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Update: It was the second jet today and that they landed in the UAE. Current flight telemetry via FlightRadar24 and regional tracking reports from the Xinhua News Agency. The frequency of these emergency transponder codes over the Gulf of Oman is moving past the point of mechanical coincidence. With two F-35 fighters squawking distress signals …
Funny thing is he was critical of QE at on point… pic.twitter.com/oad4mD2qSX — jas (@jasminOtt) May 1, 2026 If you think this is ever going to reverse, then you simply do not understand the delusional debt-driven fiat system. Own assets that cannot be debased to protect yourself from the never-ending madness. And have a great …
People confuse disposable income with discretionary income. Disposable income is your take-home pay (after taxes). It has nothing to do with cost of living. Money left after paying living costs is called discretionary income. h/t Unusual_Bag3110
WATCH: Bullfighter José Antonio Morante de la Puebla in ‘very serious’ condition after 10-centimeter horn goring in Seville, Spain pic.twitter.com/3iwCxZ26MP — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) April 20, 2026 🚨🇪🇸 MORANTE DE LA PUEBLA, EN ESTADO MUY GRAVE TRAS CORNADA El torero José Antonio Morante de la Puebla sufrió una cornada de aproximadamente 10 cm con perforación …
Iran threatens to disrupt shipping in Red Sea unless US lifts Hormuz blockade Revolutionary Guard warns Tehran will block trade through the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Red Sea as mediators push to extend the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, regional tensions rise and Gulf states move to contain the fallout Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced Wednesday …
Sam Altman's home targeted in second attack as two arrested for opening fire near OpenAI founder's San Francisco residence https://t.co/nI5W11WzV6 — Daily Mail US (@Daily_MailUS) April 13, 2026 Just two days before in the early hours of Friday, another person threw a Molotov cocktail at the exterior gate of the mansion. A 20-year-old suspect named …
.@POTUS: "We have to find that leaker because that's a sick person… They put this mission at great risk." pic.twitter.com/TodvJmuHMC — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 6, 2026
Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office: A vehicle plowed into pedestrians at the Lao New Year parade in New Iberia. Multiple people hurt, some seriously. The driver is in custody. They’re saying it does NOT appear to be intentional. Source: Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office https://t.co/tIghUHRvwg pic.twitter.com/mMZG8NHg15 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 5, 2026 Front end damage is …
pic.twitter.com/PGltex7Dq6 — KidRock (@KidRock) March 28, 2026 This is a level of respect that shit for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her. 🇺🇸 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iD5mmkaXv1 — KidRock (@KidRock) March 28, 2026
Did you know there is a second critical strait besides the Strait of Hormuz? The Bab el-Mandeb is another major economic chokepoint. If it were closed, it could significantly worsen the current Iran war crisis. Although Yemen is a strong ally of Iran, closing the Bab… — Data Driven Stocks (@stockdatamarket) March 28, 2026 🇮🇱🇮🇷 …
It comes directly from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an interview with NBC News. He said: “We are waiting for them.” Iran is ready for a U.S. ground invasion. https://time.com/7382836/iran-us-israel-war-trump-araghchi-ground-invasion-cease-fire/ Araghchi told NBC News that Iran is prepared for a U.S. ground invasion and is expecting it. https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-foreign-minister-interview-rcna261920 🚨PENTAGON SENDING THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL MARINES …
Authored by Charles Hugh-Smith via oftwominds, Fixing all this doesn’t scale. What scales is the spread of uncontrollably harmful consequences. When something scales faster than it can be absorbed or controlled, the resulting extremes break the system. That’s the problem of asymmetric scaling. Let’s take a current example: the malicious use of AI and the runaway expansion …
Benjamin Netanyahu has now released a second "proof of life" video showing him still in control of the Israeli government. The video shows him interacting with small crowds of Israelis outdoors. Netanyahu says, "We're following the instructions and guidelines exactly, and… pic.twitter.com/9SmAlzwUDi — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) March 16, 2026 Just in: Iran's new Supreme …
U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the… — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 12, 2026 …
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the city’s highest court, has ruled that the District’s ban on firearm magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds violates the Second Amendment. The landmark decision marks a major victory for gun owners and constitutional advocates who have long argued that the District’s strict firearm laws infringe …
Wall Street sold $8.3 billion of stock last week, which is the second-largest weekly sale ever recorded in U.S. history, according to data from Bank of America. Retail investors stepped in and bought $1.0 billion of stock. That makes five straight weeks of buying from everyday traders. Hedge funds also added exposure. They purchased $1.2 …
🚨 BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷 Trump just put the USS Gerald R. Ford near Iran’s doorstep, the second carrier strike group in the region before decisive talks. Iran can't play…pic.twitter.com/jZhZ3eT4qj https://t.co/ZiCFoAX6n8 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 15, 2026 Per Grok: Based on reports from sources like The New York Times and The Guardian, the USS Gerald R. …
The USS Gerald R. Ford’s planned deployment to the Mideast comes after Trump only days earlier suggested another round of talks with the Iranians was at hand. Those negotiations didn’t materialize as one of Tehran’s top security officials visited Oman and Qatar this week and exchanged messages with the U.S. intermediaries.
Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program The Pentagon has told a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare to deploy to the Middle East as the U.S. military readies for a potential attack on Iran, according to three U.S. officials. President Trump said Tuesday that …
“December alone accounted for nearly 20% of the entire annual decline. At the same time, sales remain below 2019 levels despite population growth, while new listings are near multi-year highs even in December. That combination usually means prices haven’t finished adjusting yet.” h/t Key_Brief_8138
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of New York City nurses returned to the picket lines Tuesday as their strike targeting some of the city’s leading hospital systems entered its second day. Union officials say roughly 15,000 nurses walked off the job Monday morning at multiple campuses of three hospital systems: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, Montefiore Medical Center and …
Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperatehttps://t.co/g8qUEttA0c U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States might launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro if… pic.twitter.com/FOZX6hbIlU — Ariana News (@ArianaNews_) January 5, 2026 "Governments around the world are shocked that the Bolivarian …
Congressional Bill H.R. 131 Vetoed The White House December 30, 2025 I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 131, the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act. The Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) is a water pipeline currently being built to provide municipal and industrial water to communities in southeastern Colorado. It was originally authorized as …
A U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled that California’s ban on openly carrying firearms in most parts of the state was unconstitutional. A panel of the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided 2-1 with a gun owner in ruling that the state’s prohibition against open carry in counties with more than 200,000 …
A bridge in India fell into the River Ganges for the second time in a year while it was still under-construction. This is literally the Mississippi of India. We would assume their best were working this project? Note* – No Foreign labor appears to have been involved in this… pic.twitter.com/vL7e5BamI5 — Chief_Engineer (@ChiefEngineerCE) December 30, …
Rage at tech pays better than fixing anything, and pretending to hate money is the easiest way to make more of it. Bernie Sanders: "We need to stop AI progress and datacenters. The tech billionaries are getting too rich." Also Bernie Sanders: "I have a summer home. It's a nice one. But that's it. I …
FLOOD RISK: Washington is expected to see more flooding in the early part of this week as rivers begin cresting across the state. Flood recovery from last week’s devastating flooding is likely to be impacted as more flooding occurs. Reporting live from Seattle on the latest conditions is FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray.
Why isn't anyone looking at the construction cameras? They have dozens live streaming pic.twitter.com/xVAidnYIN2 — Shshowarth (@Shshowarthgmai1) December 17, 2025
Ladies and Gentlemens, the Shiller PE just hit its highest level in 25 years. The second most overvalued market in history. Back then rates were rising; now we're cutting. LOL Guess what happens next. pic.twitter.com/4LyzObR7Ca — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 10, 2025 Just In: The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates 25bps (as expected) to …
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy admiral commanding the U.S. military strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean told lawmakers Thursday that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but a stark video of the attack left grave questions as Congress scrutinizes the campaign that killed two survivors. Adm. …