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Germany has introduced a new rule requiring men aged 17–45 to obtain permission from the Bundeswehr before leaving the country for more than three months, and it did come into effect quietly on January 1, 2026.

Germany has banned unrestricted travel for its citizens. Since January, all men aged 17 to 45 must obtain permission from the 🇩🇪 Bundeswehr if they intend to leave Germany for more than three months — whether for work, vacation, or long-term travel. The requirement is permanent. The change came into effect almost unnoticed as part …

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Bought my kids bikes for Christmas. Local government just passed a law requiring paid bike “licenses” to ride them in public. Cops are now issuing citations…even to kids?

Bought my kids bikes for Christmas. Local government just passed a law requiring paid bike "licenses" to ride them in public. Cops are now issuing citations…even to kids? byu/nseavia71501 inmildlyinfuriating I’m in the U.S. Bought three basic Huffy bikes for my kids this past Christmas from the local big box store. Got three of these …

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Trump admin considers requiring banks to verify citizenship

REPORT: Trump admin considers requiring banks to verify citizenship information. — Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) February 24, 2026 The Trump administration is mulling an executive order or a different action that would have banks collecting citizenship information from their customers, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Treasury Department officials have discussed steps …

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Gavin Newsom signed SB-1174 to make requiring voter ID illegal.

Gavin Newsom signed SB-1174 to make requiring voter ID illegal. Voter fraud in California is a sanctioned state policy. The Democrats must cheat to win. pic.twitter.com/JxXC3BOD9x — C3 (@C_3C_3) February 17, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, Governor Newsom signed SB 1174 into law on September 29, 2024. It prohibits local governments in California from requiring voter ID …

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President Trump’s HUD Secretary Scott Turner is now requiring proof of citizenship from every tenant and removing all illegal aliens from Section 8 housing.

“No longer will illegal aliens be able to leave citizenship boxes blank or take advantage of HUD-funded housing, riding the coattails of hardworking American citizens,” Turner declared. “HUD will leverage all available enforcement actions against entities who do not comply with the request for citizenship information, including, but not limited to, examination of HUD funding …

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Microsoft launches Copilot AI function in Excel, but warns not to use it in ‘any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility’

Certain Windows 365 Copilot users now have access to a new feature in Excel that lets you use Microsoft’s Copilot AI to generate formulas, but you might want to be careful how you use it. Microsoft is already warning users that the AI might not always be accurate. The new “COPILOT” function allows you to …

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Democrats attack citizenship voting bill, say requiring ID is ‘suppression’

You would think ensuring that only U.S. citizens vote in U.S. elections would be common ground. A civic no-brainer. But not in Washington. Not now. Not with this crowd. Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries just called it “voter suppression” to require proof of citizenship before casting a federal ballot. That’s not a fringe activist …

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Ohio Democrats push a bill requiring men to “intend to become fathers” during sex.

This new bill in Ohio—demanding men have the “intention to become fathers” when having sex—is beyond ridiculous. It’s a direct attack on pro-life values, but it misses the mark on every level. Who’s going to enforce this? Will we have to carry “intent” certificates to prove we’re not violating the law? It’s a nonsensical political …

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New York trying to pass law requiring background check to purchase a 3d printer

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 …

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Elon Musk proposes a new law requiring all bills in Congress to be publicly accessible online at least 7 days before any vote. Democrats call for Biden to deport Elon Musk

https://twitter.com/_/status/1870916394021183839 🚨NEW: Anthony Scaramucci warns Elon to “stick to business." “He's just got to be very, very careful because he's making enemies that he doesn't realize." "Lay off the gas on politics a little bit because these people could hurt you." "It's no no need for you to get hurt.… pic.twitter.com/hIlLfSMH1m — Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) …

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29 States Have ‘Filial Responsibility Laws’ Requiring Adult Children To Care For Their Elderly Parents

With the coming tidal wave of Boomer retirements, many of their kids are deeply resentful of these laws. According to the 2020 Census, there are more than 76 million boomers in America today. With the generation having been born between 1946 and 1964, that means a tidal wave of retirees — an estimated four million …

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Investors underestimate China’s delay in economic stimulus, requiring at least 5% of GDP. Deflationary pressure intensifies.

Investors are underestimating just how behind the curve China is in stimulating its economy. Looking at the chart below, it is clear that a 5% of GDP stimulus package is the minimum needed just to prevent growth from weakening further. Investors are underestimating just how behind the curve China is in stimulating its economy. Looking …

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Governor Newsom bans plastic bags by 2026, requiring Walmart and others to adopt reusable alternatives.

Walmart, Target, and Albertsons alongside other grocery giants are all making a big change to their stores in California. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning plastic bags being used at such stores in the state. The change will take legal effect on January 1, 2026, and will affect all grocery stores. Some grocery …

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Senator Warner of VA pushes bill requiring banks to borrow money from the Fed, what does he know we don’t?

Warner pushes bill requiring banks to test discount window The lawmaker introduced a measure that would reduce stigma tied to the Fed’s short-term lending facility, which has seen a litany of attention from regulators in recent weeks. Dive Brief: Sen. Mark Warner, D-VA, introduced legislation Thursday seeking to require banks to engage in periodic test …

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Biden mandate requiring heavy trucks to be EVs will raise inflation by as much as 1%, study says

While the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandates continue to run up against roadblocks — primarily, consumers are reluctant to buy the EVs at rates President Joe Biden wants — it’s also looking to force trucking companies to transition their trucks over to electric. The plan has been met with considerable opposition from the trucking industry. Just about …

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Airlines Sue Transportation Dept Over Rules Requiring Fee Disclosures…

Several major US airlines and their lobbying group sued the US Transportation Department over new regulations mandating up-front disclosure of certain fees, in a fight over rules the agency says could mean big savings for travelers. The lawsuit was filed Friday at the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals by industry trade group Airlines for America and the carriers, including American Airlines, Delta …

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Massachusetts tops list as most expensive state for families, requiring $301,184 annually for comfort.

Key points: Massachusetts is the most expensive state to raise a family of four, requiring an annual income of $301,184 for comfortable living. Hawaii, Connecticut, New York, and California follow closely behind in terms of required income. The cost of living calculations are based on a 50/30/20 budget allocation for necessities, discretionary spending, and savings. …

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Congress exempts itself from FISA 702 warrantless spying, requiring FBI consent before privacy violations.

🚨 Congress gives itself a carve out in the reauthorization of FISA 702 warrantless spying on Americans. The bill requires the FBI to notify and seek consent from Congress before violating the privacy of Congressmen. This will persuade many members of Congress to vote yes. pic.twitter.com/usKVeNnq3b — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 9, 2024

New Lyft CEO is requiring workers back to the office, “It’s going to be super fun . . . If you want to come in at six o’clock, that’s fine.”

https://finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/lyft-sliced-office-space-half-184650020.html When people first come in, “we’re literally calling it homecoming,” he said, adding that he hopes to re-create the feeling of the first day at a new school. “We’re going to give tours and have community groups [like book clubs] where people can get together and talk about things that have nothing to do with work.”

US government revenue is $5 trillion annually, with 42% of it coming from personal income taxes, requiring half to pay interest on the $33 trillion debt.

Total US govt revenue is about $5 trillion per year from all sources. Personal income taxes are about 42% of the total, so around $2.1 trillion. So roughly 1/2 of all personal income taxes collected by the US govt is going to pay interest on the $33 trillion national debt. — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) …

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Fed Vice Chair proposes major banking regulation overhaul, requiring capital holding and risk modeling.

by Dismal-Jellyfish Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr Proposes Major Banking Regulation Overhaul. Proposed changes aim to make banks more cautious in lending and trading practices by requiring them to hold more capital & wouldn’t be able to use their own models for certain hard-to-model market risks. Source: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/barr20230710a.htm Highlights: Barr’s speech gets …

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