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by Michael Are both sides misleading us about what they intend to do? U.S. officials have been able to keep the financial markets calm by telling us that Iran is defeated and that the war will end soon, but meanwhile thousands of U.S. troops are being deployed to the Middle East and it appears that …
A perturbed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told President Trump late Sunday that the federal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair “made a mess” and could be bad for financial markets, two sources familiar with the call told Axios. Why it matters: Bessent’s worries about the financial fallout were somewhat realized Monday, when the dollar dropped …
Yes, it’s the US Economy breaking. Inflation, job losses, slow wage growth, no rate cuts, people can’t afford anything, mortgage rates too high, home prices too high… Bloody — WickedSmaht (@theeblazenasty) November 20, 2025 As we explain below, this entire market crash is a product of sentiment. Investors are afraid to be the "last one …
I’ve got bad news. The AI cycle is over—for now. I’ve been an unapologetic AI maximalist since the first time I tricked GPT-4 into writing a working Python back-test for a volatility strategy back in early 2023. I’m still convinced it will take the wider economy years—maybe decades—to fully digest the productivity shock we’ve already …
Show fires shot at Trump with Satan and Epstein jab. South Park negotiated $1.5b 'fuck you money' with Paramount, then immediately made a gloves-off 'sue me' episode about Trump where he sleeps with Satan in the white house, who questions him about Epstein. Full episode here https://t.co/qeyU4IM8n8 — J Mackay (@JamesHMackay) July 24, 2025
Fed stress test hints at silent zero rate countdown…
CNBC — Pakistan is reportedly advancing efforts to build a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the continental United States. According to a Foreign Affairs magazine report, if successful, the development would mark a significant expansion of Islamabad’s strategic military reach and could lead Washington to officially classify as a nuclear adversary. “Although Pakistan …
The fight is between Israel and Iran,But the talk is between the U.S. and Russia.Welcome to the proxy world we live in.Markets are no different.While headlines scream panic,The market quietly grinds toward all-time highs.Watch the price, not the noise. https://t.co/rcxTxvFEfm — optionGeek (@StockShark16) June 15, 2025 This needs to be addressed. https://t.co/6vpMwCmSym — Ann Vandersteel™️ …
JUST IN – Portugal's grid operator blames a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" for widespread power outages — Sky — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) April 28, 2025 Portugal's electrical grid operator states that the widespread blackout affecting Portugal, Spain, and France resulted from a malfunction in Spain's electricity grid, triggered by an unusual atmospheric event. pic.twitter.com/lqqEK3o8Gr — Ian Miles …
🇹🇷 AFTERSHOCKS RATTLE ISTANBUL, PEOPLE FILL THE STREETS Kandilli Observatory reports a 5.2 aftershock in the Sea of Marmara, shortly after the initial 6.2 quake. No injuries or major damage reported yet, but the jolts were enough to send crowds into the streets, avoiding… https://t.co/NLTT0S6pRv pic.twitter.com/5AfG4fksMP — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 23, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgyJqi3QoQU
White House chefs were at work in the West Wing on Friday laying out plates of rosemary chicken, celery root puree and collard greens when the sound of raised voices began floating over from the Oval Office. Inside, a remarkable scene was unfolding. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance had begun berating their …
This is my backyard & it’s still coming down pic.twitter.com/b54jC4Vn4E — SAVAGE RAIN (@RAINYDAY4U) January 21, 2025 Blizzard Beach. ❄️⛱️ Unprecedented blizzard warnings for Louisiana along the Gulf coast. This has never happened and should not be happening. This is not normal. The climate has changed. pic.twitter.com/Z2f7qXhQ0O — Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 21, 2025 Crystal …
WARNING: Scenes like this will spread like WILDFIRE if Kamala steals the election. This is what you call a “flash mob”. There are a number of 7-Elevens that have been targeted recently with this one happening in LA on Oct. 5. They MERCILESSLY attacked the clerk that tried to… pic.twitter.com/USGdBaeLR3 — Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) October …
Thousands of walkie-talkies, solar panels and fingerprint recognition devices used by Hezbollah fighters have detonated across Lebanon in the past two days, killing 14 and wounding hundreds of people including mourners at a funeral. The second wave of carnage comes a day after thousands of exploding pagers used by the group left almost 3,000 people …
by Michael After what we have witnessed the past few days, there is no turning back. Both sides are making final preparations for all-out war, and soon the Middle East will erupt in flames. Almost a year ago, a lot of people out there didn’t believe me when I explained that the conflict between Israel …
Several top Democrats privately tell us the rising pressure of party congressional leaders and close friends will persuade President Biden to decide to drop out of the presidential race, as soon as this weekend. Why it matters: The 81-year-old president, now self-isolating with COVID, remains publicly dug in. But privately he’s resigned to mounting pressure, bad polls, and untenable scrutiny …
Oakland is out of control. pic.twitter.com/LnTdxlzARC — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) April 15, 2024 Every night, Oakland resembles something you’d see in Mad Max. How does anyone even live here? https://t.co/jkXYbdKnb8 — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) April 15, 2024
🇩🇪Footage from the farmers' demonstration in Germany. Protests by German farmers are gaining momentum. They demand that the government not introduce new taxes or increase diesel prices. Farmers blocked city streets with hundreds of tractors. pic.twitter.com/ng0t2zKzi8 — dana (@dana916) January 4, 2024 GERMANY 🚜🇩🇪 – German farmers are on the streets with their tractors protesting …
by Chris Black The Irish take to the streets of Dublin to protest after a child was reportedly stabbed by an Algerian migrant. Multiple buildings said to be on fire as well. The Holiday Inn Express hotel, which was rumored to be housing migrants, was set on fire. In addition, in the city, protesters began …
Clues that Israel is under pressure are surfacing. In San Francisco, Biden said the Israeli modus operandi in raiding the al-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza showed Israel had changed. He said: “It is a different story than I believe was occurring before, an indiscriminate bombing,” implying the US had demanded a different tactic. Western officials …
by Michael Have you seen the cataclysmic images that are coming out of Iceland? I wrote about the tremendous shaking that is taking place in Iceland a few days ago, but things have gotten so much worse since then. At this point, a giant “chasm” is literally running through the center of the town of Grindavik. …
At least 20 people are dead, multiple injured in active shooter situation Shootings took place at Spare Time Bowling Alley & Schemengees Bar in Lewiston Robert Card named person of interest by authorities Shelter in place orders issued for Lewiston, Lisbon, Bowdoin Next press conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. At least 20 people are dead …
We don’t have leaders. We have puppets and puppet masters. pic.twitter.com/r9Eh1UvmqG — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 26, 2023 In America we have people making policy who will never lie to see the end results of. We need mandatory retirement for government officials in politics. That includes Trump, Biden, Pelosi, and McConel. The same politicians who …
