dollar and poor investor sentiment pushes it toward a policy red line. The People’s Bank of China kept its daily reference rate for the managed currency broadly unchanged, implying …

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Inflation evident: $100 buys much less in groceries. Oil prices surge, raising concerns for expensive summer driving.

Food Inflation since 2019 pic.twitter.com/HzChTeIbHt — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 4, 2024 They are definitely losing control over #oil prices 👀 https://t.co/ssixSkhvse pic.twitter.com/Q3Qo25AwoZ — JustDario 🏊‍♂️ (@DarioCpx) April 5, 2024 Oil analysts are getting worried about an expensive summer driving season, with WTI prices surging by about 20% so far this year. “The market …

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Europe’s private credit funds resort to bank borrowing, raising concerns over systemic risks; Global Corporate Defaults hit highest level since the GFC

This trend raises alarm about the broader risks from interlinked dependencies. LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) – Europe’s private credit funds are increasingly borrowing from banks to boost their performance, fuelling concerns about the wider risks posed by this interconnectedness. A record 80% of new European private credit funds borrowed from banks via ‘subscription lines’ in …

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A “Great Swarm” Of Earthquakes Off The Washington Coast Is Raising Concerns That The Cascadia Subduction Zone Could Blow

by Michael An area off the coast of Washington state is being shaken by hundreds and hundreds of earthquakes.  So is this an indication of potential trouble for the Cascadia Subduction Zone?  At this point, there is so much that we don’t know.  Scientists are telling us that the quakes are centered around a large …

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Explosive allegations against Biden family demand thorough investigation, raising serious questions about potential corruption.

🚨NEW: Representatives Jim Jordan, James Comer, and Jason Smith accuse President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and James Biden of unregistered foreign lobbying, money laundering, bribery, and raking in tens of millions of dollars from Russia, China, and Ukraine in violation of the… pic.twitter.com/d9GOdDdF44 — KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) February 22, 2024 WATCH: Rep. James Comer (R-Ky) discusses …

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FAA’s air traffic controller job listing includes individuals with disabilities, including psychiatric and intellectual delays, raising safety concerns.

Current job listing for an air traffic controller on the FAA's website is open to people with disabilities including psychiatric & intellectual delays. Doesn't it make you feel safe knowing your air traffic controller can have an intellectual disability or have a seizure while… pic.twitter.com/7H8QXQ39WR — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 6, 2024

California Restaurant Operators Brace for $20-an-Hour Fast-Food Wage: Trimming Hours, Cutting Vacation, and Raising Menu Prices in Preparation

“But he eliminated the PTO program, first launched in 2021, at the start of the year “to prepare for the increase in wages in 2024,” he said.” “The new California law doesn’t apply to employees at full-service chains such as Chili’s or Cheesecake Factory. Lederman, the veteran franchise consultant, agreed. He said he fully expected …

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WHO appoints majority transgender activists, lacking medical training, to draft global child-rearing rules, raising concerns.

via breitbart The United Nations healthcare agency — the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) — has given transgender activists a majority of the seats in a panel that is drafting healthcare policies for children. Eleven members of the W.H.O.’s 21-member panel have no formal medical training, seven are transgender, and just ten have a medical background, according …

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Attal’s rapid rise lacks diverse experience, raising doubts about his suitability for leading France.

The appointment of Gabriel Attal as France’s Prime Minister is a concerning testament to the trivialization of political leadership. His swift rise through Parisian political circles raises doubts about the depth of his life experiences and suitability for such a critical role. From a privileged background to a rapid succession of political appointments, Attal’s trajectory …

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IRS Raising Taxes for Inflation

by Chris Black IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2024. TLDR — your taxes will DOUBLE unless you’re married, in which case your taxes will TRIPLE. via IRS: IR-2023-208, Nov. 9, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions for tax year …

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Signs point to a tightening squeeze on small banks, raising concerns about the looming banking crisis.

🇺🇸 Small banks cash assets to total assets shrinks. The Fed’s BTFP comes due in March. It’ll be extended. The Fed postpones at the expense of making worse, the consequences of liquidating underwater securities to meet depositor’s demand for their money. Chart: @RealEJAntoni pic.twitter.com/vGFwfMATXd — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) December 24, 2023   the REAL Truth …

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Welfare System Exploited: Nearly 60% of Illegal Alien-Led Households Benefit, Raising Concerns About Fairness and Sustainability

Outrageous! Nearly 60% of households led by illegal aliens use welfare. Our system is being exploited! via breitbart: “Close to 60 percent of households headed by illegal aliens use at least one major form of welfare, an analysis conducted by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reveals. The CIS analysis from Steven Camarota and Karen …

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U.S. naval deterrence falters; recent assaults reveal vulnerability despite carrier groups, raising concerns about future capabilities.

THIS HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, WITH PLENTY OF BLAME TO GO AROUND WASHINGTON, THE PENTAGON, AND THE NAVY ITSELF: U.S. Naval Deterrence Is Going, Going, Maybe Even Gone. This was only one of several recent assaults on American naval assets in the region. They have happened despite the presence of the Ford carrier strike …

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Erie County, New York, unveils travel bans for emergencies, including a “snowstorm driving ban” and an “essential worker” portal, raising concerns about government overreach.

New York county to enforce travel bans for weather and other ‘catastrophes,’ announcing portal for ‘essential worker’ movement passes There has yet to be a reckoning for all of the government tyranny we witnessed since 2020, leaving power hungry politicians under the impression that they can go back to the Covid era rights restricting toolbox …

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US Debt skyrockets to 120% of GDP; forecasted to hit 200% in 15 years, raising concerns about sustainability and consequences.

Perhaps inflation is what the US really needs. While inflation is hurting consumers, it is also making the US debt worth less. If you can't pay it off, then why not make it worthless? This is unsustainable. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) December 10, 2023

Alarming economic indicators from Germany: Construction PMI hits a new low, factory orders decline, raising concerns about deflationary pressures ahead.

More disturbing news from #Germany. German #Construction #PMI cratered to 36.2 in November, approaching #COVID lows. https://t.co/rwnjssSGh5 pic.twitter.com/Xr82qi8J7y — jeroen blokland (@jsblokland) December 6, 2023 🇩🇪 The HCOB Germany Construction PMI 36.2 Lowest since April 2020!Excluding pandemic, lowest ever! Chart: https://t.co/ow763W0Jf1 #recession pic.twitter.com/8p3Nvnt1e9 — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) December 6, 2023

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